Flowers for 2012

I have been speaking to Lisa of Dream Day Flowers about trends for flowers for 2012.....here you will find what colours are most popular this season including what particular flowers you can choose to stay on budget!

Lisa, what are the most popular colours making their way this year?

Most brides seem to be having lots of fun with colour this year.  Cadbury’s purple is still about but not as big as 2011.  Vintage themes are very much in vogue this year.  So softer colours and less formal arrangements.  Blue’s are making an appearance this year from Navy to paler blues.  Navy like black can carry any flower colour.

And for flowers....what is big on trend this season?

Roses are always a big favourite with brides, with such a range of colours to choose from.  Flowers can have an emotional meaning and this can give a bride a reason to pick them.  If you have a favourite flower it is lovely if we can include it into your special day. Hand tied bouquets are still the brides favourite with the shower bouquet making an occasional return, depending on the dress.

To give brides ideas for table centres what would be your advice for giving the wow factor at different venues?When thinking about table centres you will have to take your venue into account. If the venue has low ceilings maybe use lower table arrangements to make the room feel more spacious. If you have a very light high ceiling at your venue, you could have very high arrangements filling the space.

You do not need to have the same arrangement on each table, you could do half tall and half in the lower style. Just remember it can distract conversation if flowers are in your guest’s eye line.

If you wish to include candles in your arrangements remember to ask your venue if the use of naked flame is allowed.

Also flowers can be arranged not only in vases etc, the vintage look is coming back this year. The use of jam jars, tea cups and plant pots look different. These could be given as gifts at the end of the wedding.

The all important question - how do brides stay on budget this year?

It is always hard when planning a wedding to have a budget and stay within it. I feel with the flowers is to choose a florist who you feel comfortable with. It you have a budget that is fixed you should tell the florist from the start. This would help them to guide your flowers choice.

If you choose flowers that are in season at the date of your wedding always helps. January to April will have an abundance of spring flowers, Tulips, Hyacinth and Daffodils. Tulips come in many wonderful colours, Hyacinths smell beautiful. From May onwards the summer flowers appear, giving you a huge selection

For my customers I always have a free consultation to discuss their actual needs. If you are having your ceremony and reception in one place, find out if you can use arrangements more than once, for instance by using a piece for the registrars table and putting it on the top table afterwards. Find out if you are paying for vase hire, I loan my vases free of charge.

Lisa of Dream Day Flowers can be contacted through Facebook, twitter or website: http://www.dreamdayflowers.co.uk/

Duchess style gown for Your Wedding Dress!

Our "Duchess" style gown is arriving in-store mid July! We will be launching this fabulous gown with a special promotion in August so keep your eyes peeled....especially in the August issue of Wedding Ideas magazine!

This gorgeous gown has been designed by the superb Madeline Gardner for Mori Lee, one of our best wedding dress suppliers. Feast your eyes on these gorgeous images for our gown simply to be named "Kate"

We will also be launching our brand new Kate inspired veil and tiara from our fabulous team at Heading Up Veils, where they have used wonderful lace for the simple veil and gorgeous diamantes for the fabulous tiara.

The Royal Wedding Celebrations

To celebrate the Royal Wedding we are teaming up with our mummy shop The Pink Gallery, Helensburgh to give you a day of enjoyment. We will be offering a complimentary glass of bubbly with every purchase made, with Your Wedding Dress offering discounts starting at 29% upwards on selected sample bridal gowns! Make sure you visit us at 28 Sinclair Street, Helensburgh for the party!!

Dream Day Flowers - Weddings and Events

Your Wedding & Events Consultant is pleased to announce our second guest blog - Lisa Scott of Dream Day Flowers:

 Please introduce yourself

My name is Lisa Scott, I have been married for 18 years and I have one beautiful twelve year old daughter. I was born in Plymouth but since being married have lived in Weymouth, Gosport and the Helensburgh area. I have recently returned to Scotland from 2 years in the USA linked to my husband’s military tour of duty and have permanently settled in Cardross.

What made you start Dream Day Flowers?

On return from America I decided it was time to set up my own business focusing on weddings, civil ceremonies and events, ensuring my clients get the ‘individual touch’. The knowledge that I have gained over several years in the floral business ensures they have a day to remember and one they have always dreamed of. To make their special day as ‘stress free’ as possible I always discuss flowers, colours, styles and themes.

 

 What is your experience in your area of the industry?

I have been a florist for 10 years but began my career as a dental nurse. When I left Plymouth I was fortunate enough to be offered a position working for a florist and soon realised that this was the profession I had been seeking, fulfilling my ability to create wonderful designs using my flair and creative talent to combine colours and shapes. This was enhanced by working for Karin’s florist in the USA, one of the top florists in America, where I covered events and I was fortunate enough to be part of an award winning team.

 Have you seen any big changes in the wedding industry over the past 5-10 years.......same styles coming back? New and fun styles emerging?

I think the modern bride is looking for flair and elegance in the floral design of her wedding but at this moment in time is having to be budget aware. I am happy to move things from the church to the reception venue, if and where possible.

Fun things are being included in weddings, I have for a Halloween wedding included carved pumpkins. Feathers and Crystals are always very popular.

The Hand-tie is still the most popular bouquet for the bride, but I have been asked for Shower Bouquets again.

 Are you exhibiting at any wedding fairs in the next 6 months?

I will be at the Dumbuck Hotel on Sunday 27th February. I hope to see many of you there?

Party Wear has reached Your Wedding Dress

Sticks and Stones Party Wear has launched into Your Wedding Dress!!

Fun girly dresses suitable from sweet 16th birthdays to sophisticated little black cocktail gowns. Bursting with fun and bright colours each dress is transeasonal for any occasion! Mori Lee have created the sticks and stones range to bring some fun to the party scene

Come and view the collection of our new sleek and  stylish dresses so not to miss out!

Wedding gown trends 2010

Wedding Gowns on trend in 2010


I see many brides entering our boutique with two similar style gowns featuring again and again. The first style popular in 2010 is the Katie Price-Cinderella style gown. Here are two examples of this, one being slightly fuller than the other, still giving brides a choice without being too over the top.

The first gown named Cinderella features a gorgeous sweetheart bodice with diamante jewelled detail featuring heavily until this breaks down onto the tulle layered skirt. This is perfect for those looking to emphasize their small waist and really show their curves. The second gown called Elle features a big trend this year – floral design. Many tiny flowers are aligned across the top half of the bodice with tiny diamante crystals to still show the sparkle in the design. The ruche effect across the bodice leading to a ribbon waist line, gives fuller girls the confidence to wear this gown and compliment their shape. The tulle layered skirt begins higher upon the hips compared to Cinderella.

A second popular trend this season is the slinky-fish-tail design, perfect for brides-to-be with smaller, curvier frames. Here are two examples of this design

First gown named Sophie in silky satin material drapes flawlessly around silhouette figure with tie-up design at back of dress. Gown drapes to floor with cathedral length train following into a “puff ball” bubble hemline. A popular style of hemline this year, not a great fan with seamstresses, but none the less a big hit with our brides to be. Second gown Daisy in taffeta makes this gown feel somewhat lighter – perfect for the hot summer weddings. The ruche details carries fluidly through this gown giving a fan design to the mermaid style train. Floral design appearing again onto this gown features small segments of sparkle creating a fairytale design.

Destination Weddings

Dreaming of the perfect wedding with your ceremony on the beach overlooking the Caribbean - bliss! Many of us would love to be whisked away with a small group of our family and friends to our favourite destination - but perhaps think this could never be possible. In fact, more often than none this is a less expensive option, however those of us which have large families may find it hard not having our nearest and dearest around us on our special day. So, how about a compromise? Those that can make your destination wedding will be there,and everyone else can join in when you return home!

Starting with your wedding gown - in the heat of the Mediterranean sun you want this to be as lightweight as possible. A few suppliers, in particular Mori Lee, have their own range of Voyage / Destination dresses. Many of these are softer and lighter materials such as chiffon and silk taffeta, minus the underskirt of course! Just because you are flying abroad, this does not mean you have to miss out on the gown of your dreams - just take a look at this small selection of gown by Madeline Gardner of Mori Lee.

Your wedding flowers - go colourful! many of these wedding destinations have wonderful colourful flowers in bloom all year round. The hotel will have their preferred suppliers and may even include this within their wedding packages!

Your wedding cake is something you will not want to go overboard with a small wedding party abroad. How about cupcakes to mark this special day which can act as a second dessert after your wedding meal? With the average three tier wedding cake being able to feed 100 + persons, make sure this is something not missed at your reception back home.

Your honeymoon - After your ceremony relax and enjoy your surroundings and what your hotel has to offer on your fabulous honeymoon. Enjoy being treated as royalty for a few days! remember though that many countries require you to be in the country at least 3/4 days prior to your wedding day.

Popular wedding destination weddings include Dominican Republic, Cuba, Mexico, South of France, Italy and Cyprus.

Contact Your Wedding Consultant today to learn more about destination weddings and what is available to you, to make your wedding day perfect.

What we have to offer

Ok so the weather has finaly managed to make an appearance, even just for a day, it is the start of our summer in Scotland! Imagine having your wedding reception outside in one of the most breathtaking locations in the world - Loch Lomond. Ok so the weather isn't perfect all year round, but hey that is what makes it such a magical location - you can experience four seasons in one day,and still make time to have your photographs outside!!

Your Wedding Consultant has access to one of the most breathtaking wedding venues that Loch Lomond has to offer. Boturich Castle now launches their marquee weddings, situated high up looking down on the Loch, this is one wedding venue you cannot afford to miss! With a blank canvas inside, you can really make this your own. Any colour scheme and themes that will really make your guests go wow!

Room decoration can be provided by our local team of experts being All Dressed Up or Let's Party of Helensburgh. Give your guests something different with new company Chocolate Days - delicious chocolate fountain!!

Call Your Wedding Consultant and Your Wedding Dress now to make an appointment for your free consultation.

Kirsty

Fashion - a look at how the high street trends are having an impact on our wedding plans!

With the fashion world going into a frenzy with the nude / vintage look new for this season, this is being carried into our bridal world too. A lot of lace wedding gowns with big girly bows are making an appearance this season, you can imagine wearing this with your bridesmaids in short cut dresses with netting underneath for a prom-style look, while you set your doves free! Tea-party dresses with gorgeous over-the top vintage style corsages or hair pieces will really make you "on-trend" as a guest this season.

Cupcake wedding cakes are becoming ever more popular, really flying the flag for the "british tea-party" feel, again you can imagine sitting in a gorgeous park on your tartan rug basking in the sunshine, while you make your way through your scrumptious picnic!

Your Chosen Wedding Venue - this could be The Lodge on Loch Lomond Hotel

With the sun finally making a visit, I decided to take a drive over to the picturesque village of Luss, looking right over Loch Lomond, today not a ripple in the water, bliss! The Lodge on Loch Lomond Hotel is currently going through a period of refurbishment, while building a second function room suitable for 140 guests. Floor to ceiling windows look out straight onto the Loch with the hills and mountains as a backdrop. Guests can enjoy their arrival drinks on their newly built balcony or terrace, or enjoy a walk along the beach while photographs are being taken. A rose garden is also being built infront of The McMillan Suite, perfect for your picture album!!

The Lodge on Loch Lomond Hotel wedding fair is taking place on Saturday 27th March, showcasing their new function suite with fashion shows, champagne, music........what more could you want?

Your Wedding Dress and Your Wedding Consultant will be exhibiting at this fabulous launch day, so come along and enjoy a relaxing day away from the stress and strains of city life!