Flowers for Weddings

Published by Pavilion Books, 1995, hardcover, illustrated, large format, index, 144 pages, condition: as new.

McNicol's guide presents a wealth of ideas for formal wedding arrangements, with information conveyed mainly through numerous color photographs and accompanying lists of the foliage and flowers depicted. The weddings pictured are organized seasonally to include lovely examples of archways adorned with stunning floral designs, exuberant garlands for stairways, and all sorts of free-standing centerpieces for church and reception hall alike. Even the bridal bouquet carried by Sarah Ferguson, duchess of York, is included in this sourcebook, aimed primarily at more experienced floral designers. For beginners, a brief section offers line drawings showing the mechanics of putting together selected types of arrangements, but the text assumes a certain degree of knowledge and skill.