Guest post by London chef Suzanne James of Suzanne James Catering I’ve worked with the chef Suzanne James and her company Suzanne James Catering on a host of corporate events, private parties and weddings - from intimate dinners to huge…
Working as an event florist calls for arrangements that work from every angle. But floral styling for a photo shoot? For a change, it’s just what the camera sees… Recently I was asked to style the flowers for a fashion…
Spring brings new beginnings, and flowers like tulips, ranunculus, snowdrops and narcissi can’t fail to lift our spirits. They look gorgeous on their own - but with the right props they can look sensational. If you’re an independent florist with…
No doubt you saw it in the news: last week Her Majesty the Queen launched Britain’s largest cruise ship, Britannia. And I was the event florist for the glittering ceremony. Find out what happened, below - and why I was…
My workshop in the London borough of Bexley is the heart and soul of Karen Woolven Floral Design. It’s where it all happens: we skilfully turn bucketfuls of fresh blooms into gorgeous floral creations, help florists find perfect props as…
Think floral designers spend their time wafting around glamorously fragranced workshops? Welcome to my reality! I’m often asked what being an event florist involves, so decided to list out what I do in a typical day. It’s true: I do work…
On 26th February we’ll know whether we’ve been chosen as one of Bexley’s Businesses of the Year 2015. We’re very proud to have been shortlisted for not one, but three awards – Made in Bexley, Best Small Business and Best…
Just before Christmas we got some great news - but with all the rushing around and festivities we almost forgot about it! Karen Woolven Design has been shortlisted for 3 categories in the Bexley Business Awards: Made in Bexley Best…
Need some inspiration or helpful resources? Look no further than my pick of great event blogs to read (besides mine, of course!). Whether your focus is weddings, corporate events or just a bit of both, I’ve chosen a mix of…
Have you seen BBC3’s series ‘Don’t Tell The Bride’? Each episode, a different groom-to-be gets to choose every detail of his wedding, from flowers to favours, cake to confetti, dress to first dance – with zero input from his fiancée.…