Now it has tied a knot with the Wedding Bureau, one of London’s leading providers of Wedding services - everything from limousines to tiaras - to generate more business for franchisees.

Flowers Forever‘s service will be offered to all the Wedding Bureau’s clients and managed by its award-winning floral designer Tracie Jackson, who will bring her expertise to bear to build Flowers Forever’s client base. The franchise has perfected the technique of capturing the freshness and colour of every petal and leaf, whether in a large bouquet or a single bloom, using environmentally friendly techniques.

The process is not difficult to learn. “Franchisees need no previous knowledge of floristry,” emphasises managing director Moya Hammond.

“What we are looking for are creative individuals with the drive and commitment to succeed.” Many franchisees have returned to work after career breaks - several have had children. “They are keen to have a business they can run easily form their home,” says Hammond.

“Our training programme ensures they start up fully equipped to develop successful operations.” The license fee is £4,250. Finance is available for suitable applicants.