Flowers

Flowers are a wedding day essential but the most common question asked by our real brides is how to get a big impact with your wedding flowers, without spending a fortune. Throughout these pages you’ll find hundreds of handy tips and inspirational pictures that will help you plan the right blooms for you.

The number one trick to saving money on your wedding flowers is to reuse them! Double up ceremony decorations as top table details and you’re on your way to being a savvy, saving bride!

Simply choose from our ‘Wedding Flowers’ posts below to start planning your wedding like a pro

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The coolest confetti for any autumn wedding

When you think of the autumn season, you think of rich, bold colours and including some of these colours on your wedding day can...
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7 of the best alternative bouquets for quirky brides

For some brides, sometimes plain flowers don't quite do it. If that sounds familiar, we think you're going to love these alternative bouquets from...
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5 quirky things you didn’t know you could do with confetti

Being showered with confetti after you have had your big 'I do' moment is magical; all of your closest friends and family take a...
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Summer confetti to add colour to your special day

We have just seen the longest day pass us by, and do you know what that means? It's summer! For those of you having a...
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10 important questions you need to ask your florist

The choices are endless when it comes to choosing your wedding flowers, so it's important you find a florist who clearly understands your vision...
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5 cool confetti ideas for 2015

2015 is all about colour, whether it be bright, bold colours or pastel, subtle colours. What better way to incorporate colour into your wedding...
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Have a go at one of these DIY wedding workshops!

Shoreditch-based florist Columbia Creative has announced the launch of its 2015 DIY Wedding Workshops, where you can take part in some expert tutorials on...
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8 of the best silk blooms for an autumn wedding

Want to tie the knot outside the traditional wedding season? Autumn gives you the perfect background with its fallen leave, rich golds and burnt...
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How to take the perfect confetti photograph!

Your wedding photographs will tell the story of your day and be looked at for years to come, so you'll want to capture all...
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Know your petals! A bride’s quick guide to real flower confetti

Delphiniums, Wildflowers, Lavender, Roses, Hydrangea… With so many options it can all seem a bit daunting choosing your real flower confetti. Thankfully, The Real Flower...

10 unusual summer wedding bouquets

Looking for a bright, bold bouquet to match your wedding theme? Check out the latest fantastic options from Silk Blooms – not only will...

7 of the hottest wedding flower trends for 2015

If you're planning your 2015 wedding, then you need to know about next year's fantastic wedding flower trends! From bouquets to hair accessories to...
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How to make the most of your wedding flower budget

Choosing wedding flowers can be a bit of a minefield but it needn’t be. Simply enlist the help of a professional like Elizabeth Marsh Floral...

7 quirky alternatives to traditional wedding bouquets

Not every girl is a fan of flowers! If you're looking for something a little more unique for your big day bouquet, or you're...
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6 genius ways to use Shropshire Petals in your big day

Petals are the perfect wedding decoration, so who better to show you how to incorporate them into your day than floral experts Shropshire Petals!...
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How to make a confetti bar for your wedding ceremony

Why stick with just one colour of confetti when you can have lots? Shropshire Petals' new confetti bar is the perfect idea for summer… If...

5 beautiful wedding bouquet ideas for spring – with a twist!

If you're having a spring wedding and are searching for a wedding bouquet with a little something different, why not consider these gorgeous silk...

21 Ways To Decorate Your Wedding Venue With Flowers

21 Ways To Decorate Your Wedding Venue With Flowers As much as we love pom poms and bunting, flowers are still the number one way...

Wedding flowers in the hottest colours of 2014

These days, brides are becoming more and more adventurous with their colour schemes, and their wedding flowers really reflect this - we love seeing...

12 essential questions to ask your wedding florist

Getting your wedding flowers right is a major part of any bride's big day, but it can be a headache if you don't get...