shhhhh a wedding in secret at the Edinburgh Registry Office

This bride and groom kept their wedding a secret! They were going to surprise family and friends with the good news later that day, after getting married at the Registry Office along the Royal Mile. Since it was a small wedding (!) they just wanted a bouquet and buttonhole:

Scottish wedding at Royal Physicians Hall, Edinburgh

In Scotland, rose and thistle are a popular choice for wedding flowers and no wonder, the contrast in shape and texture mean they are a good 'marriage'. In addition, many brides like to include purple in their bouquets. Purple for the bridesmaids dresses was very popular in 2011. Some purple flower options include statice, eustoma, calla lilies, phlox, veronica, vanda orchid, freesia, iris, trachelium and anemone. 

I used purple eustoma in Lauren's bouquets and eustoma and veronica in the ceremony arrangement:

Some gorgeous professional photographs of the wedding at Howies Waterloo Place, Edinburgh

I just love it when I'm e-mailed professional wedding photos. Seeing the bride in her dress and looking amazing, the guests enjoying themselves, and of course the flowers on show! Cara e-mailed these to me this week. The photographer is Rod Irvine

Two little birds; wedding cake toppers made from tartan fabric

I make cake toppers to order and these can be purchased via my website.

 

Wedding at Howies, Waterloo Place, Edinburgh

"Thank you so much for the beautiful flowers- they were just perfect."



Caledonian Hall - Royal Botanic Gardens

"Thank you for doing such a fab job on my flowers. The whole room looked beautiful and my bouquet was especially perfect. Thank you!"

 

Charlotte chose pale blue Hydrangea for her wedding at the Caledonian Hall, R0yal Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh. The setting for the wedding was extremely romantic and the Autumn colours made a superb backdrop for her outdoor ceremony. The hydrangea looked classicly beautiful and I'm looking forward to seeing photos of the pedestals in location.

 

 Pale blue hydrangea, simply tied together with a white ribbon. Classic and stylish.

 

The fresh flower cake topper added a wow factor.

 

Elegant table centres - blue hydrangea and beargrass in a fish bowl.

 

A smaller design utilising the same flowers decorated the marquee.

 

The two pedestals which would be placed outdoors for the ceremony.

Black Brides the Book

Some of my floral designs feature in Black Brides the Book.

From Beatrice Ayim the author:

Black Brides the Book is a fresh and exciting style guide for the Afro-Caribbean woman who's passionate about looking red carpet hot on her wedding day. Brought to you by a fashion forward writer and personal shopper, this book is your very own elegant directory, guiding you through and showing you how you can style yourself beautiful for your special day. Pages full of stunning wedding gowns, gorgeous wedding shoes and jewellery, adorable accessories, as well as mouth-watering cakes and flower designs, Black Brides the Book will help you plan your special day from the comfort of your home.

Black Brides the Book