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Compton Verney Wedding Flowers – Elegant & Timeless

March 22, 2020

At Passion for Flowers we love weddings over the winter period and loved creating flowers for this elegant and timeless wedding at Compton Verney. Katie and Jason enjoyed a church wedding with family and friends.

Compton Verney Wedding – What A Beautiful Backdrop Compton Verney is certainly elegant and timeless and makes a wonderful backdrop to wedding photos. In fact there are so many wonderful places to capture those special moments to treasure. Just take a look at some of these stunning images.

Bouquets & Confetti

Nothing says wedding more than a confetti shot. We love freeze dried natural confetti for its delicate look. Katie and her girls carried bountiful bouquets with eucalyptus foliage and the softest David Austin Kiera and Tess roses, Quicksand and bombastic spray roses with snippets of scented Genista in the softest pink.

Adams Hall, Compton Verney Tall Centrepieces, Gold Floral Stands

The Adams Hall has dramatic windows, ceiling and doors and tall centrepieces continue the drama. Gold floral stands had an overflowing decoration of textured foliage and scented blooms a beautiful contrast to the all white room. No candles are permitted as the venue is a museum and art gallery but to bring some sparkle we added hanging baubles to the stands and delicate LED lights to the low table decorations and vases.

Moongate Backdrop for Top Table at Compton Verney

The moongate created a symbolic circle of love behind the top table to frame the couple.

These images of our first wedding of the year in February bring much needed happiness and show how beautiful a winter wedding can be.

Please get in touch if you are needing to postpone your wedding and we can help you create a beautiful day with warmth and wonder.

Karen x

Enchanted Winter Wedding Hampton Manor. Part 2

March 20, 2020

This winter wedding at Hampton Manor was a delight from start to finish. With so many amazing floral features. We have posted part 1 (the bouquets and deconstructed arch at Hampton in Arden church). Now we bring you Rachel and James and their stunning winter reception at Hampton Manor. The Courtyard was transformed by candlelight,flowers and foliage. Guests entered an enchanted winter wonderland for the wedding breakfast and evening celebrations. The room felt warm and full of love as guests and family celebrated together.

Tall Gold Stands & Candles for an Enchanted Winter Wedding at Hampton Manor

Our brief for the Courtyard was elegant,dreamy and candlelit. The Courtyard tables were filled with a mix of white candles running the full length of the tables. Relaxed foliage softened the tables whilst tall gold stands bedecked with foliage and the softest of blooms added richness and elegance to the scene. The deconstructed arch from church was moved and then rebuilt and extended to create the most amazing backdrop to the top table, our team worked tirelessly to transform this into an Enchanted Winter Wedding at Hampton Manor.

Thanks Karen

We cannot believe how the flowers both at the Church and Hampton Manor formed the most beautiful backdrop to the whole day – even in my planning dreams I couldn’t have foreseen how perfectly you and your team would deliver for us!!!

It was a dull dreary damp December day brought to life by all those who took part and supported us on that day. It was truly magical and I thank you from the bottom of my heart!!!

Big Hugs xx

If you are planning a winter wedding at Hampton Manor we would love to create a wonderful setting for your day.

Karen x

Credits: Florist Passion for Flowers // Venue: Hampton Manor // Photographer http://www.annafowler.com/

Enchanted Winter Wedding Hampton Manor. Part 1

March 20, 2020

Winter weddings can be so dreamy, this wedding took place just before Christmas. Hampton Manor is the perfect setting for a winter wedding, it doesn’t matter what the weather is doing outside, the house is magical, fires will be lit to keep you cosy and we can really help you to transform The Courtyard into an enchanted winter wonderland (see part 2).

The bride Rachel and her bridesmaids looked absolutely stunning in their blush dresses, we created bouquets with scented roses in blush and nude. The whole look was one of elegance, the colours being soft and tonal. The flowers included Earl Grey roses, quicksand and akito roses.

Deconstructed Arch Hampton in Arden Church

In the family’s words ‘It’s All about the Arch’. So that was our brief and what our amazing team created. This arch brought magic to the church in winter and created the most stunning backdrop for Rachel and James to exchange their vows.

Sneak Peek of The Courtyard (see part 2).

Whilst the service was taking place we were busy putting the finishing touches to the Courtyard to make that magical for the arrival of the wedding party.

I loved the message from our bride Rachel and her kind gift on the wedding morning. As Rachel and James are based overseas her lovely Mum Mandy and I had been working together on this beautiful wedding. Nothing was left to chance for this special couple and their loving family.

Huge Thanks

Thanks for all the planning and plotting with Mum over the last 12 months. I have been looking forward to seeing my bouquet and all the wonderful things you two have been discussing. I have always loved Marianne’s wedding flowers that you create for her and dreamed one day I would have similar. Big thanks and wishing you and your team a lovely Christmas. Rachel

Credits: Florist Passion for Flowers // Venue: Hampton Manor // Photographer http://www.annafowler.com/ // Bridal Gown: bridal boutique warwickshire // Make Up

Ragley Hall Wedding Fair March 2020

March 9, 2020

I love the chance to create new designs at venues I love. Last weekend I attended Ragley Hall wedding Showcase and created 4 different table designs as well as one of my favourite deconstructed arches. This grand elegant venue calls out for wow factor florals. See my designs below.

Deconstructed Arch – framing the grand doors at Ragley Hall

Candelabra Centrepieces – Ragley Hall

I used 2 heights of silver candelabra, 1m candelabra which are my go-to size of candelabra for wedding centrepieces but as the ceilings are so high at Ragley the room can take our 5′ candelabra on the tables for a real wow factor centrepiece.

Wild, Natural Tall Centrepiece

The room benefits from tall centrepieces, for a more wild and natural look I used my gold stand and decorated with flowers, foliage and twigs to the base as well as top.

Low Centrepiece with Candles in Cylinder Vases

For a low centrepiece I loved creating this floral ring around 3 cylinder vases, you could alternate tall and low centrepieces on your tables.

Ragley Hall Wedding Florist Passion for Flowers

March 6, 2020

Ragley Hall Florist Passion for Flowers 1

Here at Passion for Flowers we enjoy working at different wedding venues across the Midlands and Warwickshire. We are the preferred wedding florist at Ragley Hall and are exhibiting at their wedding showcase this weekend. Come along and see us on Sunday 8th March.

Here are a few of the previous floral displays we have created at Ragley Hall.

Floating Flower Clouds – Hampton Manor Wedding Fayre

January 13, 2020

Floating centrepieces floral clouds Passion for Flowers Hampton Manor Wedding Florist

Yesterday I had a lovely day at Hampton Manor wedding fayre. Exhibiting at wedding fayres always gives us a chance to create something new and meet lovely couples excited about their upcoming weddings.

We chose to showcase our floral clouds, these are going to be BIG in 2020. If your venue has somewhere in the ceiling to suspend from we can create a hanging cloud or for centrepieces we can create a floating arrangement over a stand on the table.

What do you think?

NEUTRAL TONES – Dried flowers

So on-trend for 2020, neutral tones and dried flowers. We just love this look. Clear glass and dark bottles of dried stems along the table completed the look.

GREEN & WHITE – Foliage, blossom & roses

For a fresher look, we used fresh foliage and white blossom, roses and tulips. Again a lightweight relaxed loose arrangement floating above the gold stand. Small vases and tea light holders completed the look along the table.

If you need help with florals and styling for your Hamton Manor wedding please get in touch as we would love to help. Karen x

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

Candle Light, Elegance and Roses – Hampton Manor Wedding Florist

December 18, 2019

We met Beth and Blair at the Hampton Manor Wedding Fayre and Beth fell in love with our natural flowers and romantic table with soft roses and crystal vases with candlelight for an elegant look for her wedding. At our consultations, we discussed their vision for the day and how we could bring that to life. We also added in ideas to include the white thistle as Blair and a number of the party would be wearing kilts. We were thrilled to hear they had booked Fjona to capture their day, it is always lovely to work with her.

THE BOUQUETS

Beth and her maids carried natural bouquets with a soft and natural mix of flowers from her day. The blooms including the blousy Charity rose, Bridesmaid and Quicksand roses, eucalyptus, white thistle, spray roses and frilly lisianthus and with some of the deep-toned dusky pink sedum.

WEDDING CEREMONY BIRCH BACKDROP AT HAMPTON MANOR

Blair eagerly awaits his bride standing in front or the statement backdrop to their wedding ceremony. The scented roses, tumbling foliage and pretty blooms gave the elegant natural touch to this summer wedding.

AISLE DECORATIONS – HAMPTON MANOR WEDDING CEREMONY

The aisle was decorated with the softest petals and candlelight. The cutest flower girl and page boy blossomed with their duties on the day. I just loved the kilts.

ELEGANT CENTREPIECES WITH CANDLELIGHT, FOLIAGE AND ROSES

The elegant setting of the Courtyard was decorated with the softest blooms from the day and an abundance of crystal footed vases with candles, smaller votives and candlesticks.

ELEGANT WEDDING CAKE FLOWERS

The elegant cake was decorated with the Charity and quicksand roses and touches for eucalyptus then finished with a ring of foliage around the wooden tree slice. The cake is a key piece to add fresh flowers to and style along with your wedding day, especially visual when the cake is cut later in the evening.

TOP TABLE STYLED WITH CANDLES AND FLORAL GARLAND

As Beth and Blair entered the room to be greeted by family ad friends their top table glowed with candlelight and a foliage and floral garland perfect for their elegant romantic wedding.

Delighted couples are why we work so hard as a team to create beautiful flowers to match their brief perfectly and enhance the setting at Hampton Manor so we loved receiving these comments. ‘Thank you so much for the most wonderful flowers! Hampton Manor took my breath away when I saw it – it looked so beautiful and just how I hoped it would, so thank you so so much. Everyone commented on how stunning it was!

Thanks again,

Beth and Blair xxxx

Credits: Florist: Passion for Flowers // Venue: Hampton Manor // Photography: Fjona Weiling

Elegant White Wedding Flowers – Hampton Court House Wedding

December 17, 2019

We always love weddings at venues new to us and the chance to create elegant wedding flowers for Jess and Andrew at Hampton Court House was just perfect. We made sure we met at the venue in the planning stages to be sure we knew the venue well when it came to setting up for the wedding.

WHITE BRIDAL BOUQUET

Jess had classic taste and knew she wanted a timeless, elegant rose bouquet. Alabaster roses with their open heads were a stunning choice with lisianthus and spray roses.

WHITE BRIDESMAIDS BOUQUETS

The bridesmaids wore an elegant mix of dresses and carried blousy bouquets.

CEREMONY URNS AT HAMPTON COURT HOUSE

The ceremony room was set up with large urns to frame the ceremony and windows out onto the parkland. Hydrangea,a roses, lisianthus and light touches of foliage kept the look classically elegant.

CREAM BRIDESMAIDS DRESSES FOR AN ELEGANT LOOK

Jess chose her school friends as bridesmaids who all looked dreamy in their elegant full length dresses.

URNS AND VENUE STYLING AT HAMPTON COURT HOUSE

The conservatory led into the gardens and dining room giving the guests a chance to explore the beautiful grounds. The urns framed the arch for an elegant look.

TALL CANDELABRA WEDDING CENTREPIECES AT HAMPTON COURT HOUSE

Guest tables were decorated with tall gold candlelabra with a blousy mix of white and green flowers and foliage from the day. White and green are always an elegant choice and perfect for this venue.

GOLD TABLE NUMBER FRAMES AND MENU HOLDERS

The gold in the room on the chairs, door frames and details was picked up with the table number frames and menu holders. These details will bring your wedding look together so make sure you ask your florist to coordinate the look of your table designs.

TIMELESS ELEGANT TOP TABLE FLOWERS

All eyes were on the top table for the speeches and the wedding party were greeted by a timeless elegant design for their top table.

WEDDING CAKE FLOWERS

Rosie made the most gorgeous cake, the addition of flowers from the day, gold frames and one of the bouquets made for a very pretty cake table.

VENUE STYLING DETAILS, SIGNS & PHOTOS

Jess and Andrew hung photos around the venue of family and friends and added signs for the evening.

We loved being party of Jess and Andrew’s wedding. Jess has been a friend of Gemma’s since early school days and it was wonderful to see a number of our previous wedding couples over the weekend. Thanks also to Jen who came down to help me with the wedding so that Gemma could enjoy being a bridesmaid.

‘We can’t stop looking at the photos and at how incredible the flowers looked. You all worked so hard to make it so utterly perfect for us, thank you.’

Andrew and Jess thanks for your lovely note and for the wonderful bottle of fizz. ‘Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness.

Karen x

Credits: Florist: Passion for Flowers // Venue: Hampton Court House // Photographer: Captive Photography

Elegant Rustic Wedding Flowers Hampton Manor

November 8, 2019

Michael and Julian tied the knot with a moving ceremony in the Birches at Hampton Manor. Their wedding as an emotional fun-filled day beautifully captured by Amy Rose Photography.

BUTTON HOLES

The button holes were natural and soft with a mix of foliage and herbs from the day. White roses were added for the grooms and mums.

GROOMSMAIDS BOUQUETS

The groomsmaids carried stunning loose hand tied bouquets overflowing with a mix of scented foliage and white roses Alabaster and Snow Ballet with veronica.

CEREMONY DECOR – MOONGATE BACKDROP, LANTERNS & MORE

The grooms wanted a moongate backdrop to the ceremony.The moongate is the national symbol of Berrmuda and said to bring good luck so we were delighted to create a moongate design for their ceremony. The moongate was decorated with a mix of foliage and white roses for a stunning modern look. White lanterns and bunches of foliage lined the aisle for the grooms to be escorted down by their mum’s.

RECEPTION CENTREPIECES AND DECOR – HAMPTON MANOR

The simplistic modern style was continued into the reception with the moongate backdrop set up behind the top table and a garland of eucalyptus foliage with white hydrangea for impact together with roses and baby’s breath.

Guest tables had a light dressing of foliage and white baby’s breath with candlelight and white and green stationery continuing the look.

FOLIAGE SKIRT FOR WEDDING CAKE

The stunning cake created by Ben The Cakeman appeared to be floating on our foliage skirt another modern touch incoporated into this stylish wedding.

MOONGATE BACKDROP IN MORE DETAIL

The circular moongate symbolizing good luck and ever lasting love is a favourite for wedding backdrop. Its clean lines work well with plenty of green foliage and white flowers or it can be decorated to suit any wedding style.

Credits: Florist: Passion for Flowers // Venue: Hampton Manor // Photography: Amy Rose

Elegant Hampton Manor Wedding Tall Gold Stand Centrepieces

November 8, 2019

James and Keeley invited us to step in to flower their wedding at the last minute and we were delighted to work with them to create a wonderful day.

BRIDAL BOUQUET

Keeley was overjoyed with her bouquet. She sent us some initial ideas of styles she liked and we created her hand tied, loose organic style bouquet, with a soft and natural mix of flowers. The style of bouquet looked perfect with her Ronald Joyce bridal gown.

BRIDESMAIDS BOUQUETS

The elegant look continued with the bridesmaids and their bouquets with trailing silk ribbon.

PEW ENDS

Bunches of roses hung from the wooden pews as Keeley and James made their wedding vows.

WEDDING RECEPTION DECORATIONS – HAMPTON MANOR

The Welcome sign dressed with a flourish of foliage and flowers welcomed guests to the terrace at Hampton Manor.

TALL GOLD STANDS – WEDDING CENTREPIECES

The softest blush pink runners created softness to the tables whilst the tall gold stands added height and drama to the tables. Candlelight and small vases with flowers completed the look. The bottles of Limencello were a welcome gift.

TOP TABLE FLOWERS

The intimate sweetheart table was covered in flowers and candlelight for this elegant couple. The beautiful cake by Nina at Beanies Bakery was decorated with blooms from the day and Keeley chose to add her bouquet to the cake table.

If you are looking for stunning wedding flowers for your day at Hampton Manor do get in touch to discuss details.

Karen x

Credits: Florist: Passion for Flowers // Venue: Hampton Manor // Photographer: David Boynton

Hampton Manor Wedding Flowers, Elegant Mauve and Copper Wedding

October 3, 2019

Kristen and Jo have a strong eye for detail and were an absolute pleasure to work with. Their elegant, stylish wedding is so beautifully captured in the wonderful setting of Hampton Manor.

Button Holes for Groomsmen

Kristen and his boys sported buttonholes of Silver Lace spray rose with eucalyptus to look dapper with their navy suits and ties. I just love Kristen’s bow tie look and the elegant name tags created for the buttonholes.

The Bouquets

Jo’s bridal bouquet was a mix of large Four Seasons roses, Fifth Avenue and Silver Lace spray roses with touches of Astrantia and grey eucalyptus populus to frame and trail.The Maid of Honour, young bridesmaid and flower girl carried smaller bouquets with the same pretty mix of blooms.

Ceremony in The Birches – Birch Arch Backdrop

The Birches was the place to welcome guests to Jo and Kristen’s Wedding Ceremony, just look at the stylish signage and graphics for this wedding with the elegant copper tones, with a highlight of flowers and foliage to decorate.

The ceremony took place in front of a Birch Arch Backdrop elegantly dressed with foliage and the softest of blooms. The aisle was lit with candles in copper and glass lanterns with a touch of eucalyptus and the ceremony table where the couple sign the register was dressed with elegant foliage and flowers.

Reception Flowers at Hampton Manor – Long Tables

The long tables were set for the guests with geometric candle holders and copper candlesticks to give a soft glow to Elizabeth Court. Tall elegant arrangements added height to the central table while the top table framed by the Birch Arbour gave an elegant backdrop for the happy duo. The wedding was such a special day enjoyed by family and friends.

I am thrilled to show such candid moments of such a happy day. I have just received the most moving of notes from Jo and Kristen

‘ We just want to thank you so much for all your hard work and creativity on our wedding day. The bouquets, buttonholes, the archway and all of the styling were absolutely stunning! We couldn’t have dreamt of it being any better – so elegant and stylish – all thanks to you!

You are so lovely Karen, and made us both feel at ease with your friendly and calming nature. We were so glad that you were a big part of our special day.’

So if you are looking for a florist and stylist for your wedding at Hampton Manor please do get in touch, we would love to work with you.

Karen x

Credits: Florist: Passion for Flowers // Venue: Hampton Manor // Photographer: Winnington & Coe

Asymmetric Deconstructed Arches – Learning with Sabine Darrall

July 31, 2019

Wedding styles are always evolving and we have been creating deconstructed arches for a number of our weddings over the last year or so. To learn a few more tricks of the trade especially creating with no floral foam I enjoyed a couple of days with Sabine Darrall earlier this year. These images show the beauty we can create. Personally, I love the natural green and white of the first image perfect for a foliage-filled wedding.

I just love this romantic look with the combination of the softest blush pink roses, scented lilac , amelanchier and blousy hydrangeas perfect for a spring wedding.

The final image shows how colour can transform the look with strong pink tones and a garden bench.

If you are looking for statement flowers for your wedding please get in touch we would love to be the florist for your wedding. Karen x

Course details: Sabine Darrall – Evergreen, Foam Free

Tall Centrepieces Hampton Manor – Gold Floral Stands

July 31, 2019

Passion for Flowers Hampton Manor wedding florist tall centrepieces

The setting at Hampton Manor for the summer wedding of Sophie and Chris was a delight to decorate. Scented roses, stocks, spray roses, ranunculus and lisianthus with a mix of herbs and foliage filled the room for this elegant wedding.

TALL WEDDING CENTREPIECES – GOLD FLORAL STANDS

Tall wedding centrepieces are forever elegant and allow a clear view for guests whilst creating an amazing wow factor as you enter the room. Bringing in the gold twist with the beautiful dog table names was such a cute personal detail for Sophie and Chris.

, STUNNING ASYMMETRIC ARCH BEHIND TOP TABLE BACKDROP

The asymmetric arch behind the top table framed the newlyweds for the speeches and created the most beautiful midsummer floral backdrop for their day.

Thank you so much Sophie and Chris for your kind words and for sharing your beautiful day captured by Dominique so well.

‘I just wanted to send you a very quick note to say, that no amount of words can express how happy and grateful and generally full of joy I was (still am) at the absolutely stunning flowers you created on Saturday! I wanted to tell you that what you created was truly magical and we are forever grateful!’

And that’s what makes our wedding work so worthwhile. Wonderful clients, brilliant venues and a great team. Karen x

Credits: Florist: Passion for Flowers // Venue: Hampton Manor // Photographer: Dominique Bader

Meadow Style Ceremony Flowers with Arch – Hampton Manor Wedding

July 31, 2019

Wild white green wedding ceremony arches Hampton Manor

Sophie and Chris imagined an abundance of flowers for their woodland secret garden/midsummer nights dream theme and with that in mind we created meadow style ceremony flowers for their Hampton Manor wedding.

CLASSIC WHITE AND GREEN BUTTONHOLES FOR GROOMSMEN

The classic white and green button holes were created for the groomsmen for an elegant classic look. Sophie and Chris had the most beautiful signage and stationery for their wedding starting with the gorgeous Welcome sign and Order of Service.

LUXURY WHITE ROSE BRIDAL BOUQUET

Sophie had the most amazing bespoke Suzanne Neville bridal gown with a delicate rose design on the skirt and the perfect bodice and neckline for this elegant bride. The hand tied bouquet was an abundant mix of the most scented white roses.

MEADOW STYLE FLOWERS FOR CEREMONY BARN AT HAMPTON MANOR – ASYMMETRIC ARCH

The aisle was filled with meadow style flowers with scented blooms and overflowing foliage leading to a show stopping asymmetric arch decorated with lush foliage and flowers. By keeping to a white and green palette the ceremony barn looked elegant and oh so soft and dreamy.

MEADOW STYLE FLOWERS FOR CEREMONY BARN AT HAMPTON MANOR – AISLE FLOWERS

The aisle was lined with natural meadow style flowers and foliage scented stocks, veronica, ammi, campanula and ranunculus growing through a mix of foliage.

If you are looking for meadow style flowers for your wedding and a flower-filled day just get in touch and see if we can help you too. Karen x

Credits: Florist: Passion for Flowers // Venue: Hampton Manor // Photographer: Dominique Bader

Epic Staircase Flowers at Hampton Manor

July 30, 2019

Staircase wedding flowers decorations meadow style Hampton Manor

So every bride dreams of her wedding day and what better place to say I do than at Hampton Manor. This staircase is a wonderful place for photos especially when it is decorated with meadow style flowers in the softest shades of whites. Perfect for Sophie and her maids and for guests to enjoy during the drinks reception. In fact these flowers were enjoyed all day as we later moved them outside to the terrace tables for the evening.

Thank you Sophie and Chris for asking us to fill your wedding with beautiful flowers. We just loved working with you on your stunning love filled wedding.

Credits: . Florist: Passion for Flowers // Venue: Hampton Manor // Photographer: Dominique Bader