by Franky Shanahan | Jul 20, 2020 | Wedding Advice
Did you know carrying flowers down the aisle has its roots in ancient times? In Ancient Rome, brides carried or wore floral garlands to signify new beginnings, fidelity and fertility. In the Middle Ages, fragrant herbs and spices were thought to ward off evil spirits,...
by Franky Shanahan | Jun 19, 2020 | Real Weddings
Ange and Chris were married at Eastington Park on 15th November 2019. The lovely hairstylist, Tracy Pallari, recommended me to the bride who is a great friend of hers. The minute I met with Ange, I loved the vision she had for her wedding flowers and the...
by Franky Shanahan | May 28, 2020 | Wedding Advice
When couples get in touch with me about their wedding flowers, I’m always conscious of the fact they’ve probably never worked with a florist before. If they have, it’s usually on a much smaller scale and rarely for an occasion as important as their wedding day. To...
by Franky Shanahan | Apr 30, 2020 | Wedding Advice
‘What are your colours?’ is often the first thing people ask when you tell them you’re planning a wedding. Perhaps you have a loose idea of what you’d like – pastels, brights or creamy shades of white. But with so many hues to choose from and endless ways to combine...
by Franky Shanahan | Feb 17, 2020 | Floral Inspiration and Ideas
When you treat yourself or someone you love to a beautiful hand-tied gift bouquet, you want the blooms to look their best for as long as possible. People often ask me how they can make cut flowers last longer, so today I’m sharing a few floristry secrets in the...