So this week we were hit with the unfortunate news from Boris that weddings are to be reduced to 15 people plus suppliers. It’s not the news we wanted to hear and it looks like the rule will be here to stay into early 2021.
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Don’t forget your mum On her very special day But do not spread the virus You may need to stay away Sonning Flowers is in Reading But also look online Any distance is no problem We do it all the time Just let us take your order We will go the extra mile It really … Read more
We just can’t contain our excitement about Christmas!! It is indeed the most wonderful time of the year, and at Sonning Flowers it’s our favourite season.
So starting at the front door, with one of the most iconic Christmas symbols of all!
The wreath on the door might be one of the biggest signs that Christmas is on the way – along with Christmas trees and decorations appearing in shops! And it turns out, the two traditions come from the same place. The custom of bringing evergreens into the home during winter goes back to the 16th Century, where pruning the tree into a triangle (to represent the Holy Trinity) was part of the preparation process. Evergreens were an important part of the celebrations of the new year, so rather than throw the pruned pieces away, the Europeans would weave them into wreaths. These people were living in a time when everything in their lives was used until it was gone, including trees.
Over time, Christmas wreaths brought a whole new layer of meaning. Where originally they served as Christmas tree ornaments, they slowly became the standalone decorations we’re familiar with today. They were formed into a wheel-like shape partially for convenience’s sake — it was simple to hang a circle onto the branches of a tree — but the shape was also significant as a representation of divine perfection. They were also used to hold the Advent candles in later Christian practices, with the evergreen ring representing eternal life, and 4 candles for each week of Advent – 3 purple ones, and the 4th white to represent Jesus’ birth. And then of course, they are just festive and cheerful. They are a universal symbol of Christmas, of the start of the festive season and of unity in the house within. Isn’t that a lovely sentiment?
There’s nothing quite like being able to see something in the flesh – especially flowers. You can pour over pictures for hours and hours, watch videos and swatch colours until your heart’s content, but nothing will quite be the same as holding them in your hands. For many brides, the first time they see their … Read more
Last month we were privileged to exhibit at the National Wedding Show. It was an absolutely magical weekend, with over 250 other wedding suppliers all sharing inspiration and ideas for weddings of all shapes and sizes. Not to mention a showstopping catwalk featuring thousands of dresses from all the leading designers. You couldn’t help but be inspired.
But you know that – you were there. And we hope you enjoyed it as much as we did. Here is a photo of our stand showing a range of wedding flowers for spring. If you would like to visit The National Wedding Show here are their Autumn dates.
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