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Personalise your flowers
Louise gives her first tip for making your flowers an experience at your wedding: "Drop the traditional and do absolutely what you want. Want a splash of bright colour? Go for it! Or do you prefer a clean, modern style with originalflowers? Go for it! It's your wedding, so it should reflect your personality. Your flowers are an important part of your celebration and the perfect elements to let your personality shine through".
How do you personalise your flowers? Louise advises: "It's always important to meet your florist in person. When they know you personally, they're much more likely to come up with your perfect floral proposal. For example, I recently met a very enthusiastic couple who initially had a certain palette of - sober - colours in mind. But I asked them if they wanted something a little more colourful... I thought it would suit them, their theme and their venuebetter . The bride and groom immediately agreed that this was the best solution. So, whilst it's good to have some ideas in advance or pass on the flowers you like, I would always remain open to other options that might suit you better as individuals and as a couple. Don't hesitate to review the mood board of your flowers until you are 100% enthusiastic".
The big floral arch: a must!
Louise tells us about the must-have floral arrangements for a wedding party : "For me, the 'basic' flowers for a wedding start with the bride's bouquet, the boutonniere and the filled table vases. These are perfect for the ceremony at the town hall, the reception and smaller parties. For larger weddings, however, nothing is too "crazy"; here, everything can be up to scratch, with large floral arrangements that draw attention and complement the details. I personally think that large floral arches are a must for any wedding party. Although sometimes an investment, it's a real eye-catcher when you arrive at the party, creating the perfect 'cocoon' for the ceremony and a beautiful backdrop for the photobooth. In other words, it's an investment that can be reused throughout the day. Don't skimp on the flowers; they'll give your party a whole new dimension afterwards".
Colourful combinations with prestige flowers
If you want to make your flowers an experience, that means they absolutely have to stand out. Louise: "Choose unique floral combinations. Of course, the more traditional roses with sprigs of eucalyptus in between are also beautiful; in my opinion, however, they can be a little freer, more colourful and more special. I always recommend working with lots of flowers and lots of different types of flowers for an organic, wilderstyle . I always follow my intuition to create very natural, sometimes unexpected combinations. What's important here is to choose a few 'focal flowers' as the main element, which make a statement and stand out well. My favourite flowers are peonies, dahlias or chrysanthemums, for example."
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Louise's final tip for your wedding flowers: "Always keep the big picture in mind, so that everything comes together - think about the graphic design, your theme, other decorations,.... For example, if there's a particular plant or flower on the wedding invitation, I'll reflect that in the flowers too. Everything has to come together beautifully. So your flowers are not only an experience in themselves, but also a perfect part of your overall 'wedding experience'.
About Tilia Floral Atelier
At Tilia Floral Atelier, Louise and her team go out of their way to give you the best possible advice and pamper you. Louise: "We offer some lovely gifts, including a welcome pack, an e-book with tips - for example on how to hold your bouquet beautifully for photos - and a personalised ceramic vase for you to put your bridal bouquet in at the party. We also offer you a lovely aperitif two weeks after your wedding party and, after a few months, your wedding flowers pressed into a work of art in a beautiful frame, so you can enjoy them for a very long time. We're available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to answer your questions, so you can look forward to your happiest day with confidence."
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