Circle of Life

A refined and meaningful arrangement, built in an elegant gold-colored circle that symbolizes the infinite cycle of life. When creating this arrangement, binding wire, thread, and cold glue were used to attach the materials in a subtle and careful manner. The flowers used – waxflower (Chamelaucium uncinatum), Tillandsia, Helleborus, Rhipsalis, and Chrysanthemum – make it a harmonious whole with a contemporary romantic look.

Lively

The base of the bridal arrangement is a metal ring, a symbol of unity and connection. The ring is completely wound with various plant materials, which provides a natural and playful structure. The materials are carefully attached with wire, binding, and adhesive techniques. Among other things, Chrysanthemum, Scabiosa, Sandersonia, Phalaenopsis, and Gloriosa, supplemented with beautifully patterned Begonia leaves and a waterfall of tendrils of Ceropegia woodii, are processed into a lively whole that is beautifully balanced.

Playfully warm

A hand-tied bridal bouquet with a frame of bindwire and striking Guzmania flowers, the stems of which are wrapped with natural-colored bindwire and gold-colored wrapping wire. Phalaenopsis, Papaver, Scabiosa, roses, and Bromelia are added. The whole has a striking warm color scheme of pink-red, apricot, and ochre, and is wrapped with jasmine, which makes it playful.

Distinctly elegant

In this hand-tied bridal bouquet, distinct flower shapes are incorporated. The bouquet is carried on the arm for an elegant and natural look. Materials used: Papaver, Sandersonia, Gloriosa, Lathyrus, Scabiosa, and (of course!) Stephanotis; bridal flower tendrils.

'Compared to nature, I remain a student'

‘Inspiration is everywhere,’ says floral designer Max van de Sluis, ‘but for me, nature remains the most important source. If you look closely, you can learn so much from nature. Not only how plants grow and bloom, but also about their lines, about transparency, or the lack thereof. But above all, you can find special color combinations in nature, often unexpected but actually always in a certain harmony.’

‘You sometimes see flowers in multiple together, but also in a solitary group. I then try to capture and isolate this emotion, sometimes to perfect it. But in the end, I remain a student in relation to nature – no matter how hard I try.’

‘I also use all this inspiration for my bridal work. I often apply it in small portions, for example, in the combinations of form and material or natural movements. All this with the aim of making the bride even more beautiful and completing this special day.’

Shining star

At every wedding, the bride is the radiant star. She is the most beautiful of the day, with festive clothing, a beautiful hairstyle and make-up, and with flowers that seem to tell the story of a long and happy marriage.