Design and colour inspiration, plus our favourite seasonal blooms
Helen Carter Weddings provides bespoke wedding planning throughout London and the South East. We have a wide range of services available, from full wedding co-ordination to venue or supplier sourcing and wedding day management. We’re passionate about creating distinctive and stylish events, and are dedicated to ensuring our clients enjoy a unique, personal and stress-free wedding day.
We love everything to do with weddings, and we’ve created our blog to share advice, ideas and inspiration. We try our very best to credit everything we show both here and on our design boards page. However, if you see something that hasn’t been properly referenced and you know who it belongs to, or you see something that is yours and you would rather it didn’t appear here, please contact us.
Friday, June 25th, 2010
Posted in Planning Advice, Wedding Flowers
Floral arrangements are a key element of any wedding. Whether you’re looking for grand, elaborate structures or simple posies, flowers provide beautiful focal points and contribute to the overall style and look of your special day. As part of our Wedding Planning Advice series, today we take a look at the things to think about when it comes to choosing your wedding flowers, and what to look for in a prospective florist.
Monday, November 23rd, 2009
Posted in Wedding Flowers
Friday, November 20th, 2009
Posted in Wedding Flowers
I always advise my clients to make sure the flowers they choose are in season at the time of the wedding. Not only does this help keep costs down, but they also have a more natural and seasonal look on the day. Brides can sometimes struggle more with their choice of flowers for a winter wedding. It’s easy to feel restricted to traditional, year-round wedding flowers like lilies or roses when, unlike in spring or summer, there isn’t that much inspiration to be had from your surroundings. However, there are still plenty of beautiful blooms to choose from at this time of year that are perfect for a winter wedding – check out some of my favourites…
Friday, July 3rd, 2009
Posted in Wedding Flowers, Wedding Styling
Tuesday, May 19th, 2009
Posted in Wedding Flowers
As today is the first day of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, I thought it only appropriate to write a post on flowers. I think floral arrangements really do make a wedding truly beautiful, and there are so many different blooms in all shapes, sizes and colours that you can be spoilt for choice! So here are some of my favourite bouquets and arrangements, celebrating the sheer beauty and magnificence of the humble flower…
Tuesday, April 28th, 2009
Posted in Mad About..., Wedding Flowers
Last Friday I was very excited to receive a beautiful bouquet from David Austin Roses showcasing their bridal rose collection. The roses are unique in that they don’t have a classic petal arrangement, but instead have blowsy layers that look fabulous both in bud and as they open to reveal a rosette silhouette. Not only are they absolutely stunning, but they also have a delicate fragrance that is subtle enough for wedding arrangements without being overpowering.
Thursday, April 16th, 2009
Posted in Wedding Flowers, Wedding Styling
Spring is definitely my favourite season for flowers. With so many different colours, textures and shapes I always find myself brimming with design ideas at this time of year – from vibrant sunshine yellow to delicate cherry blossom pink, there are so many different styles you can go for.
I would always recommend using flowers that are in season at the time of your wedding. They’re more readily available and can often be sourced locally, meaning they’re less expensive and also more eco-friendly. Check out some of my favourite spring blooms that are just perfect for weddings… (more…)
