Upper Clapton Christening Flowers – Elegant Bouquets by Your Local Florist

At Florist Upper Clapton, we know how precious and memorable a christening day is for local families. Our team of experienced floral designers is passionate about handcrafting beautiful bouquets to brighten your special occasion, drawing inspiration from the vibrant surroundings of Clapton Pond, Springfield Park, and the well-loved Lea Bridge Road. Using only the freshest seasonal flowers, we celebrate life’s milestones with arrangements that reflect both tradition and modern style.

Located in the heart of Upper Clapton, we’re proud to offer same-day delivery right up until 3 PM, ensuring your floral gifts arrive on time throughout Stamford Hill, Lower Clapton, and Hackney Marshes. Whether you order online or in person, our friendly team is always ready to guide you in choosing the perfect christening bouquet—tailoring designs with soft whites, delicate pastels, or your colour preference to make your celebration truly unique.

  • Expert, local florist with years of experience in Upper Clapton
  • Convenient ordering online for last-minute celebrations
  • Hand delivery across Upper Clapton and neighbouring areas

Trust Florist Upper Clapton to provide beautiful, meaningful christening flowers—crafted and delivered with care by your local floral experts. Order online today for same-day delivery and share in the joy of your family’s special celebration.

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CHRISTENING FLOWERS
A rounded, hand-tied bouquet of mixed flowers fills the frame against a simple white backdrop, every blossom clearly defined as though resting in natural daylight streaming into a studio near Clapton Common. The composition is lush and confident, built around several fully opened bi-colour roses whose petals glow from a bright, buttery yellow centre to rich orange and soft reddish-orange at the ruffled edges. These roses feel warm and inviting, like the glow of café lights on Upper Clapton Road at dusk. Around them, a generous scattering of white daisy-like chrysanthemums introduces freshness and light. Each daisy's crisp petals surround a vivid lime-green centre, creating tiny bursts of zingy colour that cut through the richer tones and keep the bouquet feeling bright rather than heavy. Deep magenta and fuchsia chrysanthemums are dotted throughout, their densely layered, almost pom-pom heads adding both texture and a jewel-like intensity. Their yellow-green cores echo the lime discs of the daisies, unifying the palette into a harmonious whole. Dark, polished greenery, reminiscent of ruscus or similar foliage, emerges thoughtfully between the flowers, shaping the bouquet into a balanced dome and adding a subtle woodland freshness. At the bottom, the stems are clearly visible, neatly trimmed and bound together in a tight cluster, emphasising the hand-crafted nature of the design and the care taken by the local florist. The image evokes the sensation of lifting a freshly made bouquet-cool stems, faint rustle of leaves, and the mingled scent of roses and green foliage-ready to be carried to a home near the River Lea as a gesture of gratitude, congratulations, or simple everyday kindness.
BERRY BURST
£43.00
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Picture the sunlight filtering through your window as you receive a beautifully crafted bouquet inspired by Upper Clapton's relaxed, park-filled neighbourhood. In its centre, softly spiralled peach-pink roses radiate warmth; their aroma is subtle, conjuring the scent of community gardens after rain. Two radiant peach-orange gerbera daisies, standing proud with their distinctive dark centres, provide a bold contrast and burst of joyful colour-like the vibrant gatherings along the River Lea. Billowy sprays of white baby's breath meander between each bloom, imparting a floating, delicate texture, while white chrysanthemums, some with surprise hints of lime green, evoke the refreshing innocence of morning walks through Hackney Marshes. Touches of lush green leaves accent the arrangement and heighten its garden-fresh appeal, a nod to the rich flora that lines Upper Clapton's historic pathways. Each stem is gathered inside a classic clear glass vase, clean and inviting, the layers visible through the water. Around its neck, a rustic raffia bow neatly holds a blank white gift tag, primed for personalised messages celebrating birthdays, sending gratitude, or bringing cheer within Upper Clapton and its neighbouring communities. The arrangement radiates both artistry and a heartfelt local connection-expertly crafted for those who appreciate floral gifts with a sense of place and meaning.
CANDY CRUSH
£55.00
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This lush bouquet evokes warmth and heartfelt connection, meticulously crafted by a local Upper Clapton florist with a nod to the community's creative flair. The focus falls on pale lilac roses at the center, their silky petals opening as if coaxed by the gentle sun filtering through Hackney's treetops. Around these, bold fuchsia Gerberas and velvety magenta chrysanthemums radiate vibrant energy, their colours reflecting the dynamic hues found in Chatsworth Road markets. Feather-light sprigs of baby's breath dance between the blossoms, creating a soft veil that lightens the whole composition. Deep greens, both glossy and matte, peek from beneath, grounding the arrangement and suggesting the abundant foliage seen along nearby Millfields Park. All elements are set within a distinctive, textured clear glass vase whose 'cracked ice' surface catches the light and adds extra personality. A band of pale raffia tied at the neck embraces a small gift tag, hand-inscribed for personal messages-ideal for sending to friends on Lower Clapton Road or for cheering up a colleague after a long week. The bouquet radiates gentle celebration and intimacy, ideal for marking milestones or quietly saying 'you matter' with the unmistakable freshness of locally delivered blooms.
DAY BRIGHTENER
£55.00
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This image features a lush, dome-shaped bouquet of mixed blooms set against a pure white background, allowing every petal and leaf to stand out with clarity. At its heart, deep red roses with tightly spiralled petals form a romantic focal point, their velvety texture and rich tone symbolising passion and deep affection. Around them stretches a ring of white daisy-like chrysanthemums, each flower with a vivid lime-green centre that adds a lively, contemporary twist to the classic daisy look. Woven amongst the whites are daisy-style blooms in gentle shades of pink, from soft blush to warmer mid-pink, all echoing those same green centres, which tie the palette together into a cohesive, joyful whole. Scattered delicately throughout the arrangement are tiny clusters of pale pink waxflower-type blossoms, their miniature, starry petals introducing fine texture and a sense of effortless lightness. The flowers are nestled into a rich bed of green foliage, including broad, glossy leaves and smaller bright green shoots, giving the bouquet a natural, garden-fresh feel reminiscent of a stroll through nearby Hackney Downs or the paths in Springfield Park. At the bottom, the stems are neatly gathered and evenly trimmed, clearly revealing a hand-tied bouquet ready to be placed in a favourite vase on a table in Upper Clapton. The mood is warm and inviting, ideal for sending love, thanks, or congratulations to friends and family across the local area, whether they live near the Lea Bridge roundabout or in a quiet side street off Mount Pleasant Lane.
FLORAL MELODY
£45.00
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In this exquisite bouquet, the floristry skills found along Upper Clapton's vibrant streets are reflected in every bloom. Lush, velvety white roses provide a luminous contrast to the bold, passionate reds, reminiscent of those summer gardens tucked behind the Victorian terraces near Millfields Park. The roses, at the peak of freshness, are cradled by a variety of verdant foliage-glossy ruscus, silver-tinged eucalyptus, and variegated leaves flecked with soft cream, each carefully selected for shape and tone. The bouquet is encased in layers of pale blush-pink paper, delicately gathered and tied, giving the arrangement a soft, uplifting aura. Touches of pale green repeat the gentle rise of local street trees, while the creamy whites evoke new beginnings, and the reds, enduring love. This Upper Clapton-inspired bouquet is designed to celebrate moments and milestones: a wedding anniversary, a heartfelt birthday, or a simple gesture of appreciation. As your trusted neighbourhood florist, we shape each bouquet with an eye for local charm and emotional resonance, ensuring the textures, scents, and harmonious palette evoke a sense of joy and belonging, whether sent to homes near Listria Park or delivered as a surprise to friends in nearby Stamford Hill.
INFINITY
£79.00
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At the visual center of this arrangement sits a large, pristine oriental lily in full bloom, its creamy-white petals slightly cupped to reveal pale yellow stamens and a pale green pistil. Encircling that focal bloom are numerous lily buds in gradations of lime green to soft yellow, tightly rolled or just beginning to unfurl, which add a layered sense of growth and volume. Interwoven with these are several rich red rosebuds and small roses, their velvety petals still compact and offering vivid points of contrast against the paler tones. The foliage selection is deliberate: glossy, dark forest-green leaves-likely from the lilies-establish a sturdy backdrop; arching, spiky palm fronds in an emerald tone introduce texture and directional movement; and stems of silvery-green eucalyptus with their rounded leaves soften the composition and contribute a subdued, cooling hue. The stems and clear water are visible through the simple cylindrical glass vase, enhancing the arrangement's natural, unfussy presentation. Set against a clean white studio background, the bouquet's colours and surfaces are accentuated-the whites feel luminous and the reds intense-while shadows and highlights reveal the tactile contrasts between waxy petals, velvety roses, and feathery foliage. The combined impression is one of careful craftsmanship and considered restraint: floral artistry that reads equally well as a romantic gesture, a tasteful table centerpiece, or a celebratory gift for neighbours across Upper Clapton and surrounding streets. Freshness and scent are implied-powdery lilies softened by the warm, floral depth of roses-an arrangement that balances purity and passionate colour with calm, professional staging.
INSPIRATION
£65.00
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Bursting with visual energy yet refined in manner, this bouquet of oriental lilies pairs creamy white blooms with regal pink-to-fuchsia flowers for a striking contrast that reads as both joyful and composed. Many lilies are fully open, their broad, silky petals forming graceful trumpets that expose stamens dusted with pale yellow pollen; others are at varied stages of unfolding, elongated buds that promise continued bloom over several days. Deep green, sword-like leaves weave through the grouping, lending structure and a fresh garden-like vitality that helps each blossom breathe. The arrangement sits in a clear glass vase centered at the lower edge of the frame, the glass revealing neatly trimmed stems and pristine water that underline the cut flowers' freshness and careful handling under bright, flattering light. There is an unmistakable sensory suggestion - a heady, sweet floral scent and the tactile smoothness of the petals - that evokes warm gatherings and quiet remembrances. This is a bouquet I would recommend for celebrations, anniversary tables, or a calming gift for someone recuperating at home, with the kind of lasting presence familiar to residents around Upper Clapton and the nearby Lea Bridge Road. Florist Upper Clapton often arranges lilies in this palette for local clients who love the Chatsworth Road Market mornings and want a bouquet that echoes that neighbourhood vitality. The overall impression is elegant, generous and reassuringly fresh, a floral statement that balances dramatic colour with classic refinement.
MARVELOUS BLOOMS
£63.00
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A rounded, hand-tied hydrangea bouquet fills the frame against a pure white background, every petal and leaf crisply outlined, as though a florist in Upper Clapton has just lifted it from the workbench for inspection. At its heart, a voluminous cluster of creamy white hydrangea blooms forms a dense, cloud-like sphere, the individual florets layered so closely they suggest softness to the touch. Surrounding this central bloom are generous heads of pale sky-blue hydrangeas, placed towards the upper left and right of the arrangement, their cool tones echoing the calm of early morning light over the River Lea. Interwoven near the lower edge and off to the side are vivid lime-green hydrangea clusters, their fresh chartreuse petals adding brightness and a subtle, playful energy, like new leaves emerging in Hackney Downs Park. Between the hydrangeas, varied greenery creates texture and depth: elegant stems of eucalyptus with their rounded, silvery-green leaves arc outward, adding a muted, modern tone, while darker, glossy green foliage fills the spaces, hinting at sturdy, supportive stems beneath the blossoms. The bouquet is designed in a classic, domed shape, with all blooms facing outward to create a balanced, abundant profile, and the natural stems are clearly visible at the base, tied neatly to show it is ready for a favourite vase. Gentle, even lighting emphasizes the bouquet's pastel palette of white, blue, and green, lending a tranquil, almost spa-like mood, ideal for thoughtful gifts, welcoming a new baby, or styling a minimalist apartment near Upper Clapton Road with a sense of cool refinement.
MOONLIGHT PATH
£60.00
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There is a quietly moving simplicity to this vase of snowy white roses and cloud-like baby's breath: roughly a dozen immaculate roses form the central rhythm, some petals unfurled wide and others still coyly opening, creating a natural cadence across the composition. Fine sprays of gypsophila float between the larger blooms, their tiny white blossoms creating an airy halo that softens the strong outlines of each rose and gives the whole bouquet a dreamlike depth. The verdant foliage beneath-leaves in varying shades from bottle green to a fresh chartreuse-grounds the arrangement, their rounded and slightly textured shapes offering a comforting contrast to the smooth, velvety petals. The clear glass vase reveals the orderly stems and sparkling water, an honest detail that signals freshness and careful handling. Set against a clean white backdrop with gentle, even light, the creamy tones of the roses pick up the subtlest hints of shadow and sheen, and the scene reads as calm and composed. The scent is reserved and tender, a whisper rather than a statement, perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or as a consoling gesture after a visit to Clapton Pond or a quiet afternoon at Chatsworth Road market. As a florist in Upper Clapton I often recommend this classic pairing for clients seeking something refined and unobtrusive - a bouquet that brings a composed, uplifting presence into any room.
MY ONLY
£70.00
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Arranging this bouquet here in Upper Clapton, I am always drawn in by the gentle interplay of blush-hued gerberas and classic pink roses, their colours flowing softly together like watercolours in the morning light from nearby Springfield Park. Each bloom is selected not just for its beauty but for the subtle way it blends into the whole: the roses, with their swirling, romantic petals, sit perfectly among pale pink gerbera daisies, while small, vivid grids of purple statice offer lively punctuation, giving the bouquet a sense of joyful movement. The dewy greenery provides grounding-cool to the touch, and reminiscent of the fresh scents drifting from local Hackney gardens. Cradled in an understated glass vase, the arrangement feels fresh and uplifting, casting a gentle glow-much like a welcoming kitchen table along Upper Clapton Road. Whether offered to celebrate a birthday, share a message of goodwill, or simply to brighten a corner of your workspace near Lea Bridge, this bouquet embodies the careful craftsmanship and cheerful optimism that are signature to the local area. Every stem, every petal, is guided by the hands of someone who knows and loves Upper Clapton, making this a truly meaningful gesture.
PINK DAZE
£49.00
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On a bright, softly illuminated white backdrop, a striking hand-arranged bouquet sits in a clear, jar-style glass vase, its surface lightly textured so the light catches in tiny ripples. The flowers are a vibrant celebration of pinks, purples, and whites, bringing to mind the cheerful bustle of Upper Clapton on a market morning. Large gerbera daisies in bold fuchsia and magenta radiate outwards with plush, velvety petals and deep, almost black centres, providing dramatic focal points. Around them, generous heads of bicolour chrysanthemums unfurl layered petals edged in rich purple that gently fade to white, each bloom centred by a golden yellow eye that sparkles in the natural light. Nestled between these are creamy white roses and smaller spray roses, some tightly furled, others softly open, adding a sense of romance and classic beauty. Wisps of airy white baby's breath thread through the arrangement, lending a cloud-like softness, while deep green leaves and stems form a lush, grounding base. The stems are clearly visible through the water in the vase, showing the careful craftsmanship behind the design. Around the neck of the vase, a length of rustic twine is tied into a casual bow, from which hangs a neat, rectangular white gift tag printed with a delicate pink floral emblem and elegant coloured script, hinting at a handwritten note for a birthday, congratulations, or get-well wish. The overall impression is of a joyful, thoughtfully curated bouquet that could be destined for same-day delivery to a home overlooking Millfields Park or a studio just off Clapton Common, bringing colour, scent, and quiet celebration into everyday life.
PINK SWEETNESS
£55.00
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This hand-tied bouquet celebrates the simplicity of white and green with a design that feels both classic and contemporary, as if freshly arranged in a small Upper Clapton shop close to Clapton Common. At its centre, clusters of pristine chrysanthemum blooms open like little white suns, each with a bright yellow eye that brings cheer to the otherwise serene colour scheme. Sprinkled between these are slender, pale green-yellow lily buds-some faintly striped-standing tall and promising a soft, dramatic bloom in the days to come. Delicate clouds of gypsophila weave through the larger flowers, their airy clusters softening edges and adding a feather-like texture that invites a gentle touch. Rich dark green leaves and stems provide structure and depth, offsetting the white blooms so that each shape and petal reads clearly. The florist has wrapped the stems in an inner layer of natural, crinkled brown kraft paper and then slipped the bouquet into a glossy clear cellophane sleeve, the combination lending rustic charm with a polished finish; the base is gathered and secured to form a neat, upright presentation. The visual impression is one of purity, quiet optimism, and thoughtful care-an arrangement suited to sympathy, newborn congratulations, birthdays, or as a simple token of affection. There is a soft, clean scent hinted at-like dew on grass-and an honest craftsmanship suggestive of a neighbourhood florist familiar with Chatsworth Road Market and the people who shop there.
PURE ELEGANCE
£65.00
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This image shows a full, carefully composed bouquet of pristine white lilies set in a transparent glass vase against an unblemished white background, rendered with the quiet precision of a neighbourhood florist's signature style. Each lily displays multiple broad, smooth petals that unfurl with graceful curves, the surfaces catching soft studio light so the whites read as luminous and velvety. Deep within the throat of several blooms a gentle cream or pale yellow tint warms the centre, and fine, pale green filaments reach outward to support small, warm brown anthers that add a natural, tactile contrast. Between the flowers, abundant deep green lanceolate leaves provide a rich backdrop, their slightly glossy finish and strong linear veins creating visual structure and fullness. The vase's clear water refracts the pale green stems and reveals the careful trimming and alignment beneath the surface-details I attend to when preparing arrangements for neighbours around Upper Clapton and along Lea Bridge Road. There's a faint, sweet lily scent suggested by the image, soft enough to soothe yet present enough to fill a quiet room, which is why clients often choose this arrangement for condolences, refined celebrations, or elegant home decor. The overall impression is one of composed serenity and refined craftsmanship: immaculate blooms, healthy foliage, and a clear presentation that feels both modern and timeless, suitable for moments that call for purity and calm.
STRIKING BEAUTY
£65.00
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