Garlands
Fresh flower garlands make a beautiful alternative to bunting (let’s face it – everyone has bunting). Simply thread your flower heads onto a length of twine and drape around the room, or embellish with gorgeous foliage for a Spring look. Stick to a single colour or an array of contrasting shades to complement your party colour scheme.
Strawberry rose eton mess
From edible flower garnish to rosewater recipes, there are plenty of ways you can extend the flower theme into your baking. This strawberry rose eton mess has a delicately fragrant flavour and is the perfect dish to serve up at a quintessentially English garden party. Plus, it’s super-easy to make. For more floral tea party ideas, read our Mother’s Day guide.
Floral teacup centrepieces
Perfect for a garden tea party – use teacups and teapots as vases for your flowers and place them along the table at intervals. Use the same flowers as garnish on your cake stands to pull the look together. Or if you’re struggling for space, simply scatter petals over a hessian table runner for a rustic-vintage feel.
Hanging flowers
If you’re entertaining outside and lucky enough to have trees in your garden, why not create a hanging garden by suspending flowers from the lower branches? Use glass bottles or mason jars filled with flowers, suspended with ribbon or natural string. Or for a stunning focal point, use a bird-cage filled with flowers.
