Our Meet the Makers series is all about celebrating accessory designers and their small businesses, which are shaping modern bridal style. From jewellery and veils to shoes, bags and statement finishing touches, we’re meeting the creative minds behind the pieces helping brides curate a look that feels entirely their own.

Founder of The Beaded Florist, Hannah Dyesmith creates intricate bouquets and floral accessories from thousands of tiny glass beads. We were immediately drawn to her work as we’ve seen a growing appetite for alternative florals across the bridal market. Today’s couples are increasingly looking beyond the traditional bouquet, from metallic bouquets, sculptural floral hoops and flower-adorned bags to statement accessories.

The trend extends to menswear, too, with grooms swapping fresh buttonholes for decorative brooches and keepsake pieces that can be worn long after the wedding day. Hannah’s work feels like a natural evolution of that movement. Blending artistry and sentimentality, her handcrafted creations offer a fresh perspective on wedding flowers, transforming them into something that can be treasured, displayed and passed down for years to come.

The Craft

At the heart of the brand (which Hannah describes as "Romantic. Sculptural. Intentional.”) is a traditional craft technique that Hannah has reimagined for contemporary weddings. "The Beaded Florist creates one-of-a-kind bridal bouquets and floral accessories handcrafted from glass beads. Every piece is designed to become an heirloom, something that carries the emotion of a wedding day long after fresh flowers have faded,” explains Hannah.

She tells us that she was first drawn to French beading because it combines flowers, sculpture and craftsmanship in a way she had never encountered before. “The technique itself has been around for generations, but I loved the idea of bringing it into a contemporary bridal setting and creating pieces that feel both timeless and completely individual,” says Hannah. “Bridal felt like a natural home for my work because weddings are filled with objects that become deeply meaningful."

For Hannah, creating something entirely personal for every client is something she adores. "Every bride brings her own vision, colour palette, favourite flowers, memories and styling ideas, so no two commissions are ever the same,” she says. “In fact, I never recreate a bouquet design twice. Each piece is developed specifically for that bride and her story. Being trusted with such an important part of someone’s wedding day is incredibly special."

Shaping The Vision

For Hannah, inspiration begins outdoors but rarely stays there. She draws ideas from a wide range of creative disciplines. “I spend a lot of time studying the shape, movement and character of real flowers, from the way a petal curls to how a stem naturally bends,” she says. “Beyond flowers themselves, I draw inspiration from gardens, fashion, interiors, art and colour. Often the most interesting designs come from combining influences rather than recreating a single reference image."

Naturally, Hannah’s inspiration is shaped and moulded every time she works with a new client. "Brides might share favourite flowers, inspiration images, dress details, colours or simply the feeling they want their wedding to have,” she explains. “From there, I begin developing a floral concept, considering shape, balance, movement and how the bouquet or accessory will complement the rest of the bridal look.”

Part Of The Process

Each flower is crafted by hand in Hannah’s studio, before the final design is assembled. And because every commission is unique, the process is highly collaborative between maker and muse. "The flowers are created bead by bead, petal by petal, before being shaped, assembled and finished,” she explains. “The time involved varies significantly depending on the complexity of the design. A single flower may take several hours, while a bridal bouquet may require many hours spread across several weeks as individual flowers are created and brought together into the final piece."

As brides increasingly look for ways to express their individuality, Hannah sees accessories playing an ever more important role in the overall wedding aesthetic. "Accessories are often where personality shines through. They allow brides to introduce colour, texture, symbolism and individuality in a very personal way,” Hannah says. “Perhaps the biggest shift is that many brides are looking for something that feels deeply personal rather than simply fashionable."

Hannah’s beaded bouquets and accessories sit somewhere between floristry and art – and offer something that can last a lifetime. “There’s something very special about transforming a fleeting moment into an object that can be displayed and enjoyed for years to come."

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"The most rewarding moments are always when a bride sees her finished bouquet for the first time and connects with it emotionally. Knowing that something I have created will become part of such an important memory never loses its significance."

"Professionally, I am incredibly proud that a niche craft has resonated with people around the world. What began as a personal creative pursuit has grown into a business creating bespoke heirloom pieces for brides across multiple countries, which is something I could never have imagined when I started."

_{WORDS Anna-Marie DeSouza}