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Drake Algar Wedding Flowers

Dolce Sposa — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 15:12:18 +0000

Drake Algar is another wedding florist we would like to introduce to all our readers. Apart from being very talented at the art of floristry, Drake also knows how to value the symbolism of what beautiful flowers represent on your wedding day, and ensures that this is reflected in every wedding flowers he creates. Here is a quote Drake shared with us at Dolce Sposa, “Wedding flowers are one of the most important elements of your big day. Not only do they provide colour and scent, but they symbolize life, growth, and rebirth.”

At a Glance

Package - At Drake Algar we make sure we work around our client’s budget, we treat each of our happy couples with the very best client service, providing consultative support then creating inspiring, tailored, floral designs each unique to a clients personal wishes. (Our prices for bouquets range from £65 +, table centres from £30+ & Pedestals from £150 +)

Style – The Drake Algar style is sheer luxury and elegance, every couples dream for their big day. Our creative professional floral experts can sometimes gather inspiration from a number of sources to remake it to suit the Drake Algar way. We use our client’s preferences and style to recreate inspirational arrangements on their wedding day.

Wedding venues – Top wedding venues in London and around the country.

Destination Wedding – Happy to travel anywhere at extra cost.

Wedding Tip: Compile a list of questions to ask wedding florist and do not hesitate to ask them as many questions until you are fully satisfied. A good and professional florist will always be happy to answer all your questions and ensure that you are comfortable with everything from start to finish. It is also a good idea to bring images of wedding flowers you like when you meet your florist so it gives him/her an idea of what you want on your big day.

Wedding Florist – Drake Algar

1b St Johns Wood High Street, London NW8 7NG

T: +44 (0) 20 7722 4491/92

E: shop@drakealgar.com

Photos courtesy of Drake Algar

Judith Blacklock One Day Wedding Flowers Course

Dolce Sposa — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 08:22:16 +0000

Fancy creating your own wedding flowers?

If you are the type of bride who wants absolute personalization on your special day, then creating your own wedding flowers will be a good and super fun idea to do. It might work out cheaper too, and of course, more meaningful!!

The very talented Judith Blacklock runs a One Day Wedding Flower Course in her Knightsbridge School and you should check it out if this is something you think you might be interested in. She can share with you wonderful ideas for your bridal bouquet, wedding ceremony, reception and many more.

Price: £220.00

Time: 10:30 to 16:00

Date: 2nd April 2011

Where: Judith Blacklock Flower School, Knightsbridge

Wedding Flowers: Judith Blacklock Flower School
4/5 Kinnerton Place South,
Knightsbridge, London SW1X 8EH

T: +44 (0)207 235 6235

Photos courtesy of Judith Blacklock Flower School

Pink and Purple Wedding Mood Board

Dolce Sposa — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 20:10:48 +0000

Here is another wedding mood board to inspire you on your special day. Pink and purple compliment each other well and they can really bring striking colours that is full of warmth and elegance on your wedding day.

Yellow and Turquoise Wedding Moodboard

Dolce Sposa — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 15:25:08 +0000

Yellow and turquoise wedding theme will surely fit the bill if you want a vibrant and happy summer wedding vibe!

McQueens Wedding Flowers

Dolce Sposa — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 06:11:55 +0000

I came across another very talented wedding florist in London called McQueens. Kelly Ellis, the woman behind the very successful flower shop is known in the wedding industry for creating some of the most beautiful wedding flowers to London’s prestigious hotels like Berkeley, The Connaught to name a few. When she started in 1991, she said her aim was “To sell simple, stylish flowers, beautifully presented, that the people of London would love.” Since then, Kally has established McQueens as the premier name in a business that crosses all floral boundaries.

At a Glance

Package - McQueens will always work to any reasonable budget and will make suggestions to fit within a theme and concentrate on particular areas and times within a wedding where flowers are more important or necessary. Here is a short list of their prices to give you an idea of how much wedding flowers can cost:- (bridal bouquet £80, bridesmaid’s £40, buttonholes £6, table centres £60)
Style – We occasionally draw inspirations from current trends and fashions that may appear in magazines or on the catwalk. But we work within any style set by the client for their special event and use the inspirations set by them and their preferences.
Wedding venues – The Grove, The Berkeley and The Connaught and the majority of top wedding venues within London
Destination Wedding – despite being based in London, we work nationwide and also worldwide, providing flowers in the United States, Italy and Japan
Wedding Tip: Be realistic! Set your budget before meeting up with your florist and work within the budget to achieve your desired look. Your florist will suggest flowers that are suitable, try not to deviate away from these suggestions as you may chose flowers that are out of season and are therefore more expensive and harder to get.

McQueen’s style is based on purity and seasonality within contemporary design using the flowers as a natural art form. Here are some of our favs…

Wedding Florist – McQueens LLP

70 – 72 Old Street

London EC1V 9AN

T +44 (0) 20 7251 5505

E events(at)mcqueens.co.uk

W www.mcqueens.co.uk (opens a new window)

Photos courtesy of McQueens

Yellow and White Wedding Mood Board

Dolce Sposa — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 16:50:33 +0000

This mood board is fairly similar to the one I shared earlier – grey and yellow wedding, but this one focuses only on white and yellow. Love all the wedding elements and wedding flowers used! A pair of yellow shoes for that extra wow and unique factor! If you are a big lover of yellow, why not?!

What do you all think of this one and which one do you prefer?

Yellow and Grey Wedding Moodboard

Dolce Sposa — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:53:46 +0000

Working on a wedding mood board is something I really enjoy doing – it is fun and truly inspirational. I’ve got a few on my file and I thought it is about time that I start sharing it to our readers.

One of my client (who is also a good friend of mine), told me that she likes pale yellow for her special day. We both haven’t really gone in to all the details yet, but the beautiful colour have already inspired me to think of styles and other colour combinations that can compliment it perfectly well.

To start it of, here is my yellow and grey wedding mood board inspiration. I hope you all like it…

I love how the grey bridesmaid’s dress enhances the vibrant and happy yellow colour. Together, these two colours compliment and make the white bridal dress stands out more. I think it will look great in photos – feminine, romantic and chic!

Oh the Calvin Klein grey suit looks absolutely stunning too…

RB Floral Designs

Dolce Sposa — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 18:22:28 +0000

We had the most beautiful wedding flowers on our special day and they were absolutely fabulous. We LOVED everything about them and we couldn’t be any happier with our chosen wedding florist Richard Bragg. He is talented, creative, passionate and super helpful. What I also love is his openness to ideas and willingness to take on board an incorporate my suggestions (yes, I am a little bit of a control freak – I prepared sketches in 2D and 3D, sent tons of photos of styles I wanted, and I am sure RB can say a whole lot more). Having a background in interior design and being the type of bride who knew exactly what I wanted, I am sure I wasn’t the easiest person to work with but Richard was most patient and understanding and untimately tranformed my ideas and suggestions into gorgeous reality. I think that is what everyone should look for in a wedding florist. I promise to share with you all our wedding flowers here at Dolce Sposa but today, I would like to give you a glimpse of what RB Floral Design can do for you on your special day.

At a Glance

Package varies depending on the size of your wedding
Style – modern and romantic
Clients – President Nelson Mandela, F.W. de Klerk
Wedding venues – Mandarin Oriental, Mount Stuart, Angel Hotel Group
Consultation required

Wedding Florist – RB Floral Designs

Tel: +44 (0) 2077 090 488

E: info(a)rbfloraldesign.co.uk

Photos courtesy of Rb Floral Designs

Simon Lycett

Dolce Sposa — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 15:02:59 +0000

Simon Lycett is a natural talent with great enthusiasm for his work, flowers and people. He is the florist to magical weddings!

Simon has been a dedicated florist since 1993 and he’s made name for himself all over the country. His style in floral design compliments and echoes the personalities of both the bride and groom which helps create a truly beautiful wedding day. It is essential for Simon that he meets the client’s brief and to rise above the challenge at all times by giving them the most creative, original and elegant wedding flower arrangements that can contribute to the overall feel and atmosphere of the whole wedding and one that will leave everyone breathless.

At a Glance

Package starts
Style – vintage, classic, contemporary
Celebrity clients include Victoria & David Beckham and The Prince of Wales & the Duchess of Cornwall
Wedding venues – Syon Park, Claridges, Hampton Court, The Dorchester, Kensington Palace
Consultation required

Wedding Florist – Simon Lycett

Archers 270-272
London SE5 0YW

Tel: +44 (0) 20 7277 3322

Jane Packer

Dolce Sposa — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 14:22:08 +0000

Jane Packer is one of the most influential florist this country has produced and she is the number choice for royal weddings. Popular in England and around the world, she can guarantee you wedding flowers that are innovative, special and beautiful perfect for the most magical day of your life.

DS is a big fan and we love where she gets her inspiration from – nature and the principles of fashion design. You will notice from her style that she is the type to stir away from the conventional florist mould and this certainly allows her to create very individual flower arrangements that are absolutely gorgeous and admired by many.

At a Glance

Package starts
Style – vintage, classic, contemporary
Celebrity clients include Victoria & David Beckham and The Prince of Wales & the Duchess of Cornwall
Wedding venues – Syon Park, Claridges, Hampton Court, The Dorchester, Kensington Palace to name a few
Consultation required
Branches in New York, Seoul and Tokyo

Wedding Florist – Jane Packer

32-34 New Cavendish Street
London W1G 8UE

Tel: +44 (0) 20 7486 1300