Cutting-edge wedding flowers
The new wedding edition of DPK Floral Magazine is bursting with cutting-edge floral designs. Whether you're looking for wedding inspiration, innovative techniques or simply want to admire the work of these trend-setting designers, this one's for you!
Hanneke Frankema and Max van de Sluis are both leading floral designers, each with their own unique style. We're proud that Marginpar flowers were included in many of their pieces. So many, in fact, that we decided to divide this article into two parts: one focusing on Hanneke Frankema's designs and the other spotlighting the work of Max van de Sluis. Enjoy the intricate floral beauty of these extraordinary wedding designs!
Behind the scenes
The photo shoot took place at Kasteel Oost in the Netherlands, a stunning location that is also home to Koonings bridal boutique. The temporary floral studio was set up in one of the wings of the castle, where the designers could add the finishing touches to their designs. They prepared most of their frames in advance, but some of the more delicate flowers had to be added at the very last moment.
Hanneke created a diverse mix of wedding designs, including a trailing wrist bouquet, elegant ring pillow and even a glamorous floral boa. Take a look at our Instagram account for behind-the-scenes footage!
Colourful wrist bouquet
Hanneke created both the cylinder used as the base for this bouquet and the Ginkgo Biloba ornaments with a 3D printer. The Ginkgo leaves and Craspedia Paintball™ Pop blooms are attached to wire branches, which are then combined to form the structure for the flowers.
Hanneke worked with Limonium, Chrysanthemums and Phalaenopsis. Several Gloriosa Superba Simba Fifty Shades blooms are placed on top with cold glue to finish the design. The bouquet trails beautifully down the bride's dress. The wrist bouquet is one of Hanneke's favourite wedding bouquet shapes. We can definitely see why!
Floral ring pillow
A ring pillow may not be the first floral detail that couples consider, but it's a great way to tie the floral story together and make the ceremony even more special.
This sophisticated ring pillow gets its soft texture from the Clematis Amazing® Kibo. Hanneke used an innovative technique: she deconstructed the blooms and attached the fuzzy stamens to the pillow with cold glue. The effect is a fascinating velvety, yet organic texture. Two perfectly placed Clematis Amazing® Vienna blooms finish the design, symbolising the union of two partners in an elegant, understated way.
Yellow heart
This Craspedia heart is a beautiful statement piece that can also be used as a ring pillow. The base, made from Smithers-Oasis Floral Foam Bio, is covered with short pieces of Achillea Neonglow Saffron. The edge consists of dried Craspedia Paintball™ Pop connected with gold-coloured wire.
The piece is finished with a variety of yellow blooms; Gloriosa Suberba Simba Fifty Shades at different opening stages, Clematis Amazing® Kibo, Ranunculus, Orchids and Cymbidium. Hanneke secured the rings in place with two pieces of wire that can easily be removed.
Glamourous bridal boa
The wearer of this luxurious boa will certainly make an entrance! It's perfect for couples who want to make a statement.
The base of the design consists of 200 3D-printed flowers. Hanneke added a diverse mix of botanical materials, from flowers such as Gloriosa Superba Simba Fifty Shades, Orchids and Lisianthus to succulents and Tillandsia plants. The result is a design full of texture, colour and movement. Another advantage of wearing a wedding boa instead of carrying a bouquet is that it leaves your hands free!
Fine details
Hanneke created the transparent base of this hand-tied bouquet with a 3D pen. Hanneke explains that the filament can be chosen in any colour, giving the design an entirely different character. She loves to experiment with new materials and techniques.
Hanneke chose to work with delicate blooms in pastel hues; Clematis Amazing® Miami, Clematis Amazing® Kibo, Scabiosa Bon Bon Scoop™ French Vanilla, Aster Teeny Tiny® Pink, Polianthes Elsa Blush, Ranunculus and White Grape Hyacinth. Swirling Ceropegia Woodii tendrils add a whimsical touch of green. It is a romantic bouquet filled with stunning botanical details wherever you look.
Baroque beauty
This hanging design features an ornamental structure, crafted by printing separate pieces with a 3D printer. Hanneke used cold glue to apply the botanical materials, including Gloriosa Superba Simba Fifty Shades, Talinum 'Long John', Hypericum, Ranunculus and more.
3D-printing techniques are extremely versatile. You can create frames in any shape, style and colour and combine them with wire to create beautiful elaborate structures.
The spectacular round bouquet is full of movement and features a similarly warm colour palette of burgundy, brown and salmon tones. It was created using a Lady Round Base by Smithers-Oasis. Hanneke created a wire structure around it by hand and added swirling Jasmine tendrils. The wire is nearly invisible, which makes it look as though the stems magically hold themselves in place.
The botanical selection consists of Gloriosa Superba Simba Fifty Shades, Ranunculus, Orchids, Talinum 'Long John' and carnivorous plants. Chasmanthium Latifolium 'Mantis' grasses, dried and painted rosegold, add shimmering detail.
Would you like to explore more wedding inspiration? Continue to the floral designs by Max van de Sluis.
