There is nothing like an English bluebell wood in full bloom! After a long cold (and here in Sussex - muddy) winter, the sight of carpets of hazy blue flowers transforming the woods is a truly magical one.

There’s just something magical about a handful of freshly picked wildflowers: full of nostalgia, memories of long aimless walks and endless summer days. Tantalisingly, you never know exactly what flowers you’ll get with a wildflower bouquet, which means that each bouquet is unique, a one-of-a-kind creation made just for you. Natural and whimsical, wildflowers are ideal for a boho, festival or barn wedding but even the inclusion of a few wildflowers can add a little extra spark to any style of wedding.

We often tend to avoid talk of death or funerals until there is no choice but to do so: this can mean that, unless you are familiar with funeral flowers or have planned a funeral before, it can be difficult to know what to order when the time does come.

I offer an alternative at Bryony Mae Flowers in Hassocks, funeral flowers that are unique to the individual whose life is being celebrated and are designed to capture their personality and essence in some way. Flowers that can provide a beautiful way to help say goodbye and offer a little comfort and beauty at a difficult time.