Wedding Flowers [Hardcover]

Shane Connolly (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 1998

Twenty fresh interpretations of classic, romantic, and alternative themes for wedding flowers are presented with 200 ravishing color photos and a wealth of stylish ideas for bouquets, baskets, headdresses, and table arrangements. Whether you marry in a church or in more informal surroundings, this book will guide you toward your ideal style: the classic elegance of a bouquet of white cyclamens and trailing eucalyptus; the romance of winter captured in an opulent floral muff; or the contemporary chic of a single perfect camellia. A wedding is, for most, the floral event of a lifetime; yet all too often, flowers are chosen and arranged with little thought given to individual style. Here, at last, is a book that recognizes the need for a fresh approach to wedding flowers.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Since bringing us Table Flowers (LJ 9/15/96), British floral designer Connolly has tackled the art of wedding flowers. Again teaming with still-life photographer Baldwin, Connolly illustrates his text with 194 lush color photos of bouquets, headdresses, buttonholes, centerpieces, and other floral wedding decorations. Divided into chapters on Classic, Romantic, and Alternative styles, the book describes floral themes for the wedding party and the reception that range from fantasy to practical, from elaborate to minimalist. Throughout, Connolly offers practical suggestions for the wedding day and concludes with a two-page summary of tips. In addition to an index of terms, Connolly has included an index of the flowers, herbs, and other natural materials he used, by season, to simplify selection. A superb choice for anyone seeking original ideas for wedding flowers; for most public libraries.ACathy Sabol, Northern Virginia Community Coll., Herndon
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review

“A lively and inspiring book that smoothly and beautifully illustrates innovative variations on well–defined themes.” -- Booklist

“A superb choice for anyone seeking ideas for wedding flowers.” -- Library Journal

“Connolly’s consummate sense of occasion and inimitable flair for innovation, simplicity, and style make this the indispensable wedding flowers book.” -- New England Bride --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 143 pages
• Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books (March 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1570761086
• ISBN-13: 978-1570761089
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 9.7 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #208,140 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Expected different, June 28, 2000

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Kelly Pari - See all my reviews

This review is from: Wedding Flowers (Hardcover)

I was slightly disappointed by this book. I expected more realistic arrangements with flare that might help those on a tight budget. The pictures however were extrodinary and they did help in my choices as to what flower photgraphs well. If you are planning an outdoor wedding with a big budget. . .this book is for you. For those of you like me, on a tight budget and an indoor wedding, I wouldn't recommend this particular book.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A definate must-buy., October 21, 1999

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Krishna Sedito (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Wedding Flowers (Hardcover)

I bought this book looking for inspiring ideas for wedding flowers - I was NOT disappointed. This book is perfect for the bride-to-be who is sick to death of boring, uninnovative floral arrangements. The pictures are stunning and inspiring, and the book gives lots of detail overall. The book cover reveals that Mr. Connolly has been featured in Vogue - it is not hard to see why. This is definately the best wedding related purchase I've made so far!

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Quite Disappointed!, November 24, 1999

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R. DaPonte (Bermuda) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wedding Flowers (Hardcover)

Contrary to the one other reviewer of this book, I was very dissappointed. I want a traditional wedding with a flare. This book shows very out of the ordinary flower ideas that everyday people will not and cannot use. However, the book does show a few nice 'flowers in your hair' ideas, but for the price of this un-inspiring book, it is Not worth it. Spend your money elsewhere.