What is your most memorable wedding?
Has to be for Sarah. Travelling down to Watermouth Cove at 5am to make sure I was there to set up on the water front. I then went and enjoyed Ilfracombe before traveling back. No distance is too far, just ask.
Describe your style in 5 adjectives.
Bespoke
Whimsical
Bright
Boho
Rustic
What about your business are you most proud of?
Building Fleur's Floristry from scratch, to now an award winning florist, has to be my biggest achievement in business.
What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Just make it about YOU and for YOU. When the wedding is over, it is you that will display your faux flowers forever, and have your images on the wall, so make sure to book exactly what you want.
What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?
It has to be adding our personalised ribbons to their bouquet or adding loved ones charms/jewels into the flowers themselves.
Describe your typical process with a couple.
I always like to ask more about your big day to make sure that we are on the same page when it comes to aesthetic and vibe. I will then discuss ideas with yourselves, bounce back inspiration or suggestions before writing up a no obligation quotation. Then should you wish to proceed, I ask for £150 deposit to secure your date and book in a final details meeting around 4 months prior to your wedding. This is where we go over quantities, finer details like personalised ribbons, and meet in person to see the florals for your wedding day. Throughout the process I will also send sneak peaks or updates along the way.
What is the most interesting thing you have put in a bouquet?
My sister in law actually requested that her late horses hair was plaited and tied into her bouquet wrap. I have also put in gun cartridges and jewels from family too.
Is there a flower that has specific symbolism that you would recommend for couples?
I really don't think you can go wrong with a blend of Roses or peonies. I feel they add romance and luxury to your bridal bouquets.
What is the most romantic flower and why?
I believe they are Roses. Think of valentines, think of anniversaries, I truly see them as the flower of love.
What should you do with the flowers after the wedding?
As they will be dried or artificial, possibilities are endless. I have many brides that place them in vases around their home, some send them back to me to be made into a wreath and others have separated them and given them as gifts.