Top tips for choosing flower colours for weddings and events

Join flower farmer and florist Georgie Newbery of Common Farm Flowers in Somerset, south west England (zone 8) as she cuts contrasting flower schemes for a party and for a wedding. For both events the clients have let Georgie choose the colours. Part of her brand is that customers know that if they leave Georgie to choose the best in the garden on the day they will have a more interesting mix than if they are more prescriptive. The party needs to be cheerful and not too 'wedding.' The colours and style for the wedding have been left up to her by the client so Georgie has a free hand in what she cuts: the look must have a wedding feel, but also, depth of colour, variety, rich texture. See how she finds a connection between the flowers, sometimes the rich depth in a leaf will tone with the under colour of a flower which will tone with a much paler rose for example. Watch all the way through to see the bride's bouquet Georgie creates at the end. And enjoy!
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[@gerriwalsh9846]

Georgie, you certainly have an eye for flower arrangement - wow!

[@theflowerfarmer]

thank you x

[@catherineengle4196]

Loved the bouquet. Yes I agree with you about the matchy matchy. To me a brides bouquet should have color and in different hues and tones. Having those pretty pinks and creamy whites look stunning when you add in some dark. I am a person who loves color. I have a hard time with people who want to live in all White rooms in their homes. Not me ....every room is a different color 😊. God bless Georgie

[@theflowerfarmer]

I totally agree! x

[@adunn5173]

Georgie you are looking good! Thanks for tips!

[@theflowerfarmer]

Thanks for watching! x

[@patrick_laslett_allotment]

I'm not surprised that your customers trust you. Lovely results!

[@theflowerfarmer]

Thank you! x

[@ambethk77]

That bridal bouquet is unbelievable.

[@theflowerfarmer]

thank you x

[@kimberlygreidanus5639]

Thank you again, I absolutely love your work and humour, lol

[@theflowerfarmer]

You are so welcome x

[@beckyscheller9358]

The arrangement made me think of a old Dutch painting. Love it. Have looked at flowers and arrangements differently since following you. I am a quilter so always love discussion on color ❤

[@theflowerfarmer]

Thank you so much! x

[@nicolabradley5761]

I have said it before and I say it again you are soooooooooooo clever! All looking very lovely as usual!

[@theflowerfarmer]

Oh thank you! x

[@cerridwencottagediary9194]

I have physocarpus diablo in my garden and feel it gives real depth to the border. Stunning arrangement as always

[@theflowerfarmer]

yes it does doesn't it - and the same with floristry which is, after all, only making miniature borders for indoors xx

[@pollywaffledoodah3057]

As an Aussie, I must admit you do a pretty bonzer Aussie accent! Perhaps it's because our Aussie accent is refreshingly down-to-earth - and so are you, Georgie!

[@theflowerfarmer]

ah thank you x - my sister and I always speak to each other in cod Aussie accents - we are very odd x

[@sheronwilkins9253]

Beautiful love what you do thanks for sharing

[@theflowerfarmer]

Thanks so much 😊 x

[@darleneridgeway7452]

Outstanding! You rock!

[@theflowerfarmer]

Wow, thanks! x

[@Tea_and_thyme_2012]

Absolutely stunning bouquet Georgie.

[@theflowerfarmer]

thank you x

[@josefgallagher6971]

From Miss Donna Marie Baff How to keep your mojo going Become your own DIY life coach, focusing on assertiveness, confidence building and personal development. I took this course in 2007. I recently engaged with NHS mental health team, as part of getting the over 50's back into the labour market and sign posted this type of course, given they seen to have vanished from our college prospectus. In 2008 I was a governor candidate for NHS mental health Peterborough and Cambridgeshire. Take care Georgie And thank you

[@theflowerfarmer]

totally agree x

[@gardenfunwithjane4897]

That was really fun learning about depth of color and giving dimension to a design. I will practice so my craft does not appear flat. Wonderful lesson. Thank you

[@theflowerfarmer]

you're welcome x

[@erwinroodt1245]

AMAZING AS ALWAYS. VERY TALENTED YOU ARE.

[@theflowerfarmer]

thanks so much Erwin x

[@christinezarvis4761]

Absolutely gorgeous. And your roses! I’m guessing no Japanese beetles in England. They decimate my roses. Just love your artistry…truly. 😊

[@theflowerfarmer]

we have gardened organically here since we arrived in 2004 and so have a good ecosystem to keep everything happy x

[@kathrynmettelka7216]

Photogenic flowers! The bridal bouquet was especially beautiful, and you are right about the depth provided by the dark flowers and foliage with the paler ones. All pale tones in the bouquet would not look right paired with a white or cream colored bridal dress.

[@theflowerfarmer]

glad you agree x

[@Justdessertsforme]

Stunning flowers with a fabulous design 🌹

[@theflowerfarmer]

thank you x

[@joannasz1660]

I've already complimented you on matching colours and playing with shades; level master! Simply stunning.😍

[@theflowerfarmer]

Thank you so much 🙂 x

[@jennyjohnson9012]

Just beautiful Georgie! You always inspire me to go out and find blooms, wild and cultivated. I have a few foliage plants but feel I have to get more now. A wonderful video.

[@theflowerfarmer]

go for it x

[@thisgirlkarenn]

😍 Dreamy

[@theflowerfarmer]

thank you x

[@cynthiabradley7891]

Such pretty arrangements, so summery intense.

[@theflowerfarmer]

thank you x

[@Alternativesmallholding]

Georgie, wonderful work as always. I adore the colour hue of the bridal bouquet. Do you happen to know the name of the Veronica? I would like a good sturdy white one to try out. Thank you

[@theflowerfarmer]

the white Veronica will be Veronica spicata something or other - there are lots of good white veronicas to choose from. xxx. the veronica strum is taller and sturdier and flowers later - I think the one I have is veronicastrum virginicum album xxx

[@marie9244]

Georgie what colour is your achillea is it cerise queen? Do you know? Beautiful colour. Dame Edna would of been very pleased with the Gladdies and the accent try. Glorious bride’s bouquet. I love your videos so informative and I have read your book over and over. Regards from Melbourne Australia.

[@theflowerfarmer]

it's very old self-sown - it was from a mix I sowed years and years ago and I get a range of pinks and whites popping up all over the place x

[@didiercottin4504]

Lovely lovely wedding bouquet 🤩Love the colors. Is this Physocarpus “Amber Jubilee” or “Little Devil”? And what about the blue Phlox on the bottom left ? Do you know what variety it is ? Thank you for your inspiring and soothing videos. What a treat to walk in your wonderful garden and pick flowers with you. I particulary enjoy your concern about wildlife Bravo 🙏Marie

[@theflowerfarmer]

thanks Marie - my physocarpus is Diablo x

[@didiercottin4504]

Thank you so much 😄

[@tamiratliff4459]

Just unbelievably beautiful ❤️

[@theflowerfarmer]

thank you x

[@SquirrelDiaries]

loving the luscious colours! H 🥰

[@theflowerfarmer]

thank you x

[@hannahbest2274]

Gorgeous

[@theflowerfarmer]

thank you x

[@charlottetungelstedt4084]

Hi, brief question, your amazing hydrengeas, are they Grandiflora or Limelight? So difficult to spot the difference.

[@theflowerfarmer]

paniculate limelight x

[@MegaMoflis]

the bride's bouquet is very large, not too many hydrangeas?

[@theflowerfarmer]

it might be - maybe - the bride was very happy with it though x

[@MegaMoflis]

@@theflowerfarmer have you ever had an unhappy customer? if yes how did you handle it?

[@mmcreads]

7:44 what are those delicate little pompoms you touched here?

[@theflowerfarmer]

I think you mean the sanguisorba xxx