2014. That was a bit of a year....

A little belated but Happy New Year!

2014 was one of those years that flew by in a flash. We did tonnes of fabulous weddings, some amazing parties, we had a brand new website and we decided to move workshops. More of that news to come. Along with all of this we were also nominated for the Perfect Wedding Awards "Best Wedding Florist 2014" www.perfectweddingmag.com. Now, as you can imagine I was pretty chuffed just to get nominated. we were up there with such amazingly talented florists and as fellow nominee Jay Archer said "Me and you are the wildcards"and this is just how it felt. Violets and Velvet is a small, independent floristry company, there's just five of us, all freelancers apart from me of course and I didn't think I stood a chance. All my past clients were asked to vote, and they did, in there droves it appears! The voting was purely based on the public vote so that's why it was so amazing when they announced us as the winner!!!! I had an outer body experience to be fair! I think you will see just how shocked I was in the little video below!

It was a brilliant end to a bittersweet year ( isn't every year a bit like that) and I appreciate so much every single vote that was placed. It's so wonderful to have your work recognised in this way and makes all the hard work over the years so, so worth it. My sincere thanks goes out to everyone who bothered to vote for me. You really did make my dreams come true.

It's that time of year again....

So the wedding season is getting a bit less frenzied and here at VandV our minds turn to Crimbo!!
We are of course doing a annual wreath making workshops along with some new additions to the timetable. Check out the website for details www.violetsandvelvet.co.uk
We are also lucky enough to be dressing a few venues locally with our garlands, wreaths and all round loveliness.
Earlier on the year we did a gorgeous little Christmas shoot at the barn with the talented Kate from www.vintagestylehire.com and the ever so lovely Claire Naylor www.clairenaylorphotography.co.uk
The results are quite lovely and should give you a bit of inspiration for your Christmas table. A lot of the pretty bits are  available from www.vintagestyleliving.co.uk a new venture for Kate.
Enjoy!

January. A time to reflect on the achievements of last year? Yes. But it's also time to blog some of the stunning weddings from 2014 starting with this one. Alice and Grant. Not only do they have great taste they are really good friends of mine so it was always going to be one of my favorites of the year.
Saffron coloured peonies, Sally Lacock dress, gorgeous bride and groom on a tractor and a vintage merry- go-round. Blimey. You just can't go wrong!
Stunning photographs, of course, by another good friend Rebecca Prigmore www.rebeccaprigmorephotography.com