Presenting an array of floral bouquets and decorations, Creative Wedding Florals You Can Make is the perfect alternative to hiring a professional florist. Featuring detailed, step-by-step projects for making fabulous floral decorations out of both silk and dried flowers in addition to fresh, wedding planners can begin these projects well in advance of the big day while saving hundreds of dollars. The 28 stunning projects include: 8 gorgeous bridal bouquets; 8 arrangements for the wedding party, including corsages, boutonnieres and flower girl accessories; 9 beautiful floral creations for decorating the pews, altar, unity candle, cake and more; Every project is rated by cost, time and skill level required, and features big, beautiful photos and step-by-step demonstrations. This book is great for busy, cost conscious wedding planners who have to make important decisions about what they can accomplish within their available budget, skill level and schedule.
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Terry L. Rye has run her own successful floral business since 1980, and her work has been featured in several publications and events throughout the country, including Fine Flowers magazine and the Cincinnati Flower Show.
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52 of 52 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The title of this book would lead one to believe that it gives how-to information for new, fresh, creative bouquets and arrangements. While the instructions are thorough and clearly written, the arrangements themselves are more traditional and "floristy" -- they use a lot of filler, and I think some of them look rather overdone.
The strength of this book is in the instructions. They are laid out step by step, with photographs of how to construct each arrangement. The book tells you exactly which tools you will need and how many flowers to buy. Even a beginner like myself would be able to create pretty good bouquets and arrangements with these directions.
I bought this book together with "Bouquets: A Year of Flowers for the Bride," which does have more creative ideas, but is weak on the instructional part. I recommend this combination of books to anyone like myself who is looking to make their own wedding flowers, but does not have experience in floral design. Both books have their weaknesses, but they complement each other and make up for each other.
44 of 45 people found the following review helpful
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This book is wonderful. It has four parts: flowers for the bride, flowers for the bridal party, flowers for the wedding party, and flowers for the ceremony & reception. Each part includes many sections. The book is loaded with photographs, very visual. It includes basic definitions. An items needed list that includes both descriptions and where you can find the items as well as photographs of the items so you can see what you need. It also has photographs of the primary flowers you are likely to use. Each section shows a list as well as photos of the items needed to make the arrangements in that section, step by step text and photo descriptions and alternatives at the end. I knew nothing about flowers and with this book in hand I think I can do my wedding flowers!
20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
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THIS was the book I needed! I was quite skeptical ordering a book online, especially having to tap into my wedding budget for it. But, I went by the reviews I read here and was very, very pleased when I opened it. This book is the best "how to" book available. Others just have nice pictures of the authors' ideas, but this one gives you step-by-step instructions and pictures for each step. It even tells you ALL of the tools you'll need and how many flowers you'll need to create the arrangements and bouquets. If you want to save money and decorate yourself, YOU MUST get this book!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Useful Tips but Floral Arrangements are Dated
I found the first few pages information about placing wire in flowers etc, however almost all of the arrangements were filled with ferns and really seemed dated and arrangements... Read more
Published 10 months ago by jessica
Perfect
This book is thoroughly written. Best for beginner. It has colored pictures with step by step instructions, making it so easy to follow and make your own design. Read more
Published 13 months ago by julie
Great Purchase
The product was received in great condition, arrived on time, and was a good addition to my library.
Published 21 months ago by Lisa Whatley
wedding flowers
I needed some help with my daughter's wedding flower arranging. This book was perfect!!! Clear instructions and great photos.
Published on February 14, 2010 by M. Brown
Cheesy and Tacky
Most of the designs depicted in this book are truly passé and tacky. There are multiple points wherein the author suggests using silk flowers. Read more
Published on July 10, 2009 by Kaitlin
Satisfied
I was completely happy with the book I recieved, however I was very unhappy with the sender. I ordered the book 05/15 and was suppose to recieve it by 06/09 (that's still too long... Read more
Published on June 16, 2009 by Vanessa Mccurtain
Fit for a 60-year-old bride.
This book was quite dissapointing. It was extremely old fashioned. Most of the bouquet techniques used in this book were discontinued by professional florists. Read more
Published on June 8, 2009 by Angela Ardin
A truly useful book
If you are going to make your own wedding bouquets, corsages, etc,. this is a truly useful book. Most books hint at possible usefulness, but when you look at them, they really... Read more
Published on April 5, 2008 by Angela Traynor
Do it yourself- cheap and easy
This is a very good book if you were shocked by the price estimates at the florist. The instructions in the book were very simple to follow. Read more
Published on July 31, 2007 by L Carty
Good basic book
This book provides good basic information and instructions on the how-tos of wedding floral arranging. Offers info on fresh flower and silk flower arrangements. Read more
Published on July 30, 2007 by A. Wheeler
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The key to successful wedding flowers is planning. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
floral adhesive, paddle wire, foam holder, cascade bouquet, short sprigs, floral pick, leaf shine, green floral tape, floral foam, miniature carnations, floral wire, chenille stem, strawberry bush, insert randomly, wedding flowers, gerbera daisies, gerbera daisy, small sprigs, taper candles Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Flora Lock, Add Baby's Breath Cut, Queen Anne, Add Acacia New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
The key to successful wedding flowers is planning. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
floral adhesive, paddle wire, foam holder, cascade bouquet, short sprigs, floral pick, leaf shine, green floral tape, floral foam, miniature carnations, floral wire, chenille stem, strawberry bush, insert randomly, wedding flowers, gerbera daisies, gerbera daisy, small sprigs, taper candles Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Flora Lock, Add Baby's Breath Cut, Queen Anne, Add Acacia New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Grand River by Kathryn Kent in Back Matter
- New Inspirations in Wedding Florals by Terry Rye in Back Matter
- How to Have a Big Wedding on a Small Budget by Diane Warner in Back Matter
- Damn! Why Didnt I Write That?: How Ordinary People are Raking in $100,000.00 or More Writing Nonfiction Books & How You Can Too! by Marc McCutcheon on page 12
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