Meet
Emily
The florist behind Nightingale Florals & Events
I’m Emily, an award-winning, qualified florist with over 20 years’ experience and a genuine love of creating flowers for life’s special moments.
Based in Willington, Derbyshire, I specialise in luxury fresh wedding flowers across the Midlands, alongside floral workshops, DIY kits, everlasting floral designs and Flower Bar hire.
For me, floristry is about much more than simply choosing beautiful flowers. It’s about understanding the person, the occasion and the feeling you want to create.
Whether I’m designing a bridal bouquet, transforming a wedding venue, teaching someone to make their first wreath or creating an everlasting arrangement for a home, I put the same care and attention into every design.
WHERE IT ALL BEGAN
From Ashbourne Market to award-winning florist
My love of flowers began at just 12 years old, when I started selling flowers on Ashbourne Market. I later worked in a florist shop, where I gained invaluable hands-on experience and completed my City & Guilds floristry qualification. I then went on to compete in the UK Skills Competition, where I was incredibly proud to win gold. More than 20 years later, that same creativity, care and passion for flowers goes into every arrangement I make.
Wedding Floristry
I love getting to know my couples and being part of the journey from the first consultation through to the wedding morning.
I’ll guide you through your flower choices, help you decide where to invest your floral budget and make sure your flowers work beautifully with your venue and overall wedding style.
Floral Workshops
My workshops are designed to be welcoming and enjoyable. You don’t need floristry experience – I’ll demonstrate everything and be there to help you along the way.
Monthly Blooms
Enjoy beautiful fresh flowers with a monthly flower subscription from Nightingale Florals & Events. Delivered on the first Tuesday of every month, each florist’s choice bouquet features seasonal flowers and foliage, personally arranged by Emily. Subscriptions cost £35 per month, including local delivery within five miles of Willington, Derbyshire.