Narcissus, blossom and vows on stage; a Spring wedding at Wilton’s Music Hall
There are venues that need flowers to bring them to life, and then there is Wilton's Music Hall — a 19th century venue that has so much history and character.
Meg and Jamie's brief was beautifully clear: celebrate the season. No forcing, no importing, no colour palette that couldn't have arrived naturally in an English spring. Cherry blossom in shades of pink and white dressed the stage to form a backdrop for their ceremony — Meg and Jamie said their vows surrounded by blooms, which is about as close to perfect as a spring wedding gets.
Meg's bouquet was one of my favourite things about this wedding. British narcissus with the most beautiful peach trumpets, combined with hellebores speckled with hints of pink — a nod to Meg's heritage woven quietly into the flowers. The narcissus had a scent that filled the hall. That doesn't often happen with imported stems; it only happens when you work with what the season is actually offering and is one of the reasons I like to work with local growers when I can.
For the reception, the stage meadows remained in place and the bare trestle tables were lined with narcissus in an array of different shades — simple, abundant and entirely right for the space. Wilton's has a faded glamour that creates an enchanting atmosphere with minimal decoration, and that's exactly the spirit the tablescapes were designed to honour. The flowers didn't compete with the room; they complemented it.
Meg and Jamie's wedding was a reminder of why I love working seasonally. When the flowers are right for the moment, they don't just look beautiful — they smell of it, feel of it, and guests carry that with them long after the day is done.
Photography: Oliver Holden Photography
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