Winter Wedding Flowers – Passion for Flowers

Winter Wedding at Hampton Manor – Foliage & Candles

April 28, 2019

Last winter we were lucky enough to be involved in this stunning winter wedding at Hampton Manor. We were thrilled to see it featured recently on Whimsical Wonderland Weddings Blog too. Hannah and Adam were married late November so opted for an enchanted forest winter wedding.

Enchanted Forest Winter Ceremony Backdrop

Hannah’s large wild bouquet was predominantly foliage with touches of deep red and featured protea and trailing ribbons. Candles in glass cylinders lined the aisle and we created a backdrop to frame the couple as they said their I Do’s.

Long Guest Tables Winter Wedding Styling

Within Elizabeth’s Court we added touches of floral decor all around. We decorated the bespoke table plan and provided gold vases for the bouquets to sit in during the meal to create extra floral decorations. We laid foliage down the length of the tables with candles spread out for a romantic wintery glow.

Credits: Florist: Passion for Flowers // Venue: Hampton Manor // Photographer: Carrie Lavers

Winter Wedding Birtsmorton Court – Passion for Flowers Wedding Florist

January 18, 2019

Catie and Sion chose Birtsmorton Church and Court for their elegant winder wonderland wedding with white silver and green colours and highlights of burgundy red.

TRAILING BRIDAL BOUQUET – DEEP RED WINTER TONES

Catie’s elegant wedding dress suited a neat, trailing bouquet. Natural flowers we included were a mix of roses, lisianthus, petite larch cones, and sprigs of eucalyptus to add a trail to the bouquet. Her choice of bouquet was also dear to her as her mother carried an elegant trailing bouquet at her own wedding.

WINTER BUTTONHOLES

Winter button holes included a touch of larch cone for a wintry look.

CHURCH CEREMONY AT BIRTSMORTON COURT

The church entrance was decorated with a bespoke white welcome sign, silver lanterns and bunches of local mistletoe. Inside this country estate church the tall candlesticks were decorated with flowers & foliage tied with deep burgundy ribbon. Tall silver candelabra decorated with flowers from the day made a wonderful frame for the wedding ceremony. The beautiful deer were a personal touch bringing back memories for Catie and her mother.

CENTREPIECES AT BIRTSMORTON COURT – CANDELABRA & FOOTED BOWLS

The winter elegance continued at Birtsmorton Court with elegant silver candelabra and footed bowls filled with a relaxed mix of blooms and foliage from the day. The top table was framed by the tall candelabra with an elegant central arrangement and a mix of vases and votives were added.

EXTRA FLORAL DETAILS – TABLE PLAN GARLAND

The table plan mirror continued the look with a garland of foliage and flowers from the day bringing colour to the look.

We loved creating the flowers for Catie and Sion and were delighted to receive their note of thanks

‘Just wanted to say a huge thank you for all you did for our wedding on Saturday! The flowers were just incredible, we really could not have wished for any better! It made our day truly special.’

Credits: Florist: Passion for Flowers // Venue: Birtsmorton Court // Photographer: Gemma Williams

Organic Style Wedding Arch – Asymmetric Doorway Florals by Passion for Flowers

December 4, 2018

This gorgeous wooden door at Hampton Manor is in the main dining room of Elizabeth’s Court. I’ve been eyeing it up for ages wanting to create something gorgeous and floral around it to make even more of a statement than it already is.

At the most recent wedding fair, I created this asymmetric arch style floral display – which isn’t an arch at all! We loved out final creation and guests just loved it. Many Hampton Manor couples use this door as a photo backdrop so florals would certainly enhance this setting.

The 2 floral posts could be used anywhere, often we create something similar at an entrance to a church or between large pillars and arches within venues.

Organic Style Wedding Arch – Asymmetric Doorway Florals

Elegant Winter Wedding at Hampton Manor

November 7, 2018

stunning winter wedding bouquet grey cream green roses foliage

Hampton Manor plays host to many happy events during the year but it is the home of winter weddings. Hannah and Rick chose the Manor as the setting for their elegant romantic wedding in December.

WINTER WEDDING FLOWERS AT HAMPTON MANOR – BOUQUETS

For an elegant winter wedding forgot the strong Christmas vibes of red and green and embrace the season with the softest of roses, brunia berries, wax flowers and lashing of eucalyptus.

WINTER WEDDING CEREMONY HAMPTON MANOR – CANDLELIGHT

A winter wedding ceremony needs the softest candlelight and petals down the aisle with handfuls of foliage at the end of the rows to bring the outside in.

HAMPTON MANOR ENTRANCE ARCH & WELCOME SIGN

The entrance to the Manor is the perfect place to add an oversized welcome sign.

WINTER WEDDING CENTREPIECES ELEGANT

Elegant centrepieces with hurricane vases, church candles and an elegant ring of foliage with the softest blooms continued the winter scheme.

NAKED WEDDING CAKE WITH DELICATE FLORALS

A topper added to the naked cake continues the look of the day.

Credits: Florist: Passion for Flowers // Venue: Hampton Manor // Photographer: Eliza Claire

Birch Arch Scroll Wedding Backdrop: Hampton Manor

April 26, 2018

Rustic Birch Arch Scroll Backdrop Hampton Manor Wedding Florist Passion for Flowers

We usually use our birch arch covered in flowers and foliage to create a rustic frame for a wedding ceremony. Here is another use for it. At the recent Hampton Manor wedding fair, we showed our birch arch as a backdrop with a bespoke scroll hanging from it. This backdrop could be used behind the wedding ceremony, behind a top table or behind a cake table or dessert bar.

The scroll reads “Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you” but we would love to create this to say something of your choice.

BIRCH ARCH SCROLL WEDDING BACKDROP

A wedding backdrop is a great styling trick to add to your venue decor. Here a pared-back birch arch has a personalised scroll and delicate foliage, glass hanging baubles, rustic tree stumps, an abundance of candles and relaxed planting and florals to create a great backdrop for your wedding day.

ALTERNATIVE WREATH – CART WHEEL

For an alternative wreath, we created an asymmetric floral decoration around an old cartwheel, perfect for welcoming guests to your wedding ceremony. Here the arrow reads flowers, but for a ceremony, we could change it to welcome, or later for drinks or bar.

Credits: Floral Design: Passion for Flowers // Venue: Hampton Manor // Photography: Fjona Hill

New Years Eve Wedding Hampton Manor

March 28, 2018

Large organic free form wedding bouquet green foliage Passion for Flowers

New Year’s Eve is a special time for celebrations and we were honoured to assist Kristin and Tim with their wedding flowers and styling at Hampton Manor. This gorgeous couple chose to come back to England to share their day with family and friends from around the globe. We enjoyed skyping with Kristin who is based in Bejing in the build up to her wedding to ensure we delivered the elegant winter wedding she desired.

BOUQUETS

The bouquets were large organic free form is style with a textured mix of foliage eucalyptus, ozmanthus, dotted with brunia berries, thistle, lisianthus, roses, and ranunculus.

THE CEREMONY – BIRCH ARBOUR

The ceremony was a beautiful affair with a birch arbour trimmed with the softest drapes to create a soft, romantic backdrop. The organic mix of foliage and flowers was continued throughout the day with hand tied bunches of foliage to the aisle chairs to bring the outdoors in. A traditional Chinese tea ceremony was an integral part of the ceremony. Here tea is lovingly poured by Kristin.

CONFETTI

As they left the Birches the Kristin and Tim were showered with confetti to celebrate their marriage.

LONG TABLE FLORALS AND CANDLES – NEW YEARS EVE WEDDING

Long tables enabled family and friends from around the globe to connect, chat, and enjoy the food selected for this special wedding day. Fresh foliage was entwined the length of the long tables delicately interspersed with touches of white illuminated with gold candlesticks for a romantic look.

NEW YEARS EVE WEDDING PARTY

The evening was enjoyed as guests celebrated and welcomed in the New Year in style under the amazing chandelier in Elizabeth’s Court. These images are captured by the talented Fjona Weiling.

Thank you Kristin and Tim for putting your trust in us, we loved being part of the magic of your New Year’s Eve Wedding.

If you are looking for inspiration for your winter wedding do get in touch. Karen x

credits: Florist: Passion for Flowers // Photographer: Fjona Weiling // Venue: Hampton Manor

Deep Pink Roses, Sequin Table Cloths: Hampton Manor Wedding

February 23, 2018

I am delighted to share these photos of a gorgeous December wedding at Hampton Manor.

BRIDAL BOUQUET

There is always a sense of excitement when visiting a bride on her wedding morning, last minute checks on the bridal bouquet before handing it over and of course seeing the dress hanging up in pride of place.

THE BIRCHES AT HAMPTON MANOR, CEREMONY BARN

The Birches at Hampton Manor is a graceful ceremony barn and on this December morning the sun shone through to create a beautiful warm environment for this wedding ceremony.

Large stone urns created the backdrop and were overflowing with a bold design with a mix of foliage and flowers. Colour is so important and our couple knew they wanted to have beautiful flowers and warm winter colours for their wedding.

LOW CENTREPIECES

The room looked splendid with these gorgeous sequin cloths and deep burgundy napkins with individual pace settings. The gold table numbers kept to the warm elegant look and the tables had a mix of high and low centrepieces. The low centrepieces featured a glass hurricane vase with candle set inside a lush ring of eucalyptus foliage and a mix of roses. Extra details were added with the tea lights.

I was delighted to receive such a lovely note from Mr and Mrs Walton after their wedding.

“Karen, everything you created for our wedding day was simply stunning and far better than I ever imagined. You delivered the wedding of my dreams, it was just perfect.

From the very beginning of our planning journey, flowers were always a priority so they were very high up on our list. When I came across your previous work I just knew I had found the perfect person for the job.

We took a lot of the flowers home with us and admired them for a couple of weeks before they turned. I have pressed a couple to keep and frame them as a lovely keepsake of the day.

Thank you so much once again.
Warmest Regards,

Jen x”

If you are looking for inspiration for your wedding do get in touch. Karen x

Credits – Florist: Passion for Flowers // Venue: Hampton Manor // Photographer:

Natural Organic Style Wedding Flowers: Green & Gold Ideas

February 22, 2018

Mythe Barn Wedding Florist Passion for Flowers Natural Organic Style Flowers

We always love a collaboration and when asked by Country Wedding Venues if we would like to work with The Rustic Wedding Company in styling Mythe Barn we jumped at the chance. We love a rustic wedding as do so many of our wedding couples.

NATURAL ORGANIC CEREMONY AT MYTHE BARN – BIRCH ARCH

Natural organic style wedding flowers are key to creating a relaxed look to a rustic wedding. Starting with our birch arch we added a mix of foliage, we usually use a mix of at least 3 different types of foliage, with a mix of roses, helebores and lisianthus to lighten the look.

Our tree stumps and lanterns tied the look together with a mix of candlesticks. Aisle chairs were finished off with a bunch of eucalyptus to complete the look. The wooden ceremony table has a soft runner, an array of gold candlesticks and a mass of foliage garland with highlights of natural flowers.

ROUND GUEST TABLES: GOLD AND GREEN CENTREPIECES

The guest tables centrepieces continued the gold and green scheme with gold hurricane vases with a candle framed by a ring of foliage and flowers. Flowers here included anenomes, helebores and roses.

BACKDROP BEHIND TOP TABLE

If you are having a backdrop behind the top table make sure it continues the feel of your wedding day, for a rustic wedding add large amounts of foliage for a natural organic look.

LONG TOP TABLE: GOLD AND GREEN WEDDING STYLING

All eyes are on the top table and it should be a feast for the senses, this will be the focal point for the duration of the speeches so you’ll want it to look as pretty as can be. The richness of the gold together with the organic green foliage and soft, delicate blooms caught the magic of the day. I just love the whimsical astilbe in the gold vases and the softest anemones in the lower vases. Each place setting had a snippet of foliage and gold cut out name as a place card / favour.

Credits: Wedding Florists: Passion for Flowers // Venue: Mythe Barn // Photographer: Daffodil Waves // Additional Props & Stying: The Rustic Wedding Company

White and Grey Bridal Bouquet for Winter Wedding

January 10, 2018

This winter has been an epic one for us, just perfect as we do love winter weddings. Hannah chose a white and grey bridal bouquet for her Winter Wedding at Hampton Manor. This organic mix of roses, lisianthus, wax flower, grey brunia and eucalyptus looked stunning with her bridal gown.

SERIOUSLY STUNNING WINTER WEDDING BOUQUET

“Just want to thank you so much for the flowers, they were perfect and the venue looked stunning. Thanks for all your hard work. Best wishes Hannah x “

This makes all the early mornings worthwhile. If you are looking for inspiration for your winter wedding please get in touch.

Credits: Florist: Passion for Flowers // Photographer: Eliza Claire

Christmas Garlands And Wreaths For Joules Winter Shoot

November 30, 2017

christmas staircase garland of flowers Passion for Flowers The White Company Joules 23

Winter styling is so much fun and we always love being asked to create beauty with Charlotte O’Shea and the team at Rock My Style. The opportunity to work with the Joules brand was so lovely as their clothing is one of our favourites. In fact I usually wear a pair of their boots in the workroom.

These images capture the beauty that was made, Charlotte has a good eye for detail and knows what she loves. Pheasant feathers being one of her favourite things, Mabel was the most perfect model and I have fallen in love with these images captured from the day.

A country house needs a country styled wreath on the door and this one with hydrangea, eucalyptus, alliums and the signature pheasant feathers was a pleasure to make.

HOW TO MAKE A CHRISTMAS STAIRCASE GARLAND

A Christmas garland is a great welcome to any home. Charlotte was keen to learn and we found a colour combination which she loved. Warm dusky pink hydrangea, softest astrantia, alliums and masses of foliage to create a lush, relaxed garland.

For the base an oasis netted garland lightly soaked in water.
Add foliage throughout the design for a natural look, we used 3 types of eucalyptus.
Add key blooms we used hydrangea heads, alliums and astrantia.
Then add extra flourishes of decoration to suit your style Charlotte loved the addition of the pheasant feathers for a country look.
Finally hang your garland in pride of place on your staircase with cable ties and check how everything looks.

Credits – Floral designers: Passion for Flowers // Clothing: Joules // Co-ordinated and Styled by Rock My Style

Staircase Flowers at Hampton Manor – Autumn Wedding Styling

November 14, 2017

STAIRCASE FLOWERS – HAMPTON MANOR

Creating flowers at Hampton Manor for weddings is always a treat, the warm wood, stone arches in this arts and craft house need the right floral touches to bring them to life. If your budget permits staircase flowers are a wow factor statement. The bride and her bridesmaids will walk down these stairs before heading to their ceremony, walking through an avenue of flowers is the perfect way to start your day, and imagine the photos your photographer will get!

These staircase flowers will be a focal point during your drinks reception creating a warm welcome for your guests and setting the tone for the rest of your day before they head through to Elizabeth’s Court. Here at Passion for Flowers we always jump at the chance to decorate the staircase for a wedding. Foliage, seasonal blooms and dashes of candlelight show you what can be done. This is for an autumn wedding but the look can be adapted depending on the season you have chosen to tie the knot.

If you are planning your wedding at Hampton Manor then do get in touch, we work here regularly and it is a pleasure to be one of Hampton Manors preferred suppliers, would love to help you with your flowers and styling.

Credits – Florals: Passion for Flowers // Venue: Hampton Manor // Photography: Richard Shephard

CHRISTMAS WREATH MAKING WORKSHOPS SOLIHULL & WARWICKSHIRE 2017

November 11, 2017

Natural Christmas Wreaths by Passion for Flowers

THESE DATES WERE FOR 2017, WE ARE NOT HOLDING ANY WORKSHOPS IN 2018 – SORRY

Join Passion for Flowers on one of our Christmas wreath making workshops. We will teach you how to make your own festive wreath to decorate your door for the festive period. Have fun in a small group with plenty of help. All tools, materials and equipment will be included as well as a glass of festive fizz and mince pies.

WHEN?

No dates for 2018.

WHERE?

The wreath making workshops will be held in Passion for Flowers consultation room. Balsall Common, CV7 7RE.

WHAT?

Join Passion for Flowers on one of our Christmas wreath making workshops. We will teach you how to make your own festive wreath to decorate your door for the festive period. Have fun in a small group with plenty of help. All tools, materials and equipment will be included as well as a glass of festive fizz and mince pies.

PRICE?

£60 per person inclusive of all materials

HOW TO BOOK?

Email karen@passionforflowers.net confirming how many places you would like to book and which workshop you would like to attend.

TOO BUSY TO ATTEND?

Passion for Flowers will also create wreaths to order, sizes and styles can vary to suit your door, prices start from £40 upwards. Email karen@passionforflowers.net to place your order, collection from Balsall Common before Christmas.

BIRCH WEDDING CEREMONY ARCH FOR RUSTIC WEDDINGS

October 31, 2017

birch wedding arch for hire Passion for Flowers

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.

MOONGATE / ROUND WEDDING ARCH FOR CEREMONY BACKDROPS

October 31, 2017

Here at Passion for Flowers we now have a 2m moongate round ceremony arch available for hire. Please get in touch if you would like to include this in your wedding ceremony floral decorations. POA.

MOONGATE / ROUND WEDDING ARCH FOR CEREMONY BACKDROPS

Our circular arch or moongate makes a gorgeous backdrop. The full circle can be decorated with foliage and flowers, with a 2m diameter this makes a real statement. The moongate can be used as a backdrop for your wedding ceremony, a backdrop to your top table, dessert table or used behind the bar or statement area at your venue.

WINTER WEDDING AT HAMPTON MANOR – FOLIAGE GARLANDS AND LONG TABLES

May 5, 2017

Hampton Manor Wedding Florist Passion for Flowers Wedding Ceremony Flowers and styling - urns

WINTER WEDDING AT HAMPTON MANOR

Hampton Manor is a beautiful place to tie the knot at any time of year but certainly comes into its own in the winter months. We loved creating flowers for the adorable Katie and Matt for their December wedding.

BRIDAL BOUQUET – WINTER BLACK TIE WEDDING

The moment of truth when you present your bridal bouquet to the bride is a moment of pure joy to behold. Katie was beyond excited and so happy with her bouquet. The flowers chosen had great sentimental value and were some of Katie’s Grandma’s favourites. The girls look so elegant in their black bridesmaids gowns perfect for a winter black tie wedding.

WHITE BUTTON HOLES

Scented white freeia, brunia and eucalyptus flowers for the ladies and delicate white raunculcus for the boys.

WINTER WEDDING CEREMONY IN THE BIRCHES AT HAMPTON MANOR

Katie’s excitement continued as she walked across to the Birches for her winter wedding ceremony, proudly let by Dad.

PROPS – ILLUMINATED LOVE LETTERS

Our grey illuminated LOVE letters added a romantic touch to the Secret Garden room. They are available to hire – check out our hire guide.

CEREMONY DECORATIONS – ARCH, URNS, CHAIR BACKS AND LANTERNS

A beautiful backdrop was created with the purest white drapes for an elegant arch with large urns with a mass of foliage and white blooms. The bride and groom chair backs including a pheasant feather added a touch of whimsy. Lanterns down the aisle added a magical light and a lush foliage and floral garland decorated the registry table.

FOLIAGE GARLANDS – WINTER WEDDING WITH LONG TABLES

The long tables were decorated with foliage garlands in tiny vases with delicate blooms. Candlesticks ran the length of the tables giving off elegant light.

FINISHING TOUCHES

The seating plan had a touch of foliage, softest white roses and pheasant feathers.

We loved working with Katie, her dearest mum and family on the styling and flowers for her wedding. There were so many beautiful touches chosen by the family to make the day so memorable. Love to you all and thank you for sharing these wonderful memories of your day.

Karen x

Credits – Florist: Passion for Flowers // Venue: Hampton Manor // Photographer: DWH Photography

Archive of ‘Winter Wedding Flowers’ category

Enchanted Forest Winter Ceremony Backdrop

Long Guest Tables Winter Wedding Styling

TRAILING BRIDAL BOUQUET – DEEP RED WINTER TONES

WINTER BUTTONHOLES

CHURCH CEREMONY AT BIRTSMORTON COURT

CENTREPIECES AT BIRTSMORTON COURT – CANDELABRA & FOOTED BOWLS

EXTRA FLORAL DETAILS – TABLE PLAN GARLAND

Organic Style Wedding Arch – Asymmetric Doorway Florals

WINTER WEDDING FLOWERS AT HAMPTON MANOR – BOUQUETS

WINTER WEDDING CEREMONY HAMPTON MANOR – CANDLELIGHT

HAMPTON MANOR ENTRANCE ARCH & WELCOME SIGN

WINTER WEDDING CENTREPIECES ELEGANT

NAKED WEDDING CAKE WITH DELICATE FLORALS

BIRCH ARCH SCROLL WEDDING BACKDROP

ALTERNATIVE WREATH – CART WHEEL

BOUQUETS

THE CEREMONY – BIRCH ARBOUR

CONFETTI

LONG TABLE FLORALS AND CANDLES – NEW YEARS EVE WEDDING

NEW YEARS EVE WEDDING PARTY

BRIDAL BOUQUET

THE BIRCHES AT HAMPTON MANOR, CEREMONY BARN

LOW CENTREPIECES

NATURAL ORGANIC CEREMONY AT MYTHE BARN – BIRCH ARCH

ROUND GUEST TABLES: GOLD AND GREEN CENTREPIECES

BACKDROP BEHIND TOP TABLE

LONG TOP TABLE: GOLD AND GREEN WEDDING STYLING

SERIOUSLY STUNNING WINTER WEDDING BOUQUET

HOW TO MAKE A CHRISTMAS STAIRCASE GARLAND

STAIRCASE FLOWERS – HAMPTON MANOR

THESE DATES WERE FOR 2017, WE ARE NOT HOLDING ANY WORKSHOPS IN 2018 – SORRY

WHEN?

WHERE?

WHAT?

PRICE?

HOW TO BOOK?

TOO BUSY TO ATTEND?

BIRCH WEDDING CEREMONY ARCH

MOONGATE / ROUND WEDDING ARCH FOR CEREMONY BACKDROPS

WINTER WEDDING AT HAMPTON MANOR

BRIDAL BOUQUET – WINTER BLACK TIE WEDDING

WHITE BUTTON HOLES

WINTER WEDDING CEREMONY IN THE BIRCHES AT HAMPTON MANOR

PROPS – ILLUMINATED LOVE LETTERS

CEREMONY DECORATIONS – ARCH, URNS, CHAIR BACKS AND LANTERNS

FOLIAGE GARLANDS – WINTER WEDDING WITH LONG TABLES

FINISHING TOUCHES