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STEP BY STEP GUIDE HOW TO MAKE FLORAL WEDDING CENTREPIECES – RUSTIC GLAMOUR

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Another of our DIY tutorials was featured on Rock My Wedding this week. If you are thinking of making your own wedding centrepieces or maybe your Christmas dining table centrepieces then have a look at these easy to follow instructions. This step by step guide shows how to make a floral centrepiece using a ring of oasis, we have added a mercury silver hurricane vase to the centre for a rustic glamour look with ribbed silver tea light holders to finish. You can change the flowers and central lantern to create a floral centrepiece of a different style using the same guidelines.

For example you could use a clear glass hurricane vase or ribbed glass lantern in the centre, or for a more rustic look perhaps a bark lantern.

Photos by Adam Crohill, see the full instructions over on Rock My Wedding.

STEP BY STEP GUIDE HOW TO MAKE FLORAL WEDDING CENTREPIECES – RUSTIC GLAMOUR

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To keep this example simple and stylish we have used four ingredients, you can use more if you wish. We used eucalyptus (a lovely grey / green tone for winter), brunia (grey balls to add textures and soft tones), thistles (these add more texture and bring in a subtle blue tone) and finally fluffy white hydrangeas.

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The above example is perfect for a rustic winter or rustic glamour wedding. Alternatively you could use different flowers for different seasons.

Spring example: for a pink and white scented spring wedding we suggest white ranunculus, soft pink freesias (adding a lovely scent), blush pink Sweet Avalanches Roses and greenery of your choice, seeded eucalyptus would look stunning. You could lighten with sprigs of gypsophila.

Summer example: for a peach and green toned summer wedding we suggest peach Juliet David Austin roses, cream David Austin roses, Wizard Of Oz Dahlias, tanacetum daisies and vibrant green amni and alchemilla mollis.

Autumn example: for a nude, grey and bronze toned autumn wedding we would suggest dusty miller, large cafe au lait dahlias, Quicksand roses, brunia, olive foliage and scabious seed pods.

BEST WEDDING FLORIST IN WEST MIDLANDS 2015 WEDDING INDUSTRY AWARDS WINNERS

Wow!!! Here at Passion for Flowers we can’t believe it, we have been voted the BEST wedding florist in the West Midlands for a second year in a row in the 2015 Wedding Industry Awards. The awards ceremony took place at one of our favourite venues, Mythe Barn and we spent the evening celebrating with our team (unfortunately not Gemma, who is still out in New York but was keeping a close eye on the results on twitter). When they called out our name as the winner the whole room cheered, it was so amazing to share this moment with so many of our industry friends.

BEST WEDDING FLORIST IN WEST MIDLANDS 2015 WEDDING INDUSTRY AWARDS

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We are absolutely over the moon with this award and want to thank each and every one of our couples who took the time to vote for us. We haven’t read your comments yet as have now made it through to the National Finals and will take samples of our work down to Fetcham Park for further judging.

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THE RESULTS: THE WEDDING INDUSTRY AWARDS 2015 – WEST MIDLANDS WINNERS

 

WEST MIDLANDS BEST WEDDING BAND
Winner: The Burdock Ceilidh Band

WEST MIDLANDS BEST BRIDAL RETAILER
Winner: Georgina Scott Bridal
Highly Commended: LilyRose Bridal Boutique

WEST MIDLANDS BEST WEDDING CAKE DESIGNER
Winner: The Couture Cake Company

WEST MIDLANDS BEST WEDDING CATERER
Winner: Kemp and Kemp Catering

WEST MIDLANDS BEST WEDDING DJ
Winner: Strictly Weddings

WEST MIDLANDS BEST WEDDING DRESSMAKER/DESIGNER
Winner: Sarah Willard Couture

WEST MIDLANDS BEST WEDDING ENTERTAINMENT (NON-MUSICAL)
Winner: Christian Fletcher – Wedding Magician

WEST MIDLANDS BEST WEDDING EVENT TEAM
Winner: Compton Verney House
Highly Commended: Pendrell Hall

WEST MIDLANDS BEST WEDDING FLORIST
Winner: Passion for Flowers

WEST MIDLANDS BEST WEDDING HAIRSTYLIST
Winner: Bridal hair by Helena Sinclair

WEST MIDLANDS BEST WEDDING MAKE UP ARTIST
Winner: Chloe McCall Make-up Artist
Highly Commended: Make Up By Jodie

WEST MIDLANDS BEST MARQUEE SUPPLIER
Winner: Fews Marquees

WEST MIDLANDS BEST MENSWEAR PROVIDER
Winner: Kings Menswear & Suit Hire

WEST MIDLANDS BEST LIVE MUSIC (SOLO/DUO)
Winner: Dan Greenaway – Wedding Singer & Guitarist

WEST MIDLANDS BEST WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
Winner: Alex Miller Photography
Highly Commended: Staffordshire Wedding Photographer

WEST MIDLANDS BEST WEDDING PLANNER
Winner: Warwickshire Wedding Planner Ltd

WEST MIDLANDS BEST WEDDING SPECIAL TOUCH
Winner: Aisle Hire It! – The Stylish Prop Hire Co.

WEST MIDLANDS BEST WEDDING STATIONERY
Winner: Mary Loves Bob

WEST MIDLANDS BEST WEDDING TRANSPORT
Winner: Heart to Heart Vintage Volkswagens

WEST MIDLANDS BEST COUNTRYSIDE WEDDING VENUE
Winner: The Ashes Exclusive Country House Barn Wedding Venue
Highly Commended: Iscoyd Park

WEST MIDLANDS BEST TOWN/CITY WEDDING VENUE
Winner: Hadley Park House Hotel

WEST MIDLANDS BEST WEDDING VENUE STYLIST
Winner: Pumpkin Events
Highly Commended: M Style Creations

WEST MIDLANDS BEST WEDDING VIDEOGRAPHER
Winner: Blue Ridge Wedding Videography

WEST MIDLANDS BEST NEWCOMER
Winner: Dolly Blue Bridal

 

 

 

THE NATIONAL WEDDING SHOW – PASSION FOR FLOWERS

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We had a fantastic weekend at The National Wedding Show, Birmingham. Thanks to everyone who visited our stand. We were thrilled to win the award this year for outstanding exhibitor.

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Photography Credit: Daffodil Waves

We have had lots of interest and bookings for 2015 and 2016. So, if you are thinking of booking us for your wedding flowers please get in touch as soon as possible as we are already filling up for key dates.

A few of our favourite instagram pics. As well as our stand we also created the flowers for Erik Meijer Photography, The Champagne Bar and Wedding Magazine as well as making flower crowns for the girls at Wedding Magazine and Erik’s partner Linda.

passion for flowers instagramHuge thanks to everyone involved. The whole team who worked on the stand over the weekend, Midland Flowers for their constant support throughout the year, Tom Gautier for her stationery and to The National Wedding Show for putting on a wonderful show.

 

More photos of our stand to follow…

 

 

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