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Seasonal, Garden-Inspired Wedding Flowers
If you’re dreaming of wedding flowers that feel natural, romantic, and full of life, The Bell Jar Flowers is here to help. Based in the beautiful Nottinghamshire countryside, this floral design studio specializes in arrangements inspired by the wild charm of English country gardens. Their style blends delicate elegance with a touch of untamed beauty—perfect for couples who want seasonal, thoughtfully crafted blooms on their big day.
A Personal Touch with Sustainability at Heart
Nikki McKinney, the founder of The Bell Jar Flowers, combines her love of nature, design, and the arts to create stunning floral designs. She prioritizes using British-grown flowers whenever possible, supporting local flower farmers and celebrating the unique beauty each season brings. Nikki’s commitment to sustainability also shines through in her traditional, foam-free arranging techniques, ensuring your wedding flowers are as eco-friendly as they are beautiful.
Wedding Flower Services Tailored to You
Every wedding is unique, and The Bell Jar Flowers offers two main services to suit different styles and budgets:
- Bespoke Wedding Florals: This full-service option covers everything from your bouquet and buttonholes to stunning venue installations. It’s a collaborative process designed to bring your floral vision to life, with a minimum spend of £700.
- Simply Floral: Ideal for smaller weddings or couples wanting fewer floral elements, this streamlined service delivers the signature Bell Jar style in a ready-to-go package.
What to Expect When Working with The Bell Jar Flowers
Planning your wedding flowers should be a joyful and stress-free experience. Nikki and her team are known for their friendly, detailed approach. They’re happy to chat over coffee or visit your venue to discuss your ideas—from colour palettes to the overall vibe of your day. Serving couples across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Derbyshire, and Lincolnshire, The Bell Jar Flowers is ready to help make your wedding bloom beautifully.
Message from the team
Experience
Describe your style in 5 adjectives.
natural, seasonal, wild, romantic, sustainable
What about your business are you most proud of?
I love being part of such a happy day for the wedding couple and making the flowers perfect. The floristry industry is very supportive of each other and it is wonderful being part of such a creative community. British flower farms are a growing trend and I try to use as many British flowers as I can with no floral foam.
Describe your typical process with a couple.
The first step would be to meet you, the wedding couple - either over a coffee or at the venue so we can get to know each other and find out what flowers you had in mind. This of course would be free of charge and without any obligation at all. We could have a chat about everything floral and what hopes and dreams you would have for your big day. Then I would put together an initial quote and if there is a budget I would try and work out solutions and recommendations so that this isn't exceeded. If the initial quote is ok then I would ask for a deposit to secure the booking and then provide a detailed quote which would include a colour palette and moodboard, as well as a complete breakdown of the flowers. On the day itself I will deliver the bouquets and buttonholes to your home or venue and will be on site to style the venue and make sure everything is absolutely perfect. Of course I can also dismantle at the end of the day if required.
What is the most romantic flower and why?
Everyone loves a beautiful rose but my personal favourite, if I had to name one, would be an anemone. At the moment I really love the pale coffee and apricot coloured flowers - in particular the dahlia "cafe au lait" is gorgeous!
What should you do with the flowers after the wedding?
Take them home, share them with your guests and family and enjoy them!