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Sustainable, Seasonal Wedding Flowers from the Heart of the Cotswolds
Nestled in the charming Slad Valley, Abbey Meadow Flowers specializes in creating bespoke wedding florals that tell your unique love story. Led by Caroline White, a seasoned wedding florist, the studio focuses on using seasonal, British-grown flowers—many harvested from Caroline’s own cutting garden. This means your wedding flowers will be fresh, vibrant, and thoughtfully sourced, combining luxury with sustainability.
A Personal Touch for Your Wedding Florals
Your wedding flowers should feel as personal and meaningful as your vows. Caroline takes the time to get to know you and your vision through a relaxed, one-on-one consultation. Whether you’re dreaming of a grand floral installation or delicate, intimate arrangements, her calm, organised approach ensures a smooth journey from first chat to final setup. Every detail is crafted to bring your floral dreams to life with expert care.
Seasonal Inspiration for Your Wedding Day
Abbey Meadow Flowers draws inspiration from the natural beauty of the Cotswolds’ changing seasons, ensuring your wedding flowers are at their freshest and most stunning.
- Spring: Soft pastels with bright pops of yellow and pink, featuring tulips, ranunculus, and the fragrant charm of hyacinths.
- Summer: Romantic, overflowing bouquets filled with scented garden roses, delphiniums, and wildflowers—perfect for an English summer meadow vibe.
- Autumn: Rich, elegant designs showcasing dahlias, cosmos, and unique seed heads, accented by warm russet tones of autumn foliage.
Expert Floral Design for Every Wedding Venue
With extensive experience across Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds, Abbey Meadow Flowers is trusted by many prestigious venues—from historic barns and elegant manors to stylish marquees. Caroline’s expertise covers everything from stunning arches and hanging installations to beautiful table arrangements. Plus, her commitment to sustainable floristry means your wedding flowers will be as kind to the environment as they are breathtaking.
Message from the team
Experience
What is your most memorable wedding?
A 4 tipi wedding with miles of foliage garlands on beautiful soft grey linen. A stunning triple hoop suspension of floral garlands over the bar, a blousey rose laden floral arch plus additional pedestal arrangements. All in a lakeside setting near Ewen, the source of the Thames.
Describe your style in 5 adjectives.
My wedding style is natural, seasonal, organic, "outside in", and personal.
What about your business are you most proud of?
I am proud that I still get nervous delivering the bouquets hoping I have captured the brides ideas. I am proud that my brides often cry tears of joy when they see the flowers I deliver- they truly love their bouquets!! I am proud that I have developed my services to use British locally grown flowers to my weddings. I am proud to grow alot of my own flowers too- especially dahlias and roses to offer true "just cut" freshness.
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Relax and enjoy it. There are alot of decisions to make but they should all be about YOU! Create a truly personal experience for you and your guests. Don't follow the herd. Allow your personality and interest to come through- it is YOUR wedding after all and it will be so much more fun and memorable!
What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?
A quiz for the guests at the reception on how well they knew the bride and groom!
Harry Potter creatures popping out of plant pots and suspended from my floral chandeliers.
A swordsman guard of honour.
An oarsman guard of honour!
A very unusual table plan "game"....
Bride and Groom thrones....
Creating a Grooms oak leaf crown- which he wore all day long.
Describe your typical process with a couple.
Informal consultation (chat via zoom) followed by a written budget estimate and a mood board of ideas to compliment this Following booking, we continue to chat intermittently via email or phone. I update the booking form each time.
This culminates in final confirmation of requirements and payment of balance owing a month ahead of the wedding.
I agree delivery and set up time tables. I deliver, set up and then remove my items the following day.
What is the most interesting thing you have put in a bouquet?
Lockets, rings, dried lemons, feathers, dried seed heads.
Is there a flower that has specific symbolism that you would recommend for couples?
A flower which is in season and adds special memories to the couple. Otherwise herbs offer more scent and add texture.
What is the most romantic flower and why?
The one which brings back special memories for you.
What should you do with the flowers after the wedding?
Gift them to relatives, dry your bouquet in a dark room, press key flowers and frame them, preserve some of the flowers in a resin style paper weight, spread them around your home and enjoy them!!