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HANGING FLOWERS AND FLOWER CANOPIES FOR CEREMONY TABLES

June 12, 2017

Flower friends are great and as florists we enjoy working and learning together. Earlier in the year I was delighted to spend time with Alison from Mad Lilies and Janet from the Flower Room Belfast. Alison had kindly invited Sabine Darrall to join us for the day and work with us all to create bountiful and beautiful flowers in the stunning English countryside. I had long admired Sabine’s work but had never had the opportunity to spend time with her and learn from her. We started off with a relaxed evening together talking all things flowery and more besides!

All the flowers and foliage were beautifully conditioned ready for our flowery adventure.

TOP TABLE STYLING WITH HANGING FLOWERS ABOVE

Hanging flowers always hit the spot and a chandelier over a top table is just so lush with a mix of spring blooms. The table below was styled with runners, candlesticks, bottles and tea lights from our sister company theweddingofmydreams. Dreamy floral place settings lovingly tied with ribbon completed this romantic,spring look.

HANGING FLOWER INSTALLATION OVER TOP TABLE

We kept the look on the table light and airy so as not to distract from the star attraction the hanging flower installation. For a top table it is always lovely to have a great feature iin place for added impact when it comes to the speeches.

CEREMONY TABLE WITH FLOWER CANOPY OVER HEAD

For a ceremony table with a soft, romantic feel we worked together to create a flower canopy. This lush design was oozing with scented roses, tulips, ranunculi and masses of different foliages for texture.

An asymetric grouping of bottles, vases and votives is perfect for the table with a lush footed urn as the centrepiece. This look really allows your guests to see the individual blooms and appreciate the true beauty of the flowers.

CEREMONY ARCHES – PURPLE, LILAC AND RED

We love creating wild, relaxed florals and worked together to create this beautiful ceremony arch perfect for a country garden or rustic inspired wedding. The rich mix of purple, lilac and red were jewel tones and really made our hearts sing. The finishing touches of logs, lanterns and potting shed finds were just perfect to complete the look. Working together was a fun and heartwarming experience.

CEREMONY ARCHES – LILAC, PINK AND PEACH

For a more subdued look then lilac, pink an peach fit the bill, an abundance of scented lilac, soft and delicate helebroes, snapdragon, wax flower, viburnum berries, delicate scabious and the softest blush and peach roses made a great choice.

I certainly enjoyed our day and look forward to us flowering and inspiring each other in the coming months and years. Thank you Sabine for your warmth and openess, and to Alison for organising the day.

Photography Beth Lavin and Sabine Darrall

WINTER WEDDING AT HAMPTON MANOR – FOLIAGE GARLANDS AND LONG TABLES

May 5, 2017

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

ISCOYD PARK WEDDING FLOWERS – TRAILING BRIDAL BOUQUET, FLOWER WALL, OUTDOOR SWING & MORE

March 10, 2017

Moss and rose flower wall backdrop for photo booth by Passion for Flowers at Iscoyd Park

Iscoyd Park is a pleasure to work at for an elegant wedding. We were thrilled to create flowers for this epic 2 day wedding at Iscoyd Park for Asia and Jason.

BRIDAL BOUQUET

For an elegant wedding bouquet you just cant beat a lush trailing or cascading bouquet with delicious scented David Austin roses, cascading foliage,an opulent mix of textures all topped off with an elegant bridal gown and cathedral length veil.

BRIDESMAIDS FLOWERS

Elegant bridesmaids bouquets coordinated with the bridal bouquet, soft shaped hand tied bouquets with succulents and an abundance of bountiful blooms and texture. The cute flower girls carried posies with cafe au lait dahlia and roses finished with gold ribbon and flower crowns for the youngest. Not to forget an elegant wrist corsage for Mother of the Bride.

GROOM BUTTONHOLE

This wedding at Iscoyd Park oozed style and charm. I just love the groom’s button hole and cool moment captured by the flower wall backdrop.

WEDDING CEREMONY – ISCOYD PARK

This was day 2 of the wedding clebrations and Asia looked a dream as she walked down the aisle. Lush posies with English country garden flowers decorated the chairs for this gorgeous couple.

WEDDING CENTREPIECES – ISCOYD PARK

Iscoyd Park is the perfect setting for an elegant,romantic wedding with bags of style. Crystal glass centrepieces dripping with flowers, gold candle sticks, glasses and charger plates complemented the look.

TOP TABLE DECOR – ISCOYD PARK

The top table continued an elegant look but allowed all guests to see the radiant couple. Rococo style gold candlesticks and crystal vase arrangements bedecked with flowers oozed charm and elegance.

OUTDOOR SWING – ISCOYD PARK

The gardens at Iscoyd Park are a must for gorgeous informal shots, I love the swing decorated with a trail of flowers and foliage from the day. Happiness is a swing and a smile.

FLOWER WALL PHOTO BOOTH BACKDROP – ROSES, SUCCULENTS & MOSS

All weddings need a touch of whimsy and fun, this cool flower wall photo booth backdrop was enjoyed by guests all through the day. A moss backing with a design of roses, succulents and trailing amaranthus was also the romantic backdrop for the happy couple .A labour of love to create and a WOW factor for all the guests.

Credits – Wedding Flowers: Passion for Flowers // Photographer: Philippa James // Venue: Iscoyd Park

ROCK MY WEDDING BOOK – YOUR DAY YOUR WAY CHARLOTTE O’SHEA

February 27, 2017

PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT

Sometimes in life you meet someone who inspires you and whom you love working with. I met with Charlotte O’Shea quite by chance and have enjoyed working with her ever since those early days. Never did I expect that I would travel the country with the Rock My Wedding team and create the florals for their stunning book. This past year has been a milestone in our floral journey and I feel so honoured to have my work featured in a book. When Charlotte first approached us at the concept stage we just knew we had to be involved and put our heart and soul into this project.

As Charlotte so beautifully put it “Karen Morgan from Passion for Flowers followed us halfway around the country with her magnificent blooms and ability to whip up a floral storm in an unprecedented short amount of time. I swear she is actually ‘Mary Poppins’ in disguise. Her van plays host to a seemingly limitless supply of trinkets and decorative pieces from her daughter Gemma’s wedding decor store – The Wedding of My Dreams”

WHO SHOULD BUY THE BOOK

The book is an inspiring read, a great gift for newly engaged couples or for anyone wanting to add some last minute details to their wedding day. No wedding should be planned without it!

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To see more sneak peeks of the book (@karenmorganflowers) or purchase a copy yourself from Amazon here.

Floral design by us Passion for Flowers, photography by Anna Clarke from WE ARE // THE CLARKES

LUXE KNOWSLEY HALL WEDDING FLOWERS – AUTUMN WEDDING

December 21, 2016

Elaine and Andrew tied the knot at the most elegant venue Knowsley Hall with rich autumnal colours for their wedding flowers teamed with gold.

BRIDAL BOUQUET

The bridal bouquet was designed with a mix of gorgeous scented blooms including Juliet and Darcy roses,eucalyptus foliage, peach hypericum, stocks, rice flower and the softest kangaroo paw, finished with gold trailing ribbon. A highlight on our wedding day is seeing the bride’s excitement when she first sets eyes on her bouquet.

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BRIDESMAIDS BOUQUETS

The bridesmaids bouquets had a lighter touch with Kiera roses perfect with their champagne toned gowns.

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BUTTON HOLES

Andrew and the boys sported elegant rose button holes.

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KNOWSLEY HALL WEDDING CEREMONY

The Stucco Ballroom with its elegant cornices and columns gives a feeling of opulence to a Knowsley Hall wedding ceremony. Elegant chair backs for the bride and groom and a rich and full garland for the ceremony table filled with scented roses perfected the table.

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KNOWSLEY HALL WEDDING

The grounds at Knowsley Hall are simply stunning and our couple were so lucky with the weather for their October wedding. These images show their joy and radiance on this most important of days with family and friends.

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KNOWSLEY HALL WEDDING RECEPTION – CENTREPIECES

The State Dining room at Knowsley Hall makes you catch your breath as you enter, it is grandeur at is best with a warm feeling with heavy drapes and family portraits. For a luxe look sequin cloths covered the tables to add to the gold of the day, with a mix of candlesticks, vases and votives in gold to enhance the room. Low centrepieces enabled the guests to enjoy the room and have an excellent view of the top table.

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TOP TABLE

The top table was dressed with elegant rococo candlesticks, luxe vases and votives with shimmering cloths and elegant florals for a rich, opulent look.

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LUXE DESSERT TABLE

Guests enjoyed a luxe dessert table with sweet treats.

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SPARKLER SEND OFF

The send off with sparklers ended the night on a high.

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Andrew and Elaine are jetting off on Christmas Eve for their Chinese wedding celebrations in Malaysia. Wishing you both lots of love and happiness Karen x

Credits – Florist: Passion for Flowers // Venue: Knowsley Hall // Photographer: Lawson Photography // Wedding Cake: Windsor Cake Studio // Wedding Dress: Celest Thoi

MYTHE BARN WEDDING FLORIST – MERCURY SILVER AND CRYSTAL GLASS

December 20, 2016

We have worked at Mythe Barn since it first opened and met many of our couples at the menu tastings offered by the team. The venue suits an elegant look with mercury silver and crystal glass perfect for the April wedding of Sarah and Craig.

MYTHE BARN WEDDING

Mythe Barn is set in rural countrywide in Sheepey Magna.

BOUQUETS – WHITE HYDRANGEAS AND DUSKY PINK ROSES

Spring bouquets with white hydrangea, dusky pink roses,ranunculus and peonies were the order of the day.

MYHTE BARN WEDDING CEREMONY DECORATIONS

Understated elegance set the tone for the wedding ceremony in the oak framed ceremony barn.

MYTHE BARN RECEPTION DECORATIONS

MIRROR TABLE PLAN AND POST BOX

We have an array of props that our couples can hire and Sarah chose to collect her cards in our post box.

TOP TABLE – MERCURY SILVER VASES & CANDLE STICKS & CRYSTAL GLASS VASES

The long top table was transformed with an elegant mix of mercury silver and crystal vases with soft and scented blooms with elegant candlesticks running along the front of the table

CENTREPIECES & PLACE SETTINGS MYTHE BARN

Personal touches were added to the place settings to keep everyone involved in the day.

Sarah and Craig thank you for sharing your images with us.I just love these outdoor shots captured during the day.

Karen x

Credits – Florist: Passion for Flowers // Venue: Mythe Barn // Photographer: Maciek Tomiczek with MT Studio

COMPTON VERNEY WEDDING FLOWERS – GOLD URNS & GLASS FOOTED VASES

December 15, 2016

Rachel and Nick were married at Compton Verney in September. We met when Rachel was recommended to us by the award winning venue team. Rachel came to us with an idea of colours and an inspiration image and left the rest to us. As we love creating flowers at Compton Verney and decorating this stunning venue they were in safe hands.

Chris Barber has captured their day perfectly for us to share with you.

HYDRANGEA AND ROSE BOUQUETS AT COMPTON VERNEY

A soft mix of pinks, peaches and a hint of deeper tones were used in the hydrangea and rose bouquets.

DUSKY PINK ROSE BUTTON HOLES FOR THE GROOMSMEN

Nick and the groomsmen sported dusky pink, lavender and rosemary button holes.

CEREMONY FLOWERS AT COMPTON VERNEY – ROSES AND URNS

The Adams Hall is a large columned room and suits classic shapes. Large urns overflowing with roses sat either side of the ceremony table.

CONFETTI THROWING OUTSIDE AT COMPTON VERNEY

Guests enjoyed this confetti moment celebrating with the newlyweds.

GLASS FOOTED VASE CENTREPIECES AT COMPTON VERNEY

Glass footed vases had just been added to our collection of vases and vessels and made an elegant centrepiece for this wedding.

WEDDING CAKE FLOWERS – ROSES, BERRIES AND EUCALYPTUS

Just before we left the venue we added the flowers and decoration to the wedding cake in keeping with the look and feel of the day.

Thank you Rachel and Nick for your lovely comment ‘The flowers looked so beautiful and were so much more than we could have ever imagined’

Credits – Florist: Passion for Flowers // Venue: Compton Verney // Photographer: Chris Barber Photography

PINK AND PEACH WEDDING FLOWERS AT HAMPTON MANOR – ROSES & PEONIES

December 6, 2016

We just love it when a bride requests peonies and they are in season. These fluffy pink peonies were just perfect for a summer wedding at Hampton Manor.

PINK AND PEACH BRIDAL BOUQUET – PEONIES AND ROSES

The bridal bouquet was a fragrant mix of peonies, David Austin roses and jasmine with astilbe.

HYDRANGEA AND PEONY BRIDESMAIDS BOUQUETS

The bridesmaids carried beautiful hydrangea and peony bouquets.

ROSE BUTTON HOLES AND CORSAGES

The rose button holes and corsages had wax flower, astilbe or jasmine as a finishing touch. Adding name tags to the button holes and corsages makes light work of the handing out of these beauties at the wedding.

HAMPTON MANOR WEDDING CEREMONY

Joanne and Josh were married in the ceremony room at Hampton Manor, The Birches. Posies of fragrant flowers and candles decorated the room.

CEREMONY DECORATIONS – CYLINDER LANTERNS DOWN THE AISLE

CEREMONY DECORATIONS – REGISTRY TABLE

RECEPTION DECORATIONS AT HAMPTON MANOR

The couple incorporated one of our world maps into their reception decorations.

TALL CENTREPIECES IN GLASS VASES – PINK AND PEACH WEDDING FLOWERS

Elegant tall centrepieces in tall vases decorated the tables with a mix of pink and peach wedding flowers.

TOP TABLE WEDDING FLOWERS

CAKE TABLE FLORAL DECORATIONS

The large wooden table benefits from the addition of some lovely florals in glass vases and of course the bridal bouquets.

Thank you to Joanne and Josh for sharing these beautiful images from their photographer Richard Shepherd.

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

ELEGANT COOMBE LODGE WEDDING FLOWERS – PEACH AND CREAM

December 6, 2016

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

Credits – Florist: Passion for Flowers // Venue: Coombe Lodge Bristol // Photographer: Noel Deasington

CRYSTAL GLASS AND SILVER CENTREPIECES – SUDELEY CASTLE WEDDING

December 5, 2016

Andrea and Mitch were living out in New York when they contacted us about creating the flowers for their summer wedding at Sudeley Castle. We had initial skype exchanges and met when the bride traveled over to the UK. We loved working with Andrea to create natural just picked flowers for her wedding in an English Castle. As you can imagine this historic venue was much admired by the visitors from The States.

ORGANIC FREEFORM DUSKY PINK ROSE BOUQUETS

Whilst the bridesmaids carried bouquets with a mix of dusky pink tones the bridal bouquet had a more organic freeform design with plenty of trailing jasmine, queen anne’s lace, creamy peonies, wax flower, delicate astilbe and roses.

DUSKY PINK ROSE, ASTILBE, WAX FLOWER & JASMINE – HEAVENLY BRIDESMAIDS BOUQUETS

The brides dress was Rivini and suited the organic style of flowers we had selected together. The bridesmaids carried heavenly bouquets of dusky pink rose, astilbe, deep toned astrantia,wax flower and scented jasmine. Fabric from the girls dresses loosely wrapped around the stems of all the bouquets brought the look together.

ROSE & VERONICA BUTTON HOLES

Mitch looked dapper in his Paul Stuart suit teemed with a just picked veronica, rose and sedum button hole.

DUSKY PINK ROSE CORSAGES

The ladies had corsages with dusky pink roses, sedum and snippets of baby’s breath, presented on bark.

CHURCH WEDDING FLOWERS

The chapel at historic Sudely Castle is so romantic decorated with candles to the altar.

GYPSOPHILA GARLANDS & PEW ENDS FOR CHURCH

Andrea requested dreamy garlands of white flowers and simple bunches of gypsophila for the pew ends. The chapel with its history and wonderful workmanship does not suit over embellishing and this style of decor created just the candlelit style the couple hoped for.

CONFETTI

Baskets of confetti were ready and waiting as the couple left the chapel.

CRYSTAL GLASS CHARGER PLATES & GYPSOPHILA PLACE SETTINGS

Delicacy and elegance were added to the tables with elegant crystal glass charger plates and delicate place settings.

CRYSTAL GLASS DECANTERS, GOLD VASES ON SILVER TRAYS – SUDELEY CASTLE CENTREPIECES

We scoured our curated collection of crystal glass decanters, gold vases and antique silver trays to create the centrepieces.

MIX OF SILVER GOLD VASES AND CRYSTAL GLASS DECANTERS FOR TOP TABLE FLOWERS

The top table was decorated with a mix of silver and gold vases with a selection of our curated glass decanter finished with soft organic just picked flowers in keeping with rest of the wedding.

Thank you Andrea and Mitch for sharing your beautiful wedding day with us.

Credits – Florist: Passion for Flowers // Venue: Sudeley Castle // Photographer: TenTwentyOne photography

RUSTIC CHIC WEDDING AT SHUSTOKE FARM BARNS – BLUSH PINK & CREAM

November 29, 2016

Charlotte and Brad chose Gemma Williams to capture their church wedding at Shustoke Farm Barns, what a lovely set of images to savour.

BLUSH PINK BOUQUETS DELIVERED IN WOODEN CRATES

Charlotte and her girls carried blush pink bouquets with a mix of blooms. Feathery astilbe is perfect for a bit of texture to a rustic bouquet.

CREAM ROSE BUTTON HOLES

The boys wore spring button holes to complement the boouquets.

BLUSH PINK ROSE CORSAGES

For the ladies astilbe was added to the blush pink roses.

CHURCH WEDDING

The country church at Bishops Tachbrook was dressed for spring with a mass of daffodils.

BLUSH PINK CONFETTI PETALS

The blush pink confetti petals were soft and scented.

CENTREPIECES – BLACKBOARD BUCKETS AT SHUSTOKE FARM BARNS

Blackboarad buckets make great centrepieces for a rustic wedding and the guests were gifted the arrangements at the end of the evening.

HANGING FLOWER GLOBES AT SHUSTOKE FARM BARNS

Pink hydragea were added to the hanging flower globes to create a romantic look to the barn.

CARDS & GUEST BOOK TABLE WITH JUGS FOR BOUQUETS

Rustic grey jugs were added to the card and guest book tables to keep the bouquets fresh.

EVENING ENTERTAINMENT – PHOTO BOOTH & SPARKLERS

The evening entertainment included a fun photo booth and sparklers by the fire pit in the courtyard. Marshmallows are always a favourite for a late night treat.

Credits – Florist: Passion for Flowers // Venue: Shustoke Farm Barns // Photography: Gemma Williams

CRIPPS BARN WEDDING FLOWERS – HANGING GLOBES, PINK & BLUE FLORALS

November 15, 2016

September is a wonderful time of year for a wedding, a favourite of mine as I was married many years ago in September. Cripps Barn in Bibury is a gorgeous countryside venue and one we enjoy visiting to create some floral magic with our talented team. Hannah and Gordon requested beautiful natural just picked flowers to create a relaxed look to their wedding day.

BRIDAL BOUQUET – CRIPPS BARN WEDDING CEREMONY

Hannah chose a Claire Pettibone dress Viola which suited her beautifully. A rustic glamour inspired wedding will work wonderfully at Cripps Barn. The bridal bouquet was designed with the dress in mind. Flowers we included were selected from a mix of roses, with stocks and delphiniums.

CEREMONY FLOWERS AT CRIPPS BARN

The ceremony barn at Cripps is perfectly lit by candles for a romantic ceremony we added a touch of rustic glamour with oversized mercury bottles with roses and eucalyptus. A mix of smaller items ran along the ceremony table.

BUTTON HOLES

The boys wore elegant quickskand rose button holes to pick up the colour of the bridesmaids dresses.

FLOWER CROWNS FOR A PRETTY FLOWER GIRL

The young flower girl was caught dancing with delight in her tulle dress, ballet shoes and flower crown.

WEDDING TABLE CENTREPIECES AND ROOM DECORATIONS AT CRIPPS BARN

The room decoration continued the rustic glamour look with a giant mirror for the table plan festooned with a garland of flowers and foliage and a mix of elegant table centrepieces.

HANGING FLOWER GLOBES AT CRIPPS BARN

The hanging globes were a joy to create with the trailing amaranthus and mix of foliage and flowers.

Thank you for sharing these beautiful photos of your day Hannah and Gordon and I will always remember Hannah’s fathers words of wisdom to Gordon a Happy Wifey is a Happy Lifey. x

Credits: Florist: Passion for Flowers // Venue: Cripps Barn //Photographer: James Fear

SPARKLERS & FLOWER CROWNS

November 10, 2016

Louise and Rob were married at Curradine Barns earlier in the year. We blogged their wedding previously but Louise just sent us this photo over and we had to share. Sparkler send off while wearing a flower crown, we just love it!

See their full wedding on our blog.

Photo credit Andy Gaines

ELEGANT SILVER AND BLUSH PINK WEDDING FLOWERS – HAMPTON MANOR WEDDING FLORIST

November 1, 2016

For an elegant winter wedding there is no better place than Hampton Manor. The team at the Manor are the perfect hosts and we are thrilled to be asked by couples to decorate their weddings with flowers and styling suggestions. Amy and James were married last December in the Birches followed by drinks and canapes in the The Manor and partied with their families and guests in grand style through to the early hours.

BRIDAL BOUQUETS – BLUSH PINK ROSES & DUSTY MILLER

The grey of the dusty miller added just a touch of winter whimsy to the blush bouquets.The fur capes for the girls kept them cosy and warm during the ceremony just the thing for a elegant winter wedding.

ROSE BUTTON HOLES

James and the boys teamed their dinner suits with elegant rose button holes.

CEREMONY FLOWERS AT HAMPTON MANOR – ELEGANT FLORAL ARCH

An elegant floral arch was the backdrop to the ceremony in The Birches, the eucalyptus was also included in the chair backs adding a wintery scent to the room.

ELEGANT CENTERPIECES AT HAMPTON MANOR – SILVER CANDELABRA WITH BLUSH PINK ROSES TRAILING DESIGN

Candelabra are oh so elegant especially when decorated with a full trailing design including a lush mix of blush pink roses. We added highlights of grey brunia combined with the eucalyptus for a wintry touch to the decor. The head table featured a tall silver candelabra with an abundance of blush roses and the softest of blooms teamed with vases of scented blooms, mercury tea lights and silver candlesticks. The elegant mirror table plan had a luxe garland of blooms to decorate.

FLOWER PRESERVATION GIFT – PAPER WEIGHT

I love this idea for preserving your wedding bouquet. Amy’s bridesmaids organised a beautiful paper weight which is a treasured gift and reminder of her wedding day.

Credits – Florist: Passion for Flowers // Venue: Hampton Manor // Photographer: Robert Shack Photography // Paperweight using flowers from bouquet: Flower Preservation Workshop

PACKINGTON MOOR WEDDING FLOWERS – CEREMONY ARCH, HANGING BOTTLES & CENTREPIECES

October 15, 2016

Summer weddings held at country venues are a pleasure to work on and Laura and Jason wanted a music filled wedding day with family and friends. Packington Moor set in rural Warwickshire is a wonderful setting and the food and service are always excellent.

Flowers were high up on Laura’s plans for the day and the Passion for Flowers team filled her venue with flowers bringing her dreams to life.

BRIDAL PARTY BOUQUETS

Romantic was the order of the day and the bridal bouquets included cream garden roses with soft bombastic roses and hydrangea.For the young girls we added snippets of baby’s breath to the bombastic roses to keep their posies more delicate.

FLOWER CROWNS FOR FLOWER GIRLS

Don’t you just love the flower girls with their sweetest flowers crowns with bombastic spay roses and snippets of baby’s breath.

BUTTON HOLES TIED WITH TWINE

Jason and the boys sported spray rose button holes with rosemary trimmed with twine, perfect with the tweed waistcoat.

PACKINGTON MOOR ENTRANCE DECORATIONS

Rustic crates and hydrangea plants welcomed guest to the courtyard and were then gifted at the end of the day. Music was heard all around the barn for the ceremony and then set up outside in the courtyard to entertain the guests.

CEREMONY FLOWERS & DECORATIONS AT PACKINGTON MOOR

Ceremony flowers for the barn adorned the staircase, balcony, and arch complemented by flowers and candles down the aisle for a soft romantic setting for our couple.

CENTREPIECES AT PACKINGTON MOOR BARN VENUE

The centrepieces continued the romantic floral look for the day with elevated blousy arrangements in glass vases. The top table was filled with candlelight and blooms in a mix of glass vases and vessels finished with trailing foliage. The place settings were finished with rosemary for the boys and lisianthus for the girls another lovely way to welcome your guests to the wedding meal.

Credits – Wedding Florist: Passion for Flowers // Venue: Packington Moor // Photographer: Rob & Sarah Gillespie

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