Wedding Flowers
Stephen Seedhouse Flowers
~ for flowers as individual as you are ~
Stephen Seedhouse is well known for his innovative, cutting edge design and strong attention to detail. Being based in the North of Scotland, Stephen undertakes a great range of Highland Weddings, as well as those is also for more high profile clients, and is highly acclaimed for his work.
We work with Stephen and his team on a regular basis, in order to keep up to date with unique, bespoke and individual ideas influencing wedding flowers:
We ask Stephen…..
What are the emerging wedding flower trends for 2010?
Green and Eco - Making ecological choices by choosing local, British-grown blooms will be popular in a bid to minimise carbon footprints. There will be a focus on foliage, plants, moss, ivy, twigs, rock and grasses. Green and brown colours will give a sophisticated, back to nature feel.
Retro Chic - A classic, timeless look featuring abundant masses of garden flowers such as snapdragons, roses and hydrangea arranged in classic urns. Colour schemes are retro-inspired – peach and green, pale yellow and cornflower blue, amber and red, set off with either vintage containers or stems and vases decorated with natural elements.
1920s Style - Also known as the Charleston Era. Strings of pearls wound into bouquets or trailing down stems tied with lace ribbon encapsulate these times. Bridal hair styles will feature a single flower woven into classic bob length waves, crowned by 1920’s short wide net single veils. Finally, lace and neutral colours, such as ivory, pinks and muted peaches, will be key in creating the desired aura.
Hollywood Glamour - Glitz and glam, extravagant floral arrangements using flowers with volume and large heads, shiny gold and silver colours, deep reds, crystals, diamonds and sparkle.
It must be said however, that many Brides are not led by immediate trends. The white and ivory classic colour palette is as popular as ever and the choice of many, as are roses, whether they be avalanche, grand prix or peony roses. Pink is also a firm favourite.
How does flower availability vary by season?
Some flowers are seasonal….
Spring: tulips - hyacinths - blossom - narcissus - daffodils - broom - anemones - muscari - lilac
Summer: roses - sweetpeas - peonies - sunflowers - hydrangeas - delphiniums - blooms - lily of the valley
Autumn: amaryllis - snowberry - calla lily - dahlia -celosia - oak leaf – euphorbia - orchids - gerbera
Winter: ilex berry - skimmia - rose hips - hydrangea heads - eucharis - anthurium
Having said this, through the Dutch flower market, where I obtain the majority of flowers, many flowers are crossing over seasons and availability of certain flowers is not always restricted to a certain time of year and there is now more flexibility that there has ever been.
What should a Bride consider when choosing her wedding flowers?
One of the first questions I ask a bride when she comes for a consultation, is what is your wedding dress like? I believe this acts as an invaluable starting point for the tone and feel for the day, and what type of theme you wish to create. Flowers play a massive part in contributing to the delivery of this theme. For example, if your dress is of celtic design, bouquets and floral arrangements featuring scottish flowers such as thistles and heather may be appropriate, tied with tartan ribbon. Another example, would be if the dress has a full bodied skirt (very princess like!). In this case, shower bouquets, trailing downwards work well, creating attention and drawing the eye to the large skirt.
Any top tips for Brides?
I have seen many an unhappy bride who tosses their bouquet and the end of the evening, only to suddenly realise that some other lucky lady is going home with a key momento of their day! I recommend that if brides wish to toss their bouquet that they should think about having two identical bouquets being made. One will be used for the full day and for the bride to take home to keep (and dry and press if they wish). The second, is designed with the sole purpose of tossing at the reception only.