Distinctive Designs

Funeral

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deep purples and bright yellows with purple sisal hearts

sisal heart with flowers inside the heart and also around it

Balloon Bouquets general

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perfect for Easter

hanging design of tapered foil balloons

deep sea fun

perfect for a farmer

Balloon Bouquets love

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perfect for a wedding

Balloon Bouquets for birthdays

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Bubble balloons

Traffic lights in car wheels, with bubble balloons

Balloon Bouquets for Baby

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Bubble balloon made into a dummy

Crescent moon foil with bubble balloons

Pony foil balloon with foils and latex

Wedding Weekend

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Grand Prix red roses with glosiosa lilies. 2 mossed hearts

perfect for the bar, cocktail anyone?

Wedding Weekend

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Memory Lane roses, agapanthus, eustoma and thistle. 3 cubed mirrored vases with a posy arrangement in each. alternatively you could put the brides and bridesmaids bouquets in the vases along the top table.

handtied bouquet

tall ikon vase, organza inside the vase gives it a softer look

Memory Lane buttonhole with thistle

Wedding Weekend

2012-01-24T04:27:00.000-08:00

Sweetness roses with stocks and eustoma. Birdcage table centre

handtied bouquet with pearls dotted through the bouquet

Wedding Weekend

2012-01-24T04:26:00.000-08:00

hurricane vase. green cymbidium orchids with artificial lily of the valley

wired handtied bouquet of green cymbidium orchids with REAL lily of the valley

low posy style table centre

Wedding Weekend

2012-01-24T04:24:00.000-08:00

tall table centre, candelabra. gingers, anthuriums and gerbera

medium height table centre

Wedding Weekend

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Wedding Weekend

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Yellow calla lily with mimosa

shower bouquet

medium table arrangement

low table arrangement with callas swirling, dome of chrysanthemum in the centre

Wedding Weekend

2012-01-24T04:18:00.000-08:00

Balloon champagne bottle with balloon bubbles

large balloon man to welcome your guests

Covent Garden is Moving

2011-11-16T09:25:00.000-08:00

Covent Garden is moving!!!!!
our shop on Nantwich Road is moving on the 4th January 2012, we are only moving down the road to number 82 Nantwich Road. We are all really excited about the move!!! We will be opposite Ableworld. "Pay and display" and "20 minutes free" carparks are located behind Ableworld. Thankyou for all your support over the last 3 years. We will still be at the Church Minshull shop 7 days a week.

Demonstration

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arrangement in a gift box

low table arrangement on a posy pas, the tea lights had aluminium wire wrapped around them to hold them up in the air away from the flowers and foliages.

wreath made from different sized cones, wire with pearls on, African Queen anthuriums.

Wedding

2011-11-11T09:06:00.000-08:00

Gents buttonhole of white orchid

white orchid attached to silver wand for small bridesmaid

brides bouquet, white orchids wired together to form a handtied bouquet. silver and green grass loops within the bouquet. silver ribbon around the tie point.

silver candelabra on registras table, we used the orchids and mirror from the table centres as the wedding was a room turn around.

Balloons tall, placed on a mirror with orchids sat in a diamante holder.

Chair covers with blue sashes

Bridesmaid bouquet of white orchids, no extra detailing. the excess dress material was used around the tie point.

Chair covers from the back.

Funeral

2011-11-11T09:00:00.000-08:00

massed posy pad with pink lily and pink rose spray.

Thank-you!

2011-11-05T09:46:00.001-07:00

"I just wanted to thank-you for delivering the flowers I ordered after you finished work on Monday, you were the only florist who would do this for me....they were delighted with the flowers and said they were lovely"

Balloons

2011-11-05T09:35:00.000-07:00

This balloon display was for a girls 6th birthday on bonfire night, so we added the balloons at the base of the design to look like fireworks including catherine wheels! She loved it!!!

Wedding

2011-11-05T09:33:00.000-07:00

The tie points were black satin ribbon with a band of coloured satin ribbon, pink for the bridesmaids, and orange for the brides.

The brides bouquet had orange "Real" and pink "Rich" gerbera with orange "Mango" callas.

Top table with 5 pumpkins

Table centres, the pumpkins had hearts in them

the bridesmaids bouquets were the "Rich" gerbera

Twitter

2011-10-20T04:45:00.001-07:00

We are now on twitter! Follow our day to day running of the 2 shops @ddflorist_crewe

Wedding

2011-10-20T04:44:00.000-07:00

Twinkling lights was the theme for this October wedding, it looked beautiful!

Sweet Avalanche and Aqua roses, eustoma and snowberry.

We added small posies to the kneeling stands at the church.

Thank-you!

2011-10-20T04:41:00.000-07:00

"I just wanted to say a big thank-you for all our flowers, they looked fantastic and we were very pleased with the tables at Rookery. We are just back from honeymoon, and back to reality. Think i may actually have the post wedding blues! Thanks again, Kate" 24th September 2011

Thank-you!

2011-10-20T04:37:00.001-07:00

"Thank-you very much for the beautiful flower designs you created for our wedding day. All of the flowers looked absolutely amazing and helped to make our pink fairy tale dream wedding come true, lots of love, Laura and Dave" 30th July 2011

Thank-you!

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"Just a little note to say thank-you very much for the brilliant job you did for my wedding, the flowers were absolutely gorgeous and everyone said so! Best wishes, Sarah" 3rd July 2011

Wedding Weekend

2011-10-10T02:46:00.000-07:00

Had a fantastic wedding weekend, great responce from everyone who came and braved the wind and rain.

Balloons

2011-10-10T02:26:00.001-07:00

For a wedding, the happy couple are farmers so we made our cow and also designed the sheep, how cute!!!

Balloons

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For a 40th birthday party at Waverley Hotel, Crewe

Wedding

2011-10-10T02:24:00.000-07:00

Jenny got married at Carden Park in the October heatwave! Avalanche and Grand Prix roses with gold grasses, eucalyptus and mini pitto foliages.

Wedding

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For Maries wedding at Arley Hall, we used Naranga rose, Sphinx rose, Grand Prix rose, yellow callas and orange gerbera.

Wedding

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Kate got married at Rookery Hall. We used Avalanche roses with white dahlias, alchemilla mollis and white snowberry. The candelabra also had ivy trails with roses in holders on the glass.

Wedding

2011-10-10T02:19:00.000-07:00

Emma and Femi got married at Haslington Hall. We used green cymbidium orchids with green alchemilla mollis and artificial lily of the valley.

Wedding Weekend

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4ft heart balloon drop filled with 5" balloons.

Exploding balloon filled with 5" balloons and confetti

Floor standing balloon display of Mr and Mrs foil balloons, with deco bubbles

Wedding Weekend

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Chair covers, diamante buckle

Wedding Weekend

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Rainbow rose with Ronda mini gerbera, celosia, pinapples and balloon chrysanthemum blooms. Sweets under the vase, reflection seen in the mirror.

Wedding Weekend

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Avalanche roses, oriental lilies with white asparagus fern

Avalanche roses, ivory spray roses with asparagus fern

Wedding Weekend

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Overtime gypsophila

Wedding Weekend

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Sunflowers, orange chrysanthemum blooms, with red hypericum.

Mango calla lilies.

Wedding Weekend

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White hyacinths, white stocks and yellow tulips. Lemons and apples inside the bowl.

Wedding Weekend

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Sweet Avalanche roses, dahlias, pink eustoma and snowberry, with gloriosa lilies

Funeral

2011-09-09T09:34:00.000-07:00

This was for a Crewe Alex football supporter. we added a Crewe Alex badge to the 3D design

Party

2011-09-09T09:32:00.000-07:00

21st birthday party for Camilla. the tables had tall vases with purple water. White oriental lilies with palms, silver grasses and aspidistra leaves, and white snowberry.

floor standing sets of 5 foil balloons were dotted around the marquee. The foil balloons were in purple and silver.

Balloons

2011-09-09T09:29:00.000-07:00

Balloon display for a wedding at Hunters Lodge. 2 foil "Mr and Mrs" balloons, with Deco bubble balloons with a 11" latex inside.

Balloons

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Balloon display of Disney Cars bubble balloons with black donut balloons to represent the wheels. traffic lights at the bottom.

Weddings

2011-09-01T04:17:00.000-07:00

What a frantic weekend! congratulations to Kerry who got married on Saturday, and to Dawn and Lee who got married on Sunday. Also, we had several balloon functions, including balloons for a wedding, a 40th birthday and a silver wedding anniversary party. Hope everyone had a fantastic time!

Wedding

2011-08-20T08:22:00.001-07:00

Congratulations to Angela and Ian, hope you both have a wonderful day, and that the rain holds off!!!

Floral Gift Designs

2011-08-17T01:30:00.000-07:00

These are 2 examples of the orders that were delivered on Monday 15th August 2011. Above is a handtied bouquet with a water bag, placed in a presentation box. Below is a front facing arrangement.

Messages

2011-08-17T01:27:00.000-07:00

Flowers can improve your mood, so buy flowers for someone today and make them smile!

Nantwich Show

2011-08-14T06:03:00.000-07:00

We had a fantastic response to our stand. thank you to every one who came to see us. The cow and pig balloons were really popular!!!

Wedding

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Jens bouquet was Sweet Avalanche roses, with Blue Curiosa roses and Sarah Burnheart peonies. The table centres also had pale pink hydrangea. Inside the vases we had ivory tulle which complimented the softness of the look.

Wedding

2011-07-18T12:03:00.000-07:00

Jayne wanted her wedding bouquet replicating for a party. We used white phalanopsis orchids with orange blossom.

Wedding

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All the bouquets had diamantes in the Avalanche rose centres and pearls scattered in-between the roses. The brides bouquet had a diamante silver buckle around the tie point.

The 2 smaller bridesmaids each held a pomander of ivory Avalanche roses with diamantes in the centres, with ivory spray roses dotted in-between with pearls.

Nantwich Show

2011-07-13T02:29:00.000-07:00

Just ordered my flowers for the stand we are having at Nantwich Show, 27th July 2011. After the popularity of the cow archway last year, we are busy planning our balloon displays! Come along and see us! I'm sure your kids will love it!

Wedding

2011-07-13T02:18:00.000-07:00

The Gents all had Avalanche rose for their buttonholes. The grooms buttonhole also have ivory spray roses with a sprig of gypsophila

Sue got married at Oakfield House, at Chester Zoo. for her bouquet, she had a shower bouquet of white oriental lilies, with Avalanche roses, ivory spray roses and gypsophila. Silver spray diamantes were added to the brides bouquet bouquet.

Sues bridesmaid held a handtied bouquet of the same flowers in the same colours. We left the diamantes for just the brides bouquet to make that more special.

Messages

2011-07-08T09:28:00.000-07:00

You don't have to wait for someone to buy you flowers, you could just treat yourself! Whether it is a few flowers for you to arrange yourself, or whether you bring in your vase for us to create a display in. Don't feel guilty, flowers in your home will bring a smile to your face!

Funeral

2011-07-08T09:24:00.000-07:00

The coffin spray contained lilies as they were a flower her has recently planted in his garden. the roses symbolised the flowers from his wifes wedding bouquet. a soft and natural look, including cream stocks and cream eustoma.

This posy pad (filled in wreath) has white Oriental lilies, Avalanche roses, and blue delphinium .

This posy pad was a mass of Avalanche roses, with ivory spray roses dotted in-between. cream organza was wrapped around the edge of the posy pad.

Funeral

2011-07-08T09:19:00.000-07:00

This coffin spray contains Belle roses, with white oriental lilies, pink astible, cream stocks, pink astrantia and white aconitum. it has a very soft natural look.

Wedding

2011-07-08T09:17:00.000-07:00

This was the wedding of Amy and Chris, taking place in a marquee. The balloon archway was a patterned diamond clear 11" balloon with a quartz purple balloon inside it, but the purple balloon was only inflated to 9", this gives a lovely effect. The roses we used were Blue Pacific, with purple eustoma and lilac freesia.

All the tables has a set of 3 balloons, attached to stands which held the table number.

Balloons

2011-07-08T09:14:00.000-07:00

These were for Hartford High School prom, their theme was music so we placed a 3ft balloon on top of a column and placed these in the entrance to the venue. The colour scheme was the schools colours.

Messages

2011-06-29T07:41:00.000-07:00

Flowers help to improve your mood, why not treat yourself to a bunch today. You could have contemporary creams and greens, funky hot pinks and lime greens, or how about bright and cheerful yellows and oranges.

Wedding

2011-06-29T07:28:00.000-07:00

The flowers have arrived today for the two weddings taking place on Saturday. The Blue Pacific roses are gorgeous! Hope the weather stays warm and dry.

Funeral

2011-06-29T07:26:00.000-07:00

These funeral tributes were for a lady who had a cat. We were given pictures of her cat so that we could copy the markings. The cat is a 3D shape, please ask for other design options. The NAN tribute was created in lilacs and whites. The central letter has a lilac wicker heart placed in the middle of it.

Balloons

2011-06-29T07:21:00.001-07:00

This is a dummy made out of balloons, perfect for a new born. Comes in lots of different colours.

Funeral

2011-06-29T07:19:00.000-07:00

This funeral was for a Crewe Alex supporter. The football is a 3D shape. We have lots of 3D shaped funeral tributes available, please call for more information.

Floral Gift Designs

2011-06-24T05:59:00.000-07:00

We welcome businesses who would like to set up an account with us. If the bouquet is to be delivered to your business address there is no delivery charge! You will then be sent an invoice at the end of each month. Please call us on 01270 522 252 to place your first order.

We also offer vase displays for your business, they range from £10 to £50 and can be renewed every week, 10 days, or fortnight

Wedding

2011-06-24T05:46:00.000-07:00

Just ordered the flowers for the two weddings taking placed next Saturday.

Floral Gift Designs

2011-06-23T07:07:00.000-07:00

Above is a handtied bouquet, (the bouquet is in a bubble of water placed in a presentation box). They range from £25 to £60. Your choice of flowers and colours. Below is an arrangement, this time in a pink trug basket. They range from £25 to £60

Wedding

2011-06-23T07:00:00.000-07:00

Debbie and Ben got married on the 11th June 2011, Congratulations, hope the rain held off!!! we used white oriental lilies, Sweet Avalanche roses, Amnesia roses, pink eustoma and Baby Blue eucalyptus

Wedding

2011-06-23T06:57:00.000-07:00

Emma and Mark got married on 12th June, congratulations to them both. We used Peach Avalanche roses with peach carnations, buplerum, and peach hypericum. Half the tables were low, and half the tables were tall. We used some of the arrangements in the ceromony room first.

Messages

2011-06-23T06:48:00.000-07:00

On our price boards we have started to write messages and handy hints and tips for all our customers to see. We will be regularly posting these so keep an eye out for them!

Funeral

2011-06-23T06:46:00.000-07:00

A family came to us to organise the flowers for a funeral. The lady who had died had a cat which she adored. The family wanted a tribute of this cat so sent us photographs.

Balloons

2011-06-23T06:42:00.000-07:00

We did the balloons for the pink Ribbon Walk at Cholmondley Castle, what a great event for a great cause. Well done to everyone who took part or who helped on the day.

Balloons

2011-06-18T07:27:00.000-07:00

Distinctive Designs have a wide range of balloons, from latex to foils, double bubble balloons to exploding balloons. We can create displays for a theme, such a Pirates, Princesses, Casino or Under the Sea. We can deliver or you can collect, Available 7 days a week.

Funeral

2011-06-18T07:20:00.000-07:00

Distinctive Designs offer a full funeral service. from a single rose to lay on the coffin to al full coffin spray to 3D shapes. Please come in and look at our funeral book.

Wedding

2011-06-18T07:14:00.000-07:00

Distinctive Designs are a florist who specialise in weddings, we love getting to know the couple and share in their happy occasion, coming up with unique ideas and displays to make their day memorable.

New Stock

2011-06-18T07:03:00.000-07:00

we have just unpacked the new delivery from Junction 18, lots of new goodies including diamante butterfly bottle stoppers, family/friends glass photo frames, cow money boxes and driftwood fish coat hooks.