When Lianne and Ellis first spoke to us about their wedding flowers at Shortmead House, one thing was clear: they wanted florals that felt personal, natural, and timeless. They also had a very clear vision of a “Coconut Milk” palette and a wedding packed with personality to celebrate their same sex marriage — a perfect opportunity for modern romantic wedding flowers that reflected who they were.
From the start, planning was crucial. We knew the set-up timeframes on the wedding day itself at Shortmead House would be tight, so our team worked closely together in the lead-up to make sure everything was prepared and organised to ensure the wedding flowers ran smoothly. And on the day itself, being prepared meant we could focus on what mattered most: bringing their vision from a concept on paper to a living, breathing floral story that felt like them.
The arch, the aisle meadows, and the way every floral element flowed through the day weren’t just beautiful — they were thoughtful, practical, and designed to make the most of the investment the couple had made. Watching the flowers come together on the day, seeing the couple’s reactions, and knowing that the whole design was intentional and personal is what makes moments like this so special to us as florists.
Modern Romantic Wedding Flowers
Statement wedding arch and aisle Meadow flower Designs
One of the key moments in planning Lianne and Ellis’ wedding flowers was helping them visualise the statement installations. Like most wedding couples, they weren’t sure if a full floral arch was necessary or worth the investment. To help, we created mock-up visuals of a modern romantic wedding flowers arch using past examples of our work, placing them on photos of the venue so the couple could see exactly how different installations would look in context.
This step was important — like most couples getting married, they don’t plan weddings every day, and it can be hard to imagine how larger floral pieces will work in the space. Being able to see the arch and aisle meadow options helped them make confident choices that they were happy with.
On the day, the arch became a central feature: framing the couple beautifully during the ceremony, creating a photo backdrop, and staying in place for speeches and photos throughout the day. The aisle meadows were placed in front of every other chair, soft and lush, and designed in individual trays so they could be reused by being paired up and placed back to back at guest table centrepieces — giving a cohesive look across the day while making the most of their investment.
Wedding Party Florals That Reflect Both Partners
Alongside the arch and aisle meadows, the wedding party florals at Shortmead House were carefully considered to complement the style of both partners while maintaining a cohesive look across the day. Ultimately, it’s up to the nearlyweds what they choose, but it’s important to take into account the outfits they’ve selected and choose floral elements that work naturally with them.
For Lianne and Ellis, we created a gorgeous scented summer flower hand-tied bouquet for Ellis to hold in front of her gown. The gown had intricate detailing, so the bouquet was made at a medium size that felt balanced and didn’t cover too much of the embellishment. Meanwhile, Lianne had a bespoke floral pocket square that matched Ellis’s bouquet in colour and flowers but was tailored to suit her chic, tailored outfit.
Bedfordshire Wedding Suppliers
We worked alongside a brilliant team of Bedfordshire wedding suppliers who helped bring the day to life: