As promised this wedding will be in instalments for a few reasons
a) Elise & Marcus are my lovely friends,
b) Elise & Marcus are absolutely beautiful,
c) As a result of a) I was there all day & evening,
d)I was using my brand new camera and
e) as a resultof b) & d) have taken lots and lots of pics....
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10:00 am Getting to work on the seriously legendery Lytch Gate at St Cuthberts
We make the garland in sections in the workroom and then it is cocooned in special "Crisper" crates it then spends 24 hours in our cool store and is brought back to temperature over a few hours (The shock of fridge to sun would be too much), we wire up a large proportion of the flowers used and use test tubes to ensure that the delicate blooms are in water, this particular Lytch Gate is in a very exposed spot in terms of Sun & Wind so it's essential that the flowers are conditioned properly, in total from start to finish six florists will have worked on this Lytch Gate, but Jason enjoys the plaudits of the passers by whilst he's attaching it to the gate.
Two tone Hydrangeas & fresh Lavender, 
Jason & Rachel 
Jason in action, we are very careful never to use nails, tape or glue in fact we don't use anything that may damage the structure we're working on
Avalanche Rose
Hydrangea, Amaranthus, Avalanche Rose, Allium, Dark Hypnose Rose & Hosta Leaves
11:30: Then to the Brides family home to deliver the Bridal Bouquets
The gorgeous little flower girls Talia & Maisie with their posies of Roses, Peonies & Lilac
The Brides Father's Boutonniere (Left) of a Patience Rose with Lavender & Oregano.
We make the garland in sections in the workroom and then it is cocooned in special "Crisper" crates it then spends 24 hours in our cool store and is brought back to temperature over a few hours (The shock of fridge to sun would be too much), we wire up a large proportion of the flowers used and use test tubes to ensure that the delicate blooms are in water, this particular Lytch Gate is in a very exposed spot in terms of Sun & Wind so it's essential that the flowers are conditioned properly, in total from start to finish six florists will have worked on this Lytch Gate, but Jason enjoys the plaudits of the passers by whilst he's attaching it to the gate.Two tone Hydrangeas & fresh Lavender, 
Jason & Rachel 
Jason in action, we are very careful never to use nails, tape or glue in fact we don't use anything that may damage the structure we're working on
Avalanche Rose 
Hydrangea, Amaranthus, Avalanche Rose, Allium, Dark Hypnose Rose & Hosta Leaves 
11:30: Then to the Brides family home to deliver the Bridal Bouquets 
The gorgeous little flower girls Talia & Maisie with their posies of Roses, Peonies & Lilac 
The Brides Father's Boutonniere (Left) of a Patience Rose with Lavender & Oregano. The Page Boys Boutonniere of Gracia Creme Rose Buds and "Spaniels ears" leave.
The Bridesmaid's Bouquets, nestled in a tissue paper bed ready for presentation
The Bride's Bouquet included Fresh Lily of the Valley, Viburnum Opulus, Sweet Peas, Amnesia & Metalina Roses, Peonies, David Austin's Juliet, Miranda & Patience and an exquisite flourish of fresh fragrant Jasmine
Rose; Groom's Mum with the two lovely flower Girls
The Brides Mum & Groom's Mum's Corsages of Lily of the Valley & Eustoma for the Bride's Mum Sue and of course Lily of the Valley & Roses for Rose
The most handome Page Boy Theo
The Bride's Bouquet included Fresh Lily of the Valley, Viburnum Opulus, Sweet Peas, Amnesia & Metalina Roses, Peonies, David Austin's Juliet, Miranda & Patience and an exquisite flourish of fresh fragrant Jasmine 
Rose; Groom's Mum with the two lovely flower Girls 
The Brides Mum & Groom's Mum's Corsages of Lily of the Valley & Eustoma for the Bride's Mum Sue and of course Lily of the Valley & Roses for Rose 
The most handome Page Boy Theo 
1:00 pm Back to St Cuthbert's to meet the Groom's Men: Left Josh Best Man, Groom's Brother and all round great guy, Right the super handsome Brother of the Bride Nick, both are wearing Metalina Rose Boutonniere's
Close up of the Metalina Rose Buttonhole
Marcus the most gorgeous of Groom's (He is totally in the running for the much coverted Flower Design Bride Groom of the Year 2010) wearing a very special Patience Buttonhole
Marcus' Boutonniere of Lily of the Valley, Lavender & Patience
The lovely Gordon
Mr Cool, Fernando the Groom's Father & Josh
Close up of the Metalina Rose Buttonhole 
Marcus the most gorgeous of Groom's (He is totally in the running for the much coverted Flower Design Bride Groom of the Year 2010) wearing a very special Patience Buttonhole 
Marcus' Boutonniere of Lily of the Valley, Lavender & Patience 
The lovely Gordon 
The guests all started to arrive
Fernando & Gill
Mick & Ade the two excellent Ushers
Mick & Ade the two excellent Ushers 
My Phalaenopsis Orchid Wrist Corsage (photograph taken by the lovely Steve Ashton)
The Lanterns were lit the stage was set all we had to do now was wait for the arrival of the bridesmaids........ until tomorrow then
The Lanterns were lit the stage was set all we had to do now was wait for the arrival of the bridesmaids........ until tomorrow then 
After a long wait, which incidentally is why I've decided to make The Jukhoop's wait for these postings, the Bridal Party finally arrived, but oh boy was it worth waiting for....... ~
Sammi looking so utterly stunning, quite different from her usual self, which is much more of an arty look, this uber elegant Bridesmaid totally took me by surprise!
Rose & Sue looking gorgeous 
Sammi's Bouquet included Juliet, Patience, Sweet Peas, Peonies and fresh fragrant herbs 
Canon Andrew looked very majestic too 
The two flower Girls Maisie & Talia carrying their exquisite boquets in soft pastel shades 
"The Bride" 
Rose & Sue head up the path first
Elise & Chan
We'd lined the pathway with lanterns just to keep the bees and wasps away, but they also look so pretty
A reflective moment shared
Perfect
Sue & Nick
So Beautiful
Elise & Chan 
We'd lined the pathway with lanterns just to keep the bees and wasps away, but they also look so pretty 
A reflective moment shared 
Perfect 
Sue & Nick 
So Beautiful 
The biggest of all Congratulations to Elise & Marcus
The wonderful Nicola Howard had us all in tears with "Somewhere" (Click on the link to hear it)
Pew End decorations of Sweet Peas, Lilac, Hydrangeas & Roses
Pew End decorations of Sweet Peas, Lilac, Hydrangeas & Roses 
The two church pedestals representing Elise & Marcus' Guardian Angels
The wonderful Steve Ashton capturing every moment
One big happy family!
One big happy family! 
Elise's Bridal bouqet was heavenly to make, with all of those gorgeous fragrant blooms, I included David Austin's Patience, Juliet & Miranda, Fresh Lily of the Valley, Lilac, Peonies, Amnesia & Metalina Roses , trails of Jasmine and lots of fragrant Herbs and foliages
Fresh Rose Petals to the ready!!!
Dave is the Grounds man at St Cuthbert's and also the roller outer of the red carpet, he loves having his photograph taken!
Dave is the Grounds man at St Cuthbert's and also the roller outer of the red carpet, he loves having his photograph taken! 
Stephanie Ashton getting a Birds Eye View of all the activity
Completely Blissful
Completely Blissful 
The CK Marquee was set up on the lawn just in front of the Hall and it looked magnificent, the sides were opened up as it was such a beautiful day.
Lytham Hall is truly a spectacular venue the Hall itself is so majestic 
Team Rowley's were all ready to recieve the guests 
We'd arranged beautiful garlands of fresh flowers along the outdoor tables 
Inside the marquee the scene was set for a quintessentially English wedding breakfast, with tall elegant table designs of Alliums Delphiniums, C
lematis, Peonies & Roses At the base of the tall columns, we'd arranged Sweet Peas, Blue Bells, Curcumas & Hydrangeas in their own individual vases 
Each guest had an authentic vintage liquer glass with a tiny posy of fresh flower
s tied with ribbon We decorated the white chocolate cake with a posy of herbs and roses on top and a garland surrounding the base 
Lytham Hall is truly a spectacular venue the Hall itself is so majestic 
Team Rowley's were all ready to recieve the guests 
We'd arranged beautiful garlands of fresh flowers along the outdoor tables 
Inside the marquee the scene was set for a quintessentially English wedding breakfast, with tall elegant table designs of Alliums Delphiniums, C
lematis, Peonies & Roses At the base of the tall columns, we'd arranged Sweet Peas, Blue Bells, Curcumas & Hydrangeas in their own individual vases 
Each guest had an authentic vintage liquer glass with a tiny posy of fresh flower
s tied with ribbon We decorated the white chocolate cake with a posy of herbs and roses on top and a garland surrounding the base 
Our Sophie & Rachel just putting the finishing touches to the top table
I loved the more wild looking flowers we used like the Blue Bells (Left) and the little posies of fresh herbs; Lavender, Peppermint, Oregano and Marjoram
I loved the more wild looking flowers we used like the Blue Bells (Left) and the little posies of fresh herbs; Lavender, Peppermint, Oregano and Marjoram 
The Flower Design Seating Plan
The Groom had designed all of the stationary beautifully, as the table names were places the couple had lived we included flowers from all of the different countries.
The Groom had designed all of the stationary beautifully, as the table names were places the couple had lived we included flowers from all of the different countries.
The Management Jason & Ben
The Flower Design "Hanging Gardens of Babylon" inspired top table creation
The Flower Design "Hanging Gardens of Babylon" inspired top table creation 
Chan & Sue the Brides Parents looking very delighted
The arrangements on either side of the front door and the various topiaries, lanterns and ferns we've placed there make it the perfect spot for photographs
Sammi "Chief Bridesmaid" still looking amazing and still carrying her bouquet
The arrangements on either side of the front door and the various topiaries, lanterns and ferns we've placed there make it the perfect spot for photographs 
Sammi "Chief Bridesmaid" still looking amazing and still carrying her bouquet 
Calvin from Clouds cars, they did a fabulous job, the cars looked beautiful
Mexican Mariachi Band 
Jason reading the "Who's who"
He was a little concerned to discover he is the husband of nine, "Ones bad enough but nine hey!"
Ben was opening the Champagne ready for the the arrival of t
he Bride & Groom
Elise's hair was done by "Toni & Guy" and looked quite 
beatiful 
Jason reading the "Who's who" 
He was a little concerned to discover he is the husband of nine, "Ones bad enough but nine hey!" 
Ben was opening the Champagne ready for the the arrival of t
he Bride & Groom 
Elise's hair was done by "Toni & Guy" and looked quite 
beatiful 
My favourite waiter Oscar Rowley
These images I feel need no explanation enjoy...
Fernando & Jason (You're probably thinking there's an awful lot of images of Jas but he wears a suit so infrequently that it needed recording many times!)
Fernando's Metalina Rose is still looking mighty fine
Sue & Elaine also looking mighty fine
Lupins
The guests were seated and ready
These images I feel need no explanation enjoy...
Fernando & Jason (You're probably thinking there's an awful lot of images of Jas but he wears a suit so infrequently that it needed recording many times!) 
Fernando's Metalina Rose is still looking mighty fine 
Sue & Elaine also looking mighty fine 
Lupins 
The guests were seated and ready 
But you'll have to wait until tomorrow for the fantastic food pics and the glorious speeches oh yes and more flowers
Rowley's Catering organise this fabulous "Grand Entrance" for the Bride & Groom, and this grand entrance was sublime.....
A little out of focus I know but - hey it captures the moment! 
The top table looked fabulous with our "Hanging Gardens of Babylon"
The Children's Table an Table Centre Piece of Candy
The super gorgeous Theo tucking in
A little out of focus I know but - hey it captures the moment! 
The top table looked fabulous with our "Hanging Gardens of Babylon" 
The Children's Table an Table Centre Piece of Candy 
The super gorgeous Theo tucking in 
My Olivia my favourite waitress!
The Bar looked quite fabulous
The Bar looked quite fabulous 
Raj the maker of the worlds best sauce!
Antoinette who did one of the best readings in Church I've ever heard
Antoinette who did one of the best readings in Church I've ever heard 
Ben (Ah I do love Ben) carving the lamb for the top table
Olivia brought the Lamb to our table and Paul (Sue's Brother) was the nominated carver 
Elaine and the very gorgeous Lisa
Olivia brought the Lamb to our table and Paul (Sue's Brother) was the nominated carver 
Elaine and the very gorgeous Lisa 
The far too beautiful Mrs Matthews
Paula & Sue looking fabulous
The speeches were awesome
I love how Sue looks at Chan
And Marcus looks at Chan
And how Elise looks at Marcus
A change of gown for Sammi
The First Dance
I love how Sue looks at Chan 
And Marcus looks at Chan 
And how Elise looks at Marcus 
A change of gown for Sammi The First Dance I love this picture, how cute are these three
Cutting the cake
Cutting the cake 
A change of gown for Elise
A bit of "Dirty Dancing"
The best buffet ever Fajitas
Cheeky!
I love the DJ's face on this one
A bit of "Dirty Dancing" 
The best buffet ever Fajitas 
Cheeky! 
I love the DJ's face on this one
Then a bit of crowd surfing!
Jason & I had the most wonderful day, huge thanks to Sue & Chan for including us, this posting is entirely an indulgence but I've enjoyed it, and though there weren't too many flowers I hope you have too!
Jason & I had the most wonderful day, huge thanks to Sue & Chan for including us, this posting is entirely an indulgence but I've enjoyed it, and though there weren't too many flowers I hope you have too! 
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