Q & A

Q & A

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WHAT ARE YOUR CUSTOM WEDDING PACKAGE PRICES?

We understand what couples go through when they get engaged. Our experienced and knowledgeable team has helped many unique and qualified couples find peace of mind knowing they can trust we are going to take care of them.

What people don't often realize is The Bell Tower on 34th has multiple beautiful spaces and ballroom combinations to choose from. For qualified clients, your ceremony room and ballroom combinations and designs are customized to fit your exact event needs.

In addition to your main menu, clients may also be approved to choose from a variety of bar packages priced from beer, wine and Champagne only up to our Platinum Bar Package.

Flower of Month - September - Exotics

Flower of Month - September - Exotics

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Exotic Flowers: In the September Flower Agenda

This September we're not going to be focusing on one flower, but three! Strelitzia, Gloriosa and Anthurium are each eye-catching characters that carry you off to sun-soaked destinations. You can read all about the Strelitzia, Gloriosa and Anthurium at Funnyhowflowersdothat.co.uk

The origin of Strelitzia, Gloriosa and Anthurium
The anthurium originates from Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, Colombia and Venezuela. The French botanist Eduard André discover the flower in Colombia and Ecuador in 1876. In the wild, Gloriosa - a cousin of the lily family - clambers upwards in India and southern Africa. The official name is Gloriosa rothschildiana, named after zoologist Lionel Rothschild. Strelitzia originates from South Africa, and was transported to many countries in the 18th century. That’s also how it acquired its name: the wife of the English King George III, Charlotte of Meckelenburg-Strelitz, had a great love for flowers and plants,  and so this remarkable flower was named after her.  

Colours and shapes of Strelitzia, Gloriosa and Anthurium
Did you know that the anthurium’s flower is actually the spike (the ‘finger’ sticking out of the bract) and not the brightly coloured bract itself? But secretly we all love the bract. This comes in gleaming white, red, pink, purple, orange, green and multiple colours. Gloriosa combines a delicate fresh green stem with elegant chartreuse yellow stamens that dance at the bottom (!). Above that grow six undulating flaming petals which open out to you during the flowering. There are two types: short with a bare stem, and a bit taller with leaves and branches. Strelitzia’s simple stem bearing a comb made up of elegant open orange sepals with two or three blue petals ensures that you are not likely to overlook this beauty. 

Caring for Strelitzia, Gloriosa and Anthurium

• Trim the stem diagonally with a sharp knife.
• Use a clean (glass) vase and fill it with approx. 7 cm of tap water at room temperature. Use cut flower food for a mixed bouquet.
• Ensure the right ambient temperature (max. 20 °C).
• Do not place exotics in a draught, in full sun or near central heating.
• Regularly top the vase up with tap water. 

Symbolism of Strelitzia, Gloriosa and Anthurium
Thanks to its appearance and origin, the anthurium symbolises exotic beauty. The name anthurium is derived from the Greek words 'anthos' and 'oura', which mean ‘flowering’ and ‘tail’. The Gloriosa's flowers represent ambition and success: the ideal gift for someone starting a new job or experiencing new beginning in some other way. Strelitzia is seen as the flower of freedom, and also represents immortality. This special symbolism deserves a good story to go with it.

They make excellent corporate designs, adding WOW factor with unusualness and in a warm environment they last well.

Not used extensively for weddings, but for a hint of the tropical, why not!

To talk through using these flowers for any of your displays both corporate or for weddings get in touch with Sandra who can help and advise you on availability.

Sandra x

Red wedding bouquets

Red wedding bouquets

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Today we are back on our series of colour for your bouquet and are featuring Red flowers.

Now red isn't just red, there are many shades from Rose red, ruby, cherry, wine, scarlet, crimson and burgundy.

The most common and romantic of them all is the red rose. Seen by many as the must have red flower, it comes in all shades from bright pillar box red to dark crimsons and burgundy.

Team with the ever popular gyp

or add in ivory roses and berries for a winter feel.

For a 50's inspired day add in lots of asparagus fern

or for a glamorous style red roses en masse with lots of lush dark green leaves and bear grass swirls.

Team dark crimson roses with blush roses if you don't like red and white/ivory together.

Freesia make excellent partners with red roses, although red freesia tend to be more on the red/orange spectrum.

Red roses with ivy and gyp and added sparkle diamante.

For a darker look in autumn we have beautiful dahlia (these come in many shades of red) team with lily, orchids and roses with lots of seasonal foliage.

For a posy style red dahlia, roses and calla lily styled with thistle and eucalyptus.

Roses and gyp are another favourite, these are a beautiful scarlet shade

Or scarlett roses with ivory calla.

Red can be added not just with flowers but berries too.

Dark red anthurium with dark red gerbera and white lily make a striking shower bouquet

Or red and blush roses with berries and amaranthus and lots and lots of eucalyptus in a beautifully full over arm design. 

Found on Pinterest, a guide to some other fabulous red flowers suitable for bouquets.

If you are having a red theme, let us help you choose the perfect blooms. We don't have many brides choose all red but we do have many more options through the seasons for you to choose from. Be different and be bold! Choose a fire colour to brighten your winter wedding or stand out amongst the pastel and whites of your peers summer weddings.

Get in touch to find more options for your red themed wedding

Sandra X

Elsham Hall wedding flowers

Elsham Hall wedding flowers

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Today we continue our look at beautiful wedding venues around the county. 

If you are looking for a barn type venue for your wedding then you won't go far wrong with Elsham Hall. Elaine and her team are fabulous and have an Aladin's  cave of all things to add to your day.

If however you want gorgeous fresh flowers then these set ups were arranged by Sandra here at The Flower Studio.

The archway is a fixture at The Barn but we can dress it in your style and colours in beautiful fresh flowers and foliage. What a gorgeous piece to say your vows underneath.

Or dressed with organza and one of our gorgeous table displays to add fragrance to your vows.

Or flowers and fairy lights for a truly magical setting.

For something different try lego table toppers

or what about simple jars of a few stems to add a romantic touch to the day.

Lots of choice even for the registrars table, and this is only one design!!

Move your registrar table design across to the top table, the wonderful team here will sort this for you on turn around.

Add in lots of gorgeous colour with these beautiful scented garden roses

or go pale pinks for a dreamy design.

Add in dramatic pedestals as a back drop for your signing of the register photos, keeping the front designs beautifully simple.

A breathtaking setting for your vows however you dress it.

A barn really lends the space to pedestals, with ultra high ceilings and lots of space in corners to fill.

Move the ceremony designs behind the top table, make use of all your flowers all day

Whether you choose lots of colour to match Lego pieces

or go with Cath Kidston inspired shades

or blacks and ivory

the venue will take any colour there is.

Beautiful tall vases adorned with peach and blue designs

later transferred to the guest tables

as were these stunning hot air balloon designs.

A country lass/lad at heart? Then wellington boots may just fit the bill.

Small cream candelabras can be filled with many types of flowers

and sit perfectly on your guest tables.

Keep them simple with roses and gyp

add garden roses for a room full of scent

or add in lace and lights for a romantic touch.

Love low designs, then how about filling vases with your favourite blooms?

Either one variety or a mixture

Use them firstly on the radiator covers then move to groups on your guest tables.

Open up the little alcoves and sit perfectly formed little designs in, maybe keep as gifts for the ladies afterwards?

The radiator covers (especially when radiators are not in use) are a perfect place to add colour to your ceremony and wedding breakfast. Whether you use your table designs or go all out and add there own display the room will be a flowery wonderland.

If you are getting married at Elsham Hall and would like to discuss your fresh flower designs we have many more settings and options for you.

We love a barn setting as it is a space you can truly personalise with flowers.

Please get in touch to book a Free consultation today to start your flower planning with us here at The Flower Studio

Sandra X