2013!… A Sparkling Year It Has Been!

WOW! It’s been a very exciting year with wedding orders coming from all over the UK and International too!

The alternative bouquet has been so popular this year! The silk and crystal and brooch bouquets have been travelling everywhere from Manchester to London, to America and Africa; great for keepsakes and for those who are getting married abroad.

This year I made my first Crystal Heart bouquet for Valentine’s, one the hardest bouquets I have made to date and the red bouquets just keep on getting popular and look great in many of the designs I have made this year. I have made such a variety of bouquets that I have loved making this year, the Enchanted Bouquet and pearl cascade bouquet have been the biggest trend for this year, even got to make bridal orders for a black and ivory theme and a peacock theme which have been ticked off my wish list; fresh bouquets have been just as popular and cascade bouquets have a made a come back where I have given it a modern look an favourite has to be the one I have made with beautiful fresh vintage roses; adding in touches of lace, brooches and jewels to finish off the fresh bouquets also mehndi floral jewellery has been a big hit too!

I have met so many brides and wedding suppliers this year and got to work with some too; my favourite photo shoot from this year has to be the Mughal inspired shoot with Bhavna, absolutely loved the concept and photos and made the Regal Rose Bouquet popular choice for 2013 brides. I also got to work with Leena and Jensy B, loved the concept and photos too and the bouquets have got to be the quickest bouquets I have made for a photo shoot and to be featured in the Asiana Magazine in various pages, that made my summer; also I cannot forget meeting wedding suppliers at Thornton Manor hosted by Rabbia from Asian Wedding Ideas, would love to meet everyone again!

And not forgetting I held my first bouquet sample sale that attracted many last minutes brides and grabbed sample bouquets at amazing prices, be sure to keep a look out for more sample sales in the future.

From little sparkles on bouquets to full on sparkles; it has definitely been a very Sparkling year!
I could actually go on for ages about this year but I do not think everyone would like to read an essay but I cannot be more than happy for everyone that have come to me for their wedding orders, supported me and have recommended me to others.

I do hope next year has lots more installed for me…Bring on 2014!

To see more photos, then please do check out my Facebook Page: Floral Creations by Reena

For the love of Vintage!

This year I have totally loved making fresh vintage rose bouquets with bits of brooches, jewels, pearls and lace; it’s just so chic, classic and beautiful!

Below are some of my favourite ones, all made throughout various times of the year and still look amazing no matter what the British weather is like!

These fresh bouquets are made with avalanche roses, snowflake spray roses, African roses, freesias, calla lilies and all decorated with brooches, jewels, pearls, diamantes, and lace.

Beautiful bouquets that will never date in years to come!

*All photos are off my own

A bit of Vintage and a bit of Desi….

I do love it when it others in the wedding industry get in touch with me to collaborate in a photo shoot; the bouquets for this photo shoot has the be the quickest fresh samples bouquets I have ever made within the busy summer wedding season.

As this shoot took place in the summer after I had my sample, I didn’t have the time to make new sample bouquets, only option was to make fresh bouquets; still gave me the chance to make new designs, and the embellishment on the bouquet handle is a definite trend for the following year.

The hot pink calla lily bouquet is a must have for those who love bright colours and have a Bollywood theme wedding too. Made with hot pink calla lilies, pink ethnic jewel and diamante detail; a bouquet that is so simple yet makes a statement.

The ivory vintage bouquet is very chic, I am just in love with these flowers and the handle too! Made with calla lilies, avalanche roses, snowflake roses and freesia, with small jewels, lace, and pearl detailed handle.

The purple, blue and ivory bouquet is great for a peacock theme wedding, as seen in previous post too, is a similar design yet still adds a touch of glam with the jewelled handle. Made with avalanche roses, snowflake roses, blue roses, freesias, lisianthus and small jewels on bouquet handle.

This concept and photo shoot was by Leena, who was also the make up artist, the amazing photography by Jensy B, other contributors have been listed below.

Below are the photos of bouquets that have been taken by me, and the photos from the shoot further down look amazing! The make-up, photography, layout, outfits, models and not forgetting the bouquets, looks fabulous and works well all together.

Bouquets: Myself
Make-up: Leena Adesara
Photography: Jensy B Photography
Hair stylist: The Hair Bank Urmston
Model: Meena Panchani, Elle Knowles

Vintage Rose Cascade Bouquet

This has to be the biggest, heaviest and toughest bouquet I have made to date!

I am so glad I could make this for my bride; I absolutely love these roses and colours and would make any vintage theme wedding look amazing. Making this bouquet was a challenge, took me a while to make too as it was my first time making a cascade bouquet without any foliage; yet it was worth it to see my bride happy with it. My photos do not do this bouquet any justice, it is definitely a bouquet that you would appreciate in front of you.

The vintage rose cascade was made with rosa grande roses, amnesia roses, safi roses, sweet avalanche roses, ivory avalanche roses, memory lane roses, lace, French millinery net, pearls and jewels… a very long list for a beautiful vintage cascade bouquet.

Even managed to make a bouquet for myself as I had a few spare roses left!

Contemporary Black and Ivory Bouquet Theme

Easter has got to be one of the busiest wedding season every year, and this year I finally got to make black and ivory theme bouquets and buttonholes, which has been on my wish list for quite some time!

It was an absolute pleasure making these contemporary and simple bridal and bridesmaids bouquets along with the buttonholes, boutonniere and a little pomander.

made with black and ivory calla lillies, avalanche roses, soft ruscus, with touches of crystals and pearls; love the little finished details too which adds a contemporary glamour to the black and ivory theme.

The Crystal Heart Bouquet

Valentine’s Day… the day we celebrate and thank our loved one’s for being there for us and is done so by cards, roses, chocolates, heart-shaped gifts and maybe even with a romantic meal too.

To celebrate Valentine’s Day, I have created a bridal bouquet that will become a trend for future weddings especially for those that are getting married in February… a heart-shaped crystal bridal bouquet.

The bouquet is made from crystals in clear, red and ruby, with pearls and brooches too; the variety shades of red, crystals and brooches does bring Valentine’s Day to a new level especially to those that are planning to getting married on the 14th February in the future.

*All photos and bouquets are of my own

2012- A Blooming Great Year It Has Been!

What a year 2012 has been!

This was the year of introducing crystal and brooch bouquets which has been and still is a very popular choice for alternative bridal bouquets. Also brought in new ideas all time yet still do not have time to make more samples as the orders just keeping coming in which is great!

I managed to organise my own photo shoot for the Diamond Jubilee, with a little help from contributors, and using patriarchal colours of red, white and blue, I created unique and contemporary bouquets to suit the occasion. Took part in a wedding fair in Manchester at The Midland’s Hotel, hopefully will take part in many more wedding fairs in the near future. The biggest change was giving the brand a whole new make over with the new website, logo, packaging, business cards and postcards.

I have met many brides this year, I am glad that I have met them and have provided them beautiful custom-made bridal bouquets and accessories, I would like to thank them for their compliments also recommending me to others.

I would also like to thank to those that have also supported and recommended me to others, their clients as well as those that have helped me to rebrand myself with the new makeover, which I love!

With a succesful year in 2012, I do hope that 2013 will be an even bigger and better year!

Below are some of the highlights of 2012 and please do check out my Facebook page, Floral Creations by Reena, where there are lots more photos from this year.

Crystal Teardrop Bouquet

Crystal and brooch bouquets have become a very popular bouquet choice for many as it is everlasting, a keepsake, can be passed down down and best of all a momentum of your wedding day.

I have been making many round crystal and brooch bouquet, but now slowly many brides want a different option than a “standard” round bouquet, teardrop shape bouquet adds the extended shape, but stays away from the cascade shape that is longr and to many may seem “old fashion”. The teardrop shape is very elegant and will look great on any bride.

Below are photos of crystal and broch teardrop bouquets that have proven to be popular with brides.

*All photos are of my own

Classic Floral Bouquets

It has been a year for mixed or simple fresh floral bouquets, many brides are now opting for simplistic, vintage and classic styles, which not only will it look great with your wedding dress and on your wedding photos, it won’t look outdated in many years time when you look back into your wedding album.

The mixed floral bouquets are great as you get to have a variety of flowers that are in season to make the bouquet, with touches of pearls and a brooch, it is a must have bouquet trend for this year as well as for many years to come. Not only that, you can select your favourite flowers and colours to go with your dress and theme.

Here are some photos below of orders I have previously done and adore!

*All photos are of my own

Royal Bridal Tea Party

As it is the year to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, and every one is going jubilee crazy with all the flags, bunting, parties, cakes and all things British; I had to commemorate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee by creating a unique Jubilee bridal bouquet.

As us British love the Royal Family and a great party, I put together a photo shoot for this special occasion. The Jubilee bouquet was made with a silver diamond brooch, crystals, beads, pearls and Swarovski. Also made a fresh floral bouquet with roses, tulips, freesias and touches of blue pearls.

I hope you like my very own version of a royal bridal tea party and gives you inspiration for your own party and wedding ideas.

 

Bridal bouquets: Floral Creations by Reena

Make Up: Deepa Mistry

Model: Fatima Shaik

Photographer: Joanne O’ Neil

Tea Set: Once Upon A Teacup

Cards: Ananya Cards