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Old English Rose is a country style florist based in the idyllic setting of Evegate in a rural business park just outside Ashford. Karen the owner has over 20 years experience in the trade.

Old English Rose Details

Products and Services

Last-Minute Orders

Delivery

Bouquets

Centrepieces

Online Shop

Flower Girl Baskets

Flower Confetti

Vases

Aisle Decorations

Set-Up

Buttonholes

Clean-Up

Fresh Flowers

Flower Crowns

Corsages

Physical Shop / Studio

Pre-Wedding Consultation

Old English Rose Full Description

Old English Rose prides itself in providing beautiful fresh flowers for all budgets. We work closely with many local venues; Lympne Castle, Port Lympne, Eastwell Manor, The Secret Garden, Ashford International Hotel, Holiday Inn, Hythe Imperial, Ratsbury Barn, The Great Barn and Little Silver Country Hotel to name just a few. Follow us on Facebook to see all our weddings as they take place throughout the year. We have albums of photographs to browse. As well as flowers we also have an extensive hire range including candelabra, bay tree's, rose tree's, wishing well, manzanita tree's, log slices, slate slices, mirror plates, post box, wishing well, wishing tree, garden games, vases & easel. We are a country style flower shop but always happy to provide flowers for your style. Karen has worked in many florists over the years gaining valuable experience and expertise. Old English Rose began as a freelance wedding business but we are now fortunate to have our own premises in a converted cattle barn on the rural setting of Evegate where over 50 small businesses thrive. Many of them wedding related giving us all a close working relationship to provide bride's with perfect weddings.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Karen McRobert

Hello, as the owner of English Rose you will always receive a warm and friendly welcome. We are well known for our personal service. Although we specialise in weddings we are proud to be able to offer all brides of all budgets beautiful flowers on their fairytale day they have always dreamed of. We make ordering flowers stress free and you can rest assured that your flowers will be lovingly looked after and nurtured from start to finish. Flowers are our passion and we hope to share them with you

Experience

No. of Weddings Hosted

More than 50

Public Liability Insurance

Yes

No. of People In Team

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Old English Rose Location & Contact Details

Website

Phone

Address

The Courtyard Evegate, Ashford, Kent, TN25 6SX, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

From junction 10, take the exit for the A20 towards Hythe. Drive 2 miles along and look for a crossroads. Evegate is signposted on the right. Drive down the road and you will see the large entrance sign on the left. There is free parking here and you can also park outside my shop. A you drive into Evegate my shop is situated immediately to the right in the courtyard. TN25 6SX

Nearest Town

Ashford Kent

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M20 Junction 10

Nearest Train Station

Ashford International

Nearest Airport

Gatwick, London

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FAQs

Find out a bit more from our FAQs

What is your most memorable wedding?

Ooh that is tricky, I have been lucky enough to arrange many beautiful weddings but I think it was one where I worked as part of a team with 8 other florists. It took us three days to arrange. We had to make HUGE flower balls to hang in marquees and they really did weigh a tonne, it took 4 of us to try and life them up and hang them in place!

Describe your style in 5 adjectives.

Country, Stylish, Affordable, Reliable, Honest

What about your business are you most proud of?

My biggest achievement is finally having my own shop. It is something I have dreamed of for so many years but never thought would really happen. Lucky for me, my brother had belief in me to live my dreams and helped me to set it up. I really cannot thank him enough and hope I do him proud. I am proud of how Old English Rose has grown over the last few years and to receive such wonderful reviews from my customers. I cannot wait to watch it flourish ever more over the next few years and look forward to working closely with many more bride's to come x

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Decide on your colour theme and style before visiting your florist. It is really tricky for a florist to help advise if you are not sure what you would like yet. Try and look at places such as Pinterest to gather ideas about what your dream wedding will really look like overall. Creating a mood board is a really good idea too.

What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?

I just love to see the flowers beautifully presented on the day. To me, presentation is just as important as the flowers themselves. I want them to arrive looking every bit perfect as they can possibly be.

Describe your typical process with a couple.

I invite the couples to make an appointment with me so I can make sure time is set aside for them. We will run through ideas for the main bridal flowers and working our way through to the church or venue. We will discuss colours and style to make sure that we are both working together to make the end product just perfect. I will work out prices and e-mail the couple so they have time to sit and go over details in their own time before making their booking.

What is the most interesting thing you have put in a bouquet?

Ooh, I don't think I have anything unusual. Feathers, cones, twigs are generally the ones I get asked for but I am happy to incorporate anything into the flowers if I think it will work and look right for you. I want you to be happy with your flowers and will always say if I think something really won't work. Honesty is the best policy.

Is there a flower that has specific symbolism that you would recommend for couples?

There are so many beautiful flowers to choose from but Roses are always the most romantic ones for a special day. They say everything they need to say without words.

What is the most romantic flower and why?

Oh definitely roses. There are so many beautiful varieties available now for weddings. The large scented garden roses are just divine. I love how bride's are much more open to all the different colours and varieties now and willing to take your advice on them.

What should you do with the flowers after the wedding?

This is a very personal decision. I have had many brides who have taken their flowers to lay to rest with a loved one who has passed so they can be involved with their big day. So give them to elderly relatives or parents. I have a wonderful company who I work closely with that provides flower preservation. It really is a personal decision, so definitely have a think before the day.