I’m delighted to share this colourful Autumn wedding today. There are a summers worth of weddings sitting on my laptop, as it’s looking so Autumnal out there sharing this wedding first feels right.
It was such an unexpected pleasure to work on this wedding for friends. The request came in three weeks before the wedding date which kept everything simple and stress free, honestly! I’m always prepared for a wedding, a short turn around doesn’t phase me. The flowers were ready, with the beds bursting with juicy autumn shades of pinks, oranges and reds. Knowing my style I was left to it, the brief was bright but not garish flowers. Being a small family focused wedding I was able to add in lots of details when I came to finishing and choosing which stems went into the arrangements.
I’ve caught up with the couple since, it was great to see them and hear how happy they were with the flowers. I’m not changing the world over but knowing I’m adding something beautiful to those big life events means so much.
The bridal bouquet took a few try’s. The first selection was too busy. Instead, I cut single stems of every dahlia in the garden mixing in peachy asters and tumbling amaranth. It was unexpected but amazing. The dahlias grew into their own space making the bouquet feel wild and alive.
There is an art to creating wild bouquets. I never actually use wild flowers, everything grown here is designed for cutting. The art comes in knowing when to cut and condition and how to let the flowers move once arranged. These flowers are magical because of the personality they bring.
For the ceremony basket I created a low design with amaranth cascading forward and sparking fountain grasses giving movement and softening the top. This was complimented with three table centrepieces mixing in the flowers from the ceremony basket but not matching. This style of floristry gives everything a relaxed and informal feel. However the hidden mechanics underneath ensures everything stays in place when the flowers are moved and guests interact.
For a personal touch the bride wanted everyone to have a corsage. Such a great idea, the guests loved it. Being September it was prime season for an abundance of dried flowers. Each buttonhole was made using a mix of strawflowers (helichrysum), statice, fennel, hydrangea and much, much more.
I have never made so many buttonholes but was so happy with how they turned out. As the collection grew I fell more in love, they made such a lovely gang. Each was finished with silk ribbon and a pin.
When I delivered the last wedding back in August I knew there was one more to come, I’m so glad this was it. It was gorgeous. If you are looking for Essex wedding flowers for a small celebration do get in touch. Whether you need a simple bouquet or something on a grander scale I’d love to hear from you. The 2025 wedding season is slowly coming to a close but I can always work something out for you. Weddings are the best!
You can see more weddings from the Roslin Beach Hotel below:
A Spring Wedding Flowers Part 1 and Part 2
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