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.

Create glorious displays to make your wedding day one that will never be forgotten.

"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.

This is the first unit of the twelve-unit Wedding Floral Design Course by the prestigious International Institute of Weddings(tm). If you like what you learn in this Unit and decide to continue on to the other units that follow this one, upon successful completion of the course, you'll earn your certificate in Wedding Floral Design from The International Institute of Weddings(tm). You'll then know all there is to know to design flower arrangements for weddings, and will have learned the proper professional techniques and methods for designing: wedding bouquets, boutonnieres, corsages, flower girl arrangements, centerpieces, reception decorations; plus church and ceremony flowers like pew markers, altar arrangements - and still so much more.Students of Any Age - No Previous Flower Arranging or Floral Design Experience NeededThe Wedding Floral Design Course by the International Institute of Weddings(tm) is a highly specialized course focusing exclusively on wedding floral design. No funeral flowers or hospital arrangements like the lessons in so many other floral design courses - instead, we'll focus intensively on designing flowers for weddings - and only weddings. After all, weddings are where the glamour and excitement is! And If you'd like to turn your floral design skills into a business, career, or even just income in your spare time, weddings are DEFINITELY where the money is.In this unit we take you through a fascinating introduction to the exciting world of wedding floral design and flower arranging. Before you can dive into designing flowers for weddings, you need to have a good, well-rounded understanding of the field of wedding floral design so that you come across as knowledgeable and competent when working with bridal clients, prospective employers and other wedding vendors. The background knowledge you'll learn in this unit will not only be interesting and fun to learn, it will lay a solid foundation for the design lessons that are to follow in the subsequent units of the course (sold separately). Moreover, what you learn in this unit will increase your level of expertise and set you apart as a true professional as you go forward, as opposed to an amateur with no foundational knowledge to draw upon.If you're intrigued or excited by the idea of earning your certificate as a Wedding Floral Designer, this first unit of the course is a good place to start. It'll give you a good idea of whether this is something you really want to pursue.Satisfied Students All Over the World "I tried to find wedding floral design classes in my local area and all the classes were so expensive, most didn't even focus on wedding flowers which is really where my interest is, plus I didn't like the scheduling for those local wedding floral design classes. Learning from home has been great. In the end I'm really glad I took this home study wedding floral design course. I would have had to take numerous classes at much greater expense to learn what I've learned through this wedding floral design course. " - Anabella Martinez, Dallas, TexasStudents who complete all units will master all the necessary skills, methods and professional techniques to design beautiful flowers for weddings.This is Unit 1 of the course. The complete course is divided into 12 individual units to give you a very thorough and fully comprehensive understanding and working knowledge of wedding floral design. Each unit lays the foundation for what you will learn in the units that follow. Think of each unit as an individual floral design class in itself. This first unit gives you the opportunity to sample the course material. If you are excited by what you learn here in Unit 1, you will find details in the manual, as well as a special offer, to enroll in the complete program if you want to go all the way and earn your certification as a Wedding Floral Designer.See for yourself why The Institute of Weddings(tm) has been an industry leader since 1999.

Helps readers choose flowers for wedding parties, ceremonies, and receptions; suggests seasonal floral themes; and demonstrates the assembly of bouquets, arrangements, and corsages.

Provides information on everything a bride needs to know to select the right flowers for her wedding, along with advice on how to work with a florist, directions for creating one's own arrangements, and a glossary of floral terminology.

Imagine your vision of a beautiful wedding becoming reality! Create your very own floral arrangements for priceless wedding memories with a personal touch. Terry Rye, a professional florist with twenty years of experience, will teach you step-by-step how to design more than 20 stunning floral arrangements. You'll find something for every part of your wedding - from the bride's bouquet to boutonnieres, from pew decorations to table centerpieces and wedding cake toppers. Whether you are the bride-to-be, a member of the wedding party, a friend or an aspiring floral designer, this book is your guide to easily creating beautiful wedding florals with striking results. Plenty of tips and ideas make the experience rewarding and enjoyable, including: Wedding Flower Planning: Learn to select the flowers that will reflect your personal style, coordinate with your overall color scheme and stay within your budget Basic Floral Arranging Techniques: Discover the best way to cut, arrange and preserve flowers, with suggestions for using alternate color schemes or silk flowers Bow Making 101: Find out how to make the right bow to complement any bouquet