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THE BIG NEWS - I'm not one for suspense normally

THE BIG NEWS
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I'm not one for suspense normally but who doesn't love a bit of drama?
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It's been over a year since I started the online shop, a big order of houseplants, a Wilko plastic greenhouse in the garden and a hope that this might help me through what turned out to be a devastating year for the wedding industry. A million learnings and over 400(!) orders later, I'm so immensely grateful for every order, like, share and supportive message.
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The shop got me through my first self-employed Christmas, it helped me secure my first ever studio and I have thoroughly enjoyed wrapping orders, writing your personal messages and researching new products and designing new concepts. This sounds like a goodbye message but I want to stress that it isn't. It's a 'see you soon' one, for this shop.
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With weddings coming back, I have 15 months worth of them, crammed into half a season (thanks Boris!) and this week I sat down to plan how on earth I'm going to do it. So, for the next few months, I'm winding down the online shop whilst I concentrate on my amazing couples, as well as my own self care. Just looking at my calendar gives me palpitations and the fear of burnout is real.
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I promise I will be back later in the year with some new plants, gorgeous new designs & of course some one off seasonal specials (I'm already planning Christmas..😉.)
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But for now (finally, the important bit) I need to make some space for these gorgeous weddings in my studio so I have a site wide offer of 30% OFF EVERYTHING. It's my highest discount ever and a great chance to pick up some gorgeous dried flowers, houseplants, pots or accessories! OH and if you're one of the first 15, I'll pop in an extra little plant as a freebie 🌱
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Thanks again for all your support with the shop, I never dreamed I could achieve so much in a pandemic! It makes me feel immensely humble and proud.

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FINDING YOUR STYLE 🙌🏻⁠ -⁠ I've been flow

FINDING YOUR STYLE 🙌🏻⁠
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I've been flowering for 3 years now and I think I'm starting to really settle into my style. Although style is immensely personal, it's not necessarily something you find immediately. ⁠
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The year long evening course I did in Floristry gave me a good understanding of floristry, using colours, techniques and practical lessons but from a style perspective, it really was a little dated. Also, the majority of the designs we made were in floral foam which I now know is absolutely dreadful for the environment. ⁠
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It's taken a long time to hone my craft and learn new techniques for creating my designs but I feel like I'm in a really good place. I'm much happier with my work and I love the modern feel to my designs, letting each flower do it's thing, rather than tying them in a perfect dome of symmetrical flowers. ⁠
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It will always change, develop and improve but I'm definitely getting well into my niche and loving every design I get to create!⁠
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Planner & Stylist - @carmelaweddings⁠
Assistant Stylists - @rock_the_dancefloor & @rockpapercloud⁠
Venue - @gsmithsevents⁠
Photographer - @emilyrosehamilton⁠
Production - @av365_ltd⁠
Model - @rebeccakmulcahy ⁠
Gold Dress - @mariechandlerbridal ⁠
Hair Stylist - @hair_by_duboux⁠
Hair Accessories - @svbridaljewellery⁠
Floristry - @irisandcoflowers⁠
Cake - @amalina.bakes⁠
Stationery - @sundownpaper⁠
Goldsmiths Jewellery - @yeenayoonstudio⁠
Nail Art - @poppinpolishldn⁠
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#bohobride #bohowedding #elopementwedding #goldenhour #blushandburgundy #bohotable #summerwedding #londonwedding #alternativebouquet #surreywedding⁠ #lovewins⁠ #altbride⁠ #weddingbouquet⁠ #elopment #winterwedding #weddingflorists #floralwedding #microwedding #traveldiary #rockandrollbride⁠ #passionpassport⁠ #smallwedding #gothbride⁠ #verawang #2022wedding #ecowedding #twobridesarebetterthanone #2021wedding #bridalparty #surreywedding⁠

STROLLING INTO THIS WEEK LIKE 💥⁠ -⁠ I'll be

STROLLING INTO THIS WEEK LIKE 💥⁠
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I'll be sharing some stunning images from this venue this week, the dress by @mariechandlerbridal is out of this world!⁠
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We've just done another amazing shoot at Goldsmiths and created something beautifully colourful and spectacular. It's a great blank canvas venue with a stunning rooftop conservatory for ceremonies ☀️⁠
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Planner & Stylist - @carmelaweddings⁠
Assistant Stylists - @rock_the_dancefloor & @rockpapercloud⁠
Venue - @gsmithsevents⁠
Photographer - @emilyrosehamilton⁠
Production - @av365_ltd⁠
Model - @rebeccakmulcahy ⁠
Gold Dress - @mariechandlerbridal ⁠
Hair Stylist - @hair_by_duboux⁠
Hair Accessories - @svbridaljewellery⁠
Floristry - @irisandcoflowers⁠
Cake - @amalina.bakes⁠
Stationery - @sundownpaper⁠
Goldsmiths Jewellery - @yeenayoonstudio⁠
Nail Art - @poppinpolishldn⁠
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Featured over on @uniquerebelsunion blog ✨ ⁠
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#bohobride #bohowedding #elopementwedding #goldenhour #blushandburgundy #bohotable #summerwedding #londonwedding #alternativebouquet #surreywedding⁠ #lovewins⁠ #altbride⁠ #weddingbouquet⁠ #elopment #winterwedding #weddingflorists #floralwedding #microwedding #traveldiary #rockandrollbride⁠ #passionpassport⁠ #smallwedding #gothbride⁠ #verawang #2022wedding #ecowedding #twobridesarebetterthanone #2021wedding #bridalparty #surreywedding⁠

SMALL WEDDINGS DON'T HAVE TO BE 'SMALL' 💁🏻‍♀️⁠
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Greenery clouds, massive arches and gorgeous table florals aren't reserved for parties with 100's of guests. If you've always had your heart set on a something big and bold, then go for it. What could be better than your first meal as a couple sitting under gorgeous greenery and fresh flowers with the scent filling the room. ⁠
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Farah & Mohammed chose to go big with their decoration at the reception, with a suspended cloud above delicate bud vases of seasonal blooms. ⁠
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This wedding is featured over on @lovemydress where Farah shares how she planned this wedding in just 3 weeks with the help of super-planner, @eventswithakilah. ⁠
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You can see the rest of the photos and the full feature using the link in my bio -->⁠
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Gorgeous photos by @laurenhensonphotos⁠
Props & Decor by @the_w_collection and @loomandlight_⁠
Venue @coreclaptopevents⁠
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#bohobride #bohowedding #elopementwedding #goldenhour #blushandburgundy #bohotable #summerwedding #londonwedding #alternativebouquet #surreywedding⁠ #lovewins⁠ #altbride⁠ #weddingbouquet⁠ #elopment #winterwedding #weddingflorists #floralwedding #microwedding #traveldiary #rockandrollbride⁠ #passionpassport⁠ #smallwedding #gothbride⁠ #verawang #2022wedding #ecowedding #twobridesarebetterthanone #2021wedding #bridalparty #surreywedding⁠

Most of my 'I can't believe this is my job' moment

Most of my 'I can't believe this is my job' moments come when I'm sitting outside at a stunning wedding venue, the sun is on my face and I'm making something beautiful with flowers. Whether it's a buttonhole or an arch, I'm just sitting there soaking it all in and feeling immensely grateful. ⁠
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It's been many months since I went full time in my business and if I'm honest, it still doesn't really feel real. It feels like a long holiday (probably because I used to spend most of my 'holiday' days flowering weddings!) and that at any moment I'll be sitting back at a desk in a big glass office and it was all a dream. ⁠
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I had one of these moments here at Wotton House Hotel, sipping a tea and tying the ribbon around the bridal bouquet and feeling really pleased that I made the leap and just how far I've come 🥰⁠
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Creative Art Director @violettespersonal⁠
Photographer @violasworldweddings⁠
Photographer @violas_world_photography⁠
Photographer @violasworldvisuals⁠
Wedding dress @madewithlovebridal⁠
Veil @madewithlovebridal ⁠
Planner and Coordination @clairedomonteweddings⁠
Models @nickandjem ⁠
Models: @jemimajoyingamells⁠
Videographer @dalerookfilms ⁠
Event @wotton_house_hotel⁠
Hair and Makeup @chloeghbridal⁠
Hair and Makeup assistant @abitaylorbride ⁠
Nail artist @_thepaintsaint ⁠
Dresser @niamhsmithersx ⁠
Hair design pieces @1940bridal⁠
Cars @rngclassics ⁠
Cars @tomhorna ⁠
Cars videographer @upandaboveltd⁠
Floral design@irisandcoflowers ⁠
Jewellery @lilyarkwrightuk ⁠
Bridal Shoes @charlottemillsshoes ⁠
Suit hire @cookhamformalhire⁠
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#bohobride #bohowedding #elopementwedding #goldenhour #blushandburgundy #bohotable #summerwedding #londonwedding #alternativebouquet #surreywedding⁠ #lovewins⁠ #altbride⁠ #weddingbouquet⁠ #elopment #winterwedding #weddingflorists #floralwedding #microwedding #traveldiary #rockandrollbride⁠ #passionpassport⁠ #smallwedding #gothbride⁠ #verawang #2022wedding #ecowedding #twobridesarebetterthanone #2021wedding #bridalparty #surreywedding⁠

DRIED AND FRESH 🌾⁠ -⁠ Adding a few dried fl

DRIED AND FRESH 🌾⁠
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Adding a few dried flowers to your fresh bouquet is a great way to mix up the textures and add in some fluff, but also something really lovely to keep long after the ceremony, in a bud vase at home! ⁠
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Dried flowers last for years if they're kept well, just keep away from direct sun and heat, not somewhere you brush past regularly and definitely away from water, if you stick to those rules, they should last you quite a while. ⁠
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This bouquet its mainly fresh with a few sprigs of bleached ruscus and bunny tail grasses 🐰⁠
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Creative Art Director @violettespersonal⁠
Photographer @violasworldweddings⁠
Photographer @violas_world_photography⁠
Photographer @violasworldvisuals⁠
Wedding dress @madewithlovebridal⁠
Veil @madewithlovebridal ⁠
Planner and Coordination @clairedomonteweddings⁠
Models @nickandjem ⁠
Models: @jemimajoyingamells⁠
Videographer @dalerookfilms ⁠
Event @wotton_house_hotel⁠
Hair and Makeup @chloeghbridal⁠
Hair and Makeup assistant @abitaylorbride ⁠
Nail artist @_thepaintsaint ⁠
Dresser @niamhsmithersx ⁠
Hair design pieces @1940bridal⁠
Cars @rngclassics ⁠
Cars @tomhorna ⁠
Cars videographer @upandaboveltd⁠
Floral design@irisandcoflowers ⁠
Jewellery @lilyarkwrightuk ⁠
Bridal Shoes @charlottemillsshoes ⁠
Suit hire @cookhamformalhire⁠
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#bohobride #bohowedding #elopementwedding #goldenhour #blushandburgundy #bohotable #summerwedding #londonwedding #alternativebouquet #surreywedding⁠ #lovewins⁠ #altbride⁠ #weddingbouquet⁠ #elopment #winterwedding #weddingflorists #floralwedding #microwedding #traveldiary #rockandrollbride⁠ #passionpassport⁠ #smallwedding #gothbride⁠ #verawang #2022wedding #ecowedding #twobridesarebetterthanone #2021wedding #bridalparty #surreywedding⁠

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