by Franky Shanahan | Aug 10, 2020 | Wedding Advice
When you start researching the cost of wedding flowers, it can come as a bit of a shock, especially if the only experience you have of buying blooms is the odd supermarket bouquet. Even if you tend to spend a bit more, perhaps at your local independent florist, it can...
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 | 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 | Sep 20, 2019 | Wedding Advice
What is a Buttonhole? A buttonhole, sometimes called a boutonnière, is a little flower worn in the lapel of a suit. They’re normally worn by the groom, ushers, fathers, stepfathers and any other male members of the couple’s immediate family....
by Franky Shanahan | Aug 3, 2018 | Wedding Advice
Peonies are always popular with brides and they’re one of my all-time favourite blooms. With their blousy petals and soft fragrance, they always look beautiful and romantic. They also come in a range of colours including soft whites, blush to hot pink, coral and...
