White or Bright (Part 1)

When it comes to wedding flowers, the dilemma for lots of brides is whether to go for a neutral colour scheme which is timeless and classic or whether to opt for the colour 'of the moment' and go for something on trend.

To help you make up your mind here's a little inspiration.......

Firstly let's concentrate on neutrals and everything that's cream, white, ivory and champagne.  Here's a selection of my 'white' work and there's plenty of flowers to choose from including calla lilies, roses, hydrangeas and gyp.  These beautiful images were taken by Jenny & Keith McAvoy Photography

 
Still unsure............?? Here's a little more of my work in white for you to consider.

And last but by no means least here are some of my gorgeous brides who opted for neutral bouquets......

Photography by Jenny & Keith McAvoy Something New Photography Lesley Meredith and Lisa Gardner

Frocks and Flowers

Last Wednesday the lovely Nicole, owner of Pearl Bridal Boutique  allowed me to invade her shop and play 'dress up'.  I arrived with loads of flowers, a gorgeous model and the talented Jenny Mcavoy ,who captured the whole proceedings beautifully.

I decorated the shop with a large Urn and vases filled with avalanche roses, stocks, lisianthus and hydrangeas all in shades of creams, white and ivory.  I also bought along bouquets in the same colours to compliment the dresses.

We had the pick of the shop's stunning gowns,  gorgeous shoes and had an absolute ball.......

I interviewed Nicole and a blog post telling her full story and that of her boutique will follow soon but, for now take a look at some of  Jenny's beautiful images.

By the end of an exhausting but great day, the shop was full of the scent of stocks and freesia, I had to resist the urge to take an armful of gorgeous dresses with me and Jenny had to be persuaded to put the fabulous red high heeled shoes she had tried on back in their box!

Nicole's full story is coming soon...

Let There Be White

I wanted to share with you my love for white.  I'm a bit obsessed with it really. White makes everything seem spacious, calm and peaceful. White is...fluffy clouds on a summer day, a soft blanket on a winter morning.  It's sweet meringues and quite literally...the icing on the cake!  It can sometimes be overlooked and considered plain and boring.  So I am on a mission to champion the cause for white and this is the first of what will probably be many posts on the subject.  Also, in view of the fact that the Duchess of Cambridge opted for white for her wedding flowers, it is fair to say white will prove to be popular for weddings in 2012.

But before we embark on all things white for weddings, I just wanted to share with you one of my favourite blogs, dedicated to all things white.   The White Approach is by the very lovely and very stylish Karen Jones.

Her blog is the story of her home and how she has transformed it with a wave of her 'white' magic wand.   She has a gift for spotting the perfect vintage and shabby chic pieces and lovingly restores and paints her brilliant furniture finds.  You can even buy some of her stunning finds and furniture.  So take a peek at her blog and put some white in your life......

She has also recently added another string to her impressive bow in the form of her VINTAGE CHINA RENTAL SERVICE.

The gorgeous vintage china she has carefully collected can now be rented for weddings, hen events, birthday parties and baby showers.  Karen will set up for you or also offers a collection service only. Prices are for a 3 day hire and she doesn't even ask that you wash up before returning everything to her ! .....  I did say she has a magic wand.   For full details of prices and terms go to  The White approach  or email her at info@thewhiteapproach.com.  It will transform your event.

So is a white wedding for you?  White translates into all styles whether you go for modern and minimal.....

( image by James Christianson)

Beautiful and elegant.......

 (Images belong to You and Your Wedding and  Robbie Honey)

Or Vintage Inspired.....

(image by 100 layer cake)

So no matter what your style why not go for the ultimate  'WHITE WEDDING'.....