In the heart of the beautiful county of Somerset lies Brympton House - a luxurious country estate with acres of stunning parkland, a magnificent lake and the historic church of St Andrews - where our couple, Naomi and Alex recently tied the knot. Tasked with creating the bride’s bouquet, bouquets for her bridesmaids and the buttonholes, we set to work designing arrangements that were as fresh and charming as the setting.

Taking centre stage in the bouquets was the dreamy pale pink Prince Jardinier Garden Rose with its soft saucer-shaped bloom and swirly velvet petals (which looked gorgeous with the light blue suede shoes Naomi wore). The strong scent also made it a perfect match for her Diptyque perfume, both giving her a glorious sweet, floral fragrance throughout the day. Sitting next to this was an absolute stunner - the Garden Spirit Rose. Luxurious yet graceful, this popular wedding rose has a vintage look thanks to the light peach outer, pink inner and ruffled edges of green.

To complement the amazing Naomi Neoh gowns the bride wore, together we opted for two blooms ideally suited for the transition from day to night. Perfect for the ceremony in the quaint church, Blushing Bride Protea symbolises uniqueness, diversity and acceptance of change. Mainly white, with accents of pink, yellow and green, this small, dainty flower is star-shaped with a fine, feathery appearance gathered in clusters on each stem. It’s beautiful on its own, but we also love to pair it with blooms in similar hues as we have done here for added texture. We also selected none other than the Queen of the Night - Epiphyllum Oxypetalum - which completely transformed the bouquet for the reception back in the country house. This showy bloom gets its name because it’s nocturnal; only opening for a few hours at night and only the once. The tropical flowering cactus Oxypetalum with large, white flowers and strong, sweet fragrance is one of the most expensive flowers in the world but in our opinion, totally worth it!

Of course, it’s not just about the big or striking stems we choose. Picking the best fillers is essential for full arrangements that enhance the outfits and venue. From white and subtle blush flowers to varying shades of green foliage, we made sure everything included played a role in adding depth and character to the floral designs:

Phlox - an impressive array of majestic flowers, they’re tall and eye-catching with long, narrow leaves and a delightful fragrance.
Nigella - belonging to the Buttercup family, they’re pretty ornamental flowers with a thread-like structure which give the appearance they’re surrounded by a mist. The ferny foliage and spiky flowers make it a stem that works wonders next to a more feminine flower.
Ammi - guaranteed to add splendour to a mixed bouquet, the tiny white florets are densely packed but lacy in texture (which if you look closely, almost matched Naomi’s daytime dress exactly)! It’s abundant yet light with an ethereal quality.
Lisianthus - one we love to use, especially for buttonholes, it’s soft and tender, and often mistaken for a rose because of the large, gentian bell-shaped flowers, wide petals, long stems and dark green leaves.
Astilbe - brilliant at adding drama to an arrangement, each stem features a plume of feather-shaped branches holding clusters of small flowers. We love its attractive glossy fern-like foliage - a must-have with a satin gown!
Eucalyptus - if you’ve visited our blog before you’ll know we’re big fans of eucalyptus. Fast-growing, well-covered, its waxy finish is simple but so effective in bouquets.
Ivy - the woody, evergreen lobed leaves look divine as part of garden or country weddings thanks to the trailing display it presents.
Gardenias - super delicate, they’re tubular flowers with leathery dark green leaves which make any feminine arrangement edgier.

It was our pleasure to create the bouquets and buttonholes for Naomi and Alex’s special day. If you or someone you know are planning a wedding or event in or around London, we’d love to invite you to get in touch with us. You can also click here to learn more about our process or follow us on Instagram / Pinterest for more ideas and inspiration.

Photographer: Emma Pilkington Photography | Venue: Brympton House | Dress: Naomi Neoh | Shoes: Harriet Wilde | Flowers: Miriam Faith

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