RENEGADE: So, Bella Botanica, describe your typical day.
BELLA BOTANICA: If a wedding was on a Saturday this would be my typical timeline. On the Thursday the flowers would arrive in the morn and I would spend most of the day conditioning the flowers. Friday would be spent preparing crates for delivery, all vessels to be washed and prepped, prepare the toolbox I bring of pins, tapes, wire you name it I have it! Then I would green up some of the designs with foliage if needed.
I would start at 1/2am on Saturday after a couple of hours sleep. I would start making the centrepieces. Then I would make up all the bridal party flowers and buttonholes, flowercrowns etc. I would then pack up everything in the van and drop off the bridal bouquets and buttonholes about 10am. Then I would head on to the venue to dress the ceremony room and finish off the table centrepieces on site, if they are too big or delicate to travel. I could be at a venue until 4pm if the couple wants me to switch designs from the ceremony to the reception area.
BELLA BOTANICA: If a wedding was on a Saturday this would be my typical timeline. On the Thursday the flowers would arrive in the morn and I would spend most of the day conditioning the flowers. Friday would be spent preparing crates for delivery, all vessels to be washed and prepped, prepare the toolbox I bring of pins, tapes, wire you name it I have it! Then I would green up some of the designs with foliage if needed.
I would start at 1/2am on Saturday after a couple of hours sleep. I would start making the centrepieces. Then I would make up all the bridal party flowers and buttonholes, flowercrowns etc. I would then pack up everything in the van and drop off the bridal bouquets and buttonholes about 10am. Then I would head on to the venue to dress the ceremony room and finish off the table centrepieces on site, if they are too big or delicate to travel. I could be at a venue until 4pm if the couple wants me to switch designs from the ceremony to the reception area.
RENEGADE: What's inspiring you right now?
BELLA BOTANICA: I am inspired by nature on a daily basis. I love trees and plants. And the flowers themselves offer fantastic inspiration. I also love fabrics and prints and paper product. I am drawn to create natural, unstructured bouquets and designs which let the beauty of each flower shine.
BELLA BOTANICA: I am inspired by nature on a daily basis. I love trees and plants. And the flowers themselves offer fantastic inspiration. I also love fabrics and prints and paper product. I am drawn to create natural, unstructured bouquets and designs which let the beauty of each flower shine.
RENEGADE: Describe a Bella Botanica bride.
BELLA BOTANICA: Bella Botanica is a passionate floral design service that offers a fresh, unique, natural approach to creating your wedding and event florals. We ensure it is a friendly, stress free experience, resulting in beautiful floral designs.
You can come and take a look at Bella Botanica's gorgeous stand and floristry and chat to the florist herself at our event in Smock Alley Theatre, 20th March 2016 from 12noon.
You can also find out more about Bella Botanica at:
www.facebook.com/bellabotanicaflowers
Instagram: bellabotanica
Twitter: bellabotanicaf
BELLA BOTANICA: Bella Botanica is a passionate floral design service that offers a fresh, unique, natural approach to creating your wedding and event florals. We ensure it is a friendly, stress free experience, resulting in beautiful floral designs.
You can come and take a look at Bella Botanica's gorgeous stand and floristry and chat to the florist herself at our event in Smock Alley Theatre, 20th March 2016 from 12noon.
You can also find out more about Bella Botanica at:
www.facebook.com/bellabotanicaflowers
Instagram: bellabotanica
Twitter: bellabotanicaf