About Petal Envy
Petal Envy began when I was asked by my partner's sister to make her bridal bouquet. I was hugely honoured and touched that she trusted me with such an important part of her appearance on her wedding day. I was given a brief description of what she wanted, and because the dress was being made she gave me some of the material, along with some personal broaches and other bits and pieces she was keen for me to try to include. I remember nervously but excitedly pulling out the material, unsure of how the project would go! Once finished though, I was also excited with the result, and even more pleased with her reaction to seeing her finished bouquet.
The bouquets can be made from almost any material you like, but my favourites are a mixture including double sided satin ribbon, organza and cotton to make the main flowers, along with any or all of buttons, feathers, lace, beads, gems, pearls and jewellery to add an extra layer of personalisation, interest and style. Each flower is hand-made by me from scratch, and bouquets can have any mixture of components, from a pure 100% rose bouquet, to one entirely made from buttons or broaches, to any mixture in between. Have a look at my individual flowers to decide what might work for your bouquet - if there are any flowers that I don't make but you love I will try to replicate them too!
Why a bouquet?
In days gone by, brides carried bouquets, as baths were a rare (usually annual) event, and it was therefore often desirable to use the scent of the bouquet to mask her own odour. Bouquets also often contained a mixture of herbs, the scent of which was said to deter demons and other undesirables. These days, poor hygiene and evil spirits are less likely to be a problem, and bouquets are usually more of a treat for the eyes than the nose. Although material bouquets usually have no scent, you might like to enter fully into the tradition by adding your own perfume, or maybe an essential oil to give it an extra dimension. If you like the idea of perfuming your bouquet, I am happy to give you a sample of the fabric it is made from to test, as some perfumes have an oil base and may stain the fabric.
Why a material bouquet?
Material bouquets are not only beautiful, but they are also unusual and lend themselves perfectly to including personal items, enabling you to create something that really means something to you. Not only that, but they will also last forever, giving you a beautiful memento of your day, and even a family heirloom to pass down to future generations to use and add to.
Petal Envy began when I was asked by my partner's sister to make her bridal bouquet. I was hugely honoured and touched that she trusted me with such an important part of her appearance on her wedding day. I was given a brief description of what she wanted, and because the dress was being made she gave me some of the material, along with some personal broaches and other bits and pieces she was keen for me to try to include. I remember nervously but excitedly pulling out the material, unsure of how the project would go! Once finished though, I was also excited with the result, and even more pleased with her reaction to seeing her finished bouquet.
The bouquets can be made from almost any material you like, but my favourites are a mixture including double sided satin ribbon, organza and cotton to make the main flowers, along with any or all of buttons, feathers, lace, beads, gems, pearls and jewellery to add an extra layer of personalisation, interest and style. Each flower is hand-made by me from scratch, and bouquets can have any mixture of components, from a pure 100% rose bouquet, to one entirely made from buttons or broaches, to any mixture in between. Have a look at my individual flowers to decide what might work for your bouquet - if there are any flowers that I don't make but you love I will try to replicate them too!
Why a bouquet?
In days gone by, brides carried bouquets, as baths were a rare (usually annual) event, and it was therefore often desirable to use the scent of the bouquet to mask her own odour. Bouquets also often contained a mixture of herbs, the scent of which was said to deter demons and other undesirables. These days, poor hygiene and evil spirits are less likely to be a problem, and bouquets are usually more of a treat for the eyes than the nose. Although material bouquets usually have no scent, you might like to enter fully into the tradition by adding your own perfume, or maybe an essential oil to give it an extra dimension. If you like the idea of perfuming your bouquet, I am happy to give you a sample of the fabric it is made from to test, as some perfumes have an oil base and may stain the fabric.
Why a material bouquet?
Material bouquets are not only beautiful, but they are also unusual and lend themselves perfectly to including personal items, enabling you to create something that really means something to you. Not only that, but they will also last forever, giving you a beautiful memento of your day, and even a family heirloom to pass down to future generations to use and add to.