The Royal Wedding is hot on the lips of the British public at the moment and it is generally agreed that it was a beautiful day with Harry and Meghan a stunning couple very much in love. Leading up to the grand day we as florists eagerly awaited the announcement as to who would be producing the floral arrangements and … Read More

At Brigitte Flowers, I deliver floral designs all around London for many purposes – to mark special occasions, celebrations or simply just to brighten up a space. These practices have been going on for centuries, and here we take a look around the globe at how flowers were used historically by different cultures! Greece/Rome Whenever one imagines the Ancient Greek … Read More

Beyond the bouquet – unusual ways to add fresh flowers to your wedding day. Dating from the 1600’s (and maybe earlier) a bride originally carried a bouquet of flowers as a necessity, in order to mask any unwanted aromas on her special day! Fast forward to 2016 and our bathing habits are much more regular, however, the tradition of carrying … Read More

From the wedding bouquet and the cake, to the catering options and table centrepieces, at some point or another it begins to dawn on every bride and groom, just how much there is to think about. Every detail is down to you and being such a special occasion, the pressure is on to balance personal taste, guest list requirements, venue and budget. … Read More

If you’ve decided to break with convention and host your wedding in autumn as opposed to summer, there are a lot of different things to consider to ensure that your day is perfect. From picking the right venue that factors in the colder climate to making your menu fitting for the time of year, it’s important to tailor your day … Read More

Your guide to wedding anniversary flowers Most people know that anniversaries have names associated with them – from paper to celebrate your 1st year together to platinum to signify an incredible 70 years of matrimony. But, did you know that each anniversary also has a flower associated with it? There’s a flower for each year until your 15th, and then … Read More

Here at Brigitte Flowers, we love creating bespoke floral designs for weddings to help pull your day together and make the occasion feel special. For most brides and grooms, flowers are integral part of their ceremony and a wedding without blooms would be like an engagement without a ring! Flowers really are an iconic wedding tradition. Here we take a … Read More

Beyond organising the dress, the venue, the photographer, the cake and more, flowers can play a central role in any wedding. Expertly designed wedding flowers can tie the entire theme of your special day together, adding a touch of class to your venue while creating a consistent, sophisticated feel for every aspect of your wedding from church to meal to … Read More

Bored by red roses? Want to get away from endless pink shades? We know that the traditional Valentine’s Day colour schemes are not to everyone’s taste. So here are out top picks for out of the ordinary flowers that will make the perfect additions to any romantic bouquets. Yellow Sunflowers – Who could resist the cheerful golden petals and open face … Read More

If you’re having a winter time wedding, it is still possible to make glorious bouquets and arrangements using a range of different flowers. Once the big day is over, you want to keep enjoying your blooms for as long as possible, and here’s how you can do just that.    Control the temperature  In the winter, it’s likely that you’ll … Read More