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THE 2010 WEDDING IDEAS AWARDS
– WINNERS ANNOUNCED!

22/01/10 
The winners of the Wedding Ideas Awards 2010, the most prestigious and sought-after consumer wedding awards, were announced yesterday at a lavish lunch in London. And Sarah’s flowers has WON in the Best Wedding Florist category! Voted for by readers of the UK's best bridal mini mag, the awards acknowledge the very best companies who deliver fabulous products for every bridal budget, coupled with exceptional customer service. There were 16 categories and in excess of 7,000 nominations this year. It's been a record, recession-busting year in every way – for the awards, the magazine and the parent company – Giraffe Media Ltd.
 
The awards were presented at a lavish lunch awards’ ceremony at Andaz on London's Liverpool Street on Friday the 22nd of January, following a Champagne reception and a delicious lunch. The event was hosted by TV presenter Jenni Falconer and 200 leading names from the bridal industry were present.

Rachel Morgan, the editor of Wedding Ideas magazine, explained what an achievement it was to be nominated for the awards:

"We were thrilled to recognize the achievements and celebrate the success of the winners of these coveted awards, especially in these tough economic times. Sarah’s flowers should be hugely proud and thrilled that our readers – their customers – think highly enough of them to vote for them. We look forward to working with them to grow their business even more in the next year and beyond. Congratulations!"
 
For more information please contact Jason Read on 0121 707 4699 or Jason@sarahsflowers.co.uk

We are delighted that once again our flowers have been used for the front cover of  Wedding Ideas Magazine, Issue 75 November 2009
The bouquet used is the Mixed Lilac & Ivory Rose Bouquet MIX77 @ £45.00

Why Choose Silk/Artificial Wedding Flowers

By Sarah's Flowers Ltd as used in Issue 62 Wedding Ideas Magazine

1. Far gone are the days when artificial flowers were unthinkable for a wedding but with state of the art manufacturing techniques, artificial flowers can now be made to look stunningly life like.

2. For most people being able to keep your wedding flowers  in the same condition as on the day you were married, is a dream come true.
The flowers can be kept for many years to come looking as good as the real thing.

3. Using an online wedding specialist can save the busy bride valuable time when choosing her flowers, with the benefit of being able to e-mail pictures of the designs to friends and family.

4. Using an artificial wedding flower specialist who covers the whole of the UK, means you are not just limited to choosing a florist in your area, and you can make a saving of up to 50% excellent for your budget.

5. Flowers can be ordered/received weeks or even months in advance making sure you have the wedding flowers you have always dreamed off long before the wedding.

6. A big benefit of using an artificial flower specialist is the very large catalogue of designs that they will have to show you. You can also buy sample flowers to make sure you get the perfect colour match.

7. Now more than ever people are suffering allergies from fresh flowers, using artificial flowers solves this problem so no sneezing brides, grooms or bridesmaids.

8. Weddings aboard are on the increase with more and more people choosing to get married on far away sunny beaches, the flowers are very robust and travel extremely well, you can pack them in your hand luggage or suitcase  and take your perfect wedding flowers with you.

9. Problems with seasonal availability do not exist with artificial flowers as they are available all year, and with a good company holding large amounts in stock, there is no compromise to be made.

10. Flowers getting damaged on your wedding day is every brides nightmare, and if you are getting married in the summer most fresh flowers will fail to last the day and wilt in the heat, with artificial flowers this is one more problem that can be avoided.

SILK WEDDING FLOWERS
Your New Tradition

By Sarah’s Flowers Ltd

    Let’s face it. A lot has changed in the past couple of decades. We no longer have to go to the bank and wait in line for a cashier in order to withdraw money. Envelopes and stamps aren’t needed when it comes time to pay the bills. We don’t even have to speak to anyone at all when we go grocery shopping because the self-checkout lines let us scan, bag and pay for our groceries all by ourselves. Ahhh…technology.
    So why is it, now that your wedding date has been set, that you’re still thinking about doing things the old-school way? Maybe after your third appointment with a wedding planner at a local flower shop, you’ll realise that technology can not only offer you more convenience when it comes to wedding flowers, but can provide much more than you ever imagined.
    Twenty-first century weddings are not your mother’s wedding! Why not consider the benefits of ordering silk wedding flowers online? If you go with a reputable site, the advantages will literally sing for themselves!

Who orders silk wedding flowers and why?
    Savvy brides all over the world have found the secret to stress-free weddings; at least, as far as the flowers go. Whether you’re a traditional-type bride or used to swimming against the current, you’ll love the countless advantages of replacing fresh flowers with silk. Some of the reasons brides opt for silk include:
Sentimentality. Being able to forever preserve your bridal bouquet without the eventual result of brittle dried flowers is one of the main draws for romantic couples.
Practicality. Having the option to buy flowers ahead of time affords the opportunity to spread out the cost of the wedding. And they’re less expensive than fresh flowers!
Efficiency. The time saved by not having to meet with florists is another perk of ordering silk wedding flowers online.
Stress-reduction. What bride hasn’t stressed over the possibility that her flowers won’t be exactly what she wanted on her wedding day? With artificial flowers, you can see the flowers weeks, or even months, ahead of time, knowing they are precisely what you want to be carrying down the aisle as you go to meet your groom.
Durability. Whether you’re getting married on the hottest day on record, or are traveling abroad, your silk wedding flowers will remain as beautiful as the day you received them. Additionally, there’s no worry about your flower girl basket falling apart before she carries it down the aisle!
Versatility. Out-of-season flowers are not a problem when you order them online from a silk wedding flower site; and the various hues will guarantee a perfect match to your color scheme!
Breathe-ability. With artificial flowers, there’s no chance of untimely aaachooo’s interrupting the wedding ceremony, while fresh blooms can aggravate allergies and hayfever, creating awkward moments.
Tradition. The ability to start a new tradition and pass your wedding flowers down to the next generation. Imagine watching your daughter carry your bridal bouquet in her own wedding years from now!

Are there disadvantages to ordering silk wedding flowers online?
    Some people may hesitate to buy silk flowers because they “just aren’t the same.” No, they’re not the same as fresh flowers, but when it comes to having the best floral choices for a wedding, they’re better! It’s true that they don’t possess the fragrant quality of some flowers, such as roses or lilies, but the advantage there is that the floral scents do not compete with the bride’s own choice of perfume for her big day. What would you rather hear, “The flowers smell wonderful,” or “YOU smell wonderful?”
    Not being able to meet face-to-face with a florist is a concern of some brides (and their traditional-minded mothers). But when you choose an online business that not only specialises in wedding flowers, but offers personalised service as well, the advantages will far outweigh any concerns.
    Stick to wedding specialists, like Sarah’s Flowers Ltd (www.sarahsflowers.co.uk) who do hundreds of weddings every month and have an impressive range of flowers to view on their website.
    Not sticking to tradition can be viewed as a disadvantage by some, but to others who like to break out of the mold, carrying a beautiful silk bouquet on their wedding day is exactly how they want to start their own tradition. After all, it is the 21st century!

© Sarah’s Flowers Ltd 2007