Thrive Floristry

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Wedding flowers are more than just décor—they tell your story. Let’s create something unforgettable together.
At Thrive Floristry, we’ve created thousands of breathtaking weddings, delivering bespoke florals that reflect each couple’s unique love story. As a dedicated floristry teacher and innovator, I’m passionate about sharing my knowledge with others, helping aspiring florists thrive. With a focus on creativity and modern trends, we craft stunning floral arrangements that elevate your wedding day, making it as unforgettable as your journey together.
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Products and Services

Bouquets
Corsages
Vases
Aisle Decorations
Fresh Flowers
Bouquet Preservation
Last-Minute Orders
Tablescaping
Centrepieces
Flower Crowns
Wedding Arches
Flower Confetti
Dried Flowers
Set-Up
Buttonholes
Flower Girl Baskets
Greenery Hire
Silk Flowers
Clean-Up
Pre-Wedding Consultation
Thrive Floristry Full Description

Award-Winning Floral Design for Your Suffolk Wedding

Based in the heart of Suffolk, Thrive Floristry is a top choice for couples looking to create stunning, personalized floral designs for their wedding day. Led by Claire Cowling, a florist with over 30 years of experience, Thrive Floristry combines passion, skill, and creativity to craft breathtaking arrangements. Their work has earned them three prestigious RHS Chelsea Flower Show Gold medals, highlighting their expertise and commitment to excellence.

A Natural and Eco-Conscious Approach

Thrive Floristry’s style is inspired by nature, focusing on letting the natural beauty of flowers take center stage. They are dedicated to sustainability, prioritizing locally grown and seasonal flowers whenever possible. This eco-friendly approach means your wedding flowers will not only look beautiful but will also be thoughtfully and responsibly sourced.

Bespoke Floral Services Tailored to Your Wedding

Whether you’re planning an intimate ceremony or a large celebration, Thrive Floristry offers expert, personalized services to bring your floral vision to life. Their wedding services include:

  • Bridal Party Flowers: Beautiful bridal bouquets, bridesmaid arrangements, buttonholes, and corsages—all crafted with careful attention to detail.
  • Ceremony and Reception Décor: Stunning floral designs to transform your venue, including arches, aisle decorations, and elegant table centerpieces.
  • Hire Items: A curated selection of lanterns, vases, candelabras, and chair sashes available to complement your flowers and wedding theme perfectly.

Claire works closely with every couple from the first consultation through to the final floral setup, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience. Known for exceptional customer service, Thrive Floristry is highly recommended for turning your wedding flower dreams into a beautiful reality.

Message from the team

Name of Wedding Contact: Claire
Hello, thanks so much for getting in touch. We love creating bespoke wedding flowers and can't wait to connect with you to talk flowers for your special day.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
1993
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
3
Reviews
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Mrs Blenc
Happy couple married in May
August 2023
Passionate about Floristry

A lovely lady who cares very much about her floristry! can't wait to see the flowers on our wedding day!

Matt Roberts
Happy couple married in August
August 2023
Really great place that does flower arrangement

Really great place that does amazing flower arrangements. I will definitely be using Thrive again 😁 Thank you very much! …

Alex Louise
Happy couple married in July
August 2023
Thrive team did beautiful flowers for our wedding

Claire and the Thrive team did the beautiful flowers for our wedding at Hengrave Hall - we couldn't have been more happy with the service we received and the final creations Claire put together to fit our style and look of the day. The entire process was relaxed, enjoyable and we felt excellent value for money. Claire really focused on understanding our ideas and needs and was really helpful, flexible and open minded with all the changes of plans we made. Thank you Claire and team!

Melanie Weaver
Happy couple married in April
August 2023
Claire worked her magic to bring my vision to life

Claire did the flowers for our wedding last weekend and I was absolutely delighted with them! I had an idea of the style of bouquet that I wanted and Claire worked her magic to bring my vision to life. I would highly recommend her and Thrive to anyone looking for a wedding florist in West Suffolk.

Ian Steel
Happy couple married in August
August 2023
The flowers are lovely

A wonderful florist from whom we have never had a bad experience. The flowers are lovely and beautifully presented when you go to there shop even when Clara is tearing her hair out to do a large wedding order - you are always made welcome.

Thrive Floristry Location & Contact Details
Address
3 Old Hall Barns, Pakenham, Suffolk, IP31 2NG, England, United Kingdom
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FAQs
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What is your most memorable wedding?

every wedding is memorable - I love making each and every wedding personal to our couples and a truly magical day

Describe your style in 5 adjectives.

My personal style is natural and country garden, but I love a more modern, comtemporary look too. Being a florist for over thirty year and continually developing and learning, I'm au fait and versatile with many styles.

What about your business are you most proud of?

Our RHS Chelsea Gold medals. Being selected to be in the International Floral Art book three years. Being one of the top 100 faces of floristry. Creating so many beautiful weddings for our couples.

What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Trust your professionals!

Describe your typical process with a couple.

After initial contact and date/venue checking, we like to arrange a consultation to talk through flowers and designs in a little more detail. This is often over the phone or zoom. We will send a quotation from which your booking can be confirmed by payinfg our booking fee to hold your date. Another meeting will be held to discuss finier details. Balance payments are due one month prior to your wedding.

What is the most interesting thing you have put in a bouquet?

A locket

Is there a flower that has specific symbolism that you would recommend for couples?

no, but a foliage - rosemary for remembrance for lost loved ones.

What is the most romantic flower and why?

your favourite

What should you do with the flowers after the wedding?

Dry them/press them as a wonderful keepsake of your day

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