Download or read book Fresh from the Field Wedding Flowers written by Lynn Byczynski and published by . This book was released on 2014-01-01 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fresh from the Field Wedding Flowers is a complete guide to using local flowers for weddings. It was created for the eco-conscious couple committed to having a greener wedding, the passionate gardener who wants to grow flowers for events, the floral designer who wishes to jump in on the locally grown trend, and the specialty cut flower farmer who will be offering wedding services. Beautifully illustrated with photographs from dozens of actual weddings, this book provides advice on where to find local flowers, what blooms are available in each season, how to stretch a floral budget and what to expect when working with local flower farmers. Five detailed step-by-step photo essays walk you through the process of creating your own bouquets, boutonnieres, centerpieces, and large arrangements. Four in-depth videos totaling 75 minutes teach you the basic mechanics and overall thought process that goes into creating the flowers for an event. Designer Erin Benzakein demonstrates how she constructs an abundant bridal bouquet, a large altar arrangement, a low and lush centerpiece, a boutonniere, and a pin-on corsage.

Download or read book Wedding Flowers written by Paula Pryke and published by Aurum Press Limited. This book was released on 2004 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Wedding Flowers' taps into the desire to make your wedding day special and personal to you - investing time and thought into your choice of flower colour, fragrance and display is one way you can achieve this. Design your own wedding flowers or communicate your ideas effectively to a florist.

Download or read book Grow your own Wedding Flowers written by Georgie Newbery and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2015-11-19 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By growing your own wedding flowers, you can add a personal element to your special occasion, while caring for the environment and saving money at the same time. Filled with gorgeous pictures, this friendly, no-nonsense book makes growing and arranging your own flowers achievable and fun. Whether you're growing for a wedding or a birthday, festival or other celebration, artisan farmer and florist Georgie Newbery's cheerful advice takes you through everything you need to know. Beginning with a foreword by Sarah Raven, this step-by-step guide covers planning, growing, cutting and conditioning your flowers. There are sections dedicated to flowers for spring, early-summer, high-summer, autumn and winter weddings to ensure you're getting the best blooms for the season. There are creative flower craft ideas for special occasions, including buttonholes, bouquets, centrepieces, garlands and flower crowns. From jam-jar posies to elaborate displays, this lovely book explains how to grow and create beautiful arrangements and make your special day unique, without costing the earth.

Download or read book A Bride s Guide to a Picture Perfect Wedding written by Cavin Elizabeth and published by . This book was released on 2018-02-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dreaming of having the most beautiful wedding photos? It's important to choose an amazing photographer, but you shouldn't stop there. To have the best wedding photos, you also need wedding plans that are carefully designed with your photography in mind. In this inspirational and practical guide, wedding photographer Cavin Elizabeth teaches you how simple changes and additions to your wedding plans can elevate the beauty of your wedding photography. With sections such as choosing your dream photographer, what to look for in a getting ready room, and how to construct an ideal photography timeline, Cavin Elizabeth's easy-to-follow book will have you planning for a picture perfect wedding.

Download or read book Flowers by Design written by Ingrid Carozzi and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2021-11-23 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From florist and founder of Tin Can Studios Ingrid Carozzi, a guide to creating floral arrangements that will complement your unique style and taste Flowers are classic, timeless design elements that enliven your home and your life. Flower arrangements can act as an extension of your style and your tastes, complementing and accenting the aesthetic in your home. Ingrid Carozzi brought us beautiful arrangements in her first book, Handpicked, and is now offering even more tips and techniques to bring the joy of flowers into your space in new and fresh ways. Flowers by Design focuses on creating unique and beautiful floral arrangements that fit into and complement the overall look and feel of your home. More minimal tastes? There's a floral bouquet for that. Rustic chic? There's an arrangement for that. Planning an outdoor garden party? Of course, there are plenty of beautiful flowers to enhance the outdoors. Through her experience, Carozzi has developed an exceptional list of designers, influencers, and artists that she works with. Using their backgrounds and homes as inspiration, she provides a number of floral recipes that you can create at home. The contributors utilize their own spaces as the setting for seeing these arrangements in place, offering plenty of ideas for what you can do on your own.

Download or read book Simple Flower Arranging written by Stephen Wicks and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-04-21 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Simple Flower Arranging helps you create flower arrangements with style and flair, be it flowers for the home, a gift, or wedding flowers. Love having flowers in your house or making blooming bouquets? Be inspired by more than 60 stylish flower arrangements made simple, from vase arrangements to wedding creations. Owners of destination florist, Bloomsbury Flowers, Mark Welford and Stephen Wicks guide you through designs and techniques that allow you to create your own incredible arrangements. Key sequences are shown through step-by-steps and sumptuous photography so you can easily see how to take a simple bunch of blooms and present them with a professional touch, encouraging you to experiment with hand-tying, wire, papers and ribbons. Organized by flower type, it's easy to find flowers that you can buy in the supermarket, such as roses, lilies and sweetpeas and turn them into amazing arrangements. Simple Flower Arranging helps you to make beautiful bouquets and arrangements for every occasion, from baby celebrations to Valentine's Day and Mother's Day.

Download or read book Vintage Wedding Flowers written by Vic Brotherson and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2018-12-27 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vic Brotherson believes that wedding flowers should express the character and individuality of a couple. In Vintage Wedding Flowers she provides ideas and inspiration for everything from bouquets to buttonholes, to table dressings, and corsages - and to suit all possible budgets. Chapters include Classic Flora, which considers traditional white and green displays; Graceful Rose, which has soft and graceful arrangements; Crazy Iris, for the more adventurous bride; and Romantic Violet, for those wanting a magical, dreamy feel. Full of beautifully shot colour photographs and helpful, step-by-step instructions, Vintage Wedding Flowers helps you create beautiful, timeless wedding flowers from simple blooms whether you plan to do the flowers yourself or employ someone to do them for you.

Download or read book Rustic Wedding Chic written by Maggie Lord and published by Gibbs Smith. This book was released on 2012-08 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: RusticWeddingChic.com is the number one online resource for rustic & country weddings. Rustic weddings are the hottest alternative to the traditional hotel ballroom, allowing couples to make their day more personal. Maggie Lord, founder of RusticWeddingChic.com shares inspiration, ideas and advice on planning a rustic and country wedding. Get an insider’s look at real weddings set in rustic locations, country and farm destinations, and backyard venues, all with an independent, eco-friendly and creative approach. Rustic Wedding Chic is also the inspiration for a collection of rustic wedding favors and goods from Whispering Pines.

Download or read book Floral Libations written by Cassie Winslow and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2019-04-02 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the unique flavors of flowers. Elegant, edible flowers are becoming more accessible every day—and they taste as good as they look. This curated collection of 41 delightful recipes combine the playful creativity of fashion, the deliciousness of food, and the beauty of flowers in one gorgeous glass. Whether you're throwing a baby shower, hosting a Mother's Day brunch, celebrating a wedding, or simply entertaining guests, there's something for everyone, with our without alcohol, including: • Iced Lavender Café au Lait • Rose Petal Almond Milk • Dandelion Tea Cinnamon Cappuccino • Hibiscus Old Fashioned • Plum Rosewater Gin and Tonic • Orange Blossom Moscow Mule Learn how to create floral pantry item staples to create a scrumptious and sophisticated cocktail of your own, and embark on a new culinary adventure. This garden-party eye candy also includes practical tips on where to buy edible flowers, whether to choose fresh or dried flowers, how to grow edible flowers at home, and how to use florals in other recipes.

Download or read book Wedding Flowers written by Judith Blacklock and published by Falcon Guides. This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Create glorious displays to make your wedding day one that will never be forgotten.

Download or read book Growing Flowers written by Niki Irving and published by Mango Media Inc.. This book was released on 2021-05-11 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master Flower Gardening and Learn to Grow Flowers for All Seasons “Anyone wanting to get started with a flower garden will find plenty of expert guidance here.” ―Publishers Weekly #1 Best Seller in Annual Flowers Gardening, Bulb Flower Gardening, and Perennial Gardening Master the art of cultivating cut flowers, from seed to stunning arrangements, with this indispensable guide for gardening novices and pros alike. Create botanical beauty. Niki Irving’s Growing Flowers whisks you away to the serene mountains of Asheville, NC, where her boutique flower farm thrives. Learn to grow florets and cut flowers with the same sustainable, natural practices Niki employs on her mountain-fresh farm. Boost your horticultural skills. This garden journal not only introduces you to the pleasures of growing a cutting garden but also guides you to arrange your flowers into simple-yet-gorgeous bouquets. Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of flower farming and discover techniques using not just blooms and greenery, but even artichokes, vines, and berries. Inside, you'll find: Practical guidance on organic flower gardening, from selecting the right seeds and seedlings to mastering seasonal rotation Insightful techniques for arranging cut flowers Tips and tricks from Niki Irving's successful boutique flower farm for cultivating your own cutting garden Engaging photographic content that transforms the book into a delightful coffee table addition Growing Flowers is a wonderful addition to any collection of garden books. If you’re looking for gardening gifts for gardeners or enjoy flowering plant books and flower books like Floret Farms Cut Flower Garden book, Floret Farm's A Year in Flowers, or The Flower Gardener's Bible, you’ll love Niki Irving's Growing Flowers.

Download or read book Wedding Flowers written by Karen E. Tran and published by Stichting Kunstboak. This book was released on 2016-01-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Karen Tran takes the reader through the beauty of event designing and planning. From flowers and lighting to venue and ambiance, she explains how you can keep everything right and according to the theme. Whether you are planning your own wedding, looking for ideas that are suitable for your style or are [a] wedding designer looking to revitalize your creative talent... this book is written for you"--Back cover.

Download or read book The Bridal Bouquet Book written by Ginny Parfitt and published by Schiffer Craft. This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Flowers are the crowning glory of a wedding event, symbolizing romance, tradition, and celebration. Here is the largest portfolio of bridal bouquets available on the market today. More than 400 gorgeous color photos illustrate a wealth of fresh ideas to inspire brides, floral designers, and wedding planners. Many of todays most talented floral designers and top wedding photographers present stunning bouquet designs, from minimalist chic, to luxurious, to traditional, all capturing the magic of the wedding day. \nDivided into chapters by color, this enchanting guide also offers helpful advice on identifying individual flowers for your bouquet, choosing colors, bouquet styles, and even wedding flower etiquette. The foreword, written by Richard Markel \nThis stunning resource is a must have for the modern bride to be, professional floral designer, photographer, and wedding consultant.

Download or read book How to Start and Operate a Wedding Floral Design Business written by Linda Kevich and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-11-18 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Turn your knack for floral design into a profitable business. Learn how to start and operate a profitable wedding floral design service from your own home. This in-depth self-study business training manual is aimed at the individual who already has some basic floral design ability and wants to learn how to successfully turn it into their own business. It is intended to help you transform your existing talent for floral design -- even if you are self-taught or dabbling as a hobby -- into a profitable and viable home based business. As a bonus to the valuable business information which is at the core of this training manual, this course also shares design ideas, principals, suggestions, and tips that are important in wedding floral design, however, it is not a design course - it is a business start-up training manual. You'll learn everything from the correct pricing formulas used by wedding florists for achieving maximum profit, to creative ideas to add interest and professionalism to your wedding designs, to proven marketing & promotional methods for attracting clients, as well as operating procedures for the home based wedding floral designer, complete with proven, highly successful business concepts you can model your own business after. You'll be guided step by step through finding clients and establishing yourself within your local market. You'll learn how to correctly set up your business, how to do a consultation with a client, how to create a contract. Sample forms and contracts are included for you to model your own after. We've left no stone unturned.The course reveals the trade secrets that can otherwise take years of experience to acquire. Get the insider's edge to put your wedding floral business on the fast track. We'll show you exactly how to pump more profit out of your business by incorporating rental items. We'll show you how to buy wholesale. We'll lead you through the proven formula to establish yourself as a major player within your local marketplace, yes even if you operate from home. And you will learn the hottest, most powerful ways of promoting and marketing your wedding floral design business, because if you don't have customers, you don't have a business. All of this information is presented in a easy to follow, fully comprehensive training manual consisting of over 179 pages. Start your new business soon - full time or part time. Enjoy the pride and self-satisfaction of business ownership. If the thought of turning your knack for floral design into an income-generating business excites you, this self-study course is an excellent way to get started now and be in business soon with very low overhead and very low start-up expenses. Enjoy the comfort and convenience of working from home if you like. Structure your business as it best suits you: part time or full time, home-based or retail store front.Get your start in the floral design business and take advantage of the lucrative $60 billion wedding industry for a diversified, multi-faceted approach. The course was developed by drawing upon the experiences of highly successful home based wedding floral business owners. We give you a complete proven and tested system. All instruction is given in an easy to follow, step-by-step format.You'll need to already know how to create bouquets, corsages etc. for weddings to get the full benefit of this course. If you don't yet have that knowledge, the Institute of Weddings (instituteofweddings.com) offers a self-study course in wedding floral design which can give you the design skills you need to design flowers for weddings. Your opportunity to earn a great income while doing something you already enjoy is within reach. Continually updated and revised, this in-depth, fully comprehensive self-study course has been the only one of its kind in the industry for over a decade and has successfully helped thousands of other individuals just like you to launch their own wedding floral businesses.

Download or read book A Life in Flowers written by Holly Heider Chapple and published by Bloom Imprint LLC. This book was released on 2022-02-08 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wedding and event florist and founder of the Chapel Designers floral community, Holly is a creative visionary and a highly recognized and sought-after floral designer whose work has been published in countless prestigious publications and top industry blogs. Learn about Holly's floral journey, the inspiring story of Hope Flower Farm, and the values of hospitality, creativity, and community that embody her life in flowers.

Download or read book A Practical Wedding written by Meg Keene and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2019-12-17 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A companion to the popular website APracticalWedding.com and A Practical Wedding Planner, A Practical Wedding helps you sort through the basics to create the wedding you want -- without going broke or crazy in the process. After all, what really matters on your wedding day is not so much how it looked as how it felt. In this refreshing guide, expert Meg Keene shares her secrets to planning a beautiful celebration that reflects your taste and your relationship. You'll discover: The real purpose of engagement (hint: it's not just about the planning) How to pinpoint what matters most to you and your partner DIY-ing your wedding: brilliant or crazy? How to communicate decisions to your family Why that color-coded spreadsheet is actually worth it Wedding Zen can be yours. Meg walks you through everything from choosing a venue to writing vows, complete with stories and advice from women who have been in the trenches: the Team Practical brides. So here's to the joyful wedding, the sensible wedding, the unbelievably fun wedding! A Practical Wedding is your complete guide to getting married with grace.

Download or read book Wedding Roses written by David Austin and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book showcases the range of 14 roses for weddings and special events that David Austin has been perfecting since the 1990s, providing the chance to sample some of the many magic moods that these exceptional cut roses are capable of creating.--INSIDE FLAP.