Emily & James were just the loveliest couple to work with and Crook Hall in the heart of Durham, was perfect for them. Beautiful sunshine, beautiful gardens and of course..ahem... beautiful flowers. Paul Liddement Wedding Stories was the genius behind the lens, so give him a shout if you haven't booked your photographer yet! Marrying at Crook Hall or just love the look of my flowers? Then CLICK HERE to enquire about your own big day Here are a few images from the big day. - #

January 26th marked the start of my 2019 weddings, with Emma & Steve's beautiful city wedding at The Biscuit Factory. The ceremony arch, the pretty bouquets, the centrepieces, it really was a pretty one to start the year with. Emma and Steve booked me quite some time ago and they've been an absolute pleasure to work with. I tend to book such lovely couples and these guys were no exception. Supplier shout out to - Daz Mack Photography Macvean Video Lisa Jones Hair and Makeup

Did you know, I also hold hobby classes at my workshop in Jesmond? If you're looking for your first step into the world of floristry, want to learn how to arrange flowers for your home or wedding, or simply want a fun way to spend the afternoon, then my classes are for you! My next one is on February 2nd and you can learn how to make your own hand tied bouquet in a vase. All materials are provided as are drinks and nibbles. Workshops coming up are - Handtied Bouquets Make You

The history of Valentine’s Day, legend says, originated during the third century in Rome. During this time, Emperor Claudius II decided that single men made better soldiers, so he outlawed marriage for young men. A young priest named Valentine was furious with this injustice and defied Claudius by continuing to perform marriages for young lovers in secret. Claudius eventually discovered Valentine’s actions and sentenced him to death (not quite the fate of those who fail to bu

I'm immensely proud to have been invited to be a recommended supplier at this great venue . I always love working at venues like Woodhill because it lends itself to lots of different styles, and this allows me the freedom to really tailor the flowers to the bride's needs. Woodhill is fast becoming one of the region's wedding hotspots and we're being asked to work there more and more often. With the ceremony taking place in their beautiful orangery, the happy couple could enjo

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I was lucky enough to be asked by Sally & Myles to create the flowers for their big day last year. They were a lovely couple to work with and just trusted me to 'do what I do'. Here are some amazing images from Sean Elliott Photography #bride #groom #wedding #flowers #florist #matfenhall #stgeorgeschurchjesmond #table #centrepiece #fireplace #northumberland

I recently had the pleasure of collaborating with Gill from Unfurl Photography, on a gorgeous early evening photoshoot at Matfen Hall. Here are a few of the stunning images! #wedding #flowers #florist #matfen #photography #autumn #candles

I thought I'd give you all a little bit of advice for attaching your buttonholes as I always get asked to help on the day. Here are some beautiful images of Paul and his sons taken at Charlton Hall by Hey Chris Randle Photography! First step, is to push your pin through the back of the lapel... Secondly, push that pin through the stem of the buttonhole then back through the lapel again Then you're all done! It's that simple. Do be gentle though, they're flowers, not power too

As with all walks of life, trends come and go in floristry. You never know when a style or particular type of item is going to become popular or regain popularity. The trick is to try to be one step ahead and be ready to make suggestions that are on-trend. One particular item making a big resurgence with brides coming to Floral Quarter is the flower crown. Flower crowns have many origins, an ancient Greek item, work at special occasions and given to victorious soldiers, to si