A Century of Celebration Greencores 100 Years in Ireland at St Patricks Cathedral

An extraordinary evening of flowers, candlelight, music and a little Anna May magic.

Some events stay with you long after the last candle has been extinguished. And this was most certainly one of them.

When Greencore celebrated 100 years in Ireland, there could hardly have been a more spectacular setting than the magnificent St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin.

A century of history, achievement and Irish heritage deserved an extraordinary celebration, and for Anna May Floristry, being invited to bring our floral vision to life in such an iconic setting was an absolute privilege.

Working closely with the wonderful Andrea Winckworth of AW Events, we created an evening filled with rich greenery, delicate ivory blooms, antique gold and the most beautiful candlelight.

And just when you thought the evening couldn't possibly become any more magical, the incredibly talented ANÚNA brought their extraordinary voices to the cathedral.

But more on that in a moment.

A Study in Green – Where Flowers Meet Architecture

From our very first conversations, we knew the flowers needed to complement the cathedral's extraordinary architecture rather than compete with it.

Our vision was simple: timeless elegance, natural beauty and an abundance of atmosphere.

Rich emerald-green velvet dressed the banquet tables, while layers of lush foliage and beautiful ivory roses brought softness and texture to the historic surroundings.

Gold floral vessels, magnificent candelabras and flickering candles introduced warmth, height and a wonderful sense of occasion.

The cathedral's towering Gothic arches were illuminated in soft green, creating the most incredible backdrop.

There was something almost theatrical about the finished space.

The contrast of centuries-old stone, rich green velvet, delicate flowers and warm candlelight was simply breathtaking.

Every element had been thoughtfully considered, allowing the beauty of St Patrick's Cathedral to remain at the heart of the design.

It was luxurious, atmospheric and wonderfully understated.

And unmistakably Anna May.

Creating an Unforgettable Dining Experience

Designing flowers for a venue of this scale is about so much more than creating beautiful arrangements.

It's about understanding the space, the occasion and how every element will work together.

For Greencore's centenary celebration, we created a series of lush, greenery-led arrangements, incorporating ivory roses and carefully selected foliage to bring softness and movement to the dining tables.

Each arrangement was designed to feel abundant yet refined, with the flowers sitting beautifully amongst the gold candelabras, elegant table settings and layers of candlelight.

As guests took their seats beneath the magnificent cathedral arches, the entire space came alive.

The gold caught the light, the foliage softened the surroundings, and the candles created that wonderful warmth that only candlelight can.

It was one of those moments when you stand back, look around and think...

Yes. This is exactly what we imagined.

A Creative Collaboration with AW Events

The most beautiful events are never created in isolation.

They happen when talented people come together, share a vision and trust one another to bring it to life.

Working alongside Andrea Winckworth of AW Events was an absolute pleasure.

From our initial discussions through to the final finishing touches, we worked closely to ensure the floral styling complemented Andrea's overall vision for the evening.

And that's what makes a truly exceptional event.

Not one individual element demanding attention, but everything coming together to create something extraordinary.

A special thank you also goes to Chiara Rucks, our event contact at St Patrick's Cathedral, whose support and coordination were invaluable throughout.

Creating an event within such a historic and treasured building requires an enormous amount of planning, care and consideration, and it was a privilege to be part of the team bringing it all together.

And Then Came ANÚNA...

As if the setting, the flowers and the atmosphere weren't magical enough, the evening had one final extraordinary moment.

Towards the end of the night, the incredibly talented ANÚNA, Ireland's internationally acclaimed choral ensemble, brought their beautiful voices to St Patrick's Cathedral.

And honestly, what a setting for them.

There is something deeply moving about hearing voices fill a space with so much history.

Surrounded by centuries-old stonework, beneath those magnificent arches, their music brought an entirely different kind of beauty to the evening.

It was atmospheric, powerful and wonderfully fitting for a celebration honouring 100 years of Irish heritage.

A truly special way to bring an extraordinary evening towards its close.

Beautifully Captured by Emmylie Cruz

Of course, an evening this special deserved to be remembered.

And thankfully, the wonderfully talented Emmylie Cruz of Wonder & Magic Photography captured it all so beautifully.

From the delicate details of the flowers to the breathtaking scale of the cathedral, her photographs tell the story of the evening in the most wonderful way.

The richness of the green velvet, the warmth of the candlelight, the gold candelabras and the little ivory roses nestled amongst the foliage.

Looking back at these images, I can almost feel the atmosphere all over again.

They are photographs we will treasure.

Behind the Beauty – Our Anna May Village

Now, this is the part that means the most to me.

Because while the finished photographs are beautiful, what you don't see is everything that happens behind the scenes.

The planning, the preparation, the early mornings, the endless lists, the loading and unloading, the flowers arriving, the flowers being conditioned, the arrangements being created, the last-minute adjustments and the hundreds of tiny details that nobody ever sees.

They say it takes a village. Well, this one certainly did.

To our wonderful production team, thank you for every single bit of hard work that went into bringing this event to life.

To Jenny, our incredibly talented florist, for bringing her creativity, care and beautiful attention to detail to every arrangement.

To Justine, our brilliant project manager, for keeping everything moving, organised and on track, even when there were a hundred things happening at once.

To Paddy, otherwise known as Mr Anna May, for the heavy lifting, the endless support and for always being there when another pair of hands is needed.

And to Mason, who rolled up his sleeves and became part of the madness too.

I genuinely couldn't do what I do without each and every one of you.

There is so much work, dedication and heart behind an event of this scale, and having people around you who care as much as you do is something I will never take for granted.

To say it took a village would be an understatement. And what a little village we have.

I'm incredibly proud of what we created together.

Celebrating 100 Years of Greencore in Ireland

To Greencore, thank you for allowing Anna May Floristry to play a part in such an important milestone.

One hundred years is an extraordinary achievement, and to celebrate it in one of Ireland's most iconic buildings made the occasion all the more special.

To Andrea and the entire creative team, thank you for trusting us with the floral vision.

To Chiara and the team at St Patrick's Cathedral, thank you for welcoming us into such a magnificent space.

To ANÚNA, thank you for bringing such a beautiful musical moment to the evening.

And to our own little Anna May village, thank you for making the magic happen.

There are events you work on, and then there are events that remind you exactly why you fell in love with what you do.

This was one of those moments.

With love,

Leah & the Anna May Team

For Life's moments...

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Event Credits

Celebrating: Greencore – 100 Years in Ireland
Venue: St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin
Event Planning & Design: Andrea Winckworth, AW Events
Floral Design & Styling: Anna May Floristry
Cathedral Event Coordination: Chiara Rucks
Musical Performance: ANÚNA
Photography: Emmylie Cruz, Wonder & Magic Photography