The Petites Fleurs

Real Wedding Jess & Aaron | Love My Dress Feature

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 17:19:03 GMT

Hello Everyone,

Despite the fact we are taking a little break until wedding season kicks off again, we found out today that the lovely Jess & Aaron's wedding has been featured on UK Wedding Blog + Directory - Love My Dr ess so we are super excited to share this news with you all as its our first feature and we are absolutely over the moon!

You can find the full article here: A Needle & Thread Gown For An Intimate & Atmospheric Autumn Wedding | Love My Dress® UK Wedding Blog + Wedding Directory

We thought we would also share some of Jess & Aaron's photos that Jess kindly provided us with that were taken by the crazy talented The Wild Love Club .

Jess & Aaron got married on 28th November 2020 and so in a few days will be celebrating their 1 year anniversary! Jess was a complete dream to work with and wanted her florals to be romantic and wild and to feature a selection of autumnal and blush tones to compliment her stunning Needle & Thread gown. Jess's bouquet included Cappuccino Roses, Dryandra Formosa, Hypericum Berries, Dianthus, Eustoma, Eryngium and seasonal foliage all finished with hessian for a rustic feel. Jess also wore a delicate flower crown to complete her bridal look whilst Aaron opted for a boutonniere finished with twine.

For the reception that took place at Butterflies Bar & Kitchen we created a 3.5m top table garland, filled gorgeous vintage style bud vases with fleurs for the guest tables and dressed Jess & Aaron's lovely naked cake. We absoloutley loved bringing Jess's vision to life and being apart of such a special day.

We wish our lovely couple the first of many happy anniversary's to come.

TPF's x

Real Wedding - Lorna & Chris

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 16:07:39 GMT

So here it is, our first blog post featuring one of our actual weddings! After 18 months of lockdowns and postponements it was the best feeling in the world to finally be able to create the lovely Lorna & Chris’s wedding florals. Their big day took place at the beautiful Pencoed House Estate and just so happened to fall on the hottest weekend of the year. Working with Lorna was an absolute dream from start to finish and to bring her floral vision to life after so long was really special to us!

Lorna's brief was a romantic scheme of Lilac, Lavender and White florals with a statement circular archway acting as a backdrop for the ceremony. Our florals featured; Roses, Lisianthus, Eryngium, Dianthus, Salvia complimented with Ruscus, Pittsiporum and Eucalyptus. Lorna also created all of her own wedding signage adding an extra personal touch to her day (@Serendipity.Love.Signs).

There's always this buzz when you do wedding flowers, a mix of adrenaline and excitement, hours and hours of work, staying up late the night before to finish buttonholes, to setting everything up on the day. You don't breathe out until you've seen your bride or groom and know they are happy. Everything has to be perfect and to be a part of such a huge day is a massive responsibility and one we don't take lightly. This is why from day one we like to get to know our couples and work closely through the entire process to make sure we deliver your dream florals on the day. Also anyone who knows us knows how much we love a chat not just about flowers but just generally so we are always on hand to help and guide you through the process.

Here's some gorgeous photos by Alex Stone Photography that Lorna and Chris kindly supplied to us along with a few of our own from our setup on the day.

TPF's x

Below: some images from our setup.

Dried Fleurs - Everything you need to know!

Mon, 29 Jun 2020 08:56:34 GMT

Off the back of our dried flower web-shop launch yesterday, we thought we should do a blog post to tell you everything you need to know about the fleurs that the world is going crazy for right now!

1. Dried flowers are long lasting.

If taken care of properly, dried flowers can last 1-3 years, giving you the perfect long term display for your home or workspace! Your dried blooms need to be situated in a cool, dry area away from direct sunlight. Finally, dried fleurs are delicate so handle with care and ensure they are placed in an area where they won't get knocked or bashed to help prolong their life.

2. Dried Flowers do not require water!

Calling all flower and plant slayers, these are the flowers for you!! Simply put your display in a vase and voila!

3. Keep your dried fleurs dust free.

To keep your bouquet looking it's best, try using a hairdryer on a cold low setting to gently blow any dust build up away!

We hope this post helps you to get the best out of your dried bouquets. Head over to our online store to shop our latest collection of dried blooms!

TPF's x

3 Tips for Healthy & Happy House Plants

Fri, 12 Jun 2020 11:31:52 GMT

It’s safe to say that house plants have become the ultimate accessory for homes everywhere, and they aren’t going away any time soon. As well as looking super cool, they also come with a vast range of health and well-being benefits such purifying air, relieving stress and reducing pollution. If like us you are obsessed with house plants, or are interested to start your collection, then check out our 3 top tips below to keep your plant babies happy.

1. Lighting

Lighting is a crucial element that is often overlooked when considering where we place our plants. Different plants like different types of light, some enjoy direct sunlight, others prefer the shade some want the best of both worlds. Before placing your plant in its forever home – that’s right, plants don’t like to be moved around too much as they become accustomed to their new environment, check out your plant label or do a bit of research on its preferences and then consider the lighting in your home and where is best suited. This will make a huge difference to weather your plant thrives or dies.

2. Water

Watering can seem like a tricky business, especially if you have never cared for house plants before. As a general rule of thumb, most house plants will require watering when their soil is dry to the touch – generally around every 4 days. Try to nominate 2 dedicated watering days that are a few days apart i.e. Sunday & Wednesday to get yourself into a watering routine and ensure your plants don’t get left thirsty.

For Cacti & succulents, this rule does not apply, as they retain water in their chunky foliage. They only need watering occasionally when the soil becomes dry, every couple of weeks or so but again check out the label/research for your specific plant variety.

When the temperature drops in the winter months, they grow more slowly so require watering less frequently. If you aren’t sure, touch the soil to see if it feels damp or dry.

3. Drainage

The third and final piece of this plant puzzle is drainage, a lesser known but vital component to keeping your plant happy and healthy. Despite watering being great for your plant, over watering can cause problems such a mould and worst-case scenario kill your plant completely. The best way to avoid this is to ensure you have a plant pot with holes at the bottom; this allows any excess water to run out and allows air to flow to the roots. Don’t worry if your pot doesn’t have holes, you can either drill some in the base or try putting your plant in a plant pot with drainage holes that will fit inside your original pot. This will stop stagnant water building up and keep your plant healthy.

Voila! There you have it, it's as easy as 1,2,3! TPF's x

Top Tips on Caring for Roses

Wed, 06 May 2020 10:42:25 GMT

Love roses? So do we!

All of our bouquets and fleurs come fully prepared and with follow up care instructions but the below tips are really useful to help you get the most out of of your roses.

1. Trim those stems

Like us, roses love a drink…especially after a long and taxing day of travelling, being packed and purchased, their stems will be hard and dry. Trimming the stems is the first key step to prolonging their life (this rule pretty much applies to all fleurs). You need to take at least 3-5cm off the bottom of your stems. Always cut your stems on a diagonal angle, this increases the surface area and enables the roses to drink faster.

2. Remember your Waterline

Be sure to remove any foliage on your stems that will fall below your waterline. When little bits of foliage fall into the water, it contaminates it with bacteria, which your roses will then drink. Be sure to change the water every 2-3 days to ensure your fleurs are always drinking the cleanest h20. This rule also applies to all fleurs.

3. Remove Guard Petals

You will notice the outer petals of your rose sometimes look a bit brown/bruised, these are the guard petals and like bubblewrap, they protect the roses inner petals. These can be easily pulled off to reveal perfect pretty petals beneath.

General Rose Care

To make your roses last longer, you’ll need to re-trim them by 1cm and refresh their vase water every few days. This helps your roses to absorb all the nutrients from the water to stay fresher for longer. This rule also applies to all fleurs.

See the leaves at the base of the flower head? They are there to support the petals, so don’t remove them!

Where should Roses be kept?

To care for your roses properly, you should keep them in a cool place away from direct sunlight. Windowsills and warm, bright rooms like conservatories aren’t recommended for roses as they’re dehydrating, which will cause them to wilt.

Also keep your roses away from fresh fruit! It might sound random, but fruit releases natural gasses that make flowers fade faster.

We hope our tips help you get the best from your roses so you can enjoy them for longer :)

TPF's x

6 Floral Facts about Peonies

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 10:29:14 GMT

We couldn’t let the start of Peony season go without an hommage to not just one of ours but everyone’s fave fleurs. We may not be creating bouquets with them right now but check out these swoon worthy images and fun facts to help you get your floral fix! Keep scrolling if you love Peonies :)

1. A golf-ball sized bud will open up to three times its size. The transformation of a Peony is extremely impressive. Don’t worry if your Peonies look small when you first get them, they will burst open in a day or two.

2. Peonies symbolise good fortune and a happy marriage. It is this symbolism (as well as their jaw dropping beauty) that makes them the go to fleur for any spring wedding.

3. Here today and gone tomorrow. Well from late April to mid-June that is. The brief season seems to be over no sooner than it has started so be sure to get them while you can!

4. Peony plants can live for decades. The gift that keeps on giving, with the right love and care why not add a Peony plant to your garden and start your own collection, there are many different varieties to choose from.

5. Peonies can produce nectar, even once cut. If your Peonies feel a little sticky, don’t worry. As they bloom, they produce nectar. It is not sure why but one thought is that it helps the petals slide over each other when opening. You can wipe it away with a damp cloth if it bothers you.

6. Short but sweet. Peonies will give you up to 5 days of beauty in a vase. To help them to last longer, keep in a cool room away from direct sunlight, along with re-trimming your stems and refreshing your vase water every few days.

Our Top Picks - 6 of Our Favourite Wedding Trends for 2020 & Beyond!

Mon, 06 Apr 2020 10:29:14 GMT

Just got engaged? Or currently planning your big day? Well here is some dreamy inspo for you to get your floral fix!

Check out our favourite wedding flower trends for 2020 and beyond.

1. Pretty Pampas

These gorgeous textured grasses are causing quite the stir on the wedding scene and we can see why!! Keep it neutral with natural colours or go bold and bright with some gold foliage for good measure.

Images: Pinterest

2. Flower Clouds

Flower Clouds - the only clouds you do want overhead on your wedding day. Keep it romantic with Gypsophelia or go all out with showstopper fleurs and foliage all round to raise the roof in style.

Images: Pinterest

3. Tropical Vibes

We are obsessed with this trend. Think bold pops of colour mixed with leafy tropical foliage such as Monstera leaves and Palms. Why not add a touch of gold for an added luxe feel.

Images: TPF's & Pinterest

4. Go Bold or go Home

Colour pop statement fleurs are a trend we will never get tired of and work across a range of themes and styles. From traditional romantic to vibrant modern, this trend won't disappoint!

Images: Pinterest

5. Soft Neutrals

Think luxurious whites, pale peaches or sandy tones. The ultimate pick for a wedding that oozes contemporary chic. These neutral shades will never go out of fashion!

Images: Pinterest

6. Succa for You

Succulents have captured the hearts of everyone and no modern home is complete without one (even if its a plastic one). If you are looking for something on trend but alternative to traditional fleurs then this look is for you! For an extra edge why not throw some Cacti into the mix.

Images: Pinterest

We hope you love our top picks as much as we do.

Want to talk wedding fleurs? Check out our Wedding page on the top menu to book a free consultation.

TPF's x

Welcome to the TPF Blog!

Fri, 27 Mar 2020 11:29:15 GMT

Hi Everyone! We thought that it was about time we started to write some blog posts to share with you all.

The reality is, in light of the Covid-19 lockdown, we like many of you are now finding ourselves with a lot of spare time on our hands. We are missing working all hours in our studio creating all of your fabulous fleurs, but being able to slow down, take a step back and re-focus our energy on creating some new floral content for you, is something we are quite excited about.

We want this to be a positive and insightful place where you will find everything from Wedding Inspo to DIY tutorials. We also welcome any suggestions from you for posts that you would like to see.

Stay tuned for next week’s blog post, which will be all about our favourite wedding trends for 2020 and beyond.

TPF’s x