Orchard Designs - Floral Design and Venue Dressing

Wedding Industry Awards

2011-10-26T00:36:00.000-07:00

We have been nominated in The Wedding Industry Awards!
But we need votes now as the voting ends on the 31st October!
I you have used our services between 01/10/10 - 31/10/11 and were happy with the service we provided,
please follow the link and vote for us!

http://www.the-wedding-industry-awards.co.uk/2012/north-west/florist/orchard-designs

Wedding on the Talyllyn Railway!

2011-10-25T07:35:00.000-07:00

My best friend from school was married on the Talyllyn Railway in Wales at the weekend.
Excellent idea for a wedding, it was different and great fun! I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for something a bit different for their wedding!

We took a normal passenger train to the station where we were to get on the steam train. We caused a bit of a stir, don't think they were used to seeing a bride stood in the aisle of the train in full wedding dress!

You stop off at a couple of beauty spots en route for photos

You also get your name engraved on a plaque which is placed on the front of the train for the day and then presented to you after the wedding

Website Problem!

2011-10-25T07:12:00.000-07:00

Windows 7 users are having problems viewing our website.
Until we can resolve the problem you will need to click the Compatibility button next to the Refresh button.
Please accept our apologies for this, we shall sort it a soon as possible

There's No Taste Like Home!

2011-10-25T07:09:00.000-07:00

One of the restaurants we provide with flowers was featured on Gino D' Acampo's 'There's No Taste Like Home' on the 14th October. You can watch the programme on ITV Player or why not visit Amba over the next month and try the winning dish! Our flowers starred briefly!

http://www.ambahale.co.uk

Autumn Wedding Fayre at Arley Hall

2011-10-25T07:02:00.000-07:00

At great day was had by all at the Autumn wedding fayre at Arley Hall on Sunday 16th October

We decided on a coffee and cream theme with a slight vintage feel!

Last Wedding Fayre of the Year!

2011-10-12T12:27:00.000-07:00

We are busy preparing for our last wedding fayre of the year!

The wedding fayre will be at Arley Hall and Gardens Sunday 16th October 2011 - 11.00 a.m - 3.00 p.m

There will be plenty of local wedding specialists on hand to give you advice and inspiration!
Two catwalk shows will be held during the day and live entertainment

There is free car parking and admission is also free

Come along and say Hello to Paula and Rachel and have a chat with us about your wedding!

We look forward to seeing you there!

Autumn Wedding Fayres

2011-09-07T09:57:00.000-07:00

It's wedding fayre season again!

Looking for ideas for your wedding.....have questions that need answering?
Visit us at one of our wedding fayres and we will answer any queries you may have.
There will be plenty of pictures to look at of previous weddings we have done and as usual we shall set up a table with a floral centrepiece and chair covers etc.

We shall be exhibiting at the following venues

28th September 2011
6 p.m - 9 p.m

The Tytherington Club
Dorchester Way
Tytherington
Macclesfield

16th October 2011
12 p.m - 4 p.m

Arley Hall and Gardens
Arley
Northwich
CW9 6NA

We look forward to seeing you there

Wedding Fayre at Edgeley Park

2011-06-25T08:25:00.000-07:00

We shall be exhibiting at the Edgeley Park Wedding Fayre home of Stockport County and Sale Sharks on Sunday 3rd July from 12.00 - 4 p.m

For more information visit the 'I Do Wedding Fayres' website

Corsage Creations!

2011-04-28T03:43:00.000-07:00

Don't want to wear a corsage on your delicate outfit?

Would find it irritating on your hand bag!

Then why not wear one of these beautiful bracelets with a few flowers added

Beautifully designed by Corsage Creations, they come in many colours and styles.

Perfect for Weddings and Proms!

To the left is the 'Blossom' bracelet in a rainbow of blue's and pink's

The pink and white bracelet to the right is from the 'Double Bubble' collection. Also available in all white, ivory, blue, black and gold

The bracelet to the left is from the 'Ruffles' collection

Ruffles of ribbon with pearls

Available in black, white and ivory

Add a touch of bling with the 'Sophisticated Lady' bracelet

A slim diamante studded silver bracelet.

For a little more bling!

The wider 'Rock Candy' bracelet below

Also available in black and red

There are 16 different collections vailable to choose from

Something to suit everyone!

Supplier Wrap up - Orchard Designs - Floral Design & Venue Dressing

2011-04-08T12:31:00.000-07:00

All Wrapped Up Events Blog are featuring the individual suppliers involved in the photoshoot at Etrop Grange a few weeks ago.
This week it's our turn!
Go to the link below to see a bit more about us and some wonderful photos taken by Corrie of CY Shelley Photography

All Wrapped up Blog:- allwrappedupevents.wordpress.com

Northwest Wedding Promo Video

2011-04-08T12:16:00.000-07:00

It's here!! The promo video from the Northwest photoshoot at Etrop Grange a few weeks ago. Featuring our flowers and venue dressing and all the other amazing suppliers including Marry Me Films who shot the video!
Go to :- allwrappedupevents.wordpress.com

Northwest Show off their Talent!

2011-03-30T13:57:00.000-07:00

A few weeks ago, I was involved in a photoshoot to promote Northwest wedding suppliers.
The idea was the brainchild of Colette (All Wrapped Up Events) and Corrie (CY Shelley Photography)

They felt that the Northwest was being overlooked in blog spots and wedding magazines, which seem to concentrate on suppliers in the South, which isn't very helpful to couples getting married in other parts of the country. So they decided to do something about it!

They came up with the idea of showcasing what the Northwest wedding industry has to offer.

The photoshoot took place at the beautiful Etrop Grange Hotel, near Manchester Airport

We had a fantastic time working together setting up the table decorations and ceremony room for Corrie to photograph and Tony from Marry Me Films to capture on film

A vintage theme was decided upon and to create the look we provided counrty garden style floral displays to co-ordinate with the beautiful vintage crockery available for hire from Colette at All Wrapped Up and cup cakes from Lily Bud Cupcakes

Another table was set up to showcase the beautiful wedding cakes made by Beth at Cakes by Beth

The highlight for everyone that day was meeting Angel, the beautiful barn owl and her assistant Wendy from Flying the Knot!

For more information on ALL the suppliers that were involved in the photoshoot, take a look at Colette's Blog www.allwrappedupevents.wordpress.com

Could do Better!

2011-03-30T10:17:00.000-07:00

As you may have noticed I have not been very good a posting a blog of late! Facebook seems to have taken over my spare time! I promise to do better for those of you who don't use Facebook.

Wedding of Michelle & Nick

2010-04-07T06:01:00.000-07:00

Wedding of Michelle & Nick

Tuesday 9th March 2010

at Hale Synagogue

Followed by reception at

Radisson Hotel Manchester Airport

Even had to use our wall papering skills for this one!

Fairy light backdrops covering all the walls

Wedding Fayre at the Marriott Hotel, Manchester Airport

2010-04-07T04:02:00.000-07:00

The Rosewood Suite set up for a wedding ceremony

A tall vase filled with gel and pearls

Decorated with an arrangement of white spring flowers and white twigs with hanging strings of white hyacinth bells

A few blue grape hyacinths sat in the gel inside the vase

Table sprinkled with lavender, blue cornflower petals and crystals

Floating candles with white narcissus flowers in the water

The Crown Hotel Wedding Fayre

2010-04-07T03:45:00.000-07:00

Wedding Fayre at The Crown Hotel, Nantwich

Sunday 15th Novemeber 2009

Apologies for my rubbish photography!!

The theme was black and white (not purple!)

Wedding Fayre at Arley Hall

2010-04-07T03:32:00.000-07:00

Wedding Fayre at Arley Hall

Sunday 18th October 2009

Wedding Fayre at The Tytherington Club

2010-04-07T03:15:00.001-07:00

Wedding Fayre at The Tytherington Club, Tytherington, Macclesfield

Thursday 24th September 2009

Wedding of Lesley & Ka 29th & 30th August 2009

2009-10-01T06:52:00.000-07:00

Lesley & Ka's wedding was held at Shrigley Hall, Pott Shrigley near Macclesfield on Saturday 29th August followed by more celebrations at the Glamorous Chinese Restaurant in Manchester

Wedding of Tanya & Chris at The City Inn, Manchester. Sunday 30th August 2009

2009-10-01T05:49:00.000-07:00

Wedding of Elaine and Kit on Saturday 1st August 2009

2009-08-05T07:36:00.000-07:00

Elaine and Kit were married at Manchester Town Hall and held the reception at Manchester Art Gallery

Elaine's bouquet consisted of red roses, calla lilies, gloriosa and orchids, with gold beads and grasses

The bridesmaid carried a smaller version of Elaine's bouquet with white roses

The Wedding of Jenny and Michael on Friday 31st August 2009

2009-08-04T07:54:00.000-07:00

Jenny carried a slim shower bouquet of mini white calla lilies and Michael wore a mini calla lily buttonhole with a touch of turquoise to co-ordinated with Jenny

Jenny and Michael were married at Toft Church, Knutsford

The bridesmaids wore white roses and turquoise

diamante in their hair

The reception was held at the Marriott Hotel, Manchester Airport

Wedding of Gemma & Graham on Friday 24th July 2009

2009-08-04T05:16:00.000-07:00

Gemma and Graham were married at St Anne's Church, Clifton, Manchester

The reception was held at the Marriott Hotel, Worsley Park

The wedding of Stefania & Rio

2009-07-21T09:55:00.000-07:00

One of our favourite weddings from 2008!

Working with Stefania and Rio was a pleasure

They had wonderful ideas for their wedding which we were able to turn into reality for their special day

Stefania's Bouquet

A compact hand tied bouquet of champagne coloured 'Vendella' roses with a diamante in the centre of each, which really sparkled when the light caught it

They were married at the 7th Day Adventist Church in Bury, Manchester

With the help of a few flowers and decorations, it was completely transformed

The chairs were covered with white chair covers with a deep red organza sash

The ivory carpet runner was placed down the aisle and scattered with deep red, hot pink and pale pink rose petals

The Reception was held at Nutters Restaurant

The restaurant of celebrity chef 'Andrew Nutter'

A wonderful venue for any event, with excellent service and maticulous attention to detail, just how we like it!

The guests were seated around a long table

Along the centre of the table were placed square glass vases filled with fresh strawberries and cherries with an arrangement of deep red, hot pink, medium and pale pink roses with diamante in the centre of a few roses

In the centre of the table, a larger version of the square vase

In between each vase, a mixture of red, and all the shades of pink rose petals were scattered

Also placed in between each vase was a small glass holder with a floating candle and a rose in the water

To finish the look, the chairs were covered with white chair covers with a deep red organza sash