The Copper Cacti Ltd

I don't think I will ever get tired of talking about the dinosaur themed wedding I did in Nottingham last year. It was the most incredible and fun time creating these unique centrepieces (which also roared!) for Amy and Dan who were dinosaur crazy! I also was able to be involved in a shark and cacti themed wedding up in Yorkshire which was certainly one for the books! But even if you do not want to go that extreme, I also have done some amazingly gorgeous and unique displays for couples who just want something really incredible, like the huge autumnal bouquet I made for one of my October 2024 couples, or the unique pumpkin displays which decorated the ceremony space for another.

Quirky, unique, unconventional, non-traditional and fun!

I love the sustainability element of my business. Being able to provide beautiful and affordable florals which can last a lifetime thanks to the use of the succulents, cacti and airplants (as long as they are looked after) is such a pleasure. I also love that am really able to incorporate peoples loves, passions, hobbies and personalities into their special day.

Don’t be afraid to show your personality through your day! Whether it’s with the song you walk down the aisle to, to favours or even the entertainment. Weddings should be about you as a couple, and not what people “expect” a wedding to be.

I was able to do a wedding where each guest was gifted a cactus as a favour to keep as a reminder of the day. It’s a nice sustainable gift that won’t just get thrown away at the end of the day. Then there was the Radio 2 wedding for Dan & George who pulled that into their day thanks to Radio 2 being what they bonded overf as they got to know each other during the Covid-19 pandemic. It was such a romantic and quirky touch to their wedding day.

I tend to start everything via email or Instagram Where I find out the basic information and put together a quote. Once I have done this if they would like to book I will take a deposit and organise either a zoom call or face to face meeting to get more information in terms of themes and colours. I am available to meet the couple at the venue at anytime and personally love setting up WhatsApp chats with them so we can share ideas and inspo!

I think a cactus is always a unique (occasionally dangerous if you plan to throw it!) thing to put in a bouquet. I do encourage the bride to not throw it though… that sounds like a trip to A&E no one wants! I really enjoy using some lesser used flowers and flowers which have the wow factor in my bouquets, so I try to go less traditional with my designs.

I love using filler flowers with personality to add extra texture to a design. I love wax flowers. The smell of lemon-balm they produce is just wonderful, and something brides and grooms sometimes may not consider is the sense of smell to create a memory of their wedding. Our eyes will see the flowers, our ears will hear the music, your hands will touch textures, but our sense of smell is often forgotten, so having something with scent in a bouquet/display is another fun way to add a sensory memory.

I personally am a cactus girl so I’m probably not the best to ask about romantic flowers haha!

The great thing about the plants I use is they can be removed and planted into soil to be kept forever!