How and why bright colours are great for an August wedding

Join flower farmer and florist Georgie Newbery of Common Farm Flowers as she creates wedding flowers for a boiling hot day in August. Georgie loves colour in wedding flowers, especially at this time of year, and here she talks about why it's a good idea not to be too pale with flowers in the harsh, bleaching, low sun of August. And she doesn't just talk about it, she shows you. With tips for placing material as you work, making material work for you, watching out for a dangerous heat/buttonhole combo, Georgie makes the bride, bridesmaids and buttonholes for anotherwise DIY wedding for which she also supplied masses of mixed buckets (see previous clip for details of those in her August tour of the garden.) With dahlias and roses and masses of other great material all grown on her flower farm between Bruton and Wincanton in Somerset, this is a fun clip full of tips and tricks. And a big thank you to Tracy from Vancouver Island! Cheers Tracy! xxx
If you enjoy the tips and tricks Georgie gives you here, or would simply like to support the channel, the link to her Buy Me a Coffee page is Here: You can buy me a coffee here www.buymeacoffee.com/COMMONFARM
Georgie holds a number of online workshops that may be helpful if you're planning to DIY your wedding flowers or if you are a florist wanting to know more about sustainable floristry, including:
The Prepping Wedding Flowers Workshop www.commonfarmflowers.com/col...
The Bridal Party Flowers Workshop www.commonfarmflowers.com/col...
The Pedestal Vase Demo www.commonfarmflowers.com/col...
The Big Urn Demo www.commonfarmflowers.com/col...
The Cutting and Conditioning Demo www.commonfarmflowers.com/col...
If you'd like to join Georgie on any of her flower farming, floristry or small business workshops do have a look at the calendar here and book your place: www.commonfarmflowers.com/pag...
If you're booking a place on our workshops the website will ask you to choose a delivery date - any date will do! And if you can't join our sessions live then you are still very welcome to book as we send the recording and notes of the workshop out to everyone afterwards, so you can download the session and refer back to it as and when you need to.
Follow Georgie on instagram @commonfarmflowers
And on Twitter you can find Georgie at / theflowerfarmer
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[@lynnej7219]

I love how you explain the process as you work. They are gorgeous. ❤

[@theflowerfarmer]

Thank you so much! x

[@almawalker1432]

I love your style of making bouquets..I do have similar ideas..using natural materials that is available in the garden..quirky yet stunning..my cup of tea.

[@theflowerfarmer]

thank you x

[@dianequist835]

I love that the bride said to use the best flowers available. She's a wise one! And then look at the reward! Beautiful

[@theflowerfarmer]

always works best when I'm allowed to do what I like x

[@gillsimmonds8526]

Absolutely beautiful. As always I love love love your personality,

[@theflowerfarmer]

thank you x

[@aliceheidecker1853]

Very beautiful, Georgie! Delightful video! Thank you.

[@theflowerfarmer]

Thank YOU x

[@bristolveggiebeds5310]

Beautiful creations!

[@theflowerfarmer]

thank you x

[@annedaniel8169]

Love all your wedding flowers but the buttonholes are stunning!! One lucky wedding party. Thank you for sharing xxx

[@theflowerfarmer]

Thankyou x

[@maryleininger5375]

Never get enough of watching you work and learning from you ! Thank you Thank You! August gets weary for flower farmers and you inspire!!

[@theflowerfarmer]

So nice of you x

[@celiamuncaster2046]

Smashing flowers!

[@theflowerfarmer]

thank you x

[@d.d.mac.3773]

I have never buttonholes done like that, but I sure love them!

[@theflowerfarmer]

thank you x

[@deborahclatworthy3885]

The colours are joyous … uncontrived (is that the right word)… you know this is going to be a very happy wedding and everyone will have a wonderful time. Stunning! X

[@theflowerfarmer]

thank you x

[@Holly_at_gypsyhollergardens]

Wow!!! Those are gorgeous !!! I love how you think about all the little details ! This made my Saturday !!! Thank you so much and enjoy your weekend !!! 🌹🌷🏵️💮🌾

[@theflowerfarmer]

You are so welcome! x

[@wendymilkins8938]

Wow amazing they are so beautiful.

[@theflowerfarmer]

Thanks so much 😊 x

[@gardengirl7446]

Hello from Vancouver Canada 🇨🇦 what gorgeous wedding flowers! Your videos always inspire me and make me HAPPY! Thank you for generously sharing here ❤ Linda

[@theflowerfarmer]

You are so welcome! x

[@janhenson293]

As usual an absolute delight to watch video full of fabulous beautiful flowers with loads of great hints and tips of not only what to use but also how. Pure genius at work who loves to share so easy to feel in the room with her. Your blouse is really proving to be ideal in this hot weather, looks great Georgia. Jan

[@theflowerfarmer]

Glad you enjoyed it - the blouse is perfect for hot weather - wash and dry in a minute! x

[@irenedavo3768]

Beautiful

[@theflowerfarmer]

thank you x

[@carolinehorne6505]

Stunning

[@theflowerfarmer]

thank you x

[@susanschellberg4509]

Gorgeous

[@theflowerfarmer]

thank you x

[@janewalster5613]

Such a beautiful mix of pale and strong colors and varied textures. I love the buttonholes with the amaranth waving! Your commentary is wonderfully fun and informative.

[@theflowerfarmer]

Thank you so much! x

[@alisonwise3444]

Wow, absolutely charming 🌸

[@theflowerfarmer]

thank you x

[@cecilleflowerfarm]

You’re awesome!

[@theflowerfarmer]

Thankyou x

[@sunniesflowerco]

This video couldn't have been more timely as I was putting together a bridal bouquet and 10 table posies yesterday. I was struggling with trying to use pastels and you gave me the confidence to use my beautiful bright dahlias. You were so right about the lighting!! Everyone loved the bright August bouquet. Thanks so much Georgie! 💛 P.s. I ordered your wedding flowers book and am impatiently waiting for its arrival.

[@theflowerfarmer]

Wonderful! xxx

[@SignorAveya]

Wonderful. Thank you for sharing. ❤️

[@theflowerfarmer]

You are so welcome! x

[@annemariecronin2506]

Beautiful!!!!

[@theflowerfarmer]

thank you x

[@1944JerriMellas]

Very, very nice selection❣️. Beautiful bouquets and buttonholes 💐🌷🌺🌸. Good job you 👏

[@theflowerfarmer]

Thank you so much 😊 x

[@ginapentecost206]

As always absolutely gorgeous, Beautiful colour combinations. I'm sure the Bride will very pleased. Thank you for all your useful hints and tips lots to consider not just the stunning flowers. Stay hydrated (must say prefer coffee to water) coffee's on the way! Cheers x

[@theflowerfarmer]

Thanks so much 😊 x

[@sandramulchahey8268]

Absolutely gorgeous.

[@theflowerfarmer]

Thank you! 😊 x

[@annecanty1227]

So gorgeous.Super talent.

[@theflowerfarmer]

thank you x

[@sallyc6912]

Oh my, so much pretty!! 😍Those are beautiful. I think I need to find space in my garden for Crabapples and green Amaranth! Thanks so much for your lovely videos, they always brighten my day 🙂

[@theflowerfarmer]

Thank you! 😊 x

[@suepattison9797]

Hi .has know i love ur chatter ...this is one lucky bride ..so natural .stunning ..and all those little people uv used in the buttons holes .so much care and attention to details .thats what rivets me ..just keep drinking darl .who cares whats in the glass hahaxxx

[@theflowerfarmer]

Lol - Thankyou x

[@sharcarlson4980]

I love what you do!

[@theflowerfarmer]

thank you x

[@Samantha-ps2vv]

Oh so beautiful!! 😍

[@theflowerfarmer]

thank you x

[@jimmason1072]

Well you have been able to keep such a beautiful display and choice of flower in your gardens even during your very hot summer....how will you manage if you get a watering ban.....? (your dog reminds me of my old girl we lost last year....) how is your mom doing ? With her bad ankle....

[@theflowerfarmer]

Thank you so much 😊 - hopefully we get a bit of rain next week - hopefully! x

[@nikkiholton6318]

That's such a lovely bouquet !! Do u set them in water and leave them in the workshop ? You said not to put them in the cooler in warm weather because they do not hold up well

[@theflowerfarmer]

yes I just keep them out of direct sunlight in a coolish airy place - I don't have a cooler x

[@patphilroberts148]

You are such a chatter box, lovely flowers but too much talk

[@theflowerfarmer]

oh ok -

[@wjs5773]

I don’t agree. I love the conversation.

[@theflowerfarmer]

@@wjs5773 Thankyou x

[@lynnej7219]

I love the chat, the explanations are very useful. . Can always turn the sound down