Between bouquets, buttonholes and table arrangements, wedding flowers can feel like a whole world of their own, especially when you’re already juggling all the other to do’s of wedding planning! Sound familiar? You’re in the right place.

Here at our Nottingham wedding venue The Walled Garden, we meet lots of couples who feel a little overwhelmed by the floral side of things, which is exactly why we’re introducing you to Ella from Old Bricks & Blossom. She’s not only been part of The Walled Garden family for over a decade, but she’s also the creative mind behind some of the most stunning floral arrangements.

Whether you're dreaming in peonies or panicking over petals, Ella’s here to guide you through it all, from what’s in season and trending, to budgeting and personalising your blooms. Grab a cuppa, and let’s dive into her expert tips on how to make your wedding flowers not only beautiful, but uniquely you.

What’s in Bloom When? Your Seasonal Flower Guide

The flowers that feature in your wedding will often depend on the time of year you tie the knot. Early spring weddings tend to be filled with delicate tulips, anemones and ranunculus. As we head towards summer, you’ll start to see romantic peonies and classic roses taking centre stage. By mid-summer, arrangements are bursting with colour and texture from dahlias, cosmos and more.

To help you get a feel for what might be in bloom on your big day, here’s a quick guide to seasonal favourites month by month:

March - Daffodils, Primrose, Hellebores

April - Tulips, Aquilegia, Magnolia

May - Roses, Peonies, Geum,

June - Foxgloves, Sweet Peas, Oxeye Daisy

July - Cosmos, Zinnia, Hydrangea

August - Dahlias, Sunflowers, Phlox

September - Japanese anemones, Asters, echinacea

October - Chrysanthemums alongside a lot of late summer flowers still in bloom

Colour Trends in 2025 / 2026

With Mocha Mousse named Pantone’s Colour of the Year for 2025, Ella says she’s been seeing a rise in earthy, grounding tones making their way into floral palettes. This warm, soft brown pairs beautifully with creamy neutrals like blush, beige and ivory, or it can be lifted with pastels - think peaches, lilacs and soft pinks.

At The Walled Garden, the two most popular palettes we’re seeing are bold and vibrant schemes, or elegant all-white arrangements. Our marquee offers the perfect blank canvas that lets colourful blooms really shine.

That said, while we love seeing trends filter through wedding florals, we’re big believers in keeping your flower choices personal. Whether you lean towards classic or contemporary, the most important thing is that your flowers feel like you. That’s where working with a florist like Ella is so valuable, as she brings trend knowledge and creative flair, and finds a way to blend them with your personality to create the most beautiful creations!

What Should You Budget for Wedding Flowers?

It’s always important to keep within budget when it comes to wedding planning, and a good rule of thumb is to allocate around 10% of your overall budget for flowers. Of course, this can vary depending on how much of the decorating you’re planning to DIY.

At Old Bricks & Blossom, the minimum booking starts at £500, which typically covers a bridal bouquet, two bridesmaid bouquets, five buttonholes, and floral decoration for your top table.

There’s no one size fits all, so every floral quote is completely bespoke, tailored to suit your style, vision, and budget. After all, no two weddings are ever the same.

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Ella’s Expert Tips for Choosing Your Wedding Flowers

Always try to include a flower that has a meaning to you! It could be your Grandparents favourite bloom, or maybe your birth flower, anything that adds that special unique touch to you as a couple.
Include a scented flower! From sweet peas to stocks, there are so many lovely options. Scent is such an important touch as its one of our most nostalgic senses, so that smell will always remind you of your wedding day.
If flowers are an important part of the day to you, and if you want to have impact, then go large! Think flower arches, statement urns, or ceremony meadows. They make amazing photo opportunities and really bring your wedding to life.
Be prepared to be flexible! Floristry is so in tuned with the seasons, so depending on seasonal availability peonies can’t be promised in March, or dahlias in May. It’s always good to have a few different flower types in mind, but your colour palette and the season your marrying in is just as important.

Meet Ella: The Story Behind Old Bricks & Blossom

After studying Events Management at university, Ella worked in various event planning roles before joining us here at The Walled Garden as a wedding planner. She was with us for seven years, gaining first hand experience of everything that goes into planning weddings, so she truly knows the industry inside out!

When Covid and furlough hit, Ella began selling dried flower bunches during lockdown. That’s when her love for floristry really blossomed. After lockdown, she decided it was something she wanted to pursue more seriously. She spent six months working at a florist as a Studio Manager in Derbyshire, learning the tricks of the trade, before returning to our Garden Cottage here at The Walled Garden to launch Old Bricks & Blossom in 2021. And the rest, as they say, is history.

Ella now creates floral arrangements for weddings across Nottinghamshire and the East Midlands bringing her vibrant personality into every bouquet she makes!

Where Do the Flowers Come From?

That all depends on flower choices by couples and seasonal availability. In wedding season Old Bricks & Blossom try to use the local flower farms as much as possible and always tries to use a little something from the garden.

Depending on the proposal, they do sometimes import flowers to achieve a certain look, although sustainability is hugely important to Ella. Most recently, she has just joined the Sustainable Wedding Alliance, where Ella will be learning tips and tricks on how to be even more planet friendly.

What’s it Like to Work with a Wedding Florist?

You’ll have an initial consultation where you both sit down with a cup of tea in the garden, and go over ideas and your vision for your wedding day.

Following this you’ll receive your quote, with details on how to secure your date. Once your date is secured then Ella will send over your floral mood boards and then final details appointments are approximately 8 weeks before with final balance 28 days before.

What Happens to the Flowers After the Wedding?

Couples are often preserving bouquets and button holes in a number of different ways, and Ella will go through all the different options during your consultation.

This season we’ve started working with a local social enterprise Pulp Friction, who provide floral workshops for adults with learning disabilities and Autism. Couples have the option to now donate their flowers to Pulp Friction, who are based in Nottingham, and they are used for flower pressing & bouquet making.

Ready to Bloom?

Whether you're dreaming of wildflowers or timeless white roses, the key is to make your flowers feel like you. Working with a florist like Ella means you’re not just choosing petals and palettes, you’re crafting a personal floral selection for you.

If you’re planning your wedding and not sure where to start with your flowers, Ella would love to welcome you in for a cup of tea in the garden and chat through how she can bring your floral vision to life.

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