Floristry in Clevedon, North Somerset
Meet Emily: expert florist, quiet creative, seeker of sunshine.
Flowering for weddings is more than simply choosing and arranging petals and stems – so much more. Designing soft, romantic floral installations that will truly transform a space means getting to know you and your story. Flowers are always beautiful, but it’s when they become meaningful too that things get really extraordinary.
Given that I want to learn your story as a couple, it’s only right that you should hear some of mine. So, pop the kettle on and have a read.
Love
I was in my parents’ pub on the Mother’s Day that I turned seventeen. I used to love helping out among the friendly hustle and bustle, and on this particular day I took it upon myself to arrange some flowers for the table centres. I felt at once so calm and so creative, choosing these flowers from the market and working them into little posies, that I knew I had to explore it further.
Whilst working my way up and learning all the time, the passion I felt for flowers never dimmed. I know how lucky I am never to have had a moment of doubt about the path I’m on.
Being able to turn nature’s colour and texture into gorgeous fragrant and romantic works of art makes me endlessly happy, calm and inspired. And knowing that I’m doing it to help people in love celebrate their happiest moments is something that means the world.
It’s hard and often not-at-all glamorous work, but I love every single element of it with my whole heart!
Having been in business for over a decade, I’ve not only had chance to hone my signature floral style (hello abundant, soft cascading blooms!) but also to reflect on the values I cherish as part of the wedding industry, and the things I promise to each of my couples:
I wear my perfectionist badge with pride, and each design I work on is meticulously planned and arranged with laser focus. Every last petal will be exactly where it’s supposed to be, I guarantee it!
Planning a wedding comes with an awful lot of hard work, and it’s my mission to make the gorgeous flower-filled part of that journey as easy and fun as possible. I’ll chat through every element with you, making sure you’re always in the loop.
Your wedding flowers will never feel like a number on a conveyor belt or a cog in a machine. I’m creatively and emotionally invested in every event I have the honour of flowering, and will treat your floral designs with ingenuity, creativity and passion.
Flowers form a huge part of my life, but when I’m not at my Clevedon studio I find happiness in the gym, outdoors and the kitchen. Here are a few of my favourite things, from little smiles to great big joys.
I don’t do well with silence, and my life is always soundtracked by music – whether on the radio, in my headphones or as part of a dancing, jumping festival crowd. ‘Daisy Lane’ actually came from a Stereophonics song, and I love listening to old favourites and discovering new artists.
Going to the gym regularly and training helps keep my body strong (more necessary than you might think in this line of work) and my brain calm. I also love getting out and into the countryside to walk my ridiculously cute dog, Kevin.
Cooking is like everyday magic, and I love experimenting with new recipes when I have the time. Baking a classic Victoria Sponge and sitting in the sunshine with a huge, slice fresh out of the oven is a guaranteed mood lifter!
I’m such a sunshine girl, and feel like summertime always lets my shoulders relax and my smile get bigger (even though it’s always the busiest time of the year!). Give me a Mediterranean beach, a clear sky and the promise of some classic Italian cuisine for dinner and I’m basically in heaven!
