For a vintage look try and incorporate lace and pearl clusters into bouquets, as we did for one of the weddings that we were involved with at the weekend. 
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Lace & Pearls
Tuesday, August 17th, 2010Martinis’ at Newick Park!
Wednesday, March 24th, 2010
Newick Park was looking ever so fabulous on Saturday-despite the weather! The two beautiful reception rooms were full of our stunning 100cm tall Candelabras, combined with our Sex and the City Martini vases.
The whole wedding followed colours that are in Gustav Klimts’ painting; ‘The Kiss’. It was a beautiful theme and we certainly had fun with the colours. Using fuchsia pinks, with show stopping purples, with a hint of golden creams made the whole hotel feel very bright, fun and colourful!
Catwalk Weddings!
Friday, January 22nd, 2010
Bridesmaid's in Violets: Picture Credit to 'InstyleWeddings.com'
Spring sees a lovely calming combination of turquoise with romantic violets. As we edge into the summer months more vibrant colours are going to come into play. Different shades of yellow are going to be playing a major part in the fashion world, while Coral is back after a fanastic season in 2009. We are also going to be seeing this summer ‘Tangy Tomatoe’ red storming into our shops.
For me I think the tangy red might be a bit too out there, but I love the idea of turquoise, violets and coral and these will definitely be colours that we will be bringing into our wedding displays this year.
At The Vintage Flower House we always try to follow the latest colour trends on the catwalk and adapt them into our own designs. This way our work is always up to date, fresh and fashionable. Besides this it is always fun to experiment with different colours!
If you like the idea of these fantastic catwalk colours here are some tips to achieve a show stopping look;
Calming Turquoise: Bring in this stunning colour in hair accessories, bridesmaid dresses and ribbons. Mix with classic whites and pastel pinks. A hand tied of Akito roses wrapped in a turquoise ribbon, with wired crystal and pearl beading will really bring a beautiful and relaxing look to your wedding. In the table centres tie the turquoise ribbon round glass vases filled with white roses, pastel pink and white peonies with a sprinkling of ranunculus, for a delicate, yet fashionable arrangement.
Romantic Violets: Bring in soft violets through bouquets filled with delicate Sweet Peas. Add in lovely silver, lilac Metallina Roses to brides’ bouquets and table centres, for that shimmery look. For a more show stopping arrangement mix violet Vanda orchids with fuchsia pink Zantedeschia lilies and add in some strong green grasses to a achieve a striking catwalk look.
For more information on colour trends follow the link below;
Remember it’s your big day, make it stand out! Experiment with different colour themes and have fun!
Marvellous Metallina
Friday, November 20th, 2009
Metallina Rose with Vendela and Sweet Avalanche Roses, Ranunculus and Snowberries
This year we have had the pleasure of being involved in so many different types of weddings. We have designed arrangements using all different colours including vintage shades, to glamorous whites, from tropical delights to pretty pinks. It has been such an exciting year with so many different types of themes and colours.
With a very busy month of weddings in December approaching, I have had a moment to reflect over the last eleven months and see what has been the flower which has come up trumps and for me without a doubt it has been the Metallina rose.
As ever the vintage theme seems to be endless. Brides and grooms’ are still coming to us today looking for those delicate antique shades that will create their desired vintage look. Whenever I have suggested this beautiful rose everyone seems to get very excited.
The Metallina rose is one of my favourites. Its stunning petals have a mixture of soft lilac and silver, while its tips look as if they have been dipped in a lovely rose pink. In my mind this rose really sums up what the theme of vintage is really all about. Pretty and chic, with an antique twist.
If you combine it with Old Dutch and Hypnoses roses you really get that wonderful antique look. However, if you mix Sweet Avalanche roses into the design then you get a fresh, lovely summery look with delicate romantic shades.
We have used this rose a number of times throughout 2009 and it is looking to be just as popular for 2010. Every time we use it whether it is in bouquets, or reception flowers the reaction is always extremely positive.
If you are searching for a vintage rose, or want something a little different have a look at the Metallina rose, I am sure you will not be disappointed.
Bright and Bold!
Friday, September 11th, 2009
Although perhaps the seasons are starting to change and autumn is coming upon us, the catwalks are still sizzling in colour. The October/November edition of Wedding Flower Magazine talks about the latest trend on the catwalks and it’s all about being bright and bold.
Fantastic vibrant orange, with shocking pinks and aluminous yellows. It’s all about stopping and taking notice.
Flower arrangements can certainly compliment this trend very nicely indeed. Cymbidium orchids are perfectly suited to this trend. Large stems of green, purple and yellow orchid heads can really add that sense of colour to any wedding. The heads can be removed from the stems and wired into bouquets or the whole stem can be used in large table displays to really give that colourful impact.
Dahlias also offer vibrant colour to any arrangement. From fuchsia pinks to hot oranges these flowers are great to give you that fashionable colour combo.
Or if its vibrant reds you are looking for with that exotic twist, why not try glorisia. These great flowers are so unusual and fun and really get people talking. Here we have combined them with Grand Prix red roses and mango calla lilies. Fantastic if you want your wedding flowers to be rich in colour.
Vintage Mania
Thursday, March 26th, 2009
A Vintage table runner of Old Dutch, Metallina Roses, Hydrangea and Peonies
The vintage trend in the floral industry first came to light in December of 2006-I can’t believe it is that long ago! The Flower and Plant Association created a trend of vintage glamour and it was truly beautiful. It was elegant, feminine with a sense of luxury and texture.
I have to confess from seeing that trend it did influence us with our name. I completely fell in love with the vintage look not just in the floral industry but in fashion. Lace, layers, and pearls I can’t get enough of it even today! But the interesting thing about the trend is that it doesn’t seem to be disappearing. Trends come and go, but the vintage theme seems to be sticking around.
So many of our brides are still in love with vintage colours, themes and textures. It’s interesting as even in fashion it doesn’t seem to be going anywhere. Fashion labels are still producing one off vintage pieces throughout the industry and we seem very ready to snap them up.
But when it comes to flowers the vintage theme is endless. Not only is there an array of spectacular roses in different shades of vintage pinks, such as Old Dutch, Amnesia and Metallina to name but a few, but the combination of creams, golds and browns, with lacy lisianthus and layerie ranunculus allows the vintage theme to keep booming.
I hope it continues to grow and develop. It’s always exciting to see new trends come in, but I have to admit I have a soft spot for anything vintage and it seems that the rest of Britain does too.
To check out the Vintage Glamour trend from 2006 go to the Flower and Plant association website or click on the link below;
http://www.flowers.org.uk/flowers/trends/winter/winter-2006.htm
Trends, Trends, Trends
Thursday, March 12th, 2009
Enchanted Forest, part of the Look and Wonder trend, set by Flower and Plant Association
Trends are everywhere. They exist in our clothes, interior design and the floral industry is no different. Every season The Flower and Plant Association set out the latest trends and this season it’s all about nature.
The association has set out a trend called, ‘Look & Wonder’ and it certainly does make you do that. The trend is defined as, ‘all about stopping, breathing in, and enjoying life again.’ I can’t help but think the term ‘enjoying life again’ is some sort of reference to the economic climate we are all finding ourselves in or maybe it’s just a reference to the pace of life being so fast these days. We’ve forgotten to look at what is around us all the time; nature.
The trend is all about focusing on natural objects such as driftwood, coral shells and incorporating animal type accessories into floral arrangements.
The Vintage team is a little split in terms of this particular trend. Some of our members are not so sure about the sculpture element to the designs; others love the combination of textures and bringing natural objects into floral arrangements. I for one think it is fantastic. I do love my twigs and other natural materials, so I guess I was always going to be drawn to this particular trend. But I love the idea of combining flowers with objects to create not just natural looking designs but arrangements that have a hint of magic and escapism.
For more information and to see what you think check out the Look and Wonder Trend on the Flower and Plant Association Website.