No more bouquets? Brides to walk the aisle without wedding flowers due to shortage warning

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No more bouquets? Brides to walk the aisle without wedding flowers due to shortage warning

One of the most important parts of the bridal ensemble in a classic white wedding is a wholesome and gorgeous floral bouquet that not only serves as a blessing for the marital life ahead but also adds a layer of charm and beauty to the bride's look. Now it seems that brides in the UK might have to walk the aisle empty-handed as wedding flower growers in the kingdom have warned of a flower shortage due to the UK experiencing its driest springs yet.

British growers sell around a tenth of flowers bought in the UK but this year farmers say they are battling unpredictable weather. With the UK having its driest spring in more than a century, Yorkshire and the northwest are officially in drought. Depending on the amount of rainfall received in the coming weeks, other areas could also be declared in drought.

"I'm trying to meet deadlines for weddings, so timing is really critical. The drought has pushed everything back," said Roisin Taylor, owner of Verde Flower Co. “It's given me shorter stems. The water collection has been an absolute nightmare. So it has had quite a significant impact.” She also added that the weather conditions have also affected the species of flowers she grows, saying it's become less predictable every year when a crop will be available.