Wowzers.. I have been an extremely busy bear lately - so so sorry for the lack of posts and inspirational tips on the blog here at Elle Maverick Events. Today however, we have a little treat for you! I found the glorious Lola via social networking sites (how most wonderful working relationships bloom these days!) and just couldn't wait to introduce her to you..... With an individual and quirky style - Lola's wonderful flowers are quirky, cool and vibrant... perfect for any outdoor wedding. Rather than rambling on, I will let you meet the face behind 'Walnut and Willow'.. over to Lola! My name is Lola Holmes and my company is Walnut & Willow, a flower business specialising in weddings and events. My style is natural and timeless creating subtle statements with an artistic twist. I have been in the Florist industry for the past 4 years after graduating with a Fine Art degree. I have worked in 3 busy florist shops in the North and South of the country which has given me vast experience in every aspect of floristry. I also have a Foundation diploma in Professional Wedding planning & Event management from The Wedding Planner School, London which has given me an insight into all areas of the wedding and event industry. I mainly cover South Wales (from January) however do go further afield if required. I have weddings in Kent and Cirencester next year to give you an example. My boyfriend is a serving member of the British Army and so that massively influences the style of wedding we will have (one day!!) I can imagine having a wedding that is dominated with flowers in any area I could find, although not too over the top. I take a lot of inspiration for my weddings from different eras as I always think although I would want the day to be stunning, I would want to look back at my photographs and for them to look timeless. I love French, rustic mixed with hunter lodge style and so would probably go with this type of theme and not red, white and blue as most people would associate with military weddings. No wedding or event is too big or too small and no idea is too extravagant or too subtle. I love working with brides who have weird and wacky ideas and creating things outside of the box and I love a bride who is daring to be different. Parties and events are amazing to work for as they are normally for celebrations or milestones of someone's life or a company celebrating a number of years in business or celebrating by having Christmas parties. These are great fun to cater for as they normally want some statement flowers which is always amazing to be a part of. All of my work is bespoke to the customers requirements and each wedding or event is unique from the last and so prices are based on individual quotes. I love meeting my clients to get a better picture of who they are and what they are looking for as it helps me build up a greater understanding of their needs. T: 07805 397667
E: lola@walnutandwillow.co.uk W: www.walnutandwillow.co.uk F: www.facebook.com/walnutandwillowflowers
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Tiaras are a bit too “blingy” for your wedding? How about a more boho approach? Floral crowns are the perfect mix of nature and elegance. Some brides don’t feel comfortable wearing a veil as they feel it suffocates them, so a simple headpiece still gives the bride a glamorous feel. Most florists will now make these floral crowns to order and, depending on which season your ceremony falls in to, you could have beautiful roses, lilies or smaller sunflower buds placed on top over your neat up-do or mermaid curls. Floral crowns allow an air of creativity and customisability to your day – don’t like that flower there? Move it! It’s that simple. Why not have a few of your wedding party round for a few drinks, a quick catch up and all make floral crowns together? Imagine the look on a little flower girl’s face when you can give her her very own, bespoke, circlet of bright and striking flowers. Check out my favorite styles below... Good afternoon lovelies.. I stumbled across this BEAUTY of a dessert table on Pinterest and just couldn't wait to share it with you. How awesome are the collective colours and the upbeat bohemian features?! I've been swooning ever since I laid eyes on it. Each individual element of the display is easy and simple to create.. for instance the home-made macaroons and wonderfully chic table throw! All in all, its the hues of pink, orange, marigold and cornflower blue.. which make this display simply to die for.
This gorgeous design has inspired me to do a wee post this week on styling tips and tricks for desert tables. So don't forget to check back for part 2 of this weeks Maverick Madness. But for now... please do follow us on Facebook and Twitter x Good afternoon all you lovely people!! How on earth has it come around to Monday again?! Weeks are absolutely flying past & the old guy in the red suit is soon to grace our living rooms! YIKES. I don't know about you, but I have SOOOO much prep to do, its pretty insane! To help you guys along.. one day this week I may just post my top ten alternative Christmas presents for the ones you love (its not ALL weddings here at Elle Maverick Events!). But for today... I would absolutely LOVE to introduce you to the fabulous Emily from Baylily Bell Tents. Her adorable colourful tipi's caught my attention on Twitter, and I just couldn't wait to shout all about them! Emily's wonderful tents are a newcomer to our Superior Supplier page. If you guys are thinking about booking with Baylilly Bell Tents, don't forget that you can receive 10% discount when booked directly through us! Born out of a love for outdoor weddings and events, Baylily Bell Tents was created by Emily Braithwaite in 2012. The name comes from a childhood nickname given to her by her brother! A family run business based in Hampshire, Baylily Bells creates fabulous coloured bell tent villages for the ultimate in festival style weddings (increasingly known as Wedfests!!) Here at Baylily we understand how unique and personal your wedding is to you...so are completey committed to working with our wedding couples to get those special touches right. You would like to name your tents? We can create bespoke signage for the village to fit. Do you have a colour theme in mind? We’ll make sure that all of our handmade bunting matches your theme. You like the idea of an area for the kids to play in. No problem. Camping in style..Baylily Bell Tents is happy to accommodate any ideas! We are also able to take control of guest bookings leaving you with one less thing to think of in the run up to your big day! Camping in our fully furnished 5m Bell Tents is the perfect [and affordable] way to extend your celebrations way into the weekend without worrying about booking taxis or expensive hotels. Why leave when the party is only just getting started?!
Festival, bespoke, whimsical, rustic and outdoor weddings are growing in popularity and bride and grooms are actively looking to make their wedding memorable, personal and different. Couples will go to extreme lengths to achieve the look & feel they desire for their big day.....which is why wedding suppliers keep developing weird and wonderful products and services to help make the happy couples lives a little bit easier. One supplier which is meeting the needs of bride and grooms is PartyBales. Partybales hire and sell Hay Bales which can be used to create an alternative seating solution for ceremony and reception seating. With a bit of imagination Hay Bales can be used in a number of different ways at a wedding.....they can be used to create a bar, sofas, tables, wedding games and decorations. As well as delivering the Hay Bales, PartyBales supply bale covers and offer a Hay Bale styling service. The company are open minded and happy to help you use Hay Bales as part of your wedding, however mad the idea! Why not visit www.partybales.com for further inspiration and advice. These lovely people can also be found on Twitter and Facebook.... go check them out peeps! xx
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