spring flowers & Foliage
Emily McClure & Matthew Sharkey
Portico of Ards Portaferry & Private Cottage in Kearney, ? 2016
'...I am not sure how to even begin to say the biggest thank you to you, Suzie, for all of the gorgeous flowers. The arrangements in the church and the tent were simply magnificent and our bouquets the perfect balance of cottage informality and wedding glamour - that pop of reddy pink in my bouquet was perfect! Really, everything was stunning and we have had so many lovely comments from people about how wonderful the flowers were...'
VESSELS & VASES
VESSELS & VASES
Florestina is owned and run by Suzie Scott from her Garden studio in Northern Ireland. Flora and fauna has been the subject of fascination and intrigue for Suzie from a very young age growing up in a unique Areboretum on the Ards Peninsula provided endless study and play as a child. Throughout
Meet Suzie and hear more about Florestina below.
WEDDINGS
WEDDINGS
ABOUT SUZIE & FLORESTINA
ABOUT SUZIE & FLORESTINA
The Arboretum
'In joy or sadness, flowers are our constant friends'
Okakura Kakuzo
MY GARDEN ON THE ARDS PENINSULA
My Garden on the Ards Peninsula
WELCOME TO FLORESTINA WEDDINGS
'A flower cannot blossom without sunshine, and Man cannot live without love'
Max Muller
your wedding flowers
With so much uncertainty at the moment regarding weddings it is difficult to plan ahead, or know what to expect, and it may be that your wedding will be much smaller than anticipated, or the dates may have to change. I am more than happy to try and accommodate your wishes and any changes so that even if your wedding day is not as originally anticipated it will still be memorable and above all beautiful.
Your wedding day is perhaps one of the only times in your life when you will carry flowers in so public a way. The flowers that you choose can quietly set the tone for the whole day, reflect your personality and connect you once again to the natural world, ancient rites and the fragile beauty of this earth.
My style is naturalistic, flowers arranged as they grow. Elegant, romantic and garden like with lots of natural movement . I am a gardener at heart and the idea of connecting gardens and floristry is one I embrace wholeheartedly.
I love my flowers to tell a story...
...and in the photograph of Olivia, (opposite} the flowers in her bouquet included the palest of pink peonies to symbolise 'devotion', and scented white roses called ‘Patience’ were chosen to honour her grandmother. Delicate maidenhair ferns speak of sincerity' and fragrant white sweet pea suggest ‘delicate pleasures’ in the language of flowers.
galleries
Over the past few years I have been privileged to work with some wonderful couples and their families to create meaningful flower arrangements which reflect their personality and style.
From intimate country churches & family homes, to grand cathedrals and marquee receptions or in the ruins of an old palace set within a wooded glade, each venue and couple is unique.
For some inspiration and ideas, and to hear what our lovely newlyweds have said please look through the galleries below.
arrange a call
If my style appeals to you please feel free to e-mail, call, or use the form link below to get in touch, I would love to hear from you.
We can then have a chat on the phone, or a meeting at my studio to start the planning process. You may have lots of clear ideas as to what you would like, or no idea at all, don't worry, I can help guide you through the various options for flowers and arrangements to best suit you, the time of year, your venue and your budget.
