While the winter season allowed us to enjoy a variety of wonderful blooms in deep, rich hues such as forest green, crimson red and of course, stark, crisp white, the start of spring means it’s time to introduce fresh, vibrant colour back into our floral displays! Here are the perfect blooms to inject some fun into your homes as we mark the … Read More
Perfect flowers for festive display
Christmas is just around the corner, and that means putting together show stopping floral arrangements with a festive twist. If you’re having a beautiful winter themed wedding, or just want to decorate your home with gorgeous flowers and seasonal centrepieces, making winter appropriate selections is crucial. Here are just some of the blooms we think make any festive display special. … Read More
History of the Christmas tree
Every year, we all put one up in the corner of our living room to celebrate the festive season – but how much do you actually know about the Christmas tree? Here’s our guide to the history of the Christmas tree. Early origins While Christmas has obvious ties with Christianity, the use of evergreen trees to celebrate in the winter … Read More
Unique Wedding Cakes
Your wedding cake often forms the centrepiece of your reception, so a cake that looks as good as it tastes is hugely important. You might think of a chocolate cake, or a traditional sponge, but here are some more unique ideas for the ultimate wedding cake. Half and Half Cake If you and your significant other find … Read More
From the catwalk to your home – Spring 2016 Floral Trends
The bold print of the flower has long been a favourite icon used by high-end designers in their couture designs on the catwalk. Many high street stores also provide a wide variety of summers dresses, skirts and blouses each summer all made from fabric featuring beautiful blooms every summer. Here I have rounded up the best floral patterns from the … Read More
The Best Smelling Flowers to Freshen Up Your Home
More and more people are embracing home fragrance, with many different plugins, candles, scented oils and reed sticks on offer in a wide variety of scents, to suit every taste. As we hit summertime, however, fresh floral scents are a popular choice amongst many looking to make their home inviting to guests, and calming to live in. Rather than … Read More
Unusual Colour Combinations
The colour scheme of your wedding can be a big decision. Whites and reds, shades of purple, and pastel combinations are popular choices – but what if you’re looking for something a little more unique? Here at Brigitte Flowers we’re always exercising our creative flair, encouraging customers to experiment with unique colour combinations. Here are some of our favourites to … Read More
How to Effectively Dress Your Wedding Venue
When your big day is approaching, you want to make everything as perfect as it can be. When it comes to decorating your venue, every small detail is key to creating the right atmosphere. Here are our top tips for making the most of your venue. Perfect your theme Whether you’re going for a … Read More
Give your centrepieces a tasty twist
When you think of centrepieces for a wedding or another large event, huge vases of colourful flowers, delicate bouquets for the bridal party to hold and garlands woven around outdoor spaces is likely what you’ll conjure up. But you could add a tasty twist to your centrepieces with the addition of fruit. It might not be common place to have … Read More
Winter Weddings
If you’re planning your big day during the winter months, then we have many unique ideas to make your flowers decorations stand out. There is nothing more romantic then a blanket of snow, lush garlands and Christmas trees and roaring log fires. Incorporate plenty of candles, pine cones and glittery details to your flower decorations and transfer your venue in … Read More