What is your most memorable wedding?
A wedding at Syon House, London. It was a truly spectacular location and the flowers complimented the architecture of the building beautifully.
Describe your style in 5 adjectives.
Sleek, stylish, sophisticated, daring, opulent.
What about your business are you most proud of?
Our staff and the commitment and skill they bring to their craft day-in, day-out. We would be nothing without the creativity, imagination and dedication of our wonderful team.
What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Research everything and make sure to assess as many alternatives as possible - there is so much choice out there!
What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?
A locket with picture of a departed loved-one. It was extremely sentimental and a lovely way of having a member of the family with you on the big day who couldn't be there otherwise.
Describe your typical process with a couple.
Once we have been in contact, we will meet in person, flesh out the ideas and possibly organise a mock-up of some aspects of the arrangements. From there we organise all details with the bride, liaise with our suppliers and arrange transportation and delivery for the wedding day.
What is the most interesting thing you have put in a bouquet?
We had a request for a bridal bouquet featuring sweets. Why not? The possibilities are endless.
Is there a flower that has specific symbolism that you would recommend for couples?
According to the Victorian 'Language of Flowers' peonies symbolise good fortune and happy marriage. What could be more appropriate?
What is the most romantic flower and why?
Sweet Peas - I love the name and what could be more romantic?
What should you do with the flowers after the wedding?
There are myriad options. You can have the flowers preserved or dried, you could give them away to guests as presents or, alternatively, have the flowers preserved by a plaster cast. The choice is yours..