Jill's silver themed wedding bouquet - September 2011

Jill wanted to show off her silver theme for her wedding flowers - so chose a hand-tied rose bouquet with silver ribbon loops and crystal diamantes for extra sparkle...

Thank you Jill for letting us share in your very special day!

Samlesbury Hall Wedding Fayre Sunday 4th September 2011

www.lottiedesigns.com

Lottie, Angela and Me having a good laugh as always when we're together!

Martini Glass with lights and shabby chic neutral flowers

Classy Candelabras with shabby chic themed flowers

Twisted stem Martini glasses with orchids and floating candles

www.samlesburyhall.co.uk

The Shireburn Arms Hotel, Hurst Green, Nr Whalley

Always a good wedding at The Shireburn Hotel, a warm welcome awaits you, spending alot of time there with our wedding packages and client's own weddings, may as well move in there!! (P.s the breakfasts are really good - had one with hubby last Sunday, after an early wedding start!!)

Always good to work with Steve Alcock and the team, a lovely setting in the picturesque Ribble Valley...

The Bank called in at Garlands!

Rachel got a surprise when back in June, she answered a call from her business bank manager - Denise Melia from Yorkshire Bank business centre in Burnley, asking if she could make arrangements to come in and see her - eek!

Denise, based in Burnley, was calling Rachel to ask if she could spend a day working with her.  As part of Yorkshire Banks' small business service, all small business managers are expected to spend at least 2 days each year working within their customers' businesses.  This 'time in the line' helps the business managers gain a greater understanding of their customers and what it is like to run a small business.

Both Denise and Rachel agreed is was a very useful exercise - it gave Denise an insight into the problems that a small company like Garlands can face when it comes to cashflow, and getting clients to pay up on time - especially some of the larger corporate ones.  The day went well, and Denise and Rachel had a good laugh and regular 'brews' too!

Denise Melia, small business manager, Yorkshire Bank said:

"Now what to do with my curly ribbon?"

A dozen red roses or a cheque book - decisions, decisions...

"It was great fun spending a day and actually rather harder work than I had expected.  Yorkshire Bank is very much open for business and we are keen to help support good local businesses like Garlands Florist.  Spending a day with Rachel means I now understand her banking needs better."

Marvellous Wedding Marquee at Sparth House Hotel, Accrington

A first for Sparth House Hotel, Clayton-Le-Moors, Accrington - a Marquee installed for the wedding of the owners - Amanda and Shaun's - Son - Martin to Rebecca - warmest congratulations to you both!

Following the success of the Marquee for the wedding on the 20th August, Sparth are now looking into the possibility of having their own Marquee for the wedding season each year to compliment the beautiful, upgraded hotel and restaurant that they currently offer - so watch this space!!http://www.sparthhousehotel.co.uk/

My darling van having a late night 'snooze', in the soft lighting at Astley Bank Hotel Darwen!

On to Laurel's reception in The Abbey Suite @ Mytton Fold Hotel, Langho..

The Abbey Suite looked stunning with our candelabras to add to the richness of the table settings and chair covers

A 'long and low' completed the look of the top table, sitting perfectly over the swag of Purple Voile...