Wild Romance: A Deep Burgundy Wedding at Chester Zoo
Kirsty and Mike chose Chester Zoo for their wedding — and if you’re going to pick a venue, you may as well pick one with flamingos 🦩
It’s bold. It’s different. And it needs flowers that can hold their own.
Surrounded by wildlife and greenery, their day was immersive and full of personality. Not traditional. Not expected. Just very them 🌿
All photo credits in this post go to Free Spirit Photography
Rich, Romantic Colour With Impact
Kirsty was clear from the start — deep burgundy. Moody. Dramatic. Strong.
Paired with dark green foliage, the palette had depth without feeling heavy. Burgundy can go flat if you don’t balance it properly. Too dark and it disappears. Too bright and it loses that richness.
This sat right in the sweet spot.
Using high-quality silk flowers meant the colour stayed consistent all day. No fading. No dulling. Just strong tone from ceremony through to photos with the zoo’s gorgeous surroundings.
Flowers Designed for a One-of-a-Kind Venue
A zoo isn’t a blank canvas. It’s textured. It’s green. It’s alive!
So the flowers needed presence. Enough structure to stand out, but not so much that they fought with the setting.
Every bouquet was built with that in mind. Shape, balance, depth. Nothing accidental.
When you’re working in a venue like this, details matter.
A Wedding That Truly Stood Out
Deep burgundy against lush greenery. Elegant styling in an unexpected space. Animals casually wandering into the photo backdrop.
It shouldn’t work.
But when the colours are right and the design is intentional — it absolutely does.
Kirsty and Mike proved that choosing a different venue doesn’t mean compromising on style. It means committing to it properly.
Gratitude In Every Detail: Celebrating The Talented Team Behind The Scenes
This incredible wedding came together thanks to a brilliant team who helped bring Kirsty and Mike’s vision to life in such a unique setting.
Venue: Chester Zoo
Photographer: Free Spirit Photography
Cake Designer: Mel’s Amazing Cakes
Hair & Makeup: The Bridal Artist Company — Abi Davies
Bridal Dress: Susan Craig Bridal
Bridesmaid Dresses: Next
With Love From The Quirky Wedding Florist
I loved creating the flowers for Kirsty and Mike’s Chester Zoo wedding. Bold colour, an unforgettable setting, and designs that felt completely at home there 🦩🌿
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