Spend £45.00 or more and receive a free photo shoot with Sue Westwood-Rutteledge

Spend £45 or over at our shop on Barlow Moor Road, Didsbury and receive a photo session of your choice with Sue Westwood-Ruttledge Photography www.suewestwood-ruttledge.co.uk/, plus a card mounted edited image. The session can be portrait, pets, bump, boudoir...it's completely up to you.

Location:Spend £45.00 or more and receive a free photo shoot with Sue Westwood-Rutteledge

Purple and orange bar mitzvah flowers at LCCC

Over the bank holiday weekend we've been busy bees!

We were asked to do the flowers for Justin's Bar Mitzvah at The Point, Lancashire County Cricket Club.

For the low designs we used a dome of flowers placed on a LSA goldfish bowl with threaded orchids heads within the vase. For the flowers we used purple mokara orchids, orange 'Naranja' roses, orange gerbera and lots of lovely foliage's.

For the tall designs we used tall orange psittacorum with a dome of purple mokara orchids with lots of rolled leaves and exotic foliage's. We used tall slim vases filled with purple water and underwater lights for added effect.



Weekly contract flowers for businesses and home

We provide a weekly contract service for both businesses and your home. With
our innovative approach to design and excellent customer service we can add that
something special to your environment.


Our flowers change constantly with the seasons, keeping the designs fresh and
inspiring. Prices start from £20.00 per week. We are able to work with you on
any events you may have and offer a flower delivery service for your staff and
clients....say ‘welcome’ ‘hello’, ‘well done’, ‘sorry you’re leaving’...

If you would like to discuss flowers for your office or home then contact Sian

Vintage engagement photo shoot with Foley Photography

We were approached by Scott and Amadea at Foley Photography to take part in a Vintage themed engagement shoot for a lucky competition winner. The shoot took place at Airy Fairy Cake Boutique on School Lane, Didsbury and lots of local businesses teamed up to make sure that Simon and Beth got star treatment including Gorgeous Flawless, Urban Angels, Vintage Twee, Airy Fairy Cupcakes, Manchester VW Campervans and many more.

We wish Simon and Beth all the best for their winter wedding at Nunsmere Hall x

Thornton manor Wedding Venue Flowers

Thornton Manor is a gorgeous wedding venue set out on the Wirral.

Louise and Chris got married last year and whilst sorting out some photos on my computer I realised I hadn't blogged this wedding which is a shame as it was a lovely wedding and a real pleasure to do their flowers.

Louise said that she wanted the flowers to look 'scruffy' and 'wild'.

For her bouquet we used ivory peonies, 'Patience' David Austin roses, long, flowing sweet peas, Veronica and lots of lovely foliages.

In the entrance we used tall white larkspur to create height and then a loose, flowing design in a rustic style urn to complement the venue's styling.

We did a large floor standing candleabra on either side of the registrars table and each chair had a flower design on to line the aisle.

Candleabra were used on each table with each design being a little different to the next.

The top table had a selection of hurricane vases and tealights with draped hanging amaranthus, long trailing sweet peas and clusters of flower heads.

I hope you've enjoyed looking at the photos of the wedding as much as we enjoyed doing the flowers.

Easter Opening Hours

Over The Easter bank holiday we will be open the following hours

Good Friday 9-5.30

Easter Satrday 9-5.30

Easter Sunday CLOSED

Bank holiday Monday CLOSED

East Cheshire Hospice Black and White Ball

The East Cheshire Hospice celebrated completion of a major redevelopment project with a
sell-out lavish Ball at Cottons Hotel, Knutsford on Friday, 25th March. With
live music by “The Drifters”, guests included patron, Samia Smith, and BBC Radio
and TV’s, Heather Stott, who was the MC for the evening. Her expert
auctioneering skills helped get the total raised to over £25,000.

We were one of the sponsors for the event. We donated the flowers which of course were along the theme of black and white. We used elgant white calla lilies in black gel-simple yet very effective.

For more information on the East Cheshire Hospice and what they do visit their website

Caring for your hand tied bouquet

The first thing you need to do when you receive the flowers is to find a suitable vase to place them in. The aqua pack packaging will contain water which has provided them with refreshment on their journey, but they will need fresh water ideally. Make sure the vase is the right size for the flowers-not too tall so it squashes them but not too short so the hand tied is not supported.

 

When you have found your vase, next you need to add fresh water. Provided with your flowers, usually sellotaped to the aqua packaging or to the side of the box will be some flower food. This food contains nutrients that will prolong the longevity of your bouquet. Empty the sachet of flower food into the clean water.

 

Next, you will need remove the protective packaging and drain away the water. Remember to do this over a sink to avoid spillages.

 

The flowers will be held together with string tied around the stems which holds the flowers in place. Lay the flowers down on the side board or sink and cut about 3cm off the stems, ensuring you make the incision at a 45-degree angle. This is to remove a layer that has covered the tips of the flowers which make it harder to drink the water

 

In this process it is advisable to place your flowers in water very soon after you have cut the stems, as the cut stems will begin to heal over out of water, and then will be less able to absorb the water when submerged. The flowers are expertly arranged and will not need the tie cutting. Always keep the vase away from fruit, radiators, bright light and drafts to make sure they last as long as possible.

Remember to take care of your flowers. Bacteria quickly formulates in the water; which is harmful to your flowers, so every other day pour away the old water and use fresh clean water. Recut the stems before you return the flowers to their water.

Finally.....enjoy your flowers!

Great John Street Wedding Fair flowers

Last week we were asked to exhibit at the Great John Street Wedding Fair. We do a lot of weddings at the hotel and it's a favourirte of ours to work at so of course we jumped at the chance.

I opted for the vintage look as it works really well with the hotel decor. For the bouquet below we used a variety of different roses including Memory Lane, Dark Hypnose and Sweet Avalanche along with Astrantia and lots of lovely foliages. We completed this bouquet with burgundy ribbon and a vintage style brooch for that extra special touch

To arrange an appointment to discuss your wedding flowers simply email us here 

This gorgeous dress is available from The White Closet

Photographs courtesy of the very lovely and super talented Katy Lunsford

West Didsbury Street Market this Saturday

The Flower Lounge On Tour

This Saturday sees us in a new location. We'll be taking part in West Didsbury Street Market with a whole host of other local businesses.

What to expect....

We'll have a selection of our stock from our shop including beautifully presented plants, flowers and small gift items. we'll also have a few choice plants for the garden such as bay trees and buxus balls to spruce up your home.

Where and when.....

The market will be on Nell Lane near Withington Community Hospital from 9am-4pm

We're really looking forward to a lovely day with a great atmosphere and being a part of the west Didsbury Community.

See you there....

Click here for more details of the West Didsbury street Market

Mother's Day Flowers and Bouquets delivered in Didsbury and beyond

Introducing our Mother's Day range.

We have created a few designs to inspire you. The range is available to order online, by calling us on 0161 446 2556 or by calling in to our shop at 98 Barlow Moor Rd, Didsbury, M20 2PN

Mother's Day pink hand tied...starts at £25.00

Mother's Day pink hand tied with truffles...starts at £35.00 including truffles

Mother's Day purple hand tied...starts at £25.00

Mother's Day purple hand tied with truffles...starts at £35.00 including truffles

Mother's Day white hand tied...starts at £30.00

Mother's Day white hand tied with truffles...starts at £40.00 including truffles

All photography courtesy of the lovely Sarah and Leon at Feel Creative, Didsbury

Why not come along to the Great John Street Hotel on Sunday 20th March 12.00-4.00pm to see a selection of our bridal work and get inspired for your special day....



Mothers Day Flowers with cupcakes sneaky peek

This is a sneaky peek of part of our Mother Day range in conjunction with Airy Fairy Cupcakes.

The full range will be available to order online soon or call the shop on 0161 446 2556 to place your order

Win a Vintage themed Engagement Photoshoot

Just got engaged? Congratulations! Now, how would you like a vintage style engagement photo shoot with all the trimmings worth £700 completely FREE of charge?

Foley Photography, Gorgeous Flawless, Airy Fairy Cupcakes,  Manchester VW Campervans and Vintage Twee to create an afternoon tea experience inspired by the vintage revival. With flowers supplied by yours truly of course!!

 

The competition is free to enter, so what are you waiting for? Click here  to enter.  Closing date 25th March 2011.

Don’t forget to forward the link to family and friends – what better wedding present could there be?