Sometimes a couple come along and from that first meeting I just know that we are the exact right fit. This is how I felt following my consultation with Lottie. She was my kind of girl! Her vibe was so in line with mine, a love of bows, details in abundance and an admiration of flowers that a florist can only dream of in a client.

All elements of the design process for this wedding were a delight. We decided on a palette of spring florals of nudes, peaches, apricots and whites with touches of dusky pinks and the unexpected tiny pop of pale blue, making the most of the blossom and phenomenal spring flowers and foliage that were available in early April.

The ceremony was held at Orleans House, a space full of elegant, yet understated splendour. I focused on scale and two large urn designs were placed at the end of the aisle to frame Lottie and Ian and to give real impact. Something about the sheer size of the urns with the soft hues of the florals just worked for me when placed within the oppluence of guilding, marble and ornate plasterwork of Orleans House.
The real hero for me was the foliage, featuring l
arge branches of blossom, Spirea, Lilac and Viburnum giving an almost architectural accent to the installations. The smell from the trailing jasmine was just intoxicating. The warmth from the early spring day mixed with a light breeze filled the room with the most amazing scent. A feast for all the senses when you walked in, especially when you add in the most phenomenal string quartet playing too. I had to pinch myself for a moment that I wasn’t on a film set for Bridgerton!

Lottie’s bouquet was a mass of frilled and delicate British blooms. There was an airy quality to the bouquet with dancing Spirea foliage scented delights of Sweet Peas and Lilac mixed with the accent flowers of Anemones with their velvet black centres juxtaposed against the petit forms of daisies, the quality for this bouquet was just perfect when paired with the other floral designs of the day.

The stair installation was a mix of fresh and dried British flowers and foliage to give a really natural and impactful creation. I wanted it to feel at a first glance that the flowers had just grown there and I think the inclusion of these dried elements really elevated this idea.

Styling of the room at Bingham was an utter joy. Lottie had collected the most amazing array of ribbons for me to attach to my candle holders. A mixture of glass and brass worked so well with the rattan and wicker elements in the library room at Bingham, making the blue accents of the stationary and the flowers pop against the inky walls of the space. Leaning away from picking out the obvious corals and pinks in the flowers kept the feeling of the styling modern and unexpected.

Nick Ray Photography captured every essence of Lottie and Ian’s day so beautifully! His natural and relaxed style suited this gorgeous couple to absolute perfection.

I am very proud of seeing how the meticulous planning, mood boards and hard work manifested into Lottie and Ian’s wedding. I feel this shows how important it is to choose suppliers that really get your vision and are in line with your style to help create your dream day. I loved creating these designs and I truly wish this amazing couple a lifetime of happiness with their wonderful family. A wedding reception over looking the river Thames! That is one I will remember and hold close to me.