Wow, what a year 2019 was. So many gorgeous weddings, the odd magazine shoot, venue shoots and brand launches. Winning the best florist at the Four Counties Wedding Awards was a dream last November and the past twelve months have just flown past. So many highs (wonderfully creative couples, brands wanting to do something a little different and some wonderful photoshoots which are still a little top secret). Of course there has been a couple of lows (ever been stuck in a church toilet while your van is full of flowers in 35 degree heat?!)

The absolute joy of owning my own business is that I never really know what is coming next. Of course, I plan and have lots of ideas. It’s just that one day I’m in the workshop mopping the floor (yes I might have flooded my own workshop) and the the next I’m at London Fashion week teaching models and influencers how to ‘do’ flowers. But I love it, I love each and every flower that comes through the workshop doors, I love bringing ideas to life and I love the variety of events, people and venues that I work with.

And this year The Flower Story became a preferred supplier for two more stunning venues; The Tythe Barn, Launton and Huntsmill Farm. Both of them are gorgeous barns nestled into the countryside and are a complete joy to work with.

Next year is looking beautiful. After a few weeks break I’m ready for all the gorgeous weddings we’ve got in the diary. There are going to be many more British flower weddings (which I can’t wait for) and plenty of beautiful events. And so before 2020 begins I thought I’d share a few moments from 2019.

Big thanks (as ever) to my wonderful co florists Lorraine, Elice and Claire who are all hiding in the gallery below.

Images courtesy of Terri and Lori Fine Art Photography, Lina and Tom, Lightdraw Photography, Cat Lane Weddings, Two D photography, Ian Worth Photography, Paul Toeman Photography, Natalie Stevenson Photography, Emily Little Photography, Ayelle Photography, September Pictures Photography Rebecca Goddard Photography and We Are The Clarkes.