Competition - BFA Fluerex 30/10/11

I entered in to the bridal design category, which was to create a Christmas bouquet.

The inspiration for this bouquet came from the fir lined collars of traditional Christmas clothing from such films as White Christmas, but with a modern twist with use of the wool.

The colours of the 17 Black Barraca Roses are my interpretation of a warming christmas, but I wanted to add something else that we all associate with that time of year.

So around the edge of the collar I attached red jingle bells, to give that lovely sound as the bride walks down the Aisle.

The traditional addition of variegated holly.......

but with added indulgence with the diamanté pins is the perfect balance of modern meets traditional.