Blooms & Insights: Real Weddings, Floral Inspiration & Creative Advice
Welcome to my colourful corner of wedding inspiration! I’m Leanne — the heart and hands behind The Quirky Wedding Florist here in Staffordshire. Explore real weddings filled with silk flowers, creative styling ideas, and honest floral advice to help you plan your dream day. Celebrating love, diversity, and individuality — one petal at a time. 🌸
Just Us Three: Sarah & Matt’s Gretna Green Elopement
Sarah and Matt didn’t need a big guest list. Their Gretna Green wedding was just the three of them — Sarah, Matt and Darcie 🐾 With statement orchids, calla lilies and a rich dusky pink and ivory palette, their elopement flowers were simple, striking and designed for their road trip to Scotland.
Thoughtful By Design: Libby & Dale’s Wedding At Hawkstone Park Hotel
Libby and Dale’s wedding at Hawkstone Park Hotel wasn’t about following trends. It was about creating flowers that felt personal. A timeless navy, white and green palette, meaningful floral choices and natural styling came together to create designs that reflected their story beautifully.Libby and Dale’s wedding at Hawkstone Park Hotel wasn’t about following trends. It was about creating flowers that felt personal. A timeless navy, white and green palette, meaningful floral choices and natural styling came together to create designs that reflected their story beautifully.
Viva Las Vegas: Betty & Joe’s Wedding At Sure Thing Chapel
Betty and Joe didn’t fly to Las Vegas for a traditional wedding. They wanted something fun, relaxed and completely their own. With a retro Vegas backdrop, a classic red Mustang and bold pink and red wedding flowers, every detail felt playful, personal and packed with personality. Exactly how a Vegas wedding should feel.
Teal Done Right: Emma & Tom’s Crewe Hall Wedding
Emma and Tom’s Crewe Hall wedding was centred around teal — but not in the obvious way. Paired with corals, soft pinks and dark foliage, their silk wedding flowers created a bold, alternative look that felt modern, balanced and completely different.
English Garden Meets Tropical: Anna & Christian’s Wedding At Long Furlong Barn
Anna and Christian’s wedding at Long Furlong Barn brought together English country garden charm and tropical influence. Pastels met coral pops, peonies sat alongside orchids, and silk wedding flowers tied their British and Malaysian roots together beautifully — vibrant, balanced and completely personal.
Wild Romance: A Deep Burgundy Wedding at Chester Zoo
Kirsty and Mike’s wedding at Chester Zoo was completely unforgettable. Set amongst the animals — including the iconic flamingos — their day combined deep burgundy tones, rich green foliage, and a venue that’s anything but ordinary. A bold, romantic celebration with a wonderfully wild twist. 🦩🍷
Modern Elegance: A Black & White Wedding at Pendrell Hall
Kayleigh and Lyndon’s wedding at Pendrell Hall was the definition of modern elegance. A striking black and white palette, bold black roses, and beautifully structured silk wedding flowers created a timeless yet dramatic look that felt effortlessly classy and unapologetically bold 🖤✨
Winter Romance: A Dusky Blue Wedding at The Three Horseshoes Inn
Laura and Rob’s winter wedding at The Three Horseshoes Inn was elegant, emotional, and full of soft dusky blue tones. A cosy seasonal celebration with timeless silk florals designed to last forever — and made even more special as Laura and Rob are close friends of mine.
Colour, Countryside & Canine Charm: Vikki & Michael’s Outdoor Wedding at Wolseley Bridge Farm
Vikki and Michael’s wedding was a relaxed countryside celebration filled with colour, personality, and heartfelt details. Set on their family’s land at Wolseley Bridge Farm in Rugeley, their day featured vibrant silk wedding flowers, natural textures, and a very special appearance from Bernie the dog wearing his own floral collar. 🐾🌿
Colour Explosion: A Joyful, Rainbow-Inspired Wedding at Glewstone Court
Emilia and Rob’s wedding at Glewstone Court was bursting with colour, personality, and pure joy. From bold blues and yellows to coral, pinks, and everything in between, their silk wedding flowers were a true celebration of creativity — proving that colourful florals can be just as elegant as they are fun 🌈✨
