MALOU DESIGNS

Floral Design for Weddings and Events

Marie Louise Willsher

As a floral designer, I love to combine classic blooms with unusual plants and foliage gathered from gardens, hedgerows and woodlands to create a natural yet exotic feel. Having spent much of my life living in the tropics, I enjoy working with a variety of flowers but now find myself captivated by the seasonal beauty of the North Yorkshire countryside and what it has to offer.

Wherever possible, I seek to source quality blooms, grasses and greenery direct from local growers and supplement these as necessary with a wider international range on offer at the larger flower markets. Working in a more naturalistic way I try to avoid using non-biodegradable floral foam when possible, seeking alternative ways to create exciting and unusual arrangements.

Having previously worked in the film industry, I turned to floral design when starting a family over 18 years ago and gained my technical skills with a distinction in the City & Guilds National Certificate of Floristry, Level Two. I have subsequently worked on numerous floral projects in Kenya including weddings in the most wild and remote locations. I am now thrilled to bring all my experience to bear in offering a floristry service for weddings and special events from my home near the picturesque village of Hovingham.

I love putting time and effort into creating unique designs that add an individual touch to any occasion, working with stunning flowers and wonderful foliage that brings to life your vision for a very special day.

" I booked Malou Designs for my wedding in October, I had a very specific brief and was concerned I wouldn't be able to convey it to anyone ... so there was pressure to find the right florist! Marie was certainly that. She was incredible, from our first meeting it was like she has read my mind ... she was instantly able to create my vision with mood boards and was there every step of the way . She is passionate and truly cares that you get your perfect day. Nothing was too much trouble, she did all the research and we had many meetings to go over it together. I felt really relaxed and so confident for our big day.

I can't praise her enough. I really recommend anyone going with Malou Designs, Marie is an extremely talented lady who more inportantly puts her heart and soul into getting you the dream"

- Charlotte Richardson -