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Boutique, Fashion-Inspired Floral Design for Your Wedding
Blue Geranium Florist, also known as Bearded Florista, is a boutique florist specializing in fashion-inspired floral designs tailored for weddings. Founders Donald and Philip Thornford work closely with you to turn your personal vision into stunning floral arrangements. Their goal is simple: to bring your wedding dreams to life using the highest quality flowers and expert creativity that goes beyond your expectations.
A Love for Natural, Garden-Style Wedding Flowers
With nearly 15 years of experience, the Blue Geranium team creates floral designs that feel like a beautiful country garden brought indoors. Their signature style features lush textures, harmonious colors, and memorable fragrances—perfect for couples who want timeless, elegant flowers that look and smell naturally beautiful on their big day.
Bringing Your Wedding Vision to Life
Whether you’re planning an intimate ceremony or a grand celebration, Blue Geranium Florist welcomes all wedding requests. Their extensive experience means they understand how to make your floral vision a reality. Couples often praise their ability to exceed expectations, with one sharing, “They brought what I imagined to life and then some.” Their expertise and passion shine through every bouquet and arrangement.
Sustainable Craftsmanship You Can Trust
Committed to eco-friendly practices, Blue Geranium Florist uses traditional floral techniques without floral foam, relying on natural mechanics to create beautiful, sustainable arrangements. They also use biodegradable and reusable packaging, reflecting their dedication to the environment. Their skilled craftsmanship has been featured at weddings and events across the UK and internationally, including for high-profile clients.
What Couples Are Saying
- “Our wedding flowers were spectacular, incredible, and beyond our wildest dreams.”
- The team is “so helpful from the very beginning” with fantastic communication throughout.
- Guests often comment on the lasting beauty of the flowers long after the wedding day.
- They are known as a “calming influence on an important day,” helping couples feel at ease.
Message from the team
Experience
What is your most memorable wedding?
We have many memorable weddings, but one that we hold dear to our hearts was for a wonderful wedding on a private island in the British Virgin Islands
Describe your style in 5 adjectives.
Classical, Elegant, Luxurious, Memorable, Textured
What about your business are you most proud of?
We're both very proud of achieving more than 10 years of wonderful weddings and events throughout Devon, the UK and Abroad.
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Allow your florist to be creative and trust them to provide your dream wedding flowers.
What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?
It's got to be Mother of the Bride's personal touch when she provided miniture/toys at each place setting to indicate whether they're eating chicken, beef, fish or veg
Describe your typical process with a couple.
All couples are required to complete a standard pre-consultation form, which helps both parties build a picture of what to expect, which helps save time during a "get to know you" cosnultation. Following the consultation, we'll provide you with a detailed working estimate for you to make decisions and confirm your date with Blue Geranium
What is the most interesting thing you have put in a bouquet?
Two brides recently requested their own mothers' wedding rings be attached to their bridal bouquets
Is there a flower that has specific symbolism that you would recommend for couples?
Each bride is unique and any symbolic flower is personal to the individual
What is the most romantic flower and why?
Roses & paeonies are probably the most romantic flowers because they're the most frequently requested
What should you do with the flowers after the wedding?
Enjoy the flowers at home, gift the flower to guests, remember loved ones who are no longer with us by leaving at a grave or donate to a local hospice, care home etc.