Slane Castle
Slane Castle sits in the heart of The Boyne Valley, an area steeped in history. Overlooking the River Boyne just a few miles upstream from the site of the famous Battle of the Boyne.
The Castle itself dates back over 300 years and is one of the most exciting historic buildings on the island. It has been owned by the Conyngham’s family home since 1703. You will see the family motto over the fire places in the great hall, Over Fork Over. The Castle was remodelled in 1785 to its current design and was nearly lost to a devastating fire in 1991. It was restored over a 10 year period and re-opened in 2001 as a hospitality and accommodation venue. From time to time different generations of the Conynghams reside at the Castle to retain their deep connection with the place.
Many people world-wide will know Slane castle as a music venue with a great natural amphitheater. Playing host to some work greats, U2, The rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, Guns ‘N Roses, Red Hot Chilli Pepper and Harry Styles will play here in 2023.
Besides the ample history and world renowned musical history this castle is a glorious Wedding Venue with its own Slane Whiskey Distillery on site.
The Castle will be exclusively yours to share with your family and friends on your wedding day. (Slane Castle Weddings)
Regardless of the weather or season Slane castle offers a stunning back drop to any wedding. Milder days allow you to enjoy an outdoor reception with champagne and canapés on the lawns with the towering backdrop of the castle to impress your guests. During the cooler months enjoy a romantic reception in the magnificent Great hall or the show stopping Ballroom. This amazing Neo-Gothic Ballroom was completed in 1821 for the visit of King George IV. The marble statues and the stunning ceiling, all add to the charm of this unique Ballroom, which is an ideal venue for small, informal or intimate
You can explore the Dining room with stunning views down to the River Boyne. The Drawing Room is my personal favourite, it’s pink and flooded with light with dual aspect views. This is a lovely setting for the bridal party to get ready in or for tea and canapés.
For the more adventurous there is the Castle Courtyard. An outdoor wedding with the castle backdrop with the shelter of the walls makes for an intimate affair and protection from an Irish chill. It also makes a great space for a marquee.
For a more detailed lok at the spaces Slane Castle has to offer have a look here. You will also find guest capacities and more images.
The bedrooms
I had the privledge on my latest site visit to roam some of the bed rooms too. With names like Lord Lieutenant’s Room and Earl & Countess’ Room you expect grandeur. I saw some stunning examples of four poster beds in rooms that could fit two New York apartments. The height of the ceilings and the unique interior of each room was specular.
The Ball Room
Pandemic view of the front lawn
17 Molesworth
Who needs a new venue when you can hold your wedding in one of the oldest buildings in Dublins fair city. And what’s even better, this venue has recently opened its doors to the public for wedding and events. This venue is 17 Molesworth, the oldest Freemason Lodge in the world.
If like me you know very little about Freemasons, (my mind jumps to secret handshakes, a wink and a nod), well this is your opportunity to get up to speed. Every day at 3pm you can join a tour to learn all about the building and the practices. On my recent visit I learned about the different ranks and levels or masons. Their work is to raise money and make charitable donations. There is so much more to learn so go along. You will also get to see the great hall and the light filled library and their many reception rooms.
If I was venue shopping I would pop along for a tour to scope the spaces out. Being in the heart of the south inner city you will be surprised to learn they even have an outdoor space. The terrace was so bright even on an Irish February morning. I was in awe of the Great hall but I was sold when I saw the library, the light is a photographers dream! This being a smaller room it would not be the best for a large wedding but you will be happy to hear they can cater for up to 180 guests. See more information about No 17 Molesworth here https://hospitality.freemason.ie/event-rooms-2/
If you are interested in hosting your wedding here Aideen and Grace will be only to happy to help you. You can contact them here
https://hospitality.freemason.ie/contact/
Updated Price Guide
Summer 2022
Every wedding is tailor made to the needs of each couple. To facilitate this, I would usually have a consultation with a bride/groom to establish their floral needs and get a feel for the style and theme you are going for. After the consultation, I will provide you with a quote that will cover everything we discussed along with delivery and set up.
I generally don’t have a price list as I do try to work to get the best price for my clients. Having said that I have a price guide below; depending on what flowers and styles you like the price can vary. If you require floral arches, staircase or any large structure these will be priced individually.
You might find it helpful to see what flowers are in season at the time of your wedding, http://boutiqueblooms.ie/flowers-by-month/ .
Bridal Party: From
Brides Bouquet €120
Bridesmaids Bouquet €100
Button Holes and Corsages €20
Wrist Corsages €25
Hair Decoration €30
Flower Girl Accessories €40
Service Venue:
Pew Ends €25
Altar/Unity Arrangements €150
Bride/Groom Chair Back Arrangements €35
Pedestal Arrangements €150
Dressed Bay and Topiary Trees €100
Reception Venue:
Top Table Arrangements €150
Dinner Table Arrangements €90
Napkin Arrangements €10
Chair backs €35
Pod and Drinks Table Arrangements €35
Dressed Candelabras €140
Bathroom Arrangements €35
Thank You Bouquets €60
Cake Flowers €35
Delivery, set up and break down fees will be calculated on a wedding by wedding basis.
Avoid Hay fever on Your Big Day
You are not alone – it’s estimated that some 14 million people around the world also suffer the same runny, watery, itchy, scratchy, pressurized existence that hay fever sufferers do in autumn and spring; the peak allergy seasons! If you’re one of those people and are planning your wedding, be it set for any time of the year, the following are some tips to minimize the possibility of your nose and eyes interfering with your “I do’s” and fabulous make up.
I’m sure you’re well aware that your biggest allergy trigger will come from your wedding flowers. It’s not the fragrance of a flower that makes you sneeze but rather the pollen. Large, brightly colored flowers such as roses, daffodils or daisies have large pollens that are too heavy to be airborne and therefore, less likely to cause allergies. Here are a few wedding flowers that you can use for your wedding that have very low pollen. Other low pollen flowers that would be suitable for bridal bouquets, buttonholes and other floral arrangements, include:
Spray Roses – Tiny roses with approximately 5 tiny heads on each stem. They grow in a huge variety of different colors and have a light fragrance.
Hydrangeas - The pom-pom-like blooms of the hydrangea will have any allergy sufferer cheering on Spring, comes in pink’s, white, red, blue, green and purples color.
Camellias – A pollen free flower that has a very light fragrance and grows naturally in shades of white, red, or pink.
Orchids – A beautifully radiant and durably versatile flower that grows in over 25,000 species; surprisingly all of which are edible.
· Irises - The dramatic iris sticks out in a bouquet and won't leave allergy sufferers reaching for the tissues. These also come in a lovely white variety.
· Tulips - Pretty tulips traditionally signify Spring has sprung, but they are available throughout the year - there is nothing ordinary about the wide range of color choices available.
· Snapdragons - The barely fragrant snapdragon is a good choice for allergy-prone flower lovers.
· Hyacinths - The bulbous hyacinth adds a punch of color, without the itchy, watery eyes.
· Roses - Even a baker's dozen of this allergy-friendly favorite will still have low levels of pollen. Roses come in an unimaginable array of colours and there is over 150 known verities!
· Daffodils - A bouquet of yellow daffodils is the perfect way for an allergy sufferer to welcome Spring
Yet, anticipate all potential allergy triggers, couples should think “beyond the bouquet”. If the wedding or reception is to be held outdoors, I’d suggest that the lawn be mowed two to three days ahead of time by a really good mower with an even better grass catcher. Other nasal symptoms can be caused by everyday non-allergic triggers in the environment — such as hairspray (speak to your hairdresser in advance), smoke, perfume, strong odors. This doesn’t mean that couples should avoid topping off their look with a good scent, but you may want to test it in advance, especially if it’s a new scent and you aren’t sure how you’ll react to it.
When it comes to allergies and weddings the best plans don’t always account for and stand up to mother nature, you’ll want to make sure that your wedding emergency kit includes moisturized tissues and a no-dose allergy medication just in case all precautionary measures fail. Drink plenty of water to keep the toxins, uh, “flowing”. Rinse and repeat.
Linda and Lisa
Check out the full low down of Linda and Lisa’s idyllic wedding in the stunning Horsetown House in Wexford. I had the please of working with these beautiful ladies to create their floral vision.
Make up by lk_proartist
Venue https://www.HoretownHouse.ie
Photos https://www.photographybyciara.com/
Flowers https://www.boutiqueblooms.ie
Rings https://www.chupi.com
https://blog.chupi.com/the-chupi-wedding-series-linda-lisa/
SO THIS IS 2021….
What a rollercoaster 2020 was. We have learnt so much, about ourselves, our family, employers, the Coronavirus, BLM, Trump to name but a few. For me the one lesson I learnt is how important my family and friends are. I have missed the long days spent chatting about nothing, filled with giggles and cups of tea. Zoom and FaceTime are not quite the same but I have been very glad to have them. I have also been very grateful for all the support I have received from customers new and old. I got Christmas orders from all over the globe! The Irish spirit is very strong and it will take a lot to break it. We can get through all of this. We have turned a corner and are starting the year on a positive as far as the vaccine is concerned.
On that note we can begin to plan again. As the spring flowers begin to bloom we will see a new dawn, a turning point here. Like all processes this will take time but will be worth it in the end. For weddings my advice would be to plan small for Spring and Summer and hopefully by Autumn we will begin to see larger numbers at weddings. All of this is possible.
I look forward to planning weddings, events, vow renewals, christening parties in the coming months.
Stay safe!
The Language of Flowers
It all begins with an idea.
A
APPLE BLOSSOM – Preference, Better Things to Come, Good Fortune
ARBUTUS – Thee Only Do I Love
ARUM – Ardor
ASPARAGUS FERN – Fascination
ASPHODEL – My Regrets Follow You to the Grave
ASTER – Symbol of Love, Daintiness, Talisman of Love
ASTER (CHINA) – Fidelity, Variety, I Will Think of Thee
AZALEA – Take Care, Temperance, Fragile, Passion, Chinese Symbols of Womanhood
B
BABY’S BREATH – Innocence, Pure of Heart
•BACHELOR BUTTON – Single blessedness, Celibacy
•BALM – Sympathy
•BALSAM – Ardent Love
•BEGONIA – Beware, A Fanciful Nature
•BELLS OF IRELAND – Good luck
•BIRD OF PARADISE – Often given today from a woman to man as a symbol of faithfulness
•BITTERSWEET – Truth
•BLACK BRYONT/LADY’S SEAL – Be My Support
•BLUEBELL/BELL FLOWER – Humility, Constancy, Gratitude
•BROOM – Humility, Neatness
•BUCK BEAN – Calm repose
•BUTTERCUP – Childishness, Riches
C
•CACTUS – Endurance, My Heart Burns with Love
•CALYCANTHUS/CAROLINA ALLSPICE/SWEET SHRUB – Benevolence
•CALLA LILY – Magnificent Beauty
•CAMELLIA – Admiration, Perfection, Good Luck Gift for a Man, Gratitude
•CAMELLIA (PINK) – Longing
•CAMELLIA (RED) – You’re a flame in my heart
•CAMELLIA (WHITE) – Adoration, Perfection, Loveliness
•CANDYTUFT – Indifference
•CANTERBURY BELLS/BELL FLOWER – Gratitude
•CARDINAL FLOWER/SCARLET LOBELIA – Distinction
•CARNATION (GENERAL) – Fascination, Devoted Love
•CARNATION (PINK) – I’ll never forget you, Women’s Love
•CARNATION (RED) – My heart aches for you, Admiration
•CARNATION (DEEP RED) – Alas! for my poor heart
•CARNATION (PURPLE) – Capriciousness
•CARNATION (SOLID COLOR) – Yes
•CARNATION (STRIPED) – No, Refusal, Sorry I can’t be with you, Wish I could be with you
•CARNATION (WHITE) – Sweet & Lovely, Innocence, Pure Love, Woman’s Good Luck Gift
•CARNATION (YELLOW) – Disappointment, Rejection
•CATCHFLY (RED) – Youthful Love, I Fall Victim
•CATTAIL – Peace, Prosperity
•CATTLEYA – Mature charms
•CEDAR – I live but for thee, Think of Me
•CELANDINE/PILEWORT/FIGWORT – Future Joy
•CHAMOMILE/GOLDEN MARGUERITE/ANTHEMIS – Energy in Action
•CHERRY BLOSSOM (SINGLE) – Education
•CHICKWEED – I Cling to Thee
•CHICORY – Frugality
•CHRISTMAS ROSE/HELLEBORUS – Relieve My Anxiety
•CHRYSANTHEMUM (GENERAL) – Abundance & Wealth,
•Cheerfulness, You’re a wonderful friend
•CHRYSANTHEMUM (RED) – Love
•CHRYSANTHEMUM (WHITE) – Truth
•CHRYSANTHEMUM (YELLOW) – Slighted Love
•CINQUEFOIL – Beloved Child
•CLEMATIS – Artifice (ingenuity)
•CLOVER (FOUR-LEAF) – Be Mine
•CLOVER (WHITE) – Think of Me
•CLOVER (RED) – Industry
•COLCHICUM (MEADOW SAFFRON) – My Best Days Fled
•COLUMBINE (PURPLE) – Resolved to Win
•COLUMBINE (RED) – Anxious
•COMPASS FLOWER – Faith
•CONVOLVUS MINOR/BINDWEED – Uncertainty
•CORCHORUS – Impatience of Happiness
•COREOPSIOS – Always Cheerful
•CORNFLOWER – Delicacy, refinement,
•CORONILLA/CROWN VETCH – Success to You
•COWSLIP – Rusticity, Winning Grace, Healing, Youth, Pensiveness
•COXCOMB – Foppery, Unfading Love
•CROCUS – Cheerfulness, Abuse not, Gladness
•CROWN IMPERIAL/FRITILLARIA – Majesty
•CYCLAMEN – Resignation and Good-Bye
D
•DAFFODIL – Regard, Unrequited Love, Sunshine, Respect, The sun shines when I’m with you
•DAFFODIL (YELLOW ) – Chivalry
•DAHLIA – Dignity and Elegance, Forever Thine
•DAISY – Innocence, Loyal Love, I’ll Never tell, Purity, Beauty
•DAISY OX-EYE – Patience
•DAISY (RED) – Beauty Unknown to Possessor
•DANDELION – Faithfulness, Happiness, Love’s oracle
•DAPHANE CNEORUM/ROSE DAPHANE – I Desire to Please
•DAPHANE ODORA/WINTER DAPHANE – I Would Not Have You Otherwise
•DRACAENA/DRAGON’S BLOOD/DRAGON LILY – Inner Power
•DEAD LEAVES – Sadness
•DELPHINIUM – Big-Hearted, Fun
•DILL – Lust
•DIOSMA – Your Simple Elegance Charms Me
•DOG ROSE – Pleasure and Pain
•DOGWOOD (FLOWERING) – Am I Indifferent to You?
•DRAGON ROOT/GREEN DRAGON (Arum draconium) – Ardor
E
•EDELWEISS/ALPINE CUDWEED – Daring, Courage, Noble Purity
•EGLANTINE/SWEET-BRIAR/ROSA EGLANTARIA – Poetry, I Wound to Heal
•ELDER FLOWER – Zeal
•ENDINE – Frugality
•EPIGAEA, REPENS/MAYFLOWER/TRAILING ARBUTUS – Budding
•EUPATORIUM/HARDY AGERATUM – Delay
•EREMURUS – Endurance
•EUPHORBIA – Persistence
•EVERLASTING – Never Ceasing Memory
F
•FERN – Magic, Fascination, Confidence, Shelter
•FERN (MAIDENHAIR) – Secret bond of love, Discretion
•FERN (ROYAL) – Reverie
•FILBERT – Reconciliation
•FIR – Time
•FLAX – Domestic Symbol
•FLORA’S BELL – Without Pretension
•FLOWERING REED – Confide in Heaven
•FORGET ME NOT – True Love, Memories
•FORSYTHIA – Anticipation
•FOXGLOVE/FAIRY THIMBLES/DEAD MEN’S BELLS – Stateliness, Youth
•FOXTAIL GRASS – Sporting
•FRAXINELLA/CULTIVATED DITTANY/GAS PLANT – Fire
•FREESIA – Innocence, Trust
•FUCHSIA (SCARLET) – Confiding Love, Taste
•FURZE – Love for All Occasions
G
•GARDENIA – You’re lovely, Secret love, Purity, Refinement
•GARLIC – Courage, Strength, Get well, Ward Off Evil & Illness
•GENETIAN (FRINGED) – Intrinsic Worth, I Look to Heaven, Autumn
•GENTIAN (CLOSED) – Sweet Be Thy Dreams
•GERANIUM – True Friend, Stupidity, Folly
•GERANIUM (APPLE) – Present Preference
•GERANIUM (IVY) – Your Hand for Next Dance
•GERANIUM (LEMON) – Unexpected Meeting
•GERANIUM (NUTMEG) – I Expect a Meeting
•GERANIUM (OAK-LEAVED) – True Friendship, Lady, Deign to Smile
•GERANIUM (PENCILED) – Ingenuity
•GERANIUM (ROSE) – Preference
•GERANIUM (SCARLET) – Consolation, Melancholy
•GERANIUM (SILVER-LEAF) – Recall
•GERBERA – Innocence
•GLADIOLI – Generosity, I’m sincere, Flower of the gladiators
•GLOBE AMARANTH – Unfading Love
•GLOXINIA – Love at first sight
•GINGER – Strength
•GOLDEN-ROD – Be cautious, Encouragement
•GOOSEBERRY – Anticipation
•GOOSEFOOT – Goodness
•GORSE – Endearing Affection
•GRASS – Submission
•GRASS/CITRONELLA/CAMEL GRASS/LEMON GRASS/GINGER
•GRASS – Homosexual Love
•GUELDER ROSE/SNOWBALL – Winter
H
•HAREBELL/CAMPANULA – Humility, Grief
•HEART’S EASR/PURPLE/JOHNNY JUMP UP – You Occupy My Thoughts
•HEPATICA (Anemone nobilis) – Confidence
•HEATHER (LAVENDER) – Admiration, Solitude
•HEATHER (WHITE) – Protection, Wishes will come true
•HELIOTROPE – Devotion
•HENBANE – For Males to Attract Love from Females
•HIBISCUS – Consumed by Love, Delicate Beauty
•HOLLY – Defense, Domestic Happiness, Am I forgotten
•HOLLYHOCK – Fruitfulness
•HOLLYHOCK (WHITE) – Female Ambition
•HONESTY/LUNARIA/DOLLAR PLANT/MONEY PLANT – Sincerity
•HONEYFLOWER – Sweet, Secret love, Generous Affection, Sweetness of Disposition
•HONEYSUCKLE – The Bond of Love
•HONEYSUCKLE (CORAL) – I Love You
•HOUSTONIA/BLUET/QUAKER LADIES – Content
•HOYA/WAX PLANT – Sculpture
•HUCKLEBERRY – Faith, Simple Pleasures
•HYACINTH (GENERAL) – Games & Sports, Rashness, Flower dedicated to Apollo
•HYACINTH (BLUE) – Consistency
•HYACINTH (PURPLE) – Sorry, Please forgive me, Sorrow
•HYACINTH (RED OR PINK) – Playful Joy
•HYACINTH (WHITE) – Unobtrusive Loveliness, I’ll pray for you
•HYACINTH (YELLOW) – Jealousy
•HYDRANGEA – Thank you for understanding, frigidity, heartlessness
I
•IPOMACA – I Attach Myself to You
•INDIAN CRESS/NASTURTIUM – Resignation
•IRIS – Faith, Wisdom, Promise in Love, Hope, Wisdom & Valor
•IRIS (YELLOW) – Passion
•IRIS (GERMAN) – Flame
•IVY – Wedded Love, Fidelity, Friendship, Affection
•IVY (SPRIG OF WHITE TENDRILS)- Anxious to please, Affection
J
•JAPONICA – Sincerity, Symbol of Love
•JASMINE (INDIAN) – Attachment
•JASMINE (SPANISH) – Sensuality
•JASMINE (YELLOW) – Modesty, Grace, Elegance
•JASMINE (WHITE) – Amiability
•JERUSALEM OAK – Your Love is Reciprocated
•JONQUIL – Love Me, Affection Returned, Desire, Sympathy
K
•KENNEDIA – Intellectual Beauty
L
•LADY’S SLIPPER – Win me, Capricious Beauty LANTANA – Rigor
•LARKSPUR – Levity, An Open Heart, Lightness
•LAURISTINUS – Cheerful in Adversity
•LAVENDER – Love, Devotion,
•LEMON BLOSSOM – Fidelity in Love; I Promise to be True
•LILAC (GENERAL) – Beauty, Pride
•LILAC (PURPLE) – First emotions of love
•LILAC (WHITE) – Youthful Innocence
•LILY (GENERAL) – Majesty & Honor, Purity of Heart
•LILY (ORANGE) – Hatred, Dislike
•LILY (WHITE) – Virginity, Purity, Majesty, It’s Heavenly to be with You, Youth
•LILY (YELLOW) – I’m Walking On Air, False, Gay, Gratitude
•LILY (CALLA) – Beauty
•LILY (DAY) – Coquetry, Chinese Emblem For Mother
•LILY (EUCHARIS) – Maiden Charms
•LILY (TIGER) – Wealth, Pride, Prosperity
•LILY OF THE VALLEY – Sweetness, Tears Of The Virgin Mary, Happiness, Humility
•LIVERWORT – Confidence
•LOVE IN A MIST – You Puzzle Me
•LOVE-LIES-BLEEDING/AMARANTHUS – Hopeless, Not Heartless, Desertion
•LOTUS – Estranged love, Forgetful of the Past
•LUCERNE – Life
•LUNGWORT – Thou Art My Life
•LUPINE – Imagination
•LYCHNIS/CAMPION/MALTESE CROSS – Religious Enthusiasm
M
•MAGNOLIA – Nobility, Perseverance, Nobility
•MAGNOLIA (CHINESE) – Love of Nature
•MALLOW – Delicate Beauty, Sweetness
•MARIGOLD (COMMON) – Pretty Love, Sacred,Affection, Caress, Sorrow
•MARJORAM – Joy, Happiness
•MARVEL OF PERU/FOUR O’ CLOCK – Timidity
•MEADOW SAFFRON – My Best Days Are Gone
•MIGNONETTE – Your qualities Surpass your Charms, Health
•MEZEREON – Desire to Please
•MILK VETCH – Your presence softens my pain
•MIMOSA – Secret Love
•MINT – Virtue
•MISTLETOE – Kiss me, Affection, Difficulties, Sacred plant of India,
•MONKSHOOD – Beware, Danger is near
•MOUSE-EAR CHICKWEED – Simplicity
•MORNING GLORY – Affection
•MOSS – Maternal Love, Charity
•MOTHERWORT – Secret Love
•MOONWORT/HONESTY – Forgetfulness
•MUGWORT/WORMWOOD – Tranquility, Happiness
•MULLEIN – Good Nature
•MYRTLE – Love, Joy, Hebrew Emblem of marriage
•MYRTLE (WAX) – Discipline, Instruction
N
•NARCISSUS – Formality, Stay As Sweet As You Are
•NASTURTIUM – Conquest, Victory In Battle
•NUTS – Stupidity
O
•OAK LEAVES – Bravery
•OLEANDER – Caution
•OLIVE BRANCH – Peace
•ORANGE BLOSSOM – Innocence, Eternal Love, Marriage, Fruitfulness
•ORANGE, MOCK – Deceit
•ORCHID – Love, Beauty, Refinement, Chinese Symbol for Many Children, Thoughtfulness
•ORCHID (CATTLEYA) – Mature Charm
P
•PALM LEAVES – Victory & Success
•PANSY – Merriment, Thoughts (You Occupy My Thoughts)
•PARSLEY – Useful Knowledge
•PASSION FLOWER – Faith, Religious Fervor
•PASQUE FLOWER – Unpretentious, You Have No Claims
•PEAR – Affection
•PEACH BLOSSOM – I am your Captive
•PEONY – Shame, Happy Marriage, Compassion, Bashfulness
•PEPPERMINT – Cordiality
•PERIWINKLE/VINCA/MYRTLE – Early Recollections, Pleasures of Memories, Sweet Memories
•PETUNIA – Your Presence Soothes Me
•PHEASANT’S EYE/ADONIS – Sorrowful Memories
•PHLOX – Our souls are united, Unanimity
•PIMPERNEL/POOR MAN’S WEATHER GLASS – Change
•PINE – Hope, Pity
•PINK- Pure Affection
•PINK (MOUNTAIN) – You Are Aspiring
•POPPY (GENERAL) – Eternal Sleep, Oblivion, Imagination
•POPPY (RED) – Pleasure
•POPPY (WHITE) – Consolation
•POPPY (YELLOW ) – Wealth, Success
•POMEGRANATE FLOWER – Elegance
•PRIDE OF CHINA – Dissension
•PRIMROSE – I Can’t Live Without You, Woman
•PRIMROSE (EVENING) – Inconstancy
•PRIMROSE (RED) – Unpatronised Merit
•PRINCE’S FEATHER – Unfading Love
•PUSSY WILLOW – Motherhood
Q
•QUAKING GRASS – Agitation
R
•RAGGED-ROBIN – Wit
•RANUNCULUS – I am Dazzled by your Charms
•REEDS – Music
•RHUBARB – Advice
•RHODODENDRON – Danger, Beware, I am Dangerous
•ROSE (BRIDAL) – Happiness
•ROSE (BURGANDY) – Unconscious Beauty
•ROSE (CHRISTMAS)- Relieve my anxiety
•ROSE (CORAL) – Desire
•ROSE (DAMASK) – Freshness, Persian Ambassador of Love
•ROSE (DARK CRIMSON) – Mourning
•ROSE (DOG) – Pleasure & Pain
•ROSE (GREEN) – I am from Mars
•ROSE (HIBISCUS) – Delicate, Beauty
•ROSE (LEAF) – You may Hope
•ROSE (LAVENDER) – Enchantment
•ROSE (ORANGE) – Fascination
•ROSE (PINK) – Perfect Happiness, Secret Love, Grace & Sweetness, Indecision
•ROSE (DARK PINK) – Thankfulness
•ROSE (PALE PINK) – Grace, Joy
•ROSE (PEACH) – Immortality, Modesty
•ROSE (RED) – Love, I love you, Respect, Beauty
•ROSE (DEEP RED) – Bashful, Shame
•ROSE (TEA) – I’ll Remember – Always
•ROSE (THORNLESS) – Love at first sight, Early Attachment
•ROSE (WHITE) – Innocence, Purity, Humility, I am Worthy of You, Secrecy, Silence
•ROSE (WHITE & RED TOGETHER) – Unity, Flower Emblem of England
•ROSE (WHITE-DRIED) – Death is Preferable to Loss of Virtue
•ROSE (YELLOW) – Joy, Jealousy, Friendship (one yellow rose with 11 red ones means love & passion)
•ROSEBUD – Beauty & Youth, A Heart Innocent of Love
•ROSEBUD (RED) – Pure & Lovely
•ROSEBUD (WHITE) – Girlhood, Heart Ignorant of Love
•ROSEBUD (MOSS) – Confessions of Love
•ROSES (Bouquet of full bloom) – Gratitude
•ROSES (Single full bloom) – I truly love you, Simplicity.
•ROSES (GARLAND or CROWN OF) – Beware of Virtue, Reward of Merit, Symbol of Superior Merit
•ROSE (MUSK CLUSTER) – Charming
•ROSE-OF-SHARON – Consumed by Love
•ROSEMARY – Remembrance
•RUSH/HORSE-TAIL – Docility
S
•SAGE – Wisdom, Great Respect, Speedwell Female Fidelity
•SATIN-FLOWER – Sincerity
•SENSITIVE PLANT – Timidity
•SHAMROCK – Light-heartedness
•SLOE – Difficulty, Austerity SMILAX – Loveliness
•SNAPDRAGON – Gracious Lady, Strength
•SNOWBALL – Thoughts of Heaven
•SNOWDROP – Hope, Consolation
•SPEARMINT – Warm Sentiment
•SPIDER FLOWER – Elope with me
•SOLIDAGO – Success
•STAR OF BETHLEHEM – Atonement, Reconciliation
•STARWORT – Welcome to a Stranger
•STEPHANOTIS – Marital Happiness, Desire to Travel
•STOCK- Bonds of Affection, Promptness, You’ll Always Be Beautiful to Me
•STONECROP – Tranquillity
•STRAW FLOWER – Agreement
•STRAW (BROKEN) – Broken agreement
•SYTINGIA/MOCK ORANGE/LILAC – Memory
•SUNFLOWER (TALL) – False riches, Pride
•SUNFLOWER ( DWARF) – Adoration
•SWEETPEA – Good-by, Departure, Blissful Pleasure, Thank You for a Lovely Time
•SWEET-SULTAN – Felicity, Happiness
•SWEET-WILLIAM – Grant me one smile, Gallantry
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•TEASEL (Dipscaus) – Misanthropy
•THORNAPPLE – I dreamed of thee
•THRIFT (ARMERIA) – Sympathy
•TRAVELER’S JOY – Rest, Safety
•TRUMPET FLOWER/ANGEL’S TRUMPET/DATURA – Separation
•TULIP (GENERAL) – Perfect Lover, Fame, Flower Emblem of Holland
•TULIP (RED) -Believe me, Declaration of Love
•TULIP (VARIEGATED) – Beautiful eyes
•TULIP (YELLOW) – There’s Sunshine In Your Smile
•TURNIP – Charity
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•VALERIAN – Accommodating Disposition
•VENUS FLYTRAP – Caught at Last
•VENUS’ LOOKING GLASS – Flattery
•VERBENA – Pray for me, Sensibility
•VERONICA SPEEDWELL – Fidelity
•VERVAIN – Enchantment
•VINE – Intoxicating
•VIOLET – Modesty, Virtue, Affection
•VIOLET (BLUE) – Watchfulness, Faithfulness, Love
•VIOLET (WHITE) – Let’s Take A Chance On Happiness
•VIRGIN’S BOWER/CLEMATIS – Filial Love (Filial: referring to a son or daughter)
•VISCARIA – Will You Dance With Me?
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•WALL FLOWER/GILLY FLOWER – Faithful in Adversity, Fidelity, Lasting Beauty
•WINDFLOWER – Sincerity, Symbol of Love
•WINTERGREENS – Harmony
•WISTERIA – Welcome
•WITCH HAZEL – A spell
•WOLFBANE/ACONITE/TURK’S CAP/FRIAR’S CAP/BEAR’S FOOT – Misanthropy, Chivalry, Knight
•WOODBINE – Fraternal Love
•WORMWOOD/ARTEMISIA – Absence, Do not be discouraged
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•YARROW – Cure for heartache
Z
•ZEPHYR FLOWER- Sincerity, Symbol of Love
•ZINNIA (MAGENTA) – Lasting Affection
•ZINNIA (MIXED) – Thinking (or in memory) of an Absent Friend
•ZINNIA (SCARLET) – Constancy
•ZINNIA (WHITE) – Goodness
•ZINNIA (YELLOW) – Daily Remembrance
Carnations are making a comeback, one petal at a time!
It all begins with an idea.
Not the flower of choice for most brides and I can understand why this may be. People feel they are dated or a little naff. Not long ago people felt the same way about hydrangeas, some even dislike roses! So needless to say one size doesn’t fit all; one flower doesn’t inspire all but this is what makes my job so enjoyable and makes every wedding so unique.
It’s no wonder carnations are making a comeback. Carnations are subtly scented, are just as frilly as a tutu, and found in every shade imaginable! These are easily the world’s most underrated flower and are also one of the most versatile, thanks to their durability and availability. Use carnations in your wedding centrepieces, button holes, and even your bouquet. Even better, they will last longer than most other blooms and they dry out well, for a post-wedding memory.
For the more budget conscious bride using carnations can be a great substitute. Grouping 3 to 5 carnations together can give the same effect as the much sought after peony.
Check out this Martha Stewart article for more inspiration, Wedding Carnations.
Bloom in the Park
It all begins with an idea.
Get a €2 discount on early bird or advance tickets to Bloom! (Thursday 2nd- Sunday 5th June)
For inspiration, education and entertainment, the place to be this June Bank Holiday is the colourful Bloom Garden Festival in the Phoenix Park, Dublin. This event is organised by Bord Bia, this year’s event is five days long (9am to 6pm) and it takes place from Thursday 2nd June to Monday 6th June 2016.
Kids still go free as per previous years! Log on to www.bloominthepark.com for more details on food, features, show gardens, free seminars and entertainment. Have a wonderful day out and enjoy the sights, sounds and scents of this horticulture and agriculture event!
To avail of this discount insert this promotional code on their website
The Month of Love
It all begins with an idea.
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sound like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest. If you read the words back and don’t hear your own voice in your head, that’s a good sign you still have more work to do.
Be clear, be confident and don’t overthink it. The beauty of your story is that it’s going to continue to evolve and your site can evolve with it. Your goal should be to make it feel right for right now. Later will take care of itself. It always does.