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Centre of Attention Flowers can be used to create a stunning visual impact. Table centre pieces are intrinsic to the look of your reception and with a little imagination you can create something totally unique…
 | 1. Sweet avalanche roses...
green hydrangea ball on top of a tall glass vase filled with ivy and rose petals
"Brides are still going for the vintage look, using very pale, washed out roses. Some brides are using their old family tea cups as part of their table settings. Others are using jewels, crystals and pearls but rather than opting for shinny golds, they are choosing matt finishes for an antique feel." Claire Tosh,
All Seasons Floral Designs
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 | 2. Cylindrical vase...
filled with cream roses and crystals
"We are finding that there are two extremes - some brides still want the vintage look, while others want the opposite extreme - very contemporary designs with vibrant colours." Vicky Gault,
Flowers by Reids of Queens Arcade
3. Pink oriental lilies...
Shamrock chrysanthemum, dendrobium orchids, gloriosa lilies and roses displayed in a large martini glass vase
"There are four main trends at the moment, firstly the bride who wants something individual designed to tie in with her own unique sense of style."
"Then there is the vintage look, where brides are looking for soft flowers and beading to match in with their dresses and then there is the complete opposite bright funky colourful flowers. Going forward we believe one of the big trends is going to be brides who are concerned with the environment. We are getting more and more requests for local sourced flowers which are in season and we believe this demand will increase."
Norma Craig Designs, Ballyclare |
 | 4. Cerise pink phalaenopsis orchids...
pinhead protea, anthurium and pink nerines by Floral Earth, Holywood
"A lot of brides are looking for traditional arrangements with a contemporary twist; such as 50s styles, to tie with their dress. We have had a number of requests recently for dark red and burgundy flowers. Candleabras are also coming back into fashion, but with modern flowers."
Tim Kirkpatrick, Floral Earth |
5. Tea light candles...
Cream roses, pink hydrangeas and lime green carnations surround a rose floating in a short glass vase
 | "Antique roses and romantic styles are very popular among brides at present. They are requesting full arrangements and are opting for more traditional designs, over modern. Candelabras are still fashionable.
In an arrangement like this the cylind rical vase can be replaced with a lily vase or even a candelabra depending on what the bride wants." Elizabeth McMullan, Designer Lily |
 | 6. Posy style table centre piece...
Comprising of large cymbidium orchids, roses, and cordyline leaves by Gerard's Flowers, Magherafelt.
"Bride's are looking to tailor their flowers to their own individual tastes, we will work round whatever they want. Most brides now are looking for more traditional arrangements than contemporary and we would envisage that trend continuing going forward."
Gerard McCollen, Gerard's Flowers, Magherafelt. |
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