Gileston Manor wedding flowers with Bex and Matt

I can’t believe I have waited so long to share this stunning Gileston Manor wedding with you all. It was the most beautiful wedding, full of red, pink and burgundy flowers and I was so lucky to play a part in it. Bex and Matt were married on a beautiful, warm, sunny day in one of the most stunning wedding venues of South Wales; Gileston Manor House, nestled deep in The Vale of Glamorgan in the Welsh countryside, just minutes off the M4. It really is a dream venue and the exquisite gardens were a perfect backdrop for the beautiful flowers. On the grounds there are even alpacas, chickens, ducks and cats.

Bex and Matt had to postpone their wedding a couple of times due to the pandemic but gosh, it was worth the wait. When we first met Bex came to me with amazing ideas, she wanted to use lots of deep, rich colours, lots of texture, nothing too rigid or formal. Peonies were a must have. I loved her ideas and couldn’t wait to get started.

These photos from Christopher Ian Photography are just wonderful, as you will see. I absolutely loved this wedding, it was an absolute pleasure working with this gorgeous couple on their big day.

Now feast your eyes on this blog for some serious wedding floral inspiration!

Saying the wedding vows holding flowers — Gileston Manor wedding vows. Image by Christopher Ian Photography

The bridal bouquet in rich tones — The bridal bouquet for Gileston Manor wedding.

Bridal bouquet from the side angle — Bex’s bridal bouquet for Gileston Manor wedding. Image by Christopher Ian Photography

Bridesmaids chatting holding bouquets — The beautiful bridesmaids and their bouquets at Gileston Manor wedding.

Gileston Manor wedding flowers - bridal party

Bex wanted to have rich, deep coloured flowers for her bouquets, she was really trusting with the designs and was open to my suggestions. I focused on using lots of different types of flowers to add texture and interest. Peonies were a must have because they featured so heavily on the wedding stationery, which clever Bex designed and made herself. I used 'red charm' peonies, lots of roses: tacazzi, fiction, nicoletta, 'bombastic' pink spray roses, a little astrantia, astilbe and that stunning burgundy scabious. I added a touch of eucalyptus for the greenery. It was a beauty.

The bouquets complimented the subtlety of her stunning dress by Halfpenny London at the wonderful Waxflower Bridal. The magnificent crown by the very clever What Katy Did Next finished her look beautifully. Just perfection.

The bridesmaids carried bouquets slightly smaller in size. We reused these bouquets later on in the day on the reception tables.

Walking down the aisle as Mr and Mrs — Just married at Gileston Manor . Ceremony flowers. Image by Christopher Ian Photography

The ceremony flowers arch — Ceremony flowers at Gileston Manor . Deconstructed archway with no floral foam.

Close up details of the flowers — Close up details of the ceremony flowers at Gileston Manor . No floral foam was used.

Ceremony - Gileston Manor wedding flowers

Flowers were an important part of the wedding for these two. If you are lucky enough to have a Gileston Manor wedding you will be able to say your vows in the Secret Walled Garden. Bex and Matt wanted to frame their ceremony with flowers. I suggested these pillars of flowers, often described as a deconstructed arch, that was then transported to the entrance of the marquee for the reception. These were made without the use of floral foam. The flowers were sat in water tubes and funeral picks so they were guaranteed to stay fresh into the next day.

Table centre at reception — Reception table flowers at Gileston Manor. Gold flower urns.

Reception room - Gileston Manor wedding flowers

The reception tables in the Lotus Marquee were decorated with these beautiful golden urns that I sourced from antique shops and thrift stores. It helped make the wedding arrangements sustainable. These were accompanied by the antique brass candlesticks. They looked elegant and the pop of colour lifted the marquee.

Gold urns table centrepiece — Reception set up at Gileston Manor. Image by Christopher Ian Photography

Reception room with flower cloud — The reception room at Gileston Manor. Image by Christopher Ian Photography

Close up of flower cloud — Floral cloud at Gileston Manor. Floating florals.

Floral cloud - Gileston Manor wedding flowers

Bex wanted something bold and dramatic to sit above the top table. We discussed numerous options and ideas but settled on this floating flower ‘cloud’. It was a dramatic statement piece and attracted a lot of attention. The arrangement framed the beautiful backdrop of the coastline. Again, this was made without the use of floral foam and looked perfect the next day. It was definitely a ‘wow display’ in keeping with a Gileston Manor wedding day.

Cutting the cake, flower cloud behind — Gileston Manor cake flowers. Cake by Miss Havisham Cakes. Image by Christopher Ian Photography

The first dance under floating flower cloud — The reception room at Gileston Manor. First dance. Image by Christopher Ian Photography

This room is always such a wonderful space to dress, with the surrounding beautiful gardens and coastal views, this venue is hard to beat.

The bride and groom with flowers stood in front of green door — Mr and Mrs at Gileston Manor. Image by Christopher Ian Photography

It was such fun being a part of this stunning Gileston Manor wedding. It was a dream to work with this beautiful couple.

Thank you for the stunning photos from Christopher Ian Photography, I found it so difficult to choose which ones to use.

The other suppliers at this wonderful wedding were:

Dress - Halfpenny London at Waxflower Bridal

Make-up - @catwilliamsmakeup

Cake - @misshavishamscakes

Flower crown - What Katy Did Next

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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Hi! I'm Anne-Marie, Petal Power is me. I run my event floristry business out of Creigiau, Cardiff.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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Hi! I'm Anne-Marie, Petal Power is me!

I run my weddings and event floristry business out of my studio in Creigiau, Cardiff, South Wales.

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I don't care! ⭐ That you have no idea about flowers ⭐ You don't have your whole wedding mapped out ⭐ Your design vision isn't clear This is perfectly normal! Most people don't know exactly what they want when we meet and actually that's how I prefer it! It's great when we collaborate and talk through everything together. We can deep dive into all this when we meet. If you want to work with me get in touch. For the beautiful @becca_hobbs4. If you want to see more of this beautiful wedding day I have written a blog. The link is in my bio. Venue @decourceysmanor Professional images @joelewisphotography Hair @wishboneandcomb Makeup @_jhmakeup

"As soon as I saw Anne-Marie’s work I knew she was the person I wanted to do our wedding flowers. She worked with us to help shape our ideas, and bring our spring wedding to life. The flowers were exquisite and so many people commented on how beautiful they were. She even came back the following morning to turn our flower boxes into bouquets so that we could give them out to family and friends. She really helped us to get the most out of our budget. She is incredibly skilled at what she does, and we highly recommend her.” Pop over to the link in my bio to see more of this beautiful wedding in my latest blog, or I can send you the link. Photographer @joelewisphotography Venue @decourceysmanor Hair @wishboneandcomb Make up @_jhmakeup Dress @timelesselegancebridal

Page 32! This month's @countyweddingmagazines Your South Wales Wedding Magazine has a four page feature of one of my weddings. It's a beauty and I loved every second of being a part of it. I am so pleased that Megan gave me a special mention and also told the story of how I helped her have her wedding outside. Anyway, go take a look - September/October Issue. You won't regret it. (Here's the link) https://www.yoursouthwales.wedding/free-download Images @timea.danci.photographer Styling @ohsocurious_hq Venue @llechwenhall Bride @megzdelight

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