Business Details
9 Years
experience
Artisan Floristry in Bakewell
Arbutus & Ivy was established in 2017 by Sophie, whose passion for floristry stems from childhood memories of her grandmother creating floral arrangements from a garden filled with seasonal blooms. We specialize in handcrafted, artisan floral designs inspired by the textures and colours of nature, with a particular emphasis on sustainability through foam-free, plastic-free arrangements. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our use of British-grown flowers where possible, complemented by rare and seasonal varieties sourced globally. We provide bespoke floral solutions for weddings, farewell ceremonies, and celebrations, ensuring every arrangement tells a unique story. Our shop in Bakewell showcases curated homeware and gifts from local artisans, reinforcing our dedication to community and sustainability.Operating from a historic base in the Peak District, we combine creative expertise with meticulous attention to detail for every client interaction. Our approach balances romantic English garden aesthetics with modern floral techniques, offering both ready-made and custom designs. Sustainability remains central to our practice, influencing material choices and seasonal sourcing strategies. With experience dressing film sets and crafting intricate wedding installations, we deliver memorable floral experiences tailored to individual needs. Our teams deep understanding of floral symbolism and seasonal availability ensures every creation resonates with personal meaning and environmental responsibility.
Services
Wedding Floral Designs
Farewell Flowers
Seasonal Bouquets
Dried Flower Arrangements
Floral Workshops
Local Flower Delivery
Gift Hamper Creation
Corporate Event Floristry
Custom Christmas Decorations
Plant Sales
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- We specialise in sustainable, foam-free floral arrangements using seasonal blooms
- Our designs combine British-grown flowers with rare international varieties
- Sophie brings film set experience and wedding floral expertise
- We operate from a historic Peak District location with local knowledge
- Offering both ready-made and fully customisable floral solutions
What people say
Beautiful hanging feature
Blown away with flowers
Fantastic installations
Amazing customer service
Seasonal blooms expertise
Services
Wedding Flowers
Craft bespoke wedding floral designs inspired by English gardens, incorporating seasonal blooms and local foliage. Services include venue dressing, bouquets, and buttonholes with multiple consultation stages to refine your vision. Offer historic film set experience for unique installations.
Farewell Flowers
Create sensitive, meaningful floral tributes for funerals and sympathy occasions. Provide guidance on traditional and personal arrangements that reflect individual personalities while maintaining appropriate seasonal aesthetics for sombre occasions.
Seasonal Bouquets
Offer hand-tied bouquets starting at 35 and jam jar posies from 10, all wrapped in natural materials. Include British-grown flowers where possible with sustainable packaging that maintains freshness during local deliveries.
Floral Workshops
Host hands-on wreath-making workshops with expert guidance using fresh seasonal materials. Provide all necessary tools, materials, and refreshments in our Bakewell shop. Require 30 deposit with remaining balance paid on workshop day.
Subscription Flowers
Provide regular florist-choice bouquets delivered locally using seasonal blooms. Available on weekly, fortnightly, or monthly schedules with custom timing options to suit recipient preferences and special occasions.
People
Sophie
Owner & Artisan Florist
Sophie established Arbutus & Ivy in 2017, drawing on childhood memories of her grandmother's garden. Specialising in romantic English garden styles, she incorporates textural foliage and seasonal blooms into sustainable designs.
Questions
What floral services do you offer for weddings?
We create bespoke wedding flowers including bouquets, buttonholes, and venue decorations. Our process includes consultations and multiple design revisions to match your vision.
Do you use locally-grown flowers?
Yes, we prioritise British-grown flowers when in season and supplement with international blooms for specific designs. Our Peak District location inspires our local sourcing.
Can I order flowers for same-day delivery?
Same-day local delivery is available if orders are placed before 12pm via phone. Standard delivery options are available through our online shop.
Are floral workshops available year-round?
Christmas wreath workshops run November-December. Other seasonal workshops may be offered based on demand - check our online shop for current listings.
What sustainable practices do you follow?
We use biodegradable materials, avoid floral foam, and incorporate recycled containers. Our packaging includes hessian and natural paper wraps for all arrangements.
Reviews (6)
Emma Sellors
Sep 14, 2021
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Arbutus & Ivy recently supplied the flowers for our wedding and I couldn't have been happier with them. They were beautiful and even better than I'd hoped! Sophie made the whole process very easy and was lovely to work with. Highly recommend!
Justine Penney
Jan 14, 2021
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Absolutely gorgeous flowers and the customer service is fantastic. Such lovely people and always so helpful. Will go out of their way to help deliver flowers and ensure delivered on time and safely. Thank you
Paul Markwell
Dec 14, 2020
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Lovely hand tied bouquet created to my requirements at short notice and at a reasonable price. Friendly service and a welcoming environment in the shop.
Kathie Young
Sep 28, 2020
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Absolutely gorgeous bouquet and buttonhole for our wedding! Sophie was fantastic, hugely helpful and knowledgable in chatting through all the possibilities, and brought it to life even better than imagined. She was also really accommodating where changes due to Covid needed to be made, and we're looking forward to working with her again next year. Thank you so much!
Stephanie Howland
Nov 27, 2019
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Sophie was absolutely incredible. From the first meeting she really took my ideas and brought them to life. She listened to me and created my perfect wedding flowers and bouquets. She was amazing throughout the whole process and the end result was absolutely spectacular. I can not recommend her highly enough.
Neil Warburton
Oct 12, 2018
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Ive used Sophie twice recently for family flowers and received amazing service support. I strongly recommend her if you want quality and need to trust a florist who will go the extra mile.
