Month: March 2024
Seasons at Millbridge Court
Whatever time of year you choose to host your wedding day with us here at Millbridge Court, both the venue and grounds lend themselves to the seasons perfectly. Whether it be a glass of Aperol on the lawn in the summer sun, a candle lit winter wedding breakfast, or a picturesque golden hour!
With the clocks changing this weekend and the British Summer time right around the corner, we wanted to showcase just how beautiful the venue could be on your wedding day, regardless of season, to give you a little bit of inspiration!
Wishing you a very happy Easter!
Spring
T – Mariell Lind Hansen; B – Photos from Sophie
TL – The Springles; TR – Chloe Martin Photography; B – Matthew Lawrence
T – Catherine Carter Weddings; BL – Pierre Goff Photography; BR – Jasmine Andrews Photography
Summer
T – Sophie Duckworth Photography; BL – Charlotte Stoneham Photography; BR – The Springles
TL & B – Kit Myers Photography; TR – Jonny MP
T – Kit Myers Photography; B – Kerry Ann Duffy
TL – Jonny MP; TR – Catherine Carter Weddings; B – Sarah Legge Photography
Autumn
T – The Springles; BL – Story Box Films; BR – Kit Myers Photography
L – Mariell Lind Hansen; TL – Jonny MP; BR – The Springles
L – Holly Rose Weddings; R – The Springles
Winter
T – Jessica Bevan Photography; BL – Eloise and Mitch; BR – Frankee Victoria
L – Kit Myers Photography; R – Eloise and Mitch
TL & BL – Kit Myers Photography; R – Fresh Shoot Studios
T – Fresh Shoot Studios; B – Jonny MP
2024 Floral Trends
As the nights are drawing out, and lighter evenings are coming, we wanted to inject a little pop of colour into your wedding flowers inspiration and talk all things floral trends for 2024. We caught up with some of our lovely floristry partners for an insight into their world!
We asked Camilla Creations:
What is your favourite display to create?
I adore creating table flowers, specifically bowl arrangements. They work perfectly for both round and long tables, and are the perfect choice for impact without becoming over powering to the room, or impairing guests’ view and interaction.
Favourite flower?
This changes with most seasons, and it’s almost impossible to pick one! If I really had to choose, it would be sweet peas. They are so delicate, with the most divine scent. I use them as much as I can when they are with us between the Spring and Summer.
Any tips for couples looking to book a florist for their big day?
My first piece of advise would be not to enquire with too many florists, as it will quickly become overwhelming. Look through your venue’s recommended suppliers and chose no more than 3 florists whos style align with the vision you have with your date. My second piece of advise would be to not base your decision on the cheapest quote received, but on the proposal that has you the most excited, and the florist who you feel you can trust to not only deliver what you desire, but exceed your expectations!
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We asked Hannah Berry Flowers:
What do you see being the biggest trend of 2024?
Colour! Clients are being braver and choosing bolder colours to work with which excites me a lot! Maybe inspired by the release of ‘Barbie’ last year or ‘Peach Fuzz’ – the Pantone colour for 2024. We have lots of colourful weddings this year!
What is your favourite flower?
Now this is a hard one! It really depends on the season … I adore a delicate Galanthus Nivalis aka a Snow Drop. One of the first flowers to pop up after a long dark winter and there are so many different varieties. When you take the time to take a closer look at them, you really appreciate their delicate flower form and pure white colour.
A close second is a woodland Digitalis aka a Fox Glove. A tall, charming and some what magical flower form in pretty colours – I just adore them.
Do you have any tips for couples when they are choosing their florist?
Create a mood board of inspiration and have a list of desired floral items you can share with your floral `designer. This will really help them understand and develop personalised designs that reflect your ideas. If you have a budget in mind for florals, its important to share this information too. This will allow them to be honest with what they can achieve and help guide and suggest designs that will create the biggest impact on the day.
We asked Bloomantic:
What do you see as the biggest trends for 2024?
Colour, colour, and more colour! While neutral, earthy tones were huge last year (and we will love them forever), it’s time to make space for some more exciting colour combinations. Whether it’s soft, delicate pastels, joyful, warm, vibrant shades, or big, bold, statement colours, we are going to see a lot of them in 2024. I’ve been creating some gorgeous colour palettes for my couples and I’m so excited to bring them all to life this year!
Classic ceremony plinths are also coming back with a bit of a modern twist. We will often see them grouped up at different heights, and dressed in gorgeous florals, creating a lot of dimension, and beautifully adorning the ceremonies.
How would describe your style and has it changed over the years?
I create very natural looking, untamed, and textural arrangements and installations, with an elegant, abundant, and refined feel to them. I also describe my vibe as modern, cohesive, and intentional. My aim is always to create a gorgeous, impactful space for my couples, where all the different floral elements beautifully flow together, telling a story.
My style has definitely changed over the years – it used to be a lot more rustic and boho. I guess in the same way that we as people continue to grow and become better versions of ourselves, what we do also becomes more tuned and refined over the years. We get to discover and develop our very own, unique style. It’s a journey!
What is your favourite piece to create on a wedding day?
Ceremony installations, no question! I’m a huge fan of marriage and I’m so excited for my couples to step into this wonderful chapter of their lives, so of course I find the exchanging of vows and the moment they become husband and wife the most important and meaningful part of their wedding day. I guess this is why creating gorgeous, impactful ceremony installations is my favourite part of designing. Whether my couples want to be framed by a big and abundant floral arch or are looking for something a little bit more minimalistic, I’m always excited to design their ceremony feature. I ensure it works perfectly well with the surroundings and beautifully contributes towards creating the vibe they want to feel on that special day they will treasure forever.
