November 2016 - Passion for Flowers

RUSTIC CHIC WEDDING AT SHUSTOKE FARM BARNS – BLUSH PINK & CREAM

November 29, 2016

Charlotte and Brad chose Gemma Williams to capture their church wedding at Shustoke Farm Barns, what a lovely set of images to savour.

BLUSH PINK BOUQUETS DELIVERED IN WOODEN CRATES

Charlotte and her girls carried blush pink bouquets with a mix of blooms. Feathery astilbe is perfect for a bit of texture to a rustic bouquet.

CREAM ROSE BUTTON HOLES

The boys wore spring button holes to complement the boouquets.

BLUSH PINK ROSE CORSAGES

For the ladies astilbe was added to the blush pink roses.

CHURCH WEDDING

The country church at Bishops Tachbrook was dressed for spring with a mass of daffodils.

BLUSH PINK CONFETTI PETALS

The blush pink confetti petals were soft and scented.

CENTREPIECES – BLACKBOARD BUCKETS AT SHUSTOKE FARM BARNS

Blackboarad buckets make great centrepieces for a rustic wedding and the guests were gifted the arrangements at the end of the evening.

HANGING FLOWER GLOBES AT SHUSTOKE FARM BARNS

Pink hydragea were added to the hanging flower globes to create a romantic look to the barn.

CARDS & GUEST BOOK TABLE WITH JUGS FOR BOUQUETS

Rustic grey jugs were added to the card and guest book tables to keep the bouquets fresh.

EVENING ENTERTAINMENT – PHOTO BOOTH & SPARKLERS

The evening entertainment included a fun photo booth and sparklers by the fire pit in the courtyard. Marshmallows are always a favourite for a late night treat.

Credits – Florist: Passion for Flowers // Venue: Shustoke Farm Barns // Photography: Gemma Williams

CRIPPS BARN WEDDING FLOWERS – HANGING GLOBES, PINK & BLUE FLORALS

November 15, 2016

September is a wonderful time of year for a wedding, a favourite of mine as I was married many years ago in September. Cripps Barn in Bibury is a gorgeous countryside venue and one we enjoy visiting to create some floral magic with our talented team. Hannah and Gordon requested beautiful natural just picked flowers to create a relaxed look to their wedding day.

BRIDAL BOUQUET – CRIPPS BARN WEDDING CEREMONY

Hannah chose a Claire Pettibone dress Viola which suited her beautifully. A rustic glamour inspired wedding will work wonderfully at Cripps Barn. The bridal bouquet was designed with the dress in mind. Flowers we included were selected from a mix of roses, with stocks and delphiniums.

CEREMONY FLOWERS AT CRIPPS BARN

The ceremony barn at Cripps is perfectly lit by candles for a romantic ceremony we added a touch of rustic glamour with oversized mercury bottles with roses and eucalyptus. A mix of smaller items ran along the ceremony table.

BUTTON HOLES

The boys wore elegant quickskand rose button holes to pick up the colour of the bridesmaids dresses.

FLOWER CROWNS FOR A PRETTY FLOWER GIRL

The young flower girl was caught dancing with delight in her tulle dress, ballet shoes and flower crown.

WEDDING TABLE CENTREPIECES AND ROOM DECORATIONS AT CRIPPS BARN

The room decoration continued the rustic glamour look with a giant mirror for the table plan festooned with a garland of flowers and foliage and a mix of elegant table centrepieces.

HANGING FLOWER GLOBES AT CRIPPS BARN

The hanging globes were a joy to create with the trailing amaranthus and mix of foliage and flowers.

Thank you for sharing these beautiful photos of your day Hannah and Gordon and I will always remember Hannah’s fathers words of wisdom to Gordon a Happy Wifey is a Happy Lifey. x

Credits: Florist: Passion for Flowers // Venue: Cripps Barn //Photographer: James Fear

SPARKLERS & FLOWER CROWNS

November 10, 2016

Louise and Rob were married at Curradine Barns earlier in the year. We blogged their wedding previously but Louise just sent us this photo over and we had to share. Sparkler send off while wearing a flower crown, we just love it!

See their full wedding on our blog.

Photo credit Andy Gaines

ELEGANT SILVER AND BLUSH PINK WEDDING FLOWERS – HAMPTON MANOR WEDDING FLORIST

November 1, 2016

For an elegant winter wedding there is no better place than Hampton Manor. The team at the Manor are the perfect hosts and we are thrilled to be asked by couples to decorate their weddings with flowers and styling suggestions. Amy and James were married last December in the Birches followed by drinks and canapes in the The Manor and partied with their families and guests in grand style through to the early hours.

BRIDAL BOUQUETS – BLUSH PINK ROSES & DUSTY MILLER

The grey of the dusty miller added just a touch of winter whimsy to the blush bouquets.The fur capes for the girls kept them cosy and warm during the ceremony just the thing for a elegant winter wedding.

ROSE BUTTON HOLES

James and the boys teamed their dinner suits with elegant rose button holes.

CEREMONY FLOWERS AT HAMPTON MANOR – ELEGANT FLORAL ARCH

An elegant floral arch was the backdrop to the ceremony in The Birches, the eucalyptus was also included in the chair backs adding a wintery scent to the room.

ELEGANT CENTERPIECES AT HAMPTON MANOR – SILVER CANDELABRA WITH BLUSH PINK ROSES TRAILING DESIGN

Candelabra are oh so elegant especially when decorated with a full trailing design including a lush mix of blush pink roses. We added highlights of grey brunia combined with the eucalyptus for a wintry touch to the decor. The head table featured a tall silver candelabra with an abundance of blush roses and the softest of blooms teamed with vases of scented blooms, mercury tea lights and silver candlesticks. The elegant mirror table plan had a luxe garland of blooms to decorate.

FLOWER PRESERVATION GIFT – PAPER WEIGHT

I love this idea for preserving your wedding bouquet. Amy’s bridesmaids organised a beautiful paper weight which is a treasured gift and reminder of her wedding day.

Credits – Florist: Passion for Flowers // Venue: Hampton Manor // Photographer: Robert Shack Photography // Paperweight using flowers from bouquet: Flower Preservation Workshop

November 2016 archive