Your Surrey Wedding- Page number 53 - June/July 2021 (Issue 89)

Tips for finding the perfect flowers A BUDDING “We’re so excited to be helping our clients plan their big days again. We’re found that little has changed in their tastes, there’s no individual theme trending, but we have noticed our brides and grooms seem all the more determined to make everything romantic. After such a year, perhaps it’s the vibe that matters more than the visuals.” – Elise Ciampaglia from Florescence. “When restrictions were in place, brides were asking for small bouquets, but now things are getting back to normal we’re seeing more voluptuous versions. The trending style is still a more natural look using seasonal flowers. I like to include larger blousy blooms such as peonies, roses, dahlias or hydrangeas along with smaller delicate versions, often with a lovely scent like lisianthus, freesias, astilbes and gypsophila. I usually add pale green eucalyptus instead of strong green leaves as it gives a softer look.” – Annabel Grange from Butterflies and Bows. “We’re definitely seeing smaller but more intimate weddings at the moment. We’ve seen a lot of very whimsical, flowing and natural blooms with an earthy and calming colour scheme.” – Sharon Monk from Longacres Garden Centre. “Micro weddings are becoming more popular due to COVID-19, but I’m finding that my couples are doing the total opposite and are going for extravagant big, bold flowers in classic pinks and whites.” – Maxine Cole from Chair Cover Dreams. S ince the pandemic started, we’ve seen a change in styles, trends and colour schemes. To help get an idea of what future weddings may look like, we asked some of the best Surrey-based suppliers for their advice. romanc www.ruff elsflowers.co.uk www.mu rrayclarke.co.uk an d www.florescence.org www.flor alalchemy.co.uk an d www.que e nbeaphotography.co.uk www.but terfliesandbows.co.uk “There is a definite trend towards flowers that mean something to the couple personally. Many are also more aware of the environmental impact and are moving towards locally sourced options and an abundance of greenery. Brides are keen on a natural style for their bouquet, with some opting for smaller arrangements and a natural bohemian look with a combination of dried and fresh flowers.” – Lottie Hawkins from Ruffels Flowers. “I’ve had very few weddings in the last 12 months since most brides have postponed to 2022 and even 2023! The ones I have done required the bare minimum of a bridal bouquet and a few buttonholes. As far as colour trends go, they were all white/blush with one stand our exception of sunflowers for a woodland reception. I have found that my brides rarely follow trends and often have their own strong sense of style.” – Paula Reeks from Floral Alchemy. www.the coventgardenflowershop.co.uk www.long acres.co.uk an d www.gmg c reative.co.uk BOUQUETS AND BUTTONHOLES “I’m predicting that the pocket square boutonnière is going to be the next big trend, and it’s something I absolutely love.” – Paula from Floral Alchemy. FLOWERS 53