Vintage Cookies So Clever!

I spend the first part of my day surfing the web like most people would read the paper (I tend not to bother with those) and I couldn't help but share with you these beautiful cookies....handpainted and ooooh soooo clever.

A Fabulous Day!

Thank you so much to all our fabulous customers who visited Flora and Grace today we were totally overwhelmed by all our visitors and their lovely comments about our little shop!

When we opened the shop two weeks ago we had no idea in what direction the business would take us but from what we have seen so far you're loving our wedding and reception stationery...and we couldn't be more delighted!

So for those of you who haven't visited our blog before.....go and get a nice glass of wine or a cuppa and let me explain a little how we work with our stationery!!!!

It appears from your feedback so far that you actually like to look and feel the stationery before you buy which is quite difficult when trying to purchase from the internet.  I certainly don't want to knock the internet as so many fine stationers use this method of selling to the general public!  Luckily for us we do have  the shop where you can visit and discuss your stationery needs at length with both Alex and I and of course we love to see you.

We are completely bespoke at Flora and Grace designing something individual and personal to you as a couple.  Your stationery is very important after all it's more than likely the first thing family and friends see regarding your special day.....so we really do need to give it some serious thought!

Where do you start?  Well first of all you need to come and see us at 16 Waterloo Street, Clifton Village, Bristol......open Monday to Saturday 10.00am till 5.00pm.

• As an introductory offer over the next couple of months we won't be charging for the design element of your invitation process....this will be free of charge.
• I need to spend at least an hour with you initially discussing requirements, ideas, colours, themes, card and paper stock.
• If you manage to read this prior to visiting us at Flora and Grace....great so you can come prepared.  I would like any dress swatches that you may have be it your's or your bridesmaids.
• If you have a scrapbook or a file of pictures relating to your wedding please bring this with you.
• Once we have decided on the design we must look the wording and fonts of the actual invitation.
• After our initial design meeting its possible for me to update you with proofs via email if you can't make it into the shop.  Once we have the wording of the invitation correct.....the design in place I will then produce a sample in it entirety for you to keep.
• Happy with the invitation....great we will then have to ask you for a deposit to secure your order.  The remainder of the monies will be payable on collection of your invitations!
• If you require reception stationery....table plans, name cards, menu's, order of service/day, tags, thank you cards we can tie all this in to match your wedding stationery at this point!

Over the next few weeks we will be adding our Etsy shop to this blog....so please watch this space!  In the meantime we look forward to meeting you at Flora and Grace soon!

Smelling of roses!

I love roses they are one of my favourite flowers to work with.......their versatility is immense as you can see from my collage below. 

These are just some of the flowers and styling from my venue last year over in Cyprus.....as you can see we have floral decorations for the tables, chair back posies, table plans, bouquets, table names and a tag tree......all made with Avalanche and Sweet Avalanche roses......stunning!

This is just one of hundreds of pretty looks that we can create at Flora & Grace........all you have to do is pop in and see us for a free consultation over a very nice cup of tea and VOILA you can have the wedding day you've dreamt of and more!

Flora & Grace officially opens it's doors on Monday 30 January 2012.........although we are having preview days on Friday and Saturday the 27 and 28 January should you be around that weekend.......news to follow on these dates.......watch this space!

Inspiration.....from two of the best in the business!

Inspiration!.....Where do any of us get that spark of inspiration from?  Difficult one but for me there are three individuals spanning two companies that never fail to inspire me.....their work in the wedding industry is high end, inspirational, beautiful.......and oh wouldn't I love to be one of their brides........very special!

Mark Niemierk  http://niemierko.com/ organises some of the most elite weddings in the UK.......if you're going to learn why not learn from the best.......I give you 'simply the best' Mr Mark Niemierko......ladies and gentlemen.....enjoy.


NIEMIERKO: SAY "I DO" IN 2012 from Niemierko on Vimeo.

Enjoyed that video......well now take a look at two boys who never fail to impress and are equally tops with Mr N..... they design and deliver the most beautiful weddings........Javier and Tony from By Appointment Only Design http://byappointmentonlydesign.blogspot.com/ absolutely divine!

Photo Credits.....By Appointment Only Design blog

Javier and Tony have a beautiful boutique in Chiltern Street, Marylebone Village in London......I will visit this year I promise!  Take a look at their blog http://byappointmentonlydesign.blogspot.com/  its well worth a visit and they have new information about their floral masterclass.....take a peek!

There are hundreds of people in the wedding industry who are offering wonderful services for your special day........my inspirational companies are at the top of the big wedding tree and I constantly love to follow what they are up to over the course of a year! 

Lets hope Flora and Grace has a foot on that tree this time next year.