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The wedding flowers
Emma Norton has been a wedding and event florist for over 25 years, she shares some of her top tips
Emma suggests Pinterest as a great place to start collating your ideas for your floral arrangements on your wedding day. “Just add all the pictures you are drawn to,” she says. “You can then show this to your chosen florist. This will help them understand the style and look you are going for.
“Discuss your budget and they should be able to advise you on the best way to make the most of your budget. Ask your florist what will be in season, as this will help keep costs down.
As far as floral trends go, Emma thinks we will see an increase in botanical elements and rich warm hues. “Although roses are the most popular wedding flower, I’m waiting for the humble carnation to make a comeback. There are some gorgeous new varieties available,” she says.
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Try to avoid getting married around Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day and Christmas, as wholesale flower prices increase greatly. Expect to pay around five to 10 percent of your wedding budget on flowers.
After the big day, once you’ve safely taken your flowers are home, keep them somewhere cool and re-cut the stems and refresh the water.
www.emmanortonweddingflowers.co.uk tel. 07891 308 540/0117 9625987
Photography by Frances Taylor Photography
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