Now this couple are really special, I know everyone is special but these two are extra special.
We met them both last winter when their plans were just beginning to develop, and then we met again a couple of months later at Lytham Hall's open day and the rest as they say is history, they loved the hall, they loved Paul Rowley (I mean who doesn't?), we introduced them to Stewy Vuitton hairdresser extrodinaire and of course the lovely Jane from Pure Beauty.
On the day I was as always very excited, however my excitement hardly registered in comparison to Gill's oh so lovely Mum, she was positively giddy.
Even in her dressing gown Gill looked stunning, Jane had just finished the make up and Stewy was doing finishing touches to the hair.
The totally lovely Chris & Gail from the Astbury Studio in Poulton completed the "A Team"
Ruth & Kate practised holding their bouquets which were luscious posies of Roses, Cardifolium and berries, surrounded by dancing umbrella ferns.I included quite a range of shades in these bouquets but as you'll see later with their gowns they really needed to be bold.
Gill's Mum was a vision of loveliness in lavender, Rosie made her an exquisite deep purple Calla Lily Corsage to compliment her ensemble
The bouquet I created for Gill was in a “Flower Design” hand tied style with Mango Calla Lilies, Quick Sand Roses, Vendella Roses, Cardifoluium, Viburnum Opulus Berry, Skimmea, Nuts Berries and trails of fragrant Jasmine, herbs and Grasses.
The bouquet was finished with lace from the bridal gown bound around the handle and fixed with pearls.
Stewy from S & P Hair placed all of the fresh flowers in the hair of the lovely Bridesmaids.
The very beautiful Rachael wore a halo style head dress created by Rosie. Then we were off to St John Vianney in Blackpool
We had two huge pedestal arrangements created by Shirl & Vicky to place on
either side of the ceremony space.And Clusters of Leonotis, Callas & Roses on the end of each alternate pew
Michael arrived early and I pinned his Groom's special Calla Lily Boutonniere on to his lapel
Rachael carried a basket of fresh rose petals, the handle of the basket was dressed with tiny florets and buds to match her head dress.
Ruth & Kate looked quite fabulous.
Gill and her lovely Dad arrived in a Cloud's Cars Roller
Chris Astbury is such a Gentlemen, one of those very proper people you feel very fortunate to be able to call a friend, I can't wait to see his photographs.
I know the table looks like it's on the Titanic but this is what happens when florists take photos!
Hugest and most massive Congratulations to Gill & Mike we wish you every happiness from all of the team at Flower Design.
The rather grand celebrations moved to Lytham Hall where the wedding breakfast was served in The Gold Room
Ben Glover from Rowley's doing the final check
Gill is such an elegant lady and her gown was the perfect choice for her she looked timeless
The table designs were a mass of vibrant colour, luscious blooms and autumnal fruits, guordes, Chinese Lanterns and Crab Apples.
Rowley's autumn canapes, "Wild Mushrooms & Gruyere Cheese" Delicious
The Pew End posies moved to the staircase Classic Ensembles provided the musical entertainment and were as ever wonderful