From the studio
Six months into running Megan Daisy Floral Design, I have learned that progress is often quiet, tiny wins matter, and staying true to the right-fit customer is essential.
The Megan Daisy Journal
Journal of flowers, celebrations, and seasonal ideas
Notes from the studio, wedding inspiration, bouquet advice, and thoughtful ideas for gifting, celebrations, and sympathy flowers in Colchester.
Six months into running Megan Daisy Floral Design, I have learned that progress is often quiet, tiny wins matter, and staying true to the right-fit customer is essential.
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4 things I have learnt in my first 6 months running my own business
Six months into running Megan Daisy Floral Design, I have learned that progress is often quiet, tiny wins matter, and staying true to the right-fit customer is essential.
Colourful Weddings: Why Ditching the Strict Colour Scheme is the Best Plan
Swap a rigid single-colour scheme for a joyful mix of tones that flatters your wedding party, energises your guests, and gives your florist more creative freedom and value.
Advice from a professional florist on doing your own wedding flowers
DIY wedding flowers can be beautiful and budget-friendly with the right prep. A professional florist shares practical tips on seasonality, ordering, conditioning, arranging, and transport.
Behind the Blooms: A Sneak Peek into Wedding Flower Prep!
Go behind the scenes with Megan Daisy Floral Design and see the multi-day wedding flower prep, from hydration and conditioning to buttonholes, bouquets, and delivery day tips.
How to Manage Your 2026 Wedding Flower Budget
Keep your wedding flowers luxurious without overspending. Learn how to reuse decor, lean on filler blooms, go greenery-forward, and stay seasonally flexible.
Crafting the Perfect Bridal Bouquet: A Step-by-Step Guide from Megan Daisy Floral Design
Learn how Megan Daisy Floral Design builds a classic bridal bouquet with a spiral technique, lush foliage, and White Avalanche roses, plus pro finishing tips.
DIY Wedding Corsage in Under 5 Minutes: A Step-by-Step Guide from Megan Daisy Floral Design
Create elegant wedding corsages in under five minutes using a glue-based method, simple supplies, and Megan Daisy Floral Design's step-by-step guide.
Hand-Crafted Holidays: How to Make Your Own Christmas Wreath in 8 Minutes
Create a professional, lush Christmas wreath at home in minutes with Megan's step-by-step guide covering foliage prep, bundling, and festive finishing touches.
DIY Tutorial: Create Your Own Festive Table Arrangement at Home
Create a timeless Christmas centerpiece with Megan's step-by-step tutorial, featuring eucalyptus, white roses, and wintry textures that last all season.
The Best Evergreen Foliage for Handmade Christmas Wreaths in the UK
Discover the freshest evergreen foliage for handmade Christmas wreaths, from Nordmann fir bases to fragrant juniper accents, so your wreath lasts well past Boxing Day.
Wedding Flower Trends for 2026: What Couples and Florists Are Loving
Explore the top 2026 wedding flower trends in the UK-from modern romantic bouquets to bold colour palettes and sustainable installations.
Behind the Blooms: Preparing for an Intimate Wedding
Step inside the studio as I condition stems, choose hardy wedding varieties, and craft buttonholes, corsages, and a winter bridal bouquet for an intimate celebration.
How to Make a Professional Coffin Spray (Beginner-Friendly Guide)
Step-by-step instructions on sourcing, conditioning, and arranging flowers so beginners can build a full, balanced coffin spray at home.
What Every Bride Should Tell Her Florist: 5 Essentials for Wedding Flowers You'll Love
Planning wedding flowers? Share your budget, favourite blooms, style and venue details so your florist designs seasonal, cohesive arrangements you'll love-within budget.
The Meaning and Magic of Christmas Wreaths - And Why Every Home Deserves One
Discover the history, symbolism, and timeless charm of Christmas wreaths - and how to choose a beautiful, handcrafted wreath for your home.
The Symbolic Meaning Behind Funeral Flowers
Discover what traditional funeral flowers like lilies, roses, chrysanthemums and more communicate when chosen to honour a loved one.
From Classroom to Flower Shop: My Journey into Floristry
Starting my own florist business in Colchester wasn't something I always expected. As a former teacher I was used to leading the classroom, not sitting in one. But earlier this year, I swapped lesson plans for lilies and enrolled in a week-long professional floristry course.
Colchester Florist: Your Guide to Choosing the Best Local Flowers
Looking for a Colchester florist? Here's how to choose beautiful, fresh flowers locally-plus when to order, seasonal tips, and delivery advice.
How Taylor Swift's Engagement Could Influence Weddings Trends
Taylor Swift's magical garden engagement is sparking wedding trends. Discover how cottagecore aesthetics, lavish floral installations, and personal storytelling are transforming the bridal industry.
Affordable Funeral Flowers: Meaningful Tributes Without Overspending
Funeral flowers can be beautiful, heartfelt, and affordable. Discover meaningful ways to honour a loved one in Colchester with budget-friendly arrangements, personal touches, and thoughtful gestures.
Do I deserve to buy myself flowers? A Colchester Florist's Guide to Self-Care
In today's busy, modern world, it can be challenging to find time for yourself and enjoy life's little luxuries. As a Colchester florist, I often see customers wondering if they deserve to treat themselves to beautiful blooms. The answer is yes - and here's why.
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Weddings
Planning advice, floral trends, bouquet ideas, and calm guidance for meaningful celebrations.
Floral Design
Studio notes, tutorials, behind-the-scenes stories, and design-led advice from Megan Daisy Floral Design.
Funerals
Thoughtful guidance on funeral flowers, personal tributes, symbolism, and designing with care.
Flower Meaning
Stories, symbolism, and the traditions that give flowers their emotional resonance.
Self-Care
Quiet reflections on flowers, mood, daily rituals, and making space for beauty in ordinary life.