Wedding Flowers - March/April 2018

Wedding planning is a bit of a balancing act, isn’t it?
Whether you’re trying to keep everyone happy with your guest list and seating plan, juggling your wedmin with that exciting new promotion at work or, more simply, trying to give yourself a few moments of peace and quiet before your next round with the budget spreadsheet begins… The trick is to find that all-important balance.
Naturally, it’s all about the balance when it comes to your wedding flowers, too: after all, it’s a fine line between #extra and floral overload. We’ve asked the experts to share their tips for choosing the decorations that will wow without overwhelming your venue (or you): turn to page 22 to start reading!
Another famous balancing-act of the planning process is finding the bridesmaid dresses: deciding on colours and styles that suit your vision, as well as appealing to your best friends. We’ve kickstarted things for you on page 10, rounding-up chic and stylish ideas to suit every palette and budget. Enjoy!
A Christmas Eve conversation with my uncle led to our Written in the petals feature - a look at how, exactly, your horoscope might be able to influence your wedding flowers. Who knew?
(As a Taurus bride-to-be, I must say: it’s pretty accurate…) Turn to page 28 to find out your bridal floral-scope, shared by the one and only Russell Grant.
Our famous Lookbook section is looking as gorgeous as ever, offering you the usual fix of serious floral inspiration for your wedding day. I actually got to go behind-the-scenes for this issue’s shoot, meeting some brilliantly passionate florists as well as seeing a lot of beautiful arrangements in the process. Turn to page 71 to see what I’m talking about…
Until next time - keep that balance going strong, brides. You’ve got this!