Purple at Cooling Castle Barn- Claire and Darren.

Saturday 24th March was the Wedding of Claire and Darren at the gorgeous venue of Cooling Castle Barn in Kent.

After a March heatwave Claire couldn't believe their luck as the day was looking to be like another wonderful sunny day. The colour scheme of deep purple and ivory was set but Claire wanted something WOW and modern. 

Claire held a hand tied bouquet of vanda orchids which are just stunning. I love the faint dog tooth pattern which naturally occurs in the petals. I teamed these with ivory roses and a flash of lime green gelderose for a springy look.

The Bridesmaids wore floor length purple chiffon gowns and they held ivory and lime green hand tied bouquets with a flash of purple. 

I set off for the venue where the transformation of the barn began....
...The centrepieces were tall and sleek but with striking effect. With Scented lilies, gladioli, roses, blooms, anthuriums and lisisanthus. The vase even had a lit base to give a glow to the table.

The top table was a matching display with the vanda orchids running through it especially for the Bride. I think this is a beautiful venue and was enhanced with the overall wow factor from colour, style and a wonderful Bride and Groom. Congratulations! X

Purple Garden Wedding, Tracey & Dave

31st July was the Wedding of Tracey and Dave at Rowhill Grange. Summer Flowers, dusky lilac, deep purple and a garden vibe is a taster for the theme that unfolded.

I first met this lovley couple last Autumn and at first, Tracey wanted modern and funk flowers, however as her love affair with flowers began it became aparent that it was actually the blousey and garden like flowers that she prefered. This style fitted in much better with her style of dress and the colours that the Groomsmen and Bridesmaid wore.



This is Tracey's bouquet. It was a lovely and soft, textured hand tied dome of to shades of roses, freesia and lisisanthus. The ivory roses had a diamonte stud to give that little bit of sparkle!

The flower girl wore a dusky lilac colour dress, and she held a smaller version of the Brideal bouquet, only I reversed the colour of the fressia to make it stand out slighty.

It was a really hot day and dressing the Gazebo was lovely as the grounds were really peacful as the excitement of the day was about to begin. I arranged a full and romantic centrepiece to the ceremomy table, which was then later moved to the top table (Top Tip for Brides)

I swagged ruscus and ivy over the arch of the gazebo and studded it with rose heads- so lovley and perfect for the setting.

To frame the gazebo, I arranged hydrangea plants in urns and stands either side to give a entrance with wow... all that was missing now was the Bride and Groom.

Count down... "der, der ,der ,dum!"

In the Clockhouse Suite, the centrepieces were all done and looking FAB. The mottled hydrangeas were a real show piece in these large domes. With scented stocks, lilies and roses, it was a real feast for the eyes and nose as you entered the room

The introduction of the deeper purple tone really gave another level to the flowers, I used Purple Lisisanthus.

The base of the vase had a crystal effect and even glowed for the evening! Surrounding the mirror base was mirrored votives holding "brocoli" florettes I like to call them of the hydrangeas. The stationary was lovely and matched to perfection.

On the top table, the chair sashes had side bows which looks really good. I even added a rose for the Bride and Groom.



For the cake I arranged dianty posies which sat on each tier with a locking heart to finish it off.

Congratulations Tracey and Dave, you were a pleasure to work with and I am very pleased I was part of your day. x

Purple and Ivory sparkles.

On Friday 9th of July I had the pleasure of arranging the bridal flowers for Jacqui. The ceremony took place at the Ramada Hotel, Maidstone. It was a beautiful sunny day, perfect for their outdoor ceremony.

Jacqui wore a slim Aline dress with subtle details accross the bodice. Jacqui wanted a simple and romantic look to her flowers but with a few modern touches.

Jacqui's bouquet was a delicate handtied bouquet in striking purple and ivory. The deep purple lisianthus was rich against the white roses which I had studded with diamontes for extra sparkle.

I detailed the bouquet by mirroring the purple and diamontes over the white ribbon. Gorgeous!!

The Bridesmaids wore deep purple chiffon dresses and had a mixed selection of purple lizzy, white roses and lilac freesia.

I loved the injection of colour in this photo.

Congratulations Jacqui- you look so happy. x