What is your most memorable wedding?
A bride was let down a week before the wedding, I went to see her and reassured her that all would be fine. She told me what flowers and colours she wanted and left the rest to me. The wedidng took place at Colchester Town Hall the couple looked amazing.
Describe your style in 5 adjectives.
Personal, unique, care, attention to detail, approachable
What about your business are you most proud of?
Seeing all the flowers at the venue and handing over the bridal bouquet moments before the ceremony and making my couples happy
What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Don't look at too many ideas, decide your theme, colours, create a mood board with pictures of what you want your wedding to look like and take it from there, lean on me for support that's what I'm here for
What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?
Adding a memorable keepsake to the bridal bouquet of a lost loved one. I have tied on Dads handkerchief to the brides bouquets and mums ring so that loved ones are close
Describe your typical process with a couple.
Make contact with a call or arrange a meeting in the comfort of their own home or chosen venue to go through ideas and requirements. I only book one wedding per day so that the bride has me all to herself for that day. Two weeks before the wedding make contact to check all is as per contract and any last minute changes if necessay and confirm times on the day.
What is the most interesting thing you have put in a bouquet?
Dads Handkerchief, Mums ring
Is there a flower that has specific symbolism that you would recommend for couples?
In the language of flowers, The Peony symbolizes a happy marriage and good luck. Peonies are only in season for a short time, from late April to Mid June so dont miss them !
What is the most romantic flower and why?
The ROSE - firmly cementing their status, representing love in any shade
What should you do with the flowers after the wedding?
You could freeze dry them to keep or you could lay on a grave of an absent love one