We love working with venues on editorial shoots and this opportunity with The Brand Studio Co and a very talented team of suppliers was a great collaboration. For the glass room a modern green palette offset with gold and brass created a lush look bringing the outside
Candlesticks and lanterns were added along the table from The Wedding of my Dreams. The green foliage canopies on the long tables brought a sense of drama to the space offering a very different look for a modern couple.
Amy and Alex were married at the lovely Birtsmorton Court and were so lucky to have their ceremony in the White Garden. This was a dream come true for them, Amy was really keen on using the garden setting, as we arrived to set up it wasn’t looking good but as we were creating the arch we just kept her dream in mind and all the guests joined them for this most romantic wedding.
BRIDAL BOUQUET & BRIDESMAIDS BOUQUETS
This romantic bridal bouquet was scented and so soft with touches of jasmine, dusty miller and oddles of scented roses. The bride had the most amazing train ad veil which is captured in some many of these beautiful images.
MEN’S BUTTONHOLES
Alex and the boys sported rose button holes to tie in with the bride and her maids.
OUTDOOR CEREMONY BIRSTMORTON COURT – STATEMENT FLORAL ROSE ARCH
The backdrop to the ceremony was the statement arch decorated with masses of roses, with lisianthus, stocks, hydrangea and soft foliage.
MARQUEE FLOWERS AT BIRTSMORTON COURT
The romantic look with a touch of rustic glamour was continued through the marquee.
STATEMENT HANGING RING, BIRTSMORTON COURT
The hanging ring is a great look for the garden marquee at Birtsmorton Court and gives the room a great focus hanging just in front of the top table.
RUSTIC GLAMOUR CENTREPIECES – ELEGANT GLASS VASES ON TREE SLICES AND GREY SCRUNCHED RUNNERS
Grey scrunched linen runners added softness to the linens with elegant crystals vases sat on a large tree slice.
CARDS AND GIFTS TABLE
Beautiful bespoke hat boxes were given to the mum’s as thank you gifts looking lovely nestled on the card and gift table.
Thank you so much Amy and Alex for choosing us as your wedding florist, we loved making your dreams come true.
‘Just dropping you a message to thank you sincerely for your efforts on Saturday. The venue looked out of this world and it was great to see your little touches. We had so many comments on how beautiful the flowers were and how tasteful the decor was. Thank you again.’
If you are planning a Birtsmorton Wedding for 2019 please do get in touch as we would love to work with you.
Every mother dreams of her daughter’s wedding and so when Gemma and Richard announced their engagement and plans for a dreamy destination wedding in Tuscany I was beyond excited. Being a mother and daughter florist team we live and breathe weddings and Gemma’s was no exception.
From the start we wanted Gemma’s wedding to be a relaxed day with family and friends and we are so thankful to everyone that played a part in her wedding. Planning a wedding even we you are in the wedding industry is no easy task but there is nothing we would change, all the effort was worth it.
As you can imagine there were lots of photos and we wanted to share them all with you. We have split the wedding up into sections, scroll down to see everything. The smaller images can be clicked on if you want to pin them or make them full size.
WEDDING PREPARATIONS – LOCANDA IN TUSCANY
Months of planning gave way to the excitement of arriving at our beautiful location in Tuscany to start creating the wedding we had all been dreaming of. All of our vases, signage, dressing, runners and details were sent out from our company The Wedding of My Dreams by van to arrive at our venue to await us.
Wedding preparations continued with the arrival of the flowers and foliage from our friends at Florismart as well as a few local grown specials from Puscina Flowers. We had invited Lois one of our florists to travel out to Tuscany and work with us to create all this beauty. We have a large family and many able helpers so we enlisted their help in dressing the venue. No task went unchecked as Gemma had planned all the details so brilliantly that we had an amazing work schedule to keep us on track. Whilst Gemma, Lois and I concentrated on the larger arrangements we knew the dressing of the gazebo, foliage hoops, hanging of lanterns, setting out of signs and filling of vases for the centrepieces was happening all around us.
Karen Morgan preparing the floral garland for the wedding car
Family helping decorate gazebo for shaded guest areas
Centrepieces being prepared ready to set out on the tables, Locanda In Tuscany
Preparations for the flower wall backdrop, Locanda In Tuscany
A bath full of foliage, Locanda In Tuscany
Centrepieces being prepared ready to set out on the tables, Locanda In Tuscany
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Karen and Gemma Morgan wedding morning (Bride and Mother of the Bride)
Family helping with foliage gardlands
Family helping decorate gazebo for shaded guest areas
Preparations for the flower wall backdrop, Locanda In Tuscany
Preparations for the flower wall backdrop, Locanda In Tuscany
Karen Morgan preparing the floral garland for the wedding car
Centrepieces being prepared ready to set out on the tables, Locanda In Tuscany
Centrepieces being prepared ready to set out on the tables, Locanda In Tuscany
Centrepieces being prepared ready to set out on the tables, Locanda In Tuscany
Centrepieces being prepared ready to set out on the tables, Locanda In Tuscany
Family helping make foliage hoops to hang around the venue
A bath full of foliage, Locanda In Tuscany
A bath full of foliage, Locanda In Tuscany
View from Locanda In Tuscany the wedding morning
Gemma’s wedding venue, Locanda In Tuscany
View of the pool from our flower workshop room at Locanda in Tuscany
Hill top view from Locanda In Tuscany the wedding morning
BRIDAL PARTY GETTING READY, LOCANDA IN TUSCANY
The venue had plenty of space for Richard and the boys to get ready in the rooms surrounding the pool whilst Gemma and the girls enjoyed the coolness of the main house for their preparations.
We chose to take out our wedding industry friends with us including Make up by Jodie who did an amazing job keeping us relaxed whilst ensuring we were ready in good time.
Gemma’s dress and her bridesmaids gowns were chosen from Coco and Kate and she just loved the Anna Campbell, Adelaide dress she wore. I managed to find a beautiful Gina Baconi outfit to complement her look. The boys looked relaxed in their white shirts and chinos with Richard wearing a well cut grey jacket. Of course Olivia was the main star of the day with her white and silver dress and good nature.
Grey jackets and chinos groomsmen attire
Anna Campbell Adelaide Wedding Gown
Mother of the bride, bride and baby daughter
Father of the bride seeing his daughter, destination wedding Tuscany
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Grey jackets and chinos groomsmen attire
Grey jackets and chinos groomsmen attire
Putting button holes on
Groomsmen receiving gifts
Groomsmen receiving gifts
Groomsmen gifts
Bride getting ready, Make up by Jodie
Bride getting ready, Make up by Jodie
Excited bridesmaids
Anna Campbell Adelaide Wedding Gown
Anna Campbell Adelaide Wedding Gown
Bridesmaids receiving gifts
Flower girl getting ready
Baby Olivia our gorgeous flower girl
Anna Campbell Adelaide Wedding Gown
Anna Campbell Adelaide Wedding Gown
Anna Campbell Adelaide Wedding Gown
Bridesmaids helping bride into her dress
Anna Campbell Adelaide Wedding Gown
Bridesmaids receiving gifts
Bride receiving gift from groom
Mother of the bride, bride and baby daughter
Father of the bride seeing his daughter, destination wedding Tuscany
Father of the bride seeing his daughter, destination wedding Tuscany
OUTDOOR WEDDING CEREMONY, BAGNO VIGNONI, TUSCANY
Gemma and Richard chose the romantic setting of the Loggiato in Bagno Vignoni for their outdoor wedding ceremony. The backdrop was so beautiful with the old buildings and thermal pool. We dressed the wooden chairs with flowing runners which blew in the breeze and added large urns with natural organic designed florals and foliage. We even found an antique wooden crib for Olivia and added a flower garland to entice her in. Foliage hoops set the scene and were continued at Locanda as a way of linking our venues.
The garland for the car was a joy to create and I was so thrilled to see Gemma be driven to the ceremony by her father Richard and return after the ceremony with her husband Richard to be welcomed by family and friends.
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BRIDE AND GROOM PORTRAIT PHOTOS TUSCANY
Anna and Simon Clarke were unrelenting on the day capturing every important moment and lots of beautiful shots of the Tuscan backdrop chosen for Gemma and Richard’s dream wedding. We are eternally grateful for the beauty they created and the amazing film Simon has put together. We had a family viewing of this on Christmas Day and it was such a joy to see.
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WEDDING DRINKS RECEPTION, LOCANDA IN TUSCANY
After transporting our guests to our hillside location, a relaxed atmosphere was the order of the day. Food stations were set out offering the very best in Tuscan fare whilst everyone enjoyed cocktails and welcome drinks.
Shade was important for some of the guests and so gazebos and decorated pergolas provided plenty of spaces to chat and relax. Garden games were set out for those who wanted and we loved creating our family tree.
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WEDDING GUEST TABLES, ALFRESCO WEDDING LONG WOODEN TABLES
Gemma and Richard knew they wanted the evening meal to be on long tables, under lights surrounded by family and friends. We chose our caterers with the help of our planner Francesca and agreed on the rustic style tables and chairs with long runners. The flowers in a mix of antique gold bottles vases, glass bottles with gold rims with hundreds of bronze tea lights and lanterns created a magical look. As the light faded the candles were lit and the table lanterns enhanced the setting.
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EXTRA DETAILS, WEDDING CAKE, BAR, POOL DECORATIONS & DANCE FLOOR
Gemma and Richard decorated their own cake under the direction of the chefs. The loggia backdrop with its fireplace and informal seating was a wonderful place to decorate and relax in late in the evening. Lanterns laid out around the pool added to the magic and romance of the evening, organic arrangements in small urns were placed on the American bar, lanterns and fairy lights lit the dance floor under the pergola so the party could continue well into the early hours.
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I can truly say this was the happiest day of our lives and when we had our last glass or two of wine when all the guests had left we all agreed we would not have done it any other way. I am so happy for Gemma Richard and Olivia as they enjoy their married life as the 3 Kings.
Here at Passion for Flowers we have a 6’6″ birch wedding ceremony arch available for hire. For a rustic wedding in a barn, tipi or outdoors this would make a beautiful backdrop as you tie the knot. Please get in touch if you would like to include our birch arch in your wedding ceremony decorations. POA.
BIRCH WEDDING CEREMONY ARCH
Our 6’6 birch arch is perfect for rustic style weddings. The birch structure can be hired ‘naked’ or dressed with flowers. We think it looks stunning with white material draped over the birch and a floral touch to the corners. Go all out and use our birch stumps and candles around the base for a dreamy candle lit ceremony.
When we received an invitation to travel down to the elegant Coombe Lodge to create wedding flowers we were happy to say yes. A new venue to us is always a great opportunity for a site visit to check out the place to see what will work with the couples chosen venue. We just loved creating flowers and styling for Noreen and Tom on this magical day with their family and friends.
BOUQUETS AT COOMBE LODGE – PEACH, BLUSH PINK AND CREAM
The bouquets were a mix of peach, blush pink and cream blooms for an elegant summer look.
OUTDOOR WEDDING CEREMONY AT COOMBE LODGE
The gardens at Coombe Lodge make a perfect setting for an outdoor ceremony. Delicate confetti petals were handed out to the guests for the confetti moment.
LARGE METALLIC URNS AND FLOWERS DOWN THE AISLE
The dramatic setting for the ceremony suited large metallic urns overflowing with lush florals and flowers set out to frame the aisle.
CENTREPIECES AT COOMBE LODGE – GOLD CANDELABRA
Coombe Lodge has a warm feel to the place and the gold candelabra used for the centrepieaces echoed the decor in the light fittings and around the room.
The image of the Noreen and her girls so beautifully captured in front of the stunning rhododendrons is just gorgeous. Mother Nature was certainly at work at Coombe Lodge. Congratulations again to Noreen and Tom x
Stacey and Ashley tied the knot at Warwick House, nestled in Southam, Warwickshire. Stacey was full of ideas which we helped bring to life and we were so happy to be involved in this wedding as we had previously created the flowers for her sister’s wedding. Personal recommendation is always the best.
BRIDE & BRIDESMAIDS BOUQUETS
Stacey and her girls carried relaxed flowers and bouquets with scented freesia, lisianthus,veronica ,quicksand and ocean song roses for a delicate flowery feel.
BUTTON HOLES
Delicate button holes were the order of the day with ranunculus, veronica and a touch of baby’s breath all tied with twine, perfect for an outdood ceremony.
OUTDOOR CEREMONY – WEDDING FLOWERS AT WARWICK HOUSE
We just love outdoor ceremonies and the route to the ceremony was lined with jugs of flowers. The setting was enhanced with rustic crates and a mix of blooms to create a great backdrop for the family photos. Everyone looks so relaxed and proud here in front of the gazebo.
RUSTIC STYLING & WEDDING FLOWERS AT WARWICK HOUSE
The hay bales, buckets of lavender and rustic styling created a great welcome for guests at the entrance to Warwick House.
CAKE FLOWERS
Soft blooms were added to this gorgeous naked cake. Congratulations to Stacey and Ashley xx
I first met Leanne at a wedding last summer and were more than thrilled when she asked if Passion for Flowers would be able to help her with styling and flowers for her spring wedding at South Farm. Leanne runs Blooming Lovely Films and we have admired her work and just love her style. We had great fun when we met David at the Wedding Industry Awards and were introduced to Ross Harvey who had been asked to photograph this epic wedding. Over the last months we met Leanne a number of times, shared pinterest boards and generally agreed on all things floral.
As it was our first wedding at South Farm we took the opportunity to meet up with Leanne and Dave early this year to see the how we could decorate and enhance the natural beauty of South Farm.
Leanne’s vision for the day was a relaxed day of happiness with family and loved ones. We know she did this and were so happy to be chosen as her florist. As she talked through ideas from the doors to the vespa to the Easter Egg hunt we knew how gorgeous their day would be and of course her divine Claire Pettibone dress.
Ross Harvey has done such a fantastic job at capturing this beautiful day.
Leanne and her bridesmaids enjoyed their morning of preparations and we were delighted to meet up with some of our industry friends Make up by Jodie and Helena Sinclair Bridal Hair when we arrived with the flowers.
South Farm is simply stunning and we worked with its natural beauty to create timeless yet rustic elegant flowers. A mix of roses, clematis, wax flower, pittosporum, hellebores, broom with nigella seed heads created just the right mix for the day.
RUSTIC ELEGANT BOUQUETS FOR LEANNE & HER BRIDESMIADS
At her final consultation Leanne and I agreed on a gorgeous look for her rustic elegant bouquets. The long trailing ribbons looked wonderful with the elegant dresses chosen for the bridesmaids.
RUSTIC ELEGANT BUTTONHOLES
David and his best man Jim set the style for the boy team and we loved their coloured jackets. Rustic elegant button holes with spray roses and a mix from the day, finished with twine fitted the bill perfectly.
South Farm is perfect for an outdoor ceremony and we were thrilled with the finished result and were just so lucky with the weather. When Leanne made her entrance through the doors everyone was so moved. Just to let you into a little secret the doors were something Leanne had hoped for from the beginning of her planning and David organised for them to be delivered and set up for us to decorate on the day. They made a perfect frame to the ceremony area with a delicate flower garland and crates of flowers.
OUTDOOR CEREMONY – SHEPHERDS CROOKS DOWN THE AISLE
Shepherds crooks with simple posies lined the aisle and were later used to decorate the outside tables.
RUSTIC ELEGANT FLOWER CROWN FOR THE BRIDE
We talked about a flower crown and felt it would work beautifully with Leanne’s wedding dress by Claire Pettibone and the relaxed style of her day. The flower crown was Leanne’s crowning glory and one of the many parts of her day she treasured. I just love the photos on the vespa – we added a surprise posy of flowers to the handlebars.
RUSTIC ELEGANT WEDDING CENTREPIECES IN THE BARN
The barn was full for the wedding breakfast and we used a mix of timeless silver vases and crystal vessels filled with flowers to continue the rustic elegant look. We added elegant candle sticks and a garland of flowers to the top table What a fabulous day they had and a wonderful start to their married life.
We will leave you with their beautiful wedding video below.
Much love, Karen and The Passion for Flowers team x
