REAL WEDDINGS - DAN & STEPH

As the sun shone over the rolling hills (at least in Caversham) of Berkshire, the floodgates of weddings, both new and that had been postponed from the ‘year-that-wasn’t’, had well and truly been opened. I was well into my stride by the time of Steph & Dan’s wedding in August 2021 - i.e. running on little sleep, slightly sunburnt and hands that would make your Grandmother loudly sigh - and after first chatting to Steph a million years ago about her wedding vision, it felt like everyone was truly buzzing to get back into celebrating, dancing, and the novelty of HUGGING.

The colour palette reflected all things party, with Steph opting for all shades of pinks, with flashes of yellows and blues - perfect for summer. In keeping with the season, we pumped for Roses, Astilbe, Delphiniums, Craspedia and, my forever favourite, Dahlias, with a whole mix of textural foliages. Genuinely one of my most beloved bouquets from 2021, and it’s still one of the most popular ever on the ‘Gram, which was the cherry on top of the cake.

The Bride & Groom’s reception was held in a huge marquee in the back garden of Steph’s family home - which I had previously attended and flowered the wedding of her sister, Bex, a few years prior. To make the most of this amazing space, we decided to create 2 show-stopping marquee rings, 2 big urns to welcome guests and decorate the tables with bud vases galore. With the help of Steph, Dan and allllll their family and friends, this mammoth task was done in the high heat of summer, all while the Bridgerton soundtrack serenaded us in the background. The perfect Wedding day.

”Lily & Liz created the most beautiful flowers for our wedding day. The bouquets were everything I imagined and more, and the huge flower rings were just perfect. We’ve had so many compliments on the flowers, both from people at the wedding and those who saw pictures afterwards. Hannah stuck through us through our many Covid postponements and was incredibly supportive throughout all the uncertainty. Her love of her job is so clear and totally infectious. We cannot recommend her enough. Thank you Hannah for making our day even more joyful with your wonderful blooms.”

Flowers - Lily & Liz
Photographer - Danielle Victoria Photo
Wedding Dress - Pronovias
Groom’s Suit - Chambers Bespoke
Bridal Hair - Hair By Rhianna