Strictly Come in a Collar and Tie!!

Last week we entered the rarified world of gentlemens' clubs and grand London townhouses, for the civil partnership of Sarah and Lisa at the Athenaeum and Chandos House. An intimate rehearsal dinner was held in the Picture Room of the club overlooking Pall Mall and, in order to comply with the club's strict dress code, I had to wear a collar and tie and smart trousers, whilst Victoria had to wear a smart skirt.....very practical when you're a florist!!



To complement the picture room's dark green and burgundy colour scheme, we used flowers in rich autumn hues. Rings of velvety red "grand prix" roses, burgundy dahlias and garden hydrangea surrounded silver candelabra, creating an inviting setting for the evening.



For the ceremony itself, the exquisite Chandos House was the perfect setting. We transferred the flowers from the previous nights event and added an extravagant urn to give that extra Wow factor!