Essex and Suffolk Florist

Specialising in seasonal, nature led, garden inspired floral designs for weddings, events and special occasions.

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Welcome

I’m Rachel, an artisan florist based in Colchester, North Essex.

Specialising in seasonal, nature led, garden inspired floral designs for weddings, events and special occasions across Essex and Suffolk.

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A floral arrangement in a white bowl with pink, purple, and white flowers, set on a wooden surface against a distressed white wooden background.

Growing up in the countryside I’m passionate about nature, the changing seasons and the colours they bring. This inspires my floristry and the flowers I like to use. I love working with different colour palettes and ingredients.

Shortly after training as a florist I established a small flower farm in 2019 where I grow my own flowers to use in my floristry. I’m a member of Flowers from the Farm and like to use British flowers wherever possible in my work, which is important to me. It’s lovely to have a connection with the flowers I use in my arrangements.

Many of the flowers I grow I also dry, preserving flowers and foliage to create everlasting designs, bringing the elements of nature to interiors. It’s a pleasure to work with flowers throughout their entire lifecycle from seed, to bloom to everlastings.

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A bouquet of various flowers wrapped in brown paper, featuring yellow, white, orange, and pink blossoms with some green and cream-colored foliage.

Flowers your way

I work closely with my clients to translate ideas and wishes into beautiful floral arrangements. Please get in touch to discuss your requirements.

rachel@thepetalgirl.co.uk