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Your Trusted Florist for Weddings & Events in Derbyshire
At Riverbank Floristry, we combine over a decade of professional expertise with a passion for creating floral designs that transcend ordinary expectations. Our approach prioritizes personal connection, allowing us to craft bespoke arrangements that reflect individual personalities and event themes. With a commitment to sourcing only the freshest flowers from local markets, we ensure every creation maintains its vibrancy and emotional impact. Our services extend beyond mere flower provisionwe offer comprehensive consultation, hands-on event setup, and post-event care guidance to maximize longevity.By eliminating traditional retail overheads, we deliver exceptional value without compromising quality. Our portfolio spans weddings, corporate events, sympathy arrangements, and interactive floral classes, all executed with meticulous attention to detail. Client testimonials consistently highlight our ability to transform floral elements into unforgettable sensory experiences. We maintain direct involvement in every project, ensuring consistent quality control and personalized service from initial concept to final delivery.
Services
Wedding Flowers
Funeral Arrangements
Corporate Events
Floral Classes
Valentine's Bouquets
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized floral consultations with direct involvement from our lead florist
- Our fresh flowers are sourced daily from local markets with no pre-stored stock
- We provide complete event floral management from setup to post-event care
- Our low-overhead model delivers premium quality at competitive prices
- We maintain 100% client satisfaction guarantee through pre-event approval processes
What people say
Works of art
Attention to detail
Passionate about flowers
Exceeded expectations
Personalized service
Services
Wedding Flowers
Breathtaking floral designs tailored to individual wedding visions. We collaborate closely with couples to create bouquets, buttonholes, and venue decorations that perfectly match their style and colour schemes. Our service includes pre-wedding consultations, mood board development, and same-day floral management to ensure perfect presentation throughout the event. All arrangements use fresh, high-quality flowers sourced specifically for each wedding.
Funeral Arrangements
Dignified floral tributes created with sensitivity and care. We work closely with families to design meaningful arrangements using preferred flowers and colours, incorporating garden blooms when requested. Our service includes same-day delivery coordination with undertakers and pre-arrangement viewings to ensure complete satisfaction. Every design focuses on conveying heartfelt messages through carefully selected floral compositions that honour the deceased.
Corporate Events
Professional floral displays enhancing business environments and special events. We create eye-catching centrepieces, reception arrangements, and venue decorations that reflect brand identity. Our service includes initial consultation, design proposals, and event-day setup. We specialise in creating memorable floral displays for corporate functions, charity events, and office spaces that impress clients while maintaining a professional atmosphere.
Floral Classes
Hands-on floral design instruction for individuals and small groups. Our workshops cover bouquet creation, arrangement techniques, and flower care. Sessions include all materials, professional guidance, and refreshments. We offer themed classes for hen parties, corporate team-building, and personal development, focusing on developing practical skills while encouraging creative expression through floral design.
Valentine's Flowers
Custom-designed floral arrangements expressing love and affection. We create unique bouquets ranging from traditional roses to contemporary compositions, tailored to personal preferences. Our service includes style consultations, colour matching, and delivery options. We specialise in helping clients convey specific emotions through carefully curated floral selections that go beyond standard pre-made arrangements.
People
Cathy Godwin
Lead Florist & Owner
With over a decade of floristry experience, Cathy transitioned from traditional retail to establish Riverbank Floristry. Her expertise spans wedding design, event management, and floral education. Known for her creative vision and personalized approach, she maintains direct involvement in every project while teaching flower classes that emphasize practical skills and artistic expression.
Questions
Do you offer same-day funeral flower delivery?
Yes, we coordinate directly with undertakers for timely same-day delivery of sympathy arrangements.
Can I view my wedding flowers before the event?
Absolutely, we invite you to view all arrangements the day before your wedding for final approval.
Do you accommodate specific colour schemes for events?
Yes, we work with your chosen colour palette to create cohesive floral designs that match your vision.
Are flower classes suitable for complete beginners?
Yes, our workshops cater to all skill levels with expert guidance for creating professional-quality arrangements.
How do you ensure flower freshness?
We source flowers daily from local markets and create arrangements specifically for each order, never using pre-stored stock.
Can I incorporate garden flowers into arrangements?
Yes, we welcome incorporating personal garden blooms into sympathy flowers and wedding designs for added meaning.
Reviews (6)
Henry
May 02, 2021
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Fantastic customer service, listening to the request and delivering a gorgeous bouquet with fresh flowers from that morning!
Laura Shepherd
Apr 05, 2021
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Cathy is truly a wizardess with her creations. After looking at pages and pages on the internet looking for something fitting for a funeral, we found Cathy's webpage and every arrangement stood out. She spent time with us discussing various options; I am clueless when it comes to such things but only specified that we would like tulips. We collected an absolutely beautiful tulip basket today, they smell divine too. Thank you for all of your help and understanding, you have really done is proud. I'll definitely be back!
Emma Dalby
Aug 03, 2017
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I rocked up on Cathy's doorstep late on a Thursday afternoon with my wedding that very Saturday! I was welcomed with a beaming smile and wonderful hospitality, Cathy did not even bat an eyelid about how little time she had to buy the flowers and make my bouquets (having said that I think this one of her only free weekends in the whole year- it was fate). We had a lovely conversation about what I needed and the style of my wedding- Cathy knew instantly what I needed. We left everything to her, the colors, the flowers, the arrangement. This meant she was able to source the best of the best the next
Penny Bennett
Dec 22, 2015
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Cathy of Riverbank Floristry is a really lovely warm lady, she is so passionate about her flowers and is very eager to give her customers exactly what they ask for. She will spend time listening to them and then will end up giving them exactly what they wanted and usually exceeding their own expectations! My personal favourite creations that Cathy does are when she is trying to stick to a couples' limited budget for example for a wedding. How she made bouquets out of daffodils,gypsophila & beautiful white lace was so simple but absolutely breathtaking at the same time. Another lovely touch is
James Thornhill
Oct 03, 2015
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When it comes to flowers there is only one person I would turn to. Cathy; has on many occasions provided me with some of the most breath-taking arrangements which I have been able to present with the utmost pride to the recipient. Beautiful bouquets for birthdays and anniversaries (which has kept me in Lorna's good books!!)as well as bespoke arrangements to cater for clients.
Cathy will always make sure she takes the time to discuss what you are looking for and offer suggestions using her years of experience to help you get the perfect result, what ever the occasion. She is absolutely passionate
Cathy will always make sure she takes the time to discuss what you are looking for and offer suggestions using her years of experience to help you get the perfect result, what ever the occasion. She is absolutely passionate
Phil Allin
Sep 18, 2015
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Cathy makes the most wonderful floral creations. Her passion and enthusiasm for flowers is abundantly obvious in everything that she does. Most recently she crafted 2 beautiful arrangements that I had made for 2 of my neighbours. Cathy gave me some very simple tips on how to care for the flowers and I passed this information to both recipients. Both of my neighbours were delighted with Cathys flowers and they lasted and lasted for much longer than usual thanks to her advice. I cannot recommend Riverbank Floristry highly enough. Cathy is not just a florist, she is a flower artist who will put
