The month of February may not be an obvious choice for a Wedding OR for creating abundant floral designs BUT I’m here to challenge that notion and show you that floral beauty is still within reach in this blog post about Flowers of February.
February Flowers | British Grown
For many of us, Red Roses and greenery are synonymous as being the default Flowers of February…. well…. shall we challenge that notion?
Of course here at Bride and Bloom, I’m passionate about promoting and using seasonal British Flowers in my work so for me, Red roses in February just feels awkward and forced (more on that later).
So, take a look outside – what’s growing…? Not much right? But if we look carefully we can certainly find a few hidden gems, mix these in with flowers from one of my Wholesale Flower Growers in Cornwall and you have quite the variety ! So without further ado, may I introduce a snapshot of seasonal British Flowers in February:
Hellebores, Heather, Dried Honesty Seed heads, Ranunculus, Paperwhite Narcissi, Single Tulip, Dried Marjoram, Sweet William, Pussy Willow, Hellebores en masse, Parvi Eucalyptus, Purple Single Stem Tulip, Blossom, Gunnii Eucalyptus, White Heather, Hyacinth.
How to arrange February Flowers
Simple Stems Vs Orchestrated Chaos?
Ok, so maybe February is not bursting at the seam with full & frothy blooms such as Peonies, Roses or Hydrangea so it’s worth thinking about how you can best arrange them.
So, what do I mean by Simple Stems? The idea is that by using one variety of flower or foliage in an arrangement ( I personally love branches) en masse, you can in effect create more impact. The simplicity draws the eye and allows you to see the flower or foliage structure for what it is.
I love the simplicity of working with straight stems especially when placed in decorative vases which can add to the visual impact. Incorporating heavily scented florals such as Narcissi & Hyacinths also adds another sensory layer – one I particularly enjoy as it adds to the sense of occasion. Working with straight stems is a good way to maximise your budget as the florals are quicker for your florist to create.
Orchestrated Chaos
What even is it? To coin a phrase- Orchestrated Chaos- is a term banded about in floristry, to describe (for me at least) a design that uses a cross section of materials in a considered and artful way. Structural branches bring height, form and balance whilst soft ruffled petals of Ranunculus bring a feminine edge to contrast the bones of the arrangement.
For me, I love an arrangement to appear as if reaching and climbing towards the light and just like the Simple Stems theory – introducing scent to a design also elevates the overall look and aesthetic.
February Wedding Flowers
The prospect of creating Wedding Flowers in February last year did seem a little daunting BUT my Bride, Anna, was open to the seasonality of British flowers and allowed me the freedom to create.
Anna & Michael ordinarily live and work in Australia, but wanted to come back to the UK to be married and celebrate the joining of their families. Anna loved the idea of working with seasonal British flowers and was accepting that February can be a little more challenging, so we settled on the idea of mixing dried and fresh flowers with lovely scented Eucalyptus which perfectly symbolised their Australian roots.
Anna and Michael opted for my Curated Wedding Flower Service which meant they collected buckets of seasonal flowers, foliages and dried materials from my floral studio two days prior to the wedding which gave them plenty of time to DIY their own tables. I was chief in charge of bouquets and buttonholes, delivering them on the morning of this gorgeous Winter Wedding day.
Bouquets & Buttonholes
To differentiate Anna’s Bridal Bouquet to her Bridesmaids, I added a shot of that lovely soft pink whiich came from the Hellebores & Blossom.
I love the idea of connecting the Bride’s Bouquet to the Groom’s Buttonhole, so I introduced pink Heather for Michael’s’ Buttonholes whilst keeping the others more neutral like the Bridesmaids Bouquets.
More to Come
I’ve still more February Inspiration to share and will update this popular blog post with more stunning imagery and insights when I can – Thanks for tuning in and Watch this Space!
Hannah x