Beautiful Wedding Flowers: 350 Corsages, Bouquets, and Centerpieces [Hardcover]

Diane Wagner (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 4, 2011

Coral spray roses, pink lisianthus, white bellflowers, and yellow freesia: stunning flower arrangements are the key to a memorable wedding. Keeping seasonal varieties and color palettes in mind, Victoria presents the ultimate guide to selecting flowers to adorn the entire wedding party and accent the reception. From delicate bouquets of lilies of the valley to centerpieces of cascading roses, these 350 designs are equal parts drama and romance. And with advice on balancing aromas, hand-tying bouquets, and even building a floral canopy, it's a must-have for every bride.

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

No one doesn�t like flowers (unless allergies intrude). Yet when planning a wedding, it�s easy to get sidetracked, confused, even bewildered by the plethora of blossom options. In her second book (after Victorian Flower Style, 2008), Manhattan floral designer Wagner emerges not so much with easy remedies as with 12 ideas and thoughts, most tied to elegant photographs, to consider. She starts with enumerating seasonal flowers and branches and quickly segues into colors, unusual accents, and tips to follow, noting that seasonality no longer matters. Her items represent more a stream of consciousness than structured advice and exposition, though the chapters allow for groupings�for the wedding party, for the ceremony, for the reception, and for making floral designs at home. In addition to the pictures, which by themselves spark inspiration, Wagner features recommendations for keepsakes, for guest favors, and wiring techniques for such smaller floral touches as a pearl-studded ribbon wrap and fern candles�all easy to do. A coffee-table guide for brides and grooms. --Barbara Jacobs

Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Hearst (January 4, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1588167984
• ISBN-13: 978-1588167989
• Product Dimensions: 1 x 9.2 x 9.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #128,319 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Diane Wagner, floral and event designer and author of two popular floral design books, brings warmth, sophistication, and extensive experience to every occasion. Her floral designs have been seen at parties of all sizes from the Grammies to intimate dinners. Diane also publishes a fun and informative blog about all things floral at http://dianewagnerdesigns.blogspot.com and you can also see her on the web at http://dianewagnerdesigns.com.