Autorentext

Judith Blacklock is one of England's most respected floral design teachers and has travelled the world demonstrating and lecturing. She has written over 15 books on flower arranging as well as running her own flower school in London.

Previous books include:-

9780955239106 ENCYCLOPEDIA OF FLOWER DESIGN

9780955239113 FLOWER RECIPES FOR WINTER

9780955239120 FLOWER RECIPES FOR SPRING

9780955239137 FLOWER RECIPES FOR SUMMER

9780955239144 FLOWER RECIPES FOR AUTUMN

9780955239151 FLORISTRY:A STEP BY STEP GUIDE

9780955239168 CHURCH FLOWERS

9780955239175 FLOWER ARRANGING: THE COMPLETE GUIDE FOR BEGINNERS

9780955239199 CONTEMPORARY FLORAL DESIGN

9780993571503 BUYING & ARRANGING CUT FLOWERS

9780993571510 ARRANGING FLOWERS IN A VASE

Klappentext

This book is for everyone who loves flowers and wants to take on a wedding for themselves, a family member or a friend. I like to think I have explained the techniques and skills that will be needed using language that is easy to understand, equipment that is easy to source and flowers that, on the whole, won't cost a fortune. Many of the designs, particularly in section one – Flowers for the Venue – can be arranged for other special occasions such as anniversaries.
I have used a star system for each step-by-step design. With regard to the skills required, one star means that the design is straightforward, two that it's a little more difficult and three that you will really have to concentrate. As for the mechanics, the stars refer to how easy it is to find the equipment to recreate a similar display. I have tried to keep the components as simple as possible, but remember – with the internet, most things are readily available these days.

The images in the book have been created by me and my team at the Flower School, together with my teachers, former students and friends in the business. Many of my students have returned to their homes in different parts of the world and gone on to create bridal work second to none.

Arranging flowers for a wedding is bound to be stressful, because they have to be perfect, but when the day is over the feeling of achievement and fulfilment is incredible and you will be all set for the next one. Be sure to take photographs so you can remind yourself just how well you have done.

Judith Blacklock

Zusammenfassung
The complete guide to wedding flower arrangements, covering how to make everything from a simple button hole to grand table center pieces and ornate displays for the venue. The easy to follow step-by-step guides show you how to achieve these without spending a fortune.

Inhalt

Introduction
Preparation
Flowers and foliage

Flowers for the Venue
Planning ahead
Topiary and arches
Hanging designs
Large-scale designs
Wedding favours
Flowers for the table
Ledges
Cake decoration

Flowers for the Bridal Party
Planning ahead
The basics of wiring
Wiring techniques when the natural stem is reduced considerably in length
Support wiring techniques for longer stems and to make them flexible
Wiring techniques for orchids
Wiring techniques for foliage
Using stem tape6
Boutonnières, buttonholes and corsages
Flowers for the hair
Wedding bouquets
Designs for bridesmaids

Practical Reference Guide
Wiring guide
Tools of the trade