Spring has sprung….. Almost!
- Louise Bassett
- Mar 28, 2023
- 2 min read
Updated: Nov 1, 2024
As I write, its pouring rain and it’s COLD! So cold. It’s mid-March and we’ve just had a very
cold snap but things are stirring in the garden and I have my first wedding of the season this
weekend.
Excitement is high, it’s been a long winter after a very flowery year last year. I am so ready
for some flowering again.
Here are some of the locally grown Spring flowers that I used year to keep us going another
few weeks.
SCOTTISH ANEMONE, RANUNCULUS AND TULIP FOR AN ISLE OF SKYE STYLED SHOOT
The brief was natural and elegant in whites, blush and green. I created a loose and natural
bouquet which was to complement the rugged backdrop of Quairing, on Skye.
I used delicate leucojum, creamy narcissus and perfectly ruffled, blush ranunculus with just
budding fresh spring foliage – what a dreamy combo!
Flowers – Mcconnell Blooms
Photographer – Emily Kidd Photo
Planner – Wildly in Love
Month -April
SPRING FLOWERS IN CLASSICALLY BEAUTIFUL WHITE AND GREEN WITH POPS OF BLUE

Sabrina and Alex chose a simple and elegant palette of white, green, and soft blues for their
wedding flowers at Carberry Tower, East Lothian.
I used locally grown spring flowers anemone and ranunculus with the addition of some soft
blue delphinium, phlox and veronica from the Dutch markets.
Sabrina chose a natural, garden gathered style for her bridal bouquet.
I decorated a moongate for their ceremony which was moved to the marquee afterwards to
be used as photo backdrop.
The pew ends were also reused in vases on the bar and the bud vases were transferred to
the top table to sit amongst a garland.
Venue – Carberry Tower
Photographer – Iris Art Photography
Month - March
BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL BRIDAL FLORALS FOR A FLOWER LOVER
I used a gorgeous selection of juicy, Scottish grown flowers Claire was a dream to work with
as a flower lover. She wanted to know what all the flowers were and her reaction to the
bridal bouquet was the best!

I used anemone, double tulips, ranunculus and dicentra (bleeding heart) to create shape
and movement and to include a pop of fun!

My trusty gold bowls got an outing to Prestonfield House where they complemented the
décor perfectly!
Month – May
Flowers – Mcconnell Blooms
Roses – Dutch Market
TEXTURAL FOLIAGE WITH WHITES, SOFT BLUES AND LILAC
Yana and Max chose whites, soft blues, and lilac for their wedding flowers in May.
There is an abundance of beautiful spring flowers at this time of year, so much to choose
from – a florist’s dream!
I used a gorgeous selection of local flowers including orlaya, goat rue, ranunculus, bluebells,
canterbury bells, dicentra , cornflower and sweet rocket.
To add some more blue, I used scabious, nigella, and delphinium from the Dutch market.
Venue – Oxenfoord Castle
Month – May
Flowers – Mcconnell Blooms
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