Vintage Wedding – The Edwardian Era.

The world vintage is now used to cover so many past eras. With Downton Abbey back for another series, Field Gate Flowers have been inspired to research the wedding etiquette of the Edwardian era……(we certainly down tools when this is on).

The Turn Of The Century – La Belle Époque – The early 1900′s. 1900s Edwardian Wedding Style was influenced by the vast changes in lifestyle were created by fantastic inventions and discoveries. Imagine a decade that brought about the first commonly used electricity into homes, The Ford Model T, the first flight by the Wright Brothers. Sadly it also encompassed the First World War as well. These tumultuous times brought about new trends in lifestyle and fashion.

 The Edwardian era epitomises grand decadence, formal glamour and pure elegance. And with Lady Mary hosting the wedding of the year, is it any wonder that brides are looking at this style in their own weddings. Beautiful lace dresses are in vogue for 2014 and look amazing for that special day. So beautiful and elegant.
If you have decided on an Edwardian theme – start with lots of internet searches. A lot of the vintage wedding sites are US based but at least you can start a Pinterest board….great for inspiration and really homing the look you are trying to achieve.

I came across Sally Lacock’s site whilst searching….and great news she does offer sample dresses for sale. Take a look:- http://sallylacock.com/vintage-inspired-wedding-dresses/news/samples-for-sale/
Sally Lacock is a London based wedding dress designer creating vintage inspired, bridal gowns made of the finest French lace and luxurious silks for today’s modern bride. She draws inspiration from the decadent days of the 1920’s, the artistic sensibility of Edwardian bohemia, through to the elegance and femininity of the 1950’s. I’ve also found Edwardian gowns on Etsy and eBay, where it can be possible to get one for a good deal.  I have heard of the odd find in charity shops – I have never managed to find one but you may be lucky. 
    
And so to the flowers……Choose a florist that truly understands the look and era you are trying to recreate.
Edwardian bouquets were traditionally wired posies… a very small collection of flowers, a quaint, rather formal look. Very neat and very pretty. To echo this in your bouquet use traditional English Garden favourites, Roses, Spray Roses, Sweet Williams and Gypsophila… These small but perfectly formed blooms are just perfect to group together. A true and, quite probably, historically accurate combination of flowers.
Room deco usually involved lots of palm plants and was very elaborate.

Field Gate Flowers is a specialist wedding florist based in Milton Keynes. They are both growers of British Flowers and florists. If you would like help and advice on choosing wedding flowers for your perfect day please do not hesitate to contact us. We provide floristy for weddings in Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Northamptonshire, and Bedfordshire.