Your Sussex Wedding - December 2020/Janaury 2021 (Issue 88)

FLOWERS 55 HELLO Sussex’s floral designers give away their professional secrets for pulling off breathtaking wedding-day blooms  p tal ! F lowers are absolutely integral to shaping your big-day theme, and can’t help but bring an air of romance to proceedings. Whether you’re all for the more is more approach, or prefer a minimalist interpretation, you might have some burning questions when it comes to this element of your to-do list. So, we’ve rounded up some of the county’s talented wedding florists to offer some assistance. SHOWSTOPPERS Q: Bouquets, centrepieces, accessories… what haven’t I thought about yet? A: You can have flowers anywhere, so it’s often worth getting your florist to visit your venue, so they can work out what's possible. An often-overlooked area is the signing table. Flowers here can look amazing in photos and you can usually transfer them to your top table saving a bit of money too. Some areas of your venue may be perfect for displays like floral arches or suspended flower/foliage clouds. These would give your reception a real wow factor. Have you thought about all your guests? Do the mums need a corsage or thank you bouquet? What about your flowergirls? Is a posy right for them or would a flower crown, wand or pomander work better? Also, think about what kind of tables there’ll be at your wedding breakfast and what style of arrangement would work best – something big and bold, small and simple or perhaps something high? Of course, budget plays a part in all wedding decisions, but it’s definitely worth talking through your ideas with your florist. All we want to do is make your day as perfect and as beautiful as it can be. Bella Timbrell, Arabella Floral www.arabellafloral.com www.holliecornish.wedding @arabellafloral