Flower Wisdom
Getting Wedding Flowers Right, Whatever Your Budget
  Every couple starts their floral planning the same way, a folder of saved images and a budget that has […]
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Flower Wisdom

Wedding flower wisdom written by our wedding flower professionals with advice and tips on using flowers at your wedding, plus interviews with the experts

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Eco Florists Unite At The Mindfully Wed Workshop
  A few months ago I put a simple call out on social media…who would be interested in an eco-wedding […]
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Spring-spiration! Q & A Time With Polka Dot Wedding’s Floral Finest
  Image by Samuel White Photo, Floral Design by Nunu Designs What is your favourite in season bloom this spring? Nunu Designs: […]
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Buttonhole Blooms 101 with Basia Puchalski Floral Design
  Image via Vanessa Norris Photography When discussing the buttonholes with the Groom (yes, you would be surprised that some Grooms take their […]
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Talking Blooms for The Grooms: Tips & Trends In Boutonnieres
Image by Brent Lukey A botanical boutonniere will always add the finishing touches to the groom’s attire, with a well […]
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Top Tips For Sustainable Wedding Flowers
Image by Floral By Nature  The whole concept of a bride carrying flowers is rooted in ancient symbolism and a little […]
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Slow Flowers, Fast Fact: How to “Eco-fy” Your Wedding Florals
  Image by Leon Schoots Whilst most people have heard of the likes of the paddock-to-plate ‘slow food’ movement, fair-trade […]
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The One Thing to Bring to Your First Florist Meeting (It’s Not a Pinterest Board)
  Britt runs a floral design studio, The Botanical Connection, and she recently made the case on Instagram that naming […]
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The Garden Issue

Step into the magic of garden weddings. From secret gardens and wildflower fields to backyard blooms, discover real weddings, botanical styling, seasonal flowers, and ideas that let lush greenery and beautiful blooms take centre stage in your celebration.

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Bloom Work: Wearable Florals For Your Wedding Day
What is ‘bloom work’ I hear you say? It’s the name I, Tyeneal Hahn Makeup Artist, gave the creations from […]
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Choosing Your Wedding Bouquet – Size and Shape
  Wedding Flowers are a very important part of the wedding day. They bring the whole picture together with colour […]
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What Would They Know?
What Would They Know? Davina Adamson of Black Finch Jewellery
  If you’ve ever walked into a jewellery studio and felt like you’re meant to already know what you want, […]
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Cake Wisdom
Dark Romantic Wedding Cakes Are Having a Moment
  If the rise of candlelit receptions, moody florals and richly layered colour palettes has taught us anything, it’s that […]
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Photography Wisdom
Behind The Shot: Dani Bartlett, Somewhere Between Portraits
  It’s time for another instalment of our Behind the Shot series, where we ask photographers for a favourite candid […]
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Flower Wisdom
What a Flower Grower Wants You to Know About Wedding Flowers
  As part of the Garden Issue, we wanted to explore beyond the wedding side of things and get back […]
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Styling Wisdom
Stripes, Checks and Knowing When to Stop: A Guide to Patterned Wedding Linen
  Pattern on a table can lift a wedding or tip it into just a bit too much. Carina of […]
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Food & Catering Wisdom
Dark Romantic Wedding Cakes Are Having a Moment
  If the rise of candlelit receptions, moody florals and richly layered colour palettes has taught us anything, it’s that […]
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