This was a fantastic winter wedding day lots Victorian excitement at Quarry Bank Mill, a superb couple the lovely Lynn & Paul, Owls delivering the rings and plenty more besides...
First delivery, the bridal bouquets a little bridal bouquet carrying lesson for the Bridesmaids before we headed off to the wedding venue in Styal
Quarry Bank Mill is a fully preserved textile mill with a working water wheel, it's bursting with Industrial Revolution atmosphere and it's totally fabulous
The ceremony space is in one of the smaller buildings but has unique mill style windows overlooking the river, we dressed the ceremony space with two candlesticks dressed with spheres of fresh flowers in the bridal colour scheme of purple.
The Groom's Mum's handbag corsage of white Phalaenopsis Orchids and rolled ivory Rose Petals
The Boutonnieres were all labelled up and ready for me to pin them on the guests
The Groom's Aubergine Calla Lily Boutonniere complete with blue Eryngium Thistle and Purple Symphony Floribunda Rose buds.
The Groom arrived in this superb VW Camper Van
The Salvation Arm Brass Band entertained everyone as they arrived
These braziers gave everyone an opportunity to warm their hands
I pinned on Paul's Boutonniere and his Best Man Jacob's Boutonniere
The Groom's Father David was wearing a Thistle & Purple Symphony Rose Boutonniere
Maureen the Groom's Mum Re-united with her Orchid encrusted Handbag and the two "Usherettes" Vicky & Sue wearing their ivory Rose ladies boutonnieres
The fabulous Musicians Minerva Ensemble were doing a magnificent job of entertaining us all
"Chestnuts Roasting on an open fire"
A totally fabulous outdoor Christmas tree in the courtyard
Jacob getting to know the utterly beautiful owl "Angel" from "Flying the knot"
I loved Paul & Lynn's stationery...
The arrival of our beautiful Bride with her attendants
The very special Bridal Bouquet was inspired by Lynn's Mum's wedding bouquet which featured fountains of Asparagus ferns
The Bridesmaid's Posies complimented their pewter and purple gowns
Paul waited patiently for the arrival of his Bride
Angel flew to Jacob with the wedding rings right on schedule
The super talented photographer Jonny Draper recorded all of the magic
Huge congratulations to the very happy couple
Lynn's wedding bouquet included some beautiful deep purple Vanda Orchids alongside exquisite lavender Roses, fresh Lily of the Valley and aubergine Calla lilies all emanating from fountains of fresh Asparagus trails
The celebrations were to be held on the floor above the ceremony room
Styal Mill really is full of surprises this wedding breakfast room looked completely splendid
We arranged a selection of high and low table designs, I love the low silver fruit bowl filled to overflowing with Calla Lilies, Roses and Orchids in shades of deep purple and lavender
The tall designs were on our elegant silver candlesticks topped with a sphere of Roses, Herbs, Orchids and Lissianthus
The Cake of cheeses was just amazing from the Cheese Hamlet in Didsbury, just finished off with a few flowers
This was such a special wedding in many ways and we'd really like to thank Paul and Lynn for choosing Flower Design Events to create their wedding flowers for such an amazing day!!!
