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    Chic wedding flower ideas for your big day

    Beautiful blooms to give you wedding flower inspiration

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    By Lucy Pavia
    Published 12 August 2016 In Features

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    Beautiful blooms to give you wedding flower inspiration

    Planning your wedding flowers and not sure where to start? We asked London florists Jess Martin and Charlie Gozem of One Flew Over for some ideas to get you started. THE BRIDE

    1) Floral crown

    Contains: Lisianthus, Clematis, Scabious, Eucalyptus and Cryptomeria Perfect for: Spring / summer 'A floral crown adds a touch of the festival to your wedding - go full floral! For winter, you could easily add greens and statement blooms in deep berry reds instead.'

    2) Flower clip

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    Contains: Spray rose, lisianthus, Eucalyptus, Autumn eucalyptus, Laurustinus Perfect for: Any season 'If you want flowers in your hair but aren’t sure about a floral crown, a hair piece will work for you. Lots of greenery gives a botanical feel, or you could opt for more flowers and bold colours and wear this to party!'

    3) Statement bouquet

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    Contains: Peonies, Dacus, Jasmine, English roses, Astrantia, Nigella, Larkspur, Sweet pea, Eucalyptus, Asparagus fern. Perfect for: Early summer 'A great choice for a bride looking for a pretty but punchy alternative to the traditional hand tied bouquet. Choosing English roses, jasmine and sweet peas will ensure your bouquet smells divine. Finish with a white, trailing silk ribbon to add more soft lines.'

    4) Loose, flower-filled bouquet

    Contains: Peonies, Sweet peas, Delphinium, Ranunculus, Lisianthus, Spray rose, Nigella, Solomon seal, Eucalyptus Perfect for: A spring bride 'This is great if you love flowers but want something a little less formal - use the best of all the soft spring blooms and finish with trailing ribbon.'

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    5) Winter bouquet

    Contains: Anemones, Roses, Spray rose, Ranunculus, berried Ivy, Autumn Eucalyptus, Heather. Perfect for: late Winter 'Go big on seasonal foliage when it's at it’s best.'

    THE GROOM (AND GROOMSMEN)

    6) Mismatched buttonholes

    Contains: Lisianthus, Eucalyptus, Sinecio, Ranunculus, Wax flower, Thistle, Scabious, Blossom, Cryptomeria Perfect for: Any season 'Trust your florist to use a selection of florals from the cream of the crop to make sweet, mismatched little buttonholes with fun ribbon trim. Perfect for a colourful, non-traditional wedding!'

    7) Soft, simple buttonholes

    Contains: Bombastic spray rose, Salmon lisianthus, Hebe, Rosemary, Eucalyptus, Delphinium buds Perfect for: Any season 'Use a simple but pretty flower, with seasonal foliage, and finish with a neutral ribbon for a soft and casual but elegant buttonhole.'

    THE CEREMONY

    8) Floral archway

    Contains: Roses, Lisianthus, Anemones, Eucalyptus, Sinecio, Seasonal greens Perfect for: Any season 'A floral arch is a great way to welcome your guests to your big day! We think plenty of seasonal foliage gives an arch a natural, organic and pretty feel.'

    9) Pop-up beds

    Contains: Blossom, Larkspur, Scabious, Rose, Lisianthus, Aquilegia, Spirea, FritillariaPerfect for: Any season'Ideal for lining the sides of your aisle, the front of your ceremony or the edge of a staircase. In summer (as above) go big on the floral stems for a light and airy feel, or for winter go heavy on textured greens with statement flowers instead.'

    10) Foliage wall hanging

    Contains: Magnolia branches, Hops, Ivy, Asparagus Fern, Ruscus, Virginia CreeperPerfect for: Any season'This fun and original ceremony backdrop works particularly well in industrial or rustic venues. These kinds of installations help to soften and focus large spaces.'

    THE RECEPTION

    11) Rows of mismatched vases of flowers

    Contains: Ranunculus, Scabious, Aquilegia, Lisianthus, Eucalyptus, Pepperberries, CryptomeriaPerfect for: Any season 'Rows of smaller vases can add a light, natural but effective floral statement to any wedding. A great way to decorate banqueting tables - especially when using sharing platters - these vases are smaller than a traditional centrepiece so can be shifted slightly to accommodate the food!'

    12) Green garlands

    Contains: Ruscus, Eucalyptus, Asparagus Fern, seasonal greensPerfect for: Any season'A wild and wispy garland using seasonal foliage is a great way to soften and green up any space at any time of year, in both formal and informal venues. In winter, berries and rosehip can be added for extra interest.'

    13) Footed bowl centrepiece

    Contains: Chocolate cosmos, Astilbe, Freesias, Dacus, Myrtle Perfect for: Autumn 'The deep colour the chocolate cosmos offers is perfect for late summer or Autumn weddings. However, you could do the same arrangement in any season, just switch up the flowers and colours!' <!-- /* Font Definitions */@font-face {font-family:Arial; panose-1:2 11 6 4 2 2 2 2 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:3 0 0 0 1 0;} /* Style Definitions */p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0cm; margin-bottom:.0001pt; line-height:115%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:Arial; mso-fareast-font-family:Arial; mso-bidi-font-family:Arial; color:black;}p.normal, li.normal, div.normal {mso-style-name:normal; mso-style-parent:""; margin:0cm; margin-bottom:.0001pt; line-height:115%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:Arial; mso-fareast-font-family:Arial; mso-bidi-font-family:Arial; color:black;}@page Section1 {size:612.0pt 792.0pt; margin:72.0pt 90.0pt 72.0pt 90.0pt; mso-header-margin:36.0pt; mso-footer-margin:36.0pt; mso-paper-source:0;}div.Section1 {page:Section1;}-Contains: Ruscus, Eucalyptus, Asparagus Fern, Seasonal greensPerfect for: Any season 'A wild and wispy garland using seasonal foliage is a great way to soften and green up any space at any time of year, in both formal and informal venues. In winter, berries and rosehip can be added for extra interest.'

    13) Footed bowl centrepiece

    Contains: Chocolate cosmos, Astilbe, Freesias, Dacus, Myrtle Perfect for: Autumn 'The deep colour the chocolate cosmos offers is perfect for the later summer or Autumn weddings. However, you could do the same arrangement in any season, just switch up the flowers and colours!' -->

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