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The origins of Valentines Day
The origins of sharing your feelings on Valentines Day (14th February) have many roots through ancient times. It was seen as a time when lovers express their affection with gifts. Valentines Day has origins in the Roman festival of Lupercalia, held in mid-February. The festival, which celebrated the coming of spring, included fertility rites and the pairing off of women with men by lottery. At the end of the 5th century, Pope Gelasius I replaced Lupercalia with St. Valentine’s Day. It came to be celebrated as a day of romance from about the 14th century. During the middle ages- in France and England- mid February was thought to be the…
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Croppers in Bloom Ltd is now Flowers by Helen Elizabeth
We are excited to announce that since the closure of the retail side of the business Croppers in Bloom Ltd is now trading as Flowers by Helen Elizabeth. I would like to thank all my customers for your continued support as I journey into 2020 bringing wedding & event flowers to brides of Berkshire & beyond.
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The Wedding trends we saw in 2019
Whats going to be fashionable this year when it comes to wedding flowers? According to Caroline from Bloom & Wild’s “Fragrant garden roses, stocks and sweet peas (in whimsical and rustic shades) are some of the most popular summer blooms set to appear in a big way…” Expect to see Nudes and Ice Cream Pastels such as pale pinks, blush and taupe flowers being the most popular choices and increasingly replacing classic white blooms as a bride’s wedding flower of choice. Flowers such as Peonies (if you’re planning your wedding between April-June) are a timeless wedding choice, and are very versatile, fitting into either a formal affair or a more…
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My Wedding Flowers
So- after 10 plus years of making wedding flowers- it is now my turn…. So what on earth will I make for my wedding? Make your own I hear you ask? – yes indeed – I would be an ACTUAL nightmare to any flowery friend to give them the mammoth task of making the flowers for my wedding… currently I feel pretty calm… ask me the first week of July if this is in fact a good idea!! We have chosen a venue that gives us lots of time before the big day itself to decorate (this was on my mind as he dusted off his knee after the proposal…
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How to find the perfect wedding florist
I would advise going to visit a number of flowers shops, and see who you click with. Like with any wedding or event supplier- you will need to liaise with them a fair bit in the run up to the date in question… so someone who has the same vision and passion for your big day is essential. Maybe phone ahead and see if they prefer you to make an appointment- or if they welcome you dropping by. Ask to see some examples of their previous work- your event may not be at the same time of year as the time you are searching for a florist- so the selection…
