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How to get the most out of your wedding flowers with Mary Jane Vaughan, one of the UK’s top florists

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Chuppah Grove Continuing with ‘The Wedding Smashers‘ series where I interview some of the best in the business, today I’m delighted to be talking to  STG favourite, Mary Jane Vaughan,  all about getting the most out of your wedding flowers as well as what it takes to run a successful floristry business.

Mary Jane and her team have shared loads of invaluable wedding flower ideas and insights that I’m sure are going to help and inspire you all the way to your big day. You’re gonna love this…

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Mary Jane Vaughan Florist

Who is the Mary Jane Vaughan bride? What is her style and aesthetic?

Our brides vary hugely, so this is a really tough one. I would say that they all share a love of flowers and that the flowers that they choose for their wedding are truly important to them. Our style is romantic, timeless and elegant so it is traditionally brides who share these values that seek us out. Our style of floristry appeals to them. She’s a bride who loves simple, unfussy designs and candle light.
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Jessica & Pete | Vineyard Jewish Wedding on a full moon night, Naches, Washington, USA

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Vineyard wedding Washington 7 I adore this wedding and not just because it’s set in a winery, there’s a full moon, a cute dog, and there’s an intimate outdoor ceremony, but because there is so much effort from family and friends.

Jessica, the Bride, says, “We didn’t have a particular theme – our wedding was really all about celebrating our relationship and commitment to one another with our friends and family, all of whom were an integral part of making the day come together: Our whole bridal party was made up of our brothers and sisters; friends and family came together to do all the floral arrangements, place settings and venue dà©cor; the groom built the chuppah; my father officiated; a dear friend did my hair; I wore my grandmother’s jewelry — from top to bottom our wedding was a reflection of the people who mean so much to us and have made us who we are.”
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Chelm & Jake | Uber cool Jewish Wedding at the Doodle Bar + Testbed1, Battersea, London

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I promise that what you’re about to see is truly epic. This folks is how to do a super cool, super fun, superfly wedding.

There are so many things that I love about this W-day that I’d be here until midnight listing them all, but I’ll just mention Los Desterrados playing ‘The Final Countdown‘ in the synagogue; pornstar martinis and chilli martinis as the cocktails of choice in the reception; an after-party stretching until sunrise, a Jenny Packham bride with her Vivienne Westwood groom… and I’ll stop now. You just need to see it.
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Chelm and Jake
Chelm and Jake
And as fabulous as this wedding is, some of my favourite elements are the way in which Chelm and Jake personalised their Jewish ceremony — in particular what they did with their Sheva Brachot, and also their spin on the traditional circling of the groom.

They chose the Doodle Bar in Battersea (don’t you think it’s one of the best venue websites you’ve ever seen?) for their reception. It’s housed in an old dairy in Battersea, on the banks of the Thames and the adjoining space, Testbed1, where the party continued, is normally used as an arts venue. It’s an incredible warehouse space that Chelm and Jake and their very creative friends decorated with real pizazz and flair. I’ll let Jake continue with all the details – yes it’s our cooler-than-a polar-bear’s-toenails  groom reporting the wedding today! He’s a real character – we need more groom wedding reports!

The photography is phenomenal and it’s by our newest Smashing Supplier and STG favourite, Blake Ezra Photography.

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Jake, the groom: Friends of ours own Doodle Bar in Battersea and I’d visited the place several months previously and thought it was very cool – a bit of East London in Battersea! I asked my friend if there was any chance that it would make a workable wedding venue, and to my delight, he said yes – they’d already done a lot of parties there.

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Save £10,000 on a wedding booking at The Criterion, London, for every reader

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Criterion London We’ve been bursting to tell you about our amazing Smashing The Glass offer with the world famous Criterion, and finally we can!

We’ve negotiated a mind blowing Sunday wedding package (see below for details) at  this  à¼ber-gorgeous  central London  wedding venue, saving you a whopping £10,000 off the regular price.

In addition to that incredible discount, the Criterion are also throwing in a free Sunday night wedding stay for you and your husband-to-be at Claridges,  the  legendary 5 star Mayfair  hotel  PLUS an enchanting horse-drawn carriage to take you through the streets of London from your synagogue to the Criterion, or from the Criterion back to Claridges!
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Criterion Wedding
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If you’re looking for a truly magical wedding, just imagine your guests arriving in the very heart of London’s iconic Piccadilly, passing by the statue of Eros before stepping through the impressive entrance of the Criterion and into the glittering Grade II listed Main Hall.

With a breathtaking spectacle of 24 carat gold mosaic tiles, ornate marble, decorative archways, jewelled walls, and a glorious golden mosaic ceiling, the space truly emanates a sense of romance, drama and style. See for yourself how breathtaking the venue is, and how it comes to life in this previously featured real Jewish wedding at the Criterion.

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Brides The Show 2 for 1 ticket offer for all Smashing The Glass readers!

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Brides The Show If you weren’t the lucky winner of our Brides The Show  competition, don’t worry as we’re giving you *all* the chance to snap up a free Brides The Show ticket when you buy another! Yes 2 for 1 tickets for  Smashing The Glass readers are here!  Simply click here  to purchase your tickets and enter the code ‘GLASS’.  

UK brides, clear your schedules, because you simply won’t want to miss the wedspiration event of the year – Brides The Show! Coming up on 22nd & 23rd March  2014 at Battersea Park, London, this different, one-of-a-kind event and breathtaking catwalk show has everything carefully curated under one roof to help you plan your dream wedding.

Brides The Show POSTER Tailored for the stylish and savvy bride-to-be, the super luxe Brides The Show  will host a curated collection of the UK’s most upscale bridal resources from dresses to diamonds, and flowers to champagne, with catwalk shows, top designers, bridal expert workshops, wine tastings, hair & beauty master classes, champagne and lots more.

The show brings together the very best bridal experts and over 130 luxury suppliers from across the industry, ready to inspire you with the latest trends, ideas and expertise to help you create your perfect day.

Grab your front-row seat at the Catwalk with the Gold catwalk ticket and see the latest collections from the best UK and international designers including Ian Stuart, Terry Fox, David Fielden and Temperley.

Be inspired in the Imagination Room and On The Sofa where bridal experts will share unique collaborations with displays, workshops and Q&As. Sip bubbles in the Laurent-Perrier Champagne Bar or try out your big day look in the Bobbi Brown Beauty Studio and The Salon by Michael Van Clarke.

With this and a whole range of other exciting interactive features to experience, a visit to Brides The Show is the perfect luxury day out to share with mum, friends or your fiancà©.

For 50% off Brides The Show tickets enter the promotional code ‘GLASS’ when booking.  For more information and to book, visit www.bridestheshow.co.uk

Happy planning, lovelies!
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