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.

Winter wonderland.....Flora & Grace....lovin the grey and white!

Well I'm back!  Couldn't stay away any longer missed my blog and my world of weddings so very much....it's been a long journey getting here over the last six weeks....full of every emotion possible......but here I am back where I belong......and I've waited such a long time for this moment!

Ten years of sunshine has been great but you can't beat a lovely cold dry blustery day in the UK......and I'm very quickly picking up on the winter wedding season which seems to be very boiyant.....not such a bad idea eh! 

I love the thought of a beautiful winter wedding.....lots of greys and whites, lots of candlelight and twinkling lights, faux fur and frosting.....how romantic!  I've managed to find some very pretty pictures to get us all in the mood for a winter wedding.....see what you think?

Photo credit...The Perfect Pallette

 

 

I love the knitted table accessories.....what about knitting pretty favour bags.....could be all the rage!!!!  Think of your flowers in the prettiest whites and pale greys through to a touch of amethyst with tinges of green.......delightful! Greys and whites needn't be drab they go beautifully with a whole host of colours.....so much so I've used the grey and white theme for Flora and Grace in the shop....again I can add in any colour scheme without any clashing.....even bright summery colours will work!

The Designer Wedding Show!

One thing I miss about being back in the UK is the fabulous wedding shows......usually a great day out and full of inspirational ideas!  Never mind I can get booking my tickets for next year and it gives me an excuse to get up to London and catch up with some old friends!

I just love the guys Javier and Tony from By Appointment Only Design they have a fabulous boutique in Chiltern Street, Marylbone.....another place on MY MUST VISIT list when I'm back in London!  The boys organise weddings and produce absolutely stunning bridal and event flowers.....I'm told that they don't actually use any foliage in their designs at all.  I'm a huge fan of their work so it was great to see pictures of their stand at The Designer Wedding Show in Battersea Park over the weekend....take a peek at the beautiful stand at the show by the BAOD boys!

 Just lovin the table draping and the rose petals!

 Very soft pastel colours in the flowers beautifully executed in their design

Just perfect!

Photography credit......By Appointment Only Design