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Here is a selection of Q&As from Your Surrey Wedding magazine whether it be about flowers, hair and makeup, fashion, wedding themes, health & beauty, cakes, stationery, legal advice. If you would like your question answered by our experts, please email it to editor@yoursurrey.wedding
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Preserving Memories
| Q | We'd love to have our flowers recycled after the big day and are looking at preserving them; how do we keep them before supplying them to our resin designer/maker, as we'd hate for them to start wilting and going brown? |
| A | Alma Puno says: Your wedding bouquet is a cherished keepsake and preserving it in resin allows you to relive those special moments for years to come. To keep your flowers looking vibrant before sending them to Alma Makes Ltd., follow these tips: Keep them hydrated – cut the flower stems at an angle and place your bouquet in fresh water as soon as possible to maintain moisture and prevent wilting. Cool and dark storage – store the flowers in a cool, dark room, away from direct sunlight and heat sources, to slow down the drying process. Avoid putting them in the fridge, as humidity can damage delicate petals. Handle with care – Limit touching the petals to avoid bruising or browning. Upright position – Keep the bouquet upright in a vase or container to preserve its shape. Contact your resin designer promptly – The sooner the flowers reach the resin designer, the better they will look once preserved. At Alma Makes Ltd., I'm always on hand to advise on the best preservation method for each unique bouquet. |
Alma Puno, Alma Makes
Beautiful Blooms
| Q | Our venue's a blank canvas so we can add our own styling, but we're not sure where to start. Can you give us any décor tips to create the perfect summer backdrop? |
| A | Annabel Grange says: Many venues have lovely outside areas with greenery and flowers in the summer so there are a few tips to try and bring that summer garden feel into the venue. •Arches and hoops – decorated with greenery and flowers create a wonderful focal point. These can be used at an entrance, behind a top table or as a photo backdrop. At many venues they can be moved from the ceremony to the reception depending on the height of the doors. I usually use a mixture of high-quality artificial garlands and fresh greenery to keep them cost effective. •Pedestal flowers – These can be used for the ceremony and then moved to any location within the venue. They immediately create an impact and are a fantastic way to create that summer feeling. •Pew Ends – A posy of fresh greenery or faux flowers on the ceremony chairs or church pews is a very pretty touch, especially if scented flowers are used such as lavender. •Staircases, mantlepieces, columns, beams – Using greenery décor on features within your venue is a great way to soften the look and add a garden type feeling. •Bouquets – Opt for stunning country-style bouquets with lots of classic summer Roses, scented freesias, bubbly Gypsophilia and wild greenery. After your ceremony these can be used around the venue. The bridal bouquet looks fab on the cake table and bridesmaid's bouquets can be put on the top table or gift table or bar. •Table centres – Tall vases brimming with a selection of seasonal flowers and greenery immediately create a wow factor when you walk into a room. They decorate the venue as well as the tables and in summer there are so many wonderful blooms. •Ceremony and top table flower arrangement – Packed full of flowers with greenery flowing down the front of the table look amazing and you can rese them later on in the centre of the buffet table |
Annabel Grange, Butterflies and Bows
