Albetine Floral

independent florist | Dunchurch, Warwickshire | flowers to have and to hold

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About

My Story

It all started when I was a little girl…

Crushing rose petals in water filled jam jars to make perfume, picking my parents bright red Fuschia flowers hoping to keep them forever as to me they were pirouetting ballerinas, collecting overhanging blooms from neighbours gardens to sell in my imaginary flower shop.

My imagination was encouraged by my grandparents who were very keen flower and vegetable growers. As a little girl we visited my grandparents every chance we could.They worked three adjoining allotments and I was always desperate to visit them and explore – fascinated by the form of the flowers, the scent of tomatoes in the glass house and of course eating the pea wags. My granddad was the president of their local Dahlia Society and grew many, many Dahlias on the allotment. He had a gardening program on BBC Radio and I would listen to him talking away for hours. I was encouraged to run free amongst it all and I can say I was in my element.

As I approached the age of leaving school I knew I wanted a career that would give me happiness and floristry was the obvious route.

My grandparents bought me my first set of floristry scissors which I still hold dear and tucked away with my study books, coursework and certificates is their “Congratulations, you passed” card.

My husband and I have three amazing sons of whom I made my priority – a job that filled my heart with joy. Floristry became my second job creating bouquets, arrangements, hand ties and wedding flowers for friends and family. As the boys grew I went into the corporate world working for one of the leading retailers renowned for their high standards and customer services. Whilst I thoroughly enjoyed my time with them it never allowed me to fulfil my creative whimsical need, so decision time!

I hung up my uniform and perhaps it will come as no surprise, I decided to set up my own floristry business. I have created a purpose built workroom, conditioning stems and preparing flowers for all occasions; alternatively I am visiting suppliers or tending to my nest. My camera has become a permanent attachment with me seeing and capturing far more images now than I ever did. I have re-ignited and refreshed my skills by sourcing highly regarded workshops around the UK which have shown me looks and techniques for current wedding trends, natural styled bouquets and “free from floral foam” arrangements in on-trend vintage vessels.

Collecting all my experiences together I bring you Albetine – a bespoke floral service from my workshop in the heart of Warwickshire.

 

Please click the plus icons below to view our friends and venues we have worked with…

Friends with:
Dodford Manor Exclusive Country House Barn Wedding Venue Northamptonshire
Rugby School Enterprises Ltd
Venues worked with:
Warwick House, Southam
Shustoke Farm Barns, Coleshill
The Granary, Fawsley
Lion Farm, Dunchurch
Dunchurch Park Hotel, Dunchurch
Temple Speech Rooms, Rugby School, Rugby
The Windmill, Badby
Coton House, Near Rugby
Kilworth House Hotel, Lutterworth
Hatton Village Hall, Hatton
Redhouse Farm Barn, Stoke Prior, Bromsgrove
The Church Restaurant, Northampton
The Woodlands, Hothorpe Hall, Leicestershire
Ashton Lodge, Street Ashton, Stretton
The Cart Shed, Park Farm, Upper Shuckburgh
Hill Top Farm, Hunningham Hill
Hyde House, Stow on the Wolds
Swallows Nest Barn Warwick

Welcome

Run by Rachel Norris, Albetine has been specialising in creating beautiful wedding florals in Dunchurch, Warwickshire independently since 2013 – although floraling for many years before that.

We are passionate about what Albetine provides; from the first consultation to the delivery and setting up of your unforgettable florals.

Albetine offers a professional service, which is reflected in the attention to detail we lovingly give to each and every floral arrangement.

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Recent Posts

  • Little Notes For January
  • How To Keep Flowers Fresh
  • Let’s talk about Peonies
  • Outdoor Ceremony at Hyde House, Stow on the Wold
  • A Beautiful Bank Holiday at Kilworth House

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A cosy productive Sunday here. There’s a lovely A cosy productive Sunday here. 
There’s a lovely little read over on the blog page of the website. 
🌿Little notes for January! 🌿Grab a cuppa when you have 5 minutes and head on over. There’s a link straight to it in the bio above. 
I’d love to see you there. 
🌿🌸🌿
I’ve lit the last of the wintery scented candles I’ve lit the last of the wintery scented candles today following a huge tidy up in a while, it’s made me make a list of jobs that need doing it completing . One job leads to another...
I’ve something lovely to share soon so do keep posted.
🌿🌿
Just when January feels a bit bland outside there’s these little beauties, Hellebores appear to always cheer things up.🌿
I’ve noticed teeny snowdrop shoots poking through the soil too. 🙌🏻
How’s things with you? Okay I hope.
#hellebore #january2021 #wintergarden #floralstories #hope
Ahh wedding flowers, hopefully returning soon. If Ahh wedding flowers, hopefully returning soon.
If you have wedding flowers booked for the early part of this year & you are considering/discussing your options please get in touch. 
Please email us, not message through social media. 
You may be considering a move of date so It’s important that I see your message and give you the best service possible given the opportunity & availability. 
Speak soon 🤍
Here’s to a new year! There’s a pathway to na Here’s to a new year! 
There’s a pathway to navigate the best we can however due to the current restrictions we will endeavor to fulfill all orders but in some cases we may have limited stock. 
Notice is key so please reach out sooner rather than later should you wish to order uplifting blooms. 
I’m ticking off the emails that have built over the last few weeks & your patience is really very much appreciated. 
Stay warm 
🤍
Just before signing off and hunkering down for Chr Just before signing off and hunkering down for Christmas wanted to take this opportunity to say a very huge thank you  to our wonderful customers, new ones and  the lovely ones who continue to support 🤍

It’s been a strange year to navigate and understand at times but here’s to 2021 although we won’t know yet how it will unfold. 
So happy togetherness wether it’s virtually (thanks to technology) or in person. 

Merry Christmas, hope you have a wonderful few days,  we’ll be back in the new year 🤍
✨Festive orders ✨ A change of scenery from spr ✨Festive orders ✨
A change of scenery from spruce & pine 🤍

#afliving #copper #copperbunch #driedbunch #driedbunches #florist #christmascountdown2020
Decorating the home for Christmas ✨ Well, if you Decorating the home for Christmas ✨
Well, if you can’t go all out this year when can you?
Managed to get a few more orders prepared today! ✨ Makeshift office this afternoon was toastier than the workroom.
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Get in Touch

Workshop:
Dunchurch, Rugby, Warwickshire

Email:
albetine@talktalk.net

Phone:
07761 304 603

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albetinefloral

A cosy productive Sunday here. There’s a lovely A cosy productive Sunday here. 
There’s a lovely little read over on the blog page of the website. 
🌿Little notes for January! 🌿Grab a cuppa when you have 5 minutes and head on over. There’s a link straight to it in the bio above. 
I’d love to see you there. 
🌿🌸🌿
I’ve lit the last of the wintery scented candles I’ve lit the last of the wintery scented candles today following a huge tidy up in a while, it’s made me make a list of jobs that need doing it completing . One job leads to another...
I’ve something lovely to share soon so do keep posted.
🌿🌿
Just when January feels a bit bland outside there’s these little beauties, Hellebores appear to always cheer things up.🌿
I’ve noticed teeny snowdrop shoots poking through the soil too. 🙌🏻
How’s things with you? Okay I hope.
#hellebore #january2021 #wintergarden #floralstories #hope
Ahh wedding flowers, hopefully returning soon. If Ahh wedding flowers, hopefully returning soon.
If you have wedding flowers booked for the early part of this year & you are considering/discussing your options please get in touch. 
Please email us, not message through social media. 
You may be considering a move of date so It’s important that I see your message and give you the best service possible given the opportunity & availability. 
Speak soon 🤍
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