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LUCY & JACK

Lucy Walford, 31, a solicitor, and Jack White, 33, an operations manager, had their civil ceremony at Oakham Castle and held their reception at The Fox and Hounds, both in Rutland.

FRANCESCA & MARCO

Francesca Vitale, 29, and Marco Polistena, 32, who are setting up a business in Firenze together, said ‘I do’ at Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista, in Ortigia, followed by a reception at Commenda di San Calogero in Catania, Italy

AMY & BARRY

Amy Brechany, 32, a primary school teacher, and Barry Mochan, 36, a secondary school teacher, held their humanist ceremony at Pollokshield Burgh Hall in Glasgow, Scotland.

FLOWER PLANNER & Directory

Our essential guide has everything you need to plan

FIVE MINUTES WITH SIMON NICKELL

Renowned for his dramatic floral installations and eye for colours and details, Simon Nickell is one of the most revered and watched florists in the UK, setting and predicting trends

Moodboards

Looking for fresh, seasonal ideas for your wedding day theme? Your inspiration starts right here

Hot tropic

The brighter the better

Bohemian luxury

Whimsical blooms and burgundy accents lend themselves to a lavish and romantic theme

THE ICING ON THE TOP

The Queen of wedding cakes, Rosalind Miller, has released

Pick of the bunch

Back in 1998, florist Paula Pryke had a dream of opening

Breaking news:

uxury brand, Roses Only, has launched in the UK! With

Blooming brilliant

As much as we love the rich reds and purples of winter

Coming up roses

You can always rely on Shropshire Petals for all of

Flowergram

Instagram is simply bursting with floral inspiration… here’s our pick of the bunch!

WHY NOT TRY…

BOTANICAL BERRIES

THE YEAR OF THE hydrangea

We’re calling it… this is the flower for 2017

#SQUADGOALS

Top florists up and down the country are joining forces to create the ultimate wedding flowers – but how does this benefit the brides? We caught up with Amie Bone to get the low-down…

”Amie and her team created my dream wedding flowers!”

Lauren Staddon and Joseph Nahal-Macdonald tied the knot at Botleys Mansion, Surrey, on August 6th 2016, shown here

What’s your bouquet style?

We’ve tracked down the best ideas for your bouquet so you don’t have to!

15 things you need to know about roses

With the demand for the national flower of England showing no signs of slowing down, we’ve put together your go-to guide!

GREEN IS THE NEW WHITE

Choose beautiful blooms that are as environmentally-friendly as they are elegant, with our guide to eco-chic floral arrangements for your wedding day

TYGAR AND LUKE

Tygar Taylor, 27, a student support worker, and Luke DeVere, 26, a professional football player, were married at Sirromet Winery in Queensland, Australia.

SAMANTHA & SIMON

Samantha King, 32, a full-time mum, and Simon Hamilton, 34, an IT Sales Executive, held both their ceremony and reception at Gate Street Barn in Bramley, Guildford.

COULD YOU BECOME OUR FLORIST OF THE YEAR?

Entries open December 14th 2016! Head to weddingflowersawards.com

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Runway to Reception

Royal hues and romantic, decadent blooms create a wintry fairytale day

#BRIDAL BEAUTY

Fall in love with these new season must-have’s

Super natural

The beauty of the natural world merges with an urban setting for a romantic day with an edge

Simple makes

Fancy making your own hand-tied bouquet? These step-by-steps from Jane Packer’s Flower Course will lead you to floral heaven

White FLOWERS

Crisp and clean white blooms will create a luxurious and glamorous feel

Peach FLOWERS

Add a touch of blush or subtle coral hues for an on-trend look to suit all palettes

Pink FLOWERS

From sugary pastels to full-on fuchsia, pink works beautifully as a classic or contemporary choice

Red FLOWERS

Make a statement with traditional, yet bold red – perfect for adding a little bit of drama

Blue FLOWERS

Incorporate your ‘something blue’ into your blooms for a modern, fresh look

Mixed FLOWERS

Go for different shades from the same palette or a multicoloured creation for a real impact