Wedding bouquets and flowers

Jill Woodall

Flowers have been used in wedding ceremonies for centuries; fashions may change but their popularity endures. Today brides can choose from an ever-widening range of styles and designs including spectacular blooms, individual fantasies and simple, natural displays — the creative potential is huge when a love of flowers is combined with the confidence to experiment. This new book gives brides and florists a hands-on guide to floral designs to celebrate the happiest and most special of days.
Packed with tips and tricks, it explains how to plan, prepare and transport the flowers, as well as advising on colour scheme and displays. Detailed instruction to techniques and demonstrations are supported by over 400 step-by-step photographs and there is also a complete guide to four seasonal weddings set in a church, a castle, a hotel and a garden. Coordinating colours and choosing a bouquet to suit the bride and her dress. Ideas for decorating venues and choosing designs to suit any theme. Collecting, buying and conditioning flowers and foliage. Detailed instruction to techniques and demonstrations, supported by step-by-step photographs