In May we worked with Vanessa and Stephen on their elegant wedding in the Orangery and Great Hall at Blenheim Palace. Vanessa chose rich shades of coral and soft cream for her wedding flowers. It was warm, rich and bright and worked beautifully in both the elegant venues at Blenheim. The day was photographed by Nicola and Glen (www.weddingsbynicolaandglen.com). These stunningly clear and bright photographs are amazing and show how well they know this lovely venue. We are very grateful to them for letting us publish their photographs here.

The ceremony took place in the Orangery, with tall flute vases and a large registrar’s table piece at the top of the aisle.

Joanna Carter Wedding Flowers, Oxford, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and London
Wedding Flowers Blenheim Palace Orangery, Joanna Carter Wedding Flowers, Oxford, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and London

 

At intervals up the aisle we tucked bunches of coral roses and stocks into the chair sashes for a burst of colour.

Wedding Flowers Blenheim Palace, Joanna Carter Wedding Flowers, Oxford, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and London
Wedding Flowers Blenheim Palace, Joanna Carter Wedding Flowers, Oxford, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and London

 

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Wedding Flowers Blenheim Palace, Joanna Carter Wedding Flowers, Oxford, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and London

 

The richly coloured Registrar’s table piece which was later moved to the top table in the Great Hall.

Wedding Flowers Blenheim Palace Orangery, Joanna Carter Wedding Flowers, Oxford, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and London
Wedding Flowers Blenheim Palace Orangery, Joanna Carter Wedding Flowers, Oxford, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and London

 

The tall flute vases placed on either side of the Registrar’s table.

Wedding Flowers Blenheim Palace Orangery, Joanna Carter Wedding Flowers, Oxford, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and London
Wedding Flowers Blenheim Palace Orangery, Joanna Carter Wedding Flowers, Oxford, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and London

 

Vanessa chose a trailing shower bouquet with ivory and coral roses, lisianthus, bouvardia and lily of the valley with ruscus and parvifolia foliage.

Wedding Flowers Blenheim Palace Orangery, Joanna Carter Wedding Flowers, Oxford, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and London
Brides Shower Bouquet, Blenheim Palace, Joanna Carter Wedding Flowers, Oxford, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and London

 

Vanessa with her flowing shower bouquet of miss piggy coral roses, cream avalanche roses, lisianthus, bouvardia and lily of the valley.

Bridal Wedding Flowers Blenheim Palace Orangery, Joanna Carter Wedding Flowers, Oxford, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and London
Bridal Wedding Flowers Blenheim Palace Orangery, Joanna Carter Wedding Flowers, Oxford, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and London

 

A stunning box full of bouquets for bridesmaids and flower girls waiting to be handed out.

Joanna Carter Wedding Flowers, Oxford, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and London
Joanna Carter Wedding Flowers, Oxford, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and London

 

For the younger flower girls we made spray rose circlets in rich coral .

Joanna Carter Wedding Flowers, Oxford, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and London
Joanna Carter Wedding Flowers, Oxford, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and London

 

The bridesmaids in the Colonnades awaiting Vanessa’s arrival.

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Joanna Carter Wedding Flowers, Oxford, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and London

 

Bride and Bridesmaids Bouquets, Joanna Carter Wedding Flowers, Oxford, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and London
Bride and Bridesmaids Bouquets, Joanna Carter Wedding Flowers, Oxford, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and London

 

The flowers were a perfect match for the dresses and were a really vibrant mix.

Bride's Bouquet, Joanna Carter Wedding Flowers, Oxford, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and London
Bride’s Bouquet, Joanna Carter Wedding Flowers, Oxford, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and London

 

Following the ceremony in the Orangery, guests walked over to the Palace. The wedding breakfast was held in the amazing setting of the Great Hall. Alternate tables had either tall flute vases or low round cylinder vases, both of which were filled with a mix of coral coloured roses, ivory hydrangeas, soft green lisianthus, ivory avalanche roses, bouvardia, thlaspi and ruscus foliage.

Wedding Breakfast, The Great Hall Blenheim Palace, Joanna Carter Wedding Flowers, Oxford, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and London
Wedding Breakfast, The Great Hall Blenheim Palace, Joanna Carter Wedding Flowers, Oxford, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and London

 

The view of the Great Hall from the galleried landing upstairs was wonderful.

Top Table Flowers, The Great Hall Blenheim Palace, Joanna Carter Wedding Flowers, Oxford, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and London
Top Table Flowers, The Great Hall Blenheim Palace, Joanna Carter Wedding Flowers, Oxford, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and London

 

We moved the Registrars table piece to sit on the top table during the wedding breakfast.

Wedding Cake, The Great Hall Blenheim Palace, Joanna Carter Wedding Flowers, Oxford, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and London
Wedding Cake, The Great Hall Blenheim Palace, Joanna Carter Wedding Flowers, Oxford, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and London

 

Vanessa and Stephen with their stunning six tier cake complete with peach roses.

Flute Vase Arrangement, The Great Hall Blenheim Palace, Joanna Carter Wedding Flowers, Oxford, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and London
Flute Vase Arrangement, The Great Hall Blenheim Palace, Joanna Carter Wedding Flowers, Oxford, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and London

 

Flute Vase Arrangement, The Great Hall Blenheim Palace, Joanna Carter Wedding Flowers, Oxford, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and London
Flute Vase Arrangement, The Great Hall Blenheim Palace, Joanna Carter Wedding Flowers, Oxford, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and London