When it comes to planning your wedding, every detail counts, and one of the most beautiful ways to personalise your day is through your floral arrangements. Opting to include British flowers not only supports local growers but also adds a unique touch to your celebration, reflecting the seasonal beauty which surrounds your venue. At Mollie & Mauve, we feel passionate about incorporating British Blooms into the majority of our floral designs, and here’s why...
Why Choose British Flowers?
Seasonal Variety
British flowers are seasonal, meaning they reflect the natural blooms available at the time of your wedding. This gives you a stunning array of colours and textures to choose from, creating lots of beautiful texture and relevance to the season. We provide our local flower suppliers with your colour palette and allow them to carefully hand pick a seasonal variety of florals to match.
Sustainability
By choosing local flowers, the flowers you purchase have been grown now flown, meaning you considerably reduce the carbon footprint associated with importing blooms from abroad. By choosing a florist who buys British, you are supporting local flower farmers who put time, love and care into growing beautiful and high quality flowers for your wedding.
Unique Aesthetic
British flowers offer a distinctive look that can set your wedding apart. Many of the varieties we source from our British flower growers are not commercially grown or available through the large flower wholesalers, which gives your designs a unique edge. This really helps to create the authentic, whimsical, English garden style which we are known for.
Connection to Nature
Using local seasonal florals can evoke a sense of place, a connection to the landscape and the natural surroundings. When your wedding flowers and foliage are grown just a few miles down the road, you naturally reflect the gardens and grounds which surround your venue, whilst creating a more seamless look.
Choosing Your Blooms
Here are some lovely British flowers to consider for your wedding:
- Roses: A classic choice, blousy British garden roses come in various colours and have a gorgeous scent which isn't usually present in imported roses.
- Sweet Peas: Known for their delightful fragrance and delicate petals, sweet peas can add a whimsical touch to any arrangement.
- Peonies: Available in late spring to early summer, peonies are fluffy and romantic, making them a popular choice for floral designs.
- Larkspur: With its' tall spikes of colour, larkspur can create height and a striking visual interest in arrangements.
- Cornflowers: These vibrant blue flowers are great for adding a pop of colour and work beautifully in rustic settings.
- Dahlias: Available in a variety of shapes and colours, dahlias can bring a modern edge to your floral designs.
- Foliage: Don’t forget about greenery! Large branches of British foliage such as beech and birch add scale and fullness to your designs, which is particularly relevant for large floral installations.
Incorporating British flowers into your wedding is a beautiful way to celebrate your special day while supporting local growers and embracing the seasonal beauty of the natural surroundings. With a variety of blooms to choose from, we can create stunning arrangements that reflect your unique style and the natural landscape. So, as you plan your dream wedding flowers, consider the charm and elegance of British blooms to make your day even more memorable!