So Saturday was the big day and
what a fabulous day it was! With flowers, props, work box and creativity packed
up in the van, we set off to The Grove Hotel, Hertfordshire. Our bride and
groom wished for an Alice in Wonderland theme to run throughout their day and a
special request of a wishing tree - a destination for their guests to attach
photographs and notes during the day.
Apologies in advance as I feel
that my words may not truly illustrate the magic and splendour of the occasion but
I think the pictures speak for themselves.
The Donneraile room played host
to a 'mad hatteresque' tea party, a vast array of vessels such as teapots, cups,
jugs, bottles and birdcages displayed our choice of pretty summer
flowers. A combination of seasonal
pastel shades makes for a magical and dreamy table runner.
Garden roses, scabiosa,
hydrangea, astilbe, grasses and matricaria are just a few examples of the flowers we used. Fabulous! Our bride particularly liked peach gerbras and echinops (other wise known as 'globe thistles) so they were a must to include! :)
Not a stone was left unturned by our
bride or us and attention to detail was imperative... right down to the table
cloths! A marvellous combination of books, bottles, candlesticks, mushrooms and
cake stands are just a few of the ingredients needed for a Flower Shop Special!
Truly beautiful!
Next step, the construction of
the wishing tree! The Garden Room played host to this! We had prepared beautiful
floral pomanders containing avalanche roses, vintage carnations and cymbidium
orchids to decorate the main body of the tree and to compliment the table
flowers. The addition of phalaenopsis orchids on the branches really set it off
alongside a collection of keys, pocket watches and photographs. Our bride had
organised a polaroid camera and props for guests to take pictures of the
reception for which to hang on the tree. A brilliant idea and a lot of fun I think!
White Rabbit: I'm late, I'm late, for a very important date, no time to say "Hello, Goodbye." I'm late, I'm late, I'm late.
Why not top off the day with a magnificent
cake, truly fit for the occasion by Choccywoccydoodah?! Roses, petals and moss supplied by us :)
From all at The Flower Shop, we
wish the newlyweds much health and happiness for the future!
Until next time,
Holly :)
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