
A Ribchester florist has won two top prizes in the Southport Flower Show, the Lancashire Telegraph has reported.
Sara Collinge was awarded the first prize in two categories at the popular show - the four-day event is the UK's biggest independent flower show.
For the beach wedding category, Ms Collinge designed several pieces including a bridesmaid's handbag and some flipflops.
As her entry for the welcome aboard category, the Ribchester florist constructed a boat made entirely of flowers and plant material.
Ms Collinge has only been flower arranging for four years and currently runs her own florist, Flowers With Passion.
"This is a fresh start for me and I'm absolutely passionate about flowers. I feel I've finally found my true vocation," she remarked to the publication.
Last week, chief executive of the Southport Flower show David Jackson expressed his delight with the number of visitors to the event's opening day.