Wild and Fabulous Flowers is a florist based outside Cowbridge at Llandough Castle.
Rhian Rees is the florist, and having trained with The Bath Flower School, The White Horse Flower Company, Sabine Darrell and Moyses Stevens, she has honed her own unique style. Rhian’s background has always been design-led, from starting in fashion to returning to university as a commercial landscape designer. Rhian first worked full-time for a landscape architect and then started her practice which specialised in new build care homes with sensory gardens.
Having always loved floristry, Rhian had the opportunity during the pandemic, to create florals for small weddings. It was a wonderful experience to be able to help couples have bespoke flowers for their weddings in such difficult circumstances. From this, she has grown her business to encompass all aspects of floristry, from small bouquets, events, large installations and sustainable farewell flowers. Wild and Fabulous Flowers hold floral workshops throughout the year, from vases for British Flowers Week to hand-tied bouquets and the very popular Christmas Wreath workshops. Alternatively, if you cannot make one of the courses, they offer make-at-home Christmas wreath kits with access to a video showing you exactly how to make your own.
The florals that Rhian and her team create are influenced by her knowledge of designing with plants and flowers. Texture, size, shape, colour and scent are crucial in all floral designs, whether creating a tablescape of bud vases right through to large installations, such as arches, columns, church entrances or large marquees.
Its values are to work sustainably, never using green floral foam, which is full of toxic chemicals that go straight into landfills. Only sustainable methods are used; in season, flowers are sourced from local flower farmers wherever possible.
Wedding florals are Rhian’s passion and love. Rhian works closely with her couples to ensure their florals are perfect for them on the day. Weddings are limited to ensure that each one is given a very personal touch and not rushed in any way; each one is bespoke with colour palettes, flowers and styling explicitly chosen for the individual wedding; they can even scent your wedding with candles and fragrances chosen to compliment your flowers.
Rhian offers an initial Zoom call and encourages couples to meet in person and chat about their wishes over a cup of tea. Creating a good relationship with a florist is vital. Trust is so important as a wedding florist will need to decide on the availability and species of flowers that are the most suitable for your day.
Rhian and her team also hold floral hen parties at her home at Llandough Castle, making either floral headbands or flower crowns with lovely glasses of fizz to sip and delicious canapés to nibble. They can organise anything from afternoon tea to a private chef. They are an excellent alternative to a traditional night out. If the weather is favourable, they are held in the garden or the original Victorian Orangery.
If you are interested in chatting with Rhian about your wedding flowers or would like to receive her newsletter about floral workshops, then please email her
wildandfabulousflowers@gmail.com
Insta: @wild.and.fabulous.flowers
Website: www.wildandfabulousflowers.com
