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Timeless & Elegant Wedding at Shustoke Farm Barns – Gold, Bronze, Glass & Green

November 8, 2018

Laura and Simon chose Shustoke Farm Barns for the timeless, elegant wedding earlier this year.

Credits: Florist: Passion for Flowers // Venue: Shustoke Farm Barns // Photographers: Jacob and Pauline Photography

TIMELESS ELEGANT WEDDING AT SHUSTOKE FARM BARNS – WHITE & GREEN BRIDAL PARTY BOUQUETS

White and green is forever elegant and always stunning for bridal party bouquets. The hand-tied bridal bouquet with a natural mix of roses, foliage and a mix of textured flowers including veronica with the stems bound in ivory ribbon created an elegant look to suit Laura’s dress. The young flower girl carried a whimsical posy of spray roses and the bridesmaids an elegant mix of green foliage and roses.

WEDDING CEREMONY – CEREMONY TABLE GARLAND AND OVERSIZED HANGING FOLIAGE RINGS

For the wedding ceremony Laura and Simon knew they wanted a natural look with a garland of foliage and flowers from their day, elegant cylinder vases with candles and definitely some over-sized hanging rings to bring the barn to life.

BRONZE, GOLD, GLASS & GREEN CENTREPIECES & VENUE STYLING

The eucalyptus theme continued into the beautiful signs and stationery Laura had designed. The overall look for the day was an elegant bronze, gold and green scheme with lots of detail and candlelight. We love working with our couples in the styling of the day and offering them the wedding look they love.

EUCALYPTUS FOLIAGE PLACE SETTINGS

A sprig of scented eucalyptus added to the place setting is an elegant and thoughtful touch for each guest.

BRASS FRAMES TO CREATE WEDDING SIGNAGE & TABLE NAMES

Laura chose brass frames from our collection of props to which we added her table names. It is all in the detail and this wedding was simple, elegant and with everything styled together.

WEDDING CAKE FLOWERS TO NAKED WEDDING CAKE

Spray roses and snippets of eucalyptus were added to the cake from Butter Cream and Dreams.

Thank you Laura and Simon for sharing your wedding photos and your kind words

“Just wanted to say a massive thank you for doing the flowers for our wedding. It was PERFECT and you’ve been super helpful from start to finish!

We had the best day ever and everyone commented on how beautiful the venue looked so honestly thank you so much! “

That is why we love what we do to here at Passion for Flowers.

Credits: Florist: Passion for Flowers // Venue: Shustoke Farm Barns // Photographers: Jacob and Pauline Photography

Epic Barn Wedding with Lanterns, Candlelight & Organic Natural Flowers

November 8, 2018

Barn wedding ceremony lots of candles lanterns - wedding florist Passion for Flowers

We love travelling around the country to create weddings with stylish couples and jumped at the chance to decorate an epic barn for the wedding of Tiffany and Kris in September. A site visit is essential if we have not worked at a venue before, visiting together with Tiffany and her mum gave us the chance to see how we could bring this barn to life.

Tiiffany had clear ideas and was looking for a boho style wedding celebration with white, green, gold, blue and grey colours with a Cinderella look. As the barn is quite dark she was thinking of lots of candles, twinkling lights and white flowers to add light wherever possible. Well take a look a see how this was achieved.

Final morning preparations for button holes and corsages is always a calming task to carry out before the buzz of the wedding day.

BARN CEREMONY WITH CANDLELIGHT & ORGANIC FLORAL DESIGNS FULL OF FOLIAGE

A set up like this needs access the day before for the lighting to go up and the decor to be started. Organic foliage and floral designs decorated the beams and the ceremony tables to form a romantic backdrop to the ceremony.

BRIDESMAIDS BOUQUETS

The bridesmaids carried bountiful bouquets of foliage and flowers.

CEREMONY TABLE AND STAGE FLOWERS

The large stage was dressed with statement decoration including a mix of large lanterns, cylinder vases, rustic wooden tables, and cascading garlands of foliage and flowers.

ELEGANT WRIST CORSAGES

Tiffany’s Mum wore her elegant wrist corsage so well which kept her hands free for her reading.

LANTERN WEDDING CENTREPIECES

Candlelight was central to this wedding and we designed a mix of centrepeices all with a bronze gold look. These elegant lanterns were accented with delicate bronze glass bud vases with a mix of flowers and foliage from the day.

GOLD CANDELABRA WEDDING CENTREPEICES

Tall gold candelabra decorated other guest tables with a generous mix of foliage and flowers.

FULL-LENGTH TOP TABLE GARLANDS

The top table is key to any wedding celebration and is the focus of much of the day. For Tiffany and Kris we created full length top table garlands full of scented eucalyptus foliage, the softest blue hydrangea, spray roses and other blooms and textures from the day. A mix of glass cylinders and bronze gold lanterns were added to light the table and foliage chair backs to complete the look.

THE WEDDING CAKE DECORATIONS – HANGING RING & LANTERNS

So every wedding cake deserves to be centrestage and so we created a hanging ring to be suspended over the wedding cake surrounded by a masse of candles. This was the most romantic setting for Tiffany and Kris to cut their cake in front of family and friends.

Thank you so much Tiffany and Kris for allowing us to be part of your amazing wedding day. The photos captured by Ed Godden are simply stunning.

Karen x

Credits: Florist: Passion for Flowers // Photographer: Ed Godden Photography // Venue: The Priory Little Wymondley

Hampton Manor Wedding Florist – Ferns, Moss & Delicate Flower Crown

November 8, 2018

Jessi and Jamie asked us to create a ‘Secret Garden’ look and feel to the English part of their wedding celebrations. We loved coming up with ideas and working with this lovely couple to create their wedding look. It is so wonderful when our couples have confidence in us and give us comments like this:

“Thank you so much Karen! We trust you completely so whatever you think would make the feel of it come alive works for us! “

THE BOUQUETS

Jessi carried a romantic white peony bouquet and for her maids a bunch of scented lavender keep the look natural and so so English.

HAMPTON MANOR WEDDING CEREMONY

CYLINDER VASE LANTERNS, BRONZE FLORAL STANDS & A DOG

Well we loved creating this look for this romantic look with cylinder vases down the aisle, bronze stands with natural arrangements including English Margaret Merrill roses, ferns, trailing foliage and clematis with simple bunches of English lavender to the chairs. Most of all we loved their beloved dog Oreo who stole the show in his bespoke waistcoat.

SECRET GARDEN INSPIRED WEDDING CENTREPIECES – MOSS, BOOKS & FERNS

So when your couple love books and especially the Secret Garden that gives plenty of scope for the most beautiful set up in Hampton Manor. Moss runners and books, delicate ferns in china tea cups and the most beautiful blooms created a gorgeous look and feel to the room. Jamie is one romantic groom and there was not a dry eye in the room when he surprised his bride with an interruption to the speeches when an amateur dramatic group began renditions from Les Miserables, her favourite musical. This was performed in front of her eyes and was one incredible surprise.

CHEESE WEDDING CAKE AND CAKE TABLE FLOWERS

The cake table was decorated with English lavender bunches, a mix of moss covered books and blooms from the day. Crystal decanters with scented peonies and grasses kept the look soft and romantic.

EVENING TABLE CENTREPIECES WITH CANDLES

As the guests headed back to the room for the evening celebrations they were greeted by a change of scene with candlelit tables.

We are eternally thankful for the lovely couples who chose us for their wedding flowers and styling and to the venues we dress and of course the photographers who capture their days so beautifully.

Thank you Jamie and Jessi and all our good wishes for the next stage of this romantic story.

Karen xx

Thank Credits: Florist: Passion for Flowers // Venue: Hampton Manor // Photographer: Jo Hastings

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

Longbourn Barn Kineton Wedding – Epic Summer Wedding & Lush Flowers

October 16, 2018

So we always love an epic wedding and thought you would love to see more of this amazing wedding at Longbourn Barn Kineton, one of our favourite’s of the year.

Longbourn Barn Kineton Wedding

We were thankful when Meg and her Mum came to meet us to ask us to create the florals for this gorgeous flower filled wedding. We visited Longbourn Barn together and fell in love with the setting. It offers a space where couples can stamp their mark on it for their wedding day set in the most amazing Warwickshire countryside.

Wedding Ceremony

Meg and Tom started their wedding day with a church ceremony with their beautiful daughter taking centre stage. The couple remained radiant and happy throughout their day and all the joy in their lives came together for all to see. We created a bountiful and full bouquet for Meg to carry.

Longbourn Barn Kineton Organ Room

Longbourn Barn has plenty of unexpected features, here the Organ Room is perfect for displaying the bouquets, in addition to her bridal bouquet we created bouquets for Meg’s 6 stylish bridesmaids. Pillar candles added to the romance perfect for this setting.

Wedding Gin Barn, Longbourn Barn

At our first site meeting we heard that Meg and her Mum were looking to create their own bar and had found an old pink van which they were going to transform into an amazing gin bar. Little did we know at the time how epic this transformation was and that it would be be featured on George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. We were delighted to add some finishing touches to the look with the personalised sign we commissioned.

Longbourne Barn Kineton, Wedding Reception

In the run up to the wedding Meg, Tom and the assembled team of helpers worked tirelessly to ensure nothing was left undone. We just loved creating the florals for inside the barn including the table designs. The large barn could carry off large statement florals set on high rose gold risers. Elegant candle light was added to the tables and the round tables were set with lush florals around an elegant rose gold hurricane vase. Meg had collected so many gorgeous pieces and the geometric marble chargers were a great look for the tables.

This epic wedding was full of surprises and we knew of one little secret that the bride and her mum had kept from everyone. Meg had not one but two stunning wedding gowns and totally rocked the world when she surprised everyone when she walked down from the hay loft in her second amazing dress. This brought tears of joy to everyone’s eye and the party started in earnest.

Acrylic Wedding Seating Plan

The acrylic wedding seating plan was set as a welcome for guests once inside the barn and enabled everyone to find their seat with ease and style.

Meg and Tom

It was a pleasure to create the flowers for your wedding at Longbourn Barn, you rocked your day and are the most beautiful couple.

Love Karen xx

Flowers: Passion for Flowers / Photographer: The Vedrines // Venue: Longbourn Barn Kineton Wedding Estate // Hair: Cherry Conquer // MUA: Lisa Carrington // Car: The Wedding Barn // Cake: M&S // Drapes and Lighting: Oakwood Events // Table Plan: Vistaprint // Dresses: (2) Galia Lahav – Tilly Trotters Brides (1) Mikaella – White Boutique // Singer/band: The Distractions

Blackwell Grange Summer Wedding – Passion for Flowers

October 1, 2018

Sacha and Stu planned a relaxing day for family and friends at Blackwell Grange. The bride wore an elegant gown with her maids in charcoal grey and vintage rose dresses. Stu looked splendid in this kilt and we introduced thistles into the bouquets and button holes as a nod to the tartan.

BLOOMS

The bouquets were loose foliage inspired bouquets with thistle, lisianthus,roses, veronica and wax flower for different textures and tones.

BUTTON HOLES

The button holes were a relaxed mix of blooms from the day with twine to finish.

ENTRANCE GATE FLOWERS – BLACKWELL GRANGE

Touches of eucalyptus were tied to the entrance gates to continue the relaxed, laid back look.

CEREMONY DECORATIONS – THATCH BARN, BLACKWELL GRANGE

The Thatch Barn at Blackwell Grange is a great place to tie the knot with its stone walls and wooden beams. The Barn suits very natural flowers and foliage and we designed relaxed arrangements in tall bronze vases to frame the ceremony and foliage garlands to drape the table.

EXTRA LARGE MILK CHURN ENTRANCE FLOWERS

Keeping to a very natural relaxed look large arrangements greeted guests at the entrance set in rustic milk churns.

CENTREPIECES – BLACKWELL GRANGE

The tables were dressed with a mix of centrepieces with natural foliage and flowers in bronze gold containers.

We loved creating the flowers for Sacha and Stu and being part of their wedding day.

Karen x

Credits: Florsit: Passion for Flowers // Venue: Blackwell Grange // Photographer: We Are The Clarkes

Autumn Rustic Barn Wedding – Blackwell Grange Wedding Florist

September 12, 2018

As the days are turning cooler I thought we would share more images of this beautiful wedding at Blackwell Grange. Last September Danielle and Lorance entrusted us to create their flowers and decor and we loved bringing everything together on the day.

BRIDAL BOUQUET – ORGANIC STYLE AUTUMN COLOURS

Rich autumn colours were added into the bridal bouquet design for this organic style bouquet with touches of astilbe, dahlia, roses and eucalyptus.

BRIDESMAIDS BOUQUETS – DEEP RED BURGUNDY & FOLIAGE

Plenty of foliage and deep burgundy red dahlias carried through into the bridesmaids bouquets.

WEDDING CEREMONY AT BLACKWELL GRANGE

The ceremony barn is a lovely setting for a wedding ceremony nestled into the countryside.

CEREMONY FLOWERS & DECORATIONS – BLACKWELL GRANGE BARN VENUE

Ceremony decorations included a mix of lanterns, stylish chair flowers and a fireplace decorated in colours of the day.

BLACKWELL GRANGE BARN VENUE WEDDING BREAKFAST DECORATIONS

The top table is where all eyes are focused for a large part of the wedding breakfast to a long garland of lush foliage with flowers was a great choice. The backdrop was created especially for the couple with a romantic ring of flowers and Dani’s favourite sparkling lights and foliage added in.

FLOWERS FOR THE WEDDING CAKE TABLE

Ask your florist for vases for the bouquets so they can be added to the cake table display. I love the axe for cutting the rustic cake.

Danielle and Lorance, thank you for your lovely words.

‘We just wanted to a massive thank you for everything you did for us! The wedding looked spectacular and almost all of that was down to you! We loved absolutely everything it was perfect! You have been so amazingly helpful and are full of fantastic ideas! Continue to make people’s wedding days so perfect because you really have done something special for us!’

If you are looking for inspiration for your 2019 wedding please get in touch.

Karen x

CREDITS: Florist: Passion for Flowers // Venue: Blackwell Grange // Photographer: Simon Brettell Photography and Darren Gair

Stoneleigh Abbey Wedding – Large Hanging Floral Installation Over Dance Floor & Wow Factor Urns

September 12, 2018

Stoneleigh Abbey in Warwickshire is a stunning wedding venue and combined with a marquee offers a flexible space for large weddings. The Salon looks beautiful with large urns and elegant candlesticks framing the fireplace.

Stoneleigh Abbey Wedding – Ceremony Urns

For large marquee wedding, Stoneleigh Abbey Wedding a hanging installation is a great WOW FACTOR piece. Set over the dance floor it can be enjoyed throughout the evening. Here a stunning cake was set centre stage with hanging delphiniums for a romantic touch.

Stoneleigh Abbey Wedding – Hanging Installation Over Dance Floor & Wedding Cake

Credits: Florist: Passion for Flowers // Venue: Stoneleigh Abbey // Phototgrapher: Jo Hastings

Birtsmorton Court Wedding – Outdoor Ceremony Arch, Hanging Flower Ring & Lots Of Details

September 10, 2018

Outdoor wedding ceremony Birtsmorton Court Passion for Flowers Midlands

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.

Karen x

CREDITS: Florist: Passion for Flowers // Venue: Birtsmorton Court // Photographer: Matt Horan Photography

Rustic Woodland Top Table Styling – Birtsmorton Court

September 10, 2018

rustic top table wedding birtsmorton court

The garden marquee at Birtsmorton Court can be styled for your wedding, as a regular Birtsmorton Court wedding florist we have decorated this marquee many times but this was one of our favourites. When your couple asks you for a rustic woodland top table we get excited, we have lots of woodland props and vases available for styling and loved creating this rustic setting for a spring wedding. Tree slices along the top table, terracotta pots and glass jars/bottles with blooms including roses, ranunculus, broom with ivy gave a soft and calming look to the room. Dotted along the table were various rustic wooden tea light holders and the table numbers were held up by tiny tree stump card holders.

Rustic Woodland Top Table Styling – Birtsmorton Court Florist

If you are looking for inspiration for your Birtsmorton Court wedding do get in touch.

Karen x

Credits: Florist: Passion for Flowers // Venue: Birtsmorton Court // Photography: Aga Tomaszek

Summer Marquee Wedding in Family Garden

August 31, 2018

Clare and Luke had a church wedding followed by a celebration in a marquee at Clare’s family home. A perfect setting for a summer wedding.

Button Holes

Scented blush pink Kiera roses were used with a touch of ivy for the button holes.

Bridal Bouquet

Clare’s bouquet was soft and romantic to tie in with her bridal gown and she carried a treasured photo of her Nan with her throughout her wedding day.

Welcome sign flower wall backdrop

The bespoke flower wall backdrop created a wow factor welcome for family and friends as they arrived back from church.

Hanging rings over marquee poles

The elegant marquee was decorated with hanging hoops with the softest clouds of baby’s breath, garden roses and delphiniums.

Wedding Centrepieces

The centrepieces included a mix of designs with Clare’s favourite baby’s breath and roses.

Wedding Florist: Passion for Flowers // Photographer: Esme Fletcher Photography

Longbourne Barn Wedding Ceremony & Tipi Wedding at Oldberrow House- Passion for Flowers

August 28, 2018

Niamh and Alex were a dream couple to work with throughout the build up to their wedding. They booked Oldberrow House in Warwickshire for a tipi wedding reception and laid back festival style celebration with family and friends. We knew we were in for a treat with their list of hand picked suppliers.

‘What can I say, we loved working with you and this talented team to create your wedding flowers. You gave us an opportunity to create from the heart which always brings about the best in any relationship.’ Love Karen x

HAIR FLOWERS – BRIDAL PARTY PREPARATIONS

Old Berrow House was a wonderful place for the bridal party preparations Niamh and the girls had a relaxed morning and we love delivering their hair flowers delicate bridal flower crown and button holes over in the morning.

SUMMER TIPI WEDDING – BRIDAL BOUQUET

It is pure joy to see happiness and this image of Niamh walking down the stairs with her bouquet to be met by her mum and bridesmaids is so heart warming.

SUMMER TIPI WEDDING – FLOWER CROWN

A delicate flower crown for a boho bride, I just love this image of Byrony capturing Niamh, captured by Ed Brown.

LONGBOURNE BARN WEDDING CEREMONY – FOLIAGE FOLIAGE & MORE FOLIAGE

The ceremony venue was Longbourne Barn a gem in the Warwickshire countryside that was the perfect choice for this laid back ceremony. Foliage was key to the day and we decorated everywhere we could with a relaxed mix of foliage. The screen was incorporated into the day with beautiful images projected bringing to life this happy couple. The giant frame was hand built for the ceremony and we loved decorating it with a mix of foliage and natural flowers to create this laid back festival styled wedding.

BRIDESMAIDS FLORAL HOOPS – BOUQUET ALTERNATIVE

Niamh choose stylish floral hoops for her girls which were easy to hold and created a great look with their hair flowers and navy jumpsuits. The bridal party line up was so chic and effortlessly stylish.

WEDDING CAR GARLAND – A MUST FOR SUMMER WEDDINGS

Gemma and I always jump at a chance to add flowers to a wedding car and the Fiat 500 was a joy to flower. The garland had to fit the festival look and feel of the wedding and be able to withstand the heat of the day and the trip from Oldberrow House over to the ceremony venue. I have to say it was one of our favourite parts of this amazing wedding and still brings tears to my eyes.

TIPI WEDDING RECEPTION – BRIGHT FESTIVAL SUMMER WEDDING

Elite Tents set up their tipi for us to decorate and we loved decorating with hanging ivy and adding an abundance of bright festival inspired blooms on the tables.

EXTRA FLORAL TOUCHES WE CREATED FOR THIS SUMMER TIPI WEDDING

In the tipi we added an informal touch of colour and blooms from the day.

FLOWERS ON THE BAR

The vintage glass jug with a mass of pretty blooms from the day was the perfect match for the cocktail menu board and scented candle.

HANGING FLOWERS FROM THE TREES

The beautiful gardens at Oldberrow House have many beautiful trees and an eclectic mix of vases and hanging bottles added some colour to the green of the trees.

FLOWERS AMONGST THE DESSERTS ON THE DESSERT STATION

Well the dessert station was a joy for all the senses. The most wonderful display of delicious desserts from the team at Kalm Kitchen was even further enhanced by some bright florals from the day.

BRIDESMAIDS FLORAL HOOPS TO DECORATE THE PALLET TABLE PLAN

We knew we the girls would find a space to display the floral hoops later in the day and here they were casually displayed on the pallet table plan.

Niamh and Alex Thank you both for choosing us and for your lovely note which says it all.

‘I just wanted to say a big thank you to you and the team. We had the most perfect day made even more special by the fabulous people we had working with us!! I can’t thank you and the team enough for your help, amazing floristry and professional service in the lead up to the wedding and throughout the day. EVERYONE was so complimentary about the flowers – the bridesmaids loved their flower rings, my bouquet was amazing, the tables just looked even better than I had hoped for and the frame around the projector looked great (!). N & A’

CREDITS – Florist: Passion for Flowers // Photographer: Ed Brown Photography // Ceremony Venue: Longbourne Barn, Kineton, House and grounds for reception: Oldberrow House // Tipi company: Elite Tents // Catering: Kalm Kitchen Ltd // Hair: Michael Gray // Make Up: Bryony Dalton // Dress: Alice Temperley

Laid Back Barn Wedding Ideas – Shustoke Barn Wedding

August 28, 2018

LAID BACK BARN WEDDING AT SHUSTOKE FARM BARNS

We love weddings at Shustoke Farm Barns and the atmosphere there suits laid back wedding styles. Fay and Andrew created a laid back feel beautifully captured by our photographer friends Anna and Simon Clarke.

BUTTONHOLES FOR THE GROOMSMEN

Thistles and viburnum berries created a relaxed look for the button holes for the groomsmen with rose bud and thistle wrist corsages for the girls.

DECORATING THE AISLE AT SHUSTOKE FARM BARNS

The aisle was simply decorated with bunches of gypsophila and thistle tied on with blue and tartan ribbons.

RUSTIC STYLING DETAILS AT SHUSTOKE FARM BARNS

There are plenty of nooks and crannies to add rustic styling details at Shustoke Farm Barns, the brickwork is a really great backdrop for rustic decoration.

LARGE HANGING HOOPS AT SHUSTOKE FARM BARNS FOR A RELAXED LOOK

The Barn always benefits from over sized decoration and our large hanging hoops look great decorated to tie in with the colours and style of your wedding day. Here we included masses of foliage and clouds of gypsophila for a laid back look.

CEREMONY TABLE FLOWERS

The ceremony table is a main part of the ceremony and looks good bedecked with laid back bunches of blooms from the day, scented peonies, stocks, hydrangea and lashing of foliage create the relaxed look required.

STYLING DETAILS AROUND THE BARN

WORLD MAP TABLE PLAN

The world map table plan from the Wedding of My Dreams c]gave Fay and Andrew the chance to create a beautifully styled table plan for their guests.

LAID BACK TRAVEL THEMED WEDDING CENTREPIECES

The couple continued the travel ideas with their fun, laid back centrepieces for the tables.

OUTDOOR STYLING

The courtyard is a fun place for family and friends to relax during the wedding day. Here balloons from our other website The Wedding of my Dreams created a backdrop for the musicians.

Credits – Florist: Passion for Flowers // Photographer: We Are The Clarkes // Venue: Shustoke Barn // Extra Decor: The Wedding of my Dreams

Country Pub Wedding – The Malt Shovel, Barston

August 21, 2018

Seonaid and Oliver asked for help to create their relaxed wedding day with a church service and a family and friends get together at our gorgeous local country pub, The Malt Shovel.

BRIDAL BOUQUET

The bridal bouquet was a lovely mix of scented stocks and roses, frilly lisianthus coupled with plenty of eucalyptus foliage.

BRIDESMAIDS BOUQUETS

The bridesmaids looked elegant with their pretty bouquets to tie the peach and grey colour scheme together.

COUNTRY PUB WEDDING VENUE – THE MALT SHOVEL, BARSTON

The Malt Shovel is synonymous with excellent food and a great atmosphere. The guests gathered in the gardens and were welcomed into the restaurant for a superb meal.

DOOR WREATH ENTRANCE

A lush wreath is a great way to welcome family and friends to your wedding and always creates a great start to the wedding day.

COUNTRY PUB HANGING INSTALLATION – TWIGS & ROSES

The restaurant lends itself to a hanging installation and simple birch twigs were created into a masterpiece with a beautiful mix of roses from the day.

U SHAPED WEDDING TABLES – LOW CENTREPIECES

U-shaped tables were the perfect fit and we added luxe low wedding centrepieces which celebrated the season and the laid back wedding day. Hurricane lamps with candles and an asymetric eucalyptus and flower wreath continued the look set on the church door. Smaller arrangements were set along the table with a simple place setting of eucalyptus.

We loved receiving this note before Seonaid and Oliver set off on honeymoon.

‘Just a little note to say a HUGE big thank you for all of your hard work yesterday. What can I say……the flowers were simply stunning!

Our breathe was taken away when we had a sneak peak into the restaurant prior to everyone being seated. I know we discussed the brief, but how you interpreted it was totally beyond expectations!

Thanks again for contributing towards making our day simply perfect!’

Credits: Florist: Passion for Flowers // Venue: The Malt Shovel, Barston // Photographer: Katie Ingram

Sneak Peek Summer Wedding Hampton Manor

August 12, 2018

Wedding Cake flowers Hampton Manor Passion for Flowers

Charlie and Jamie’s wedding this Summer at Hampton Manor was a delight to work on. Here are a few photos from their gorgeous wedding day. These are just a quick sneak peek – more to follow soon hopefully.