Florist Secrets Revealed…
Learn how to create beautiful fresh or silk flower bouquets and corsages with professional, long lasting techniques. This step by step book will help you every step of the way, from buying and caring for the flowers to selecting colors that will match well together to creating gorgeous bouquets. The florist methods and tricks in this book will allow you to achieve a professional look at a fraction of the cost.
All your questions answered…
Should you go fresh or silk? Take the quiz. How can I have a professional look on a budget? Which flowers come in dark blue? How long ahead can I make my bouquets?
Embellish your special event with the beauty and elegance of flowers…
WEDDINGS, ANNIVERSARIES, FUNDRAISERS, GRADUATIONS, BAR MITZFAHS, BIRTHDAYS, RETIREMENTS, FAMILY REUNIONS AND ALL OTHER SPECIAL EVENTS
Learn how to make:
Corsages, Floral Barrettes, Bridal bouquets, Hand-Tied Bouquets, Cake Flowers, Centerpieces, Vase bouquets and Much More…
Have Fun!
Whether you choose to make your flowers all by yourself, with a few close friends or as a large assembly line of helpers, this guide will show you how to organize Pitch in Parties where family and friends can help fabricate your dream wedding or special event flowers.
Chapter 1 - Flower Care for Long Lasting Blooms
Frequently Asked Questions on Flower Care and Selection
Flower Blooming 101
Flower Sources
Flower Processing 101
Figure 1 - Underwater Cutting
Frequently Asked Questions on Care and Handling of Flowers
Figure 2 - Types of Foam Holders
Figure 3 - Stages of Rose openness
Figure 4 - Removing Pollen on Lilies
How to Select the Perfect Colors for your Event Flowers
Figure 5 - Color Selection Chart
Chapter 2 - Precious Blossoms to Wear
Frequently Asked Questions on Corsages and Boutonnieres
Figure 6 - Tools for Fresh Floral Boutonniere Making
Instructions on How to Make Your Own Blossoms to Wear
Rose and Orchid Boutonnieres and Corsages
10 Steps to Making a Rose or Orchid Boutonniere or Corsage
Figure 7 - Wiring Roses and Orchids
Figure 8- Steps to Making a Boutonniere
Figure 9 - Curly vs. Straight Corsage Stem
Advanced Corsage Making and Wristlet Techniques
Figure 11 - Attaching a Corsage to a Wristlet
Carnation Boutonnieres or Corsages
How to Make a Carnation Boutonniere or Corsage
Figure 12 - Taping a Carnation Boutonnieres
How to Make an Alstromeria Boutonniere or Corsage
Figure 14 - Taping an Alstromeria Lily Boutonniere
Daisy and Gerbera Boutonnieres
How to Make a Daisy or Gerbera Boutonniere or Corsage
Figure 15 - Making a Daisy Corsage
Chapter 3 - Hair do Blooms
Simple Accents
How to Make a Floral Comb
Figure 16 - Attaching a Corsage to a Comb
How to Make a Floral Barrette or Headband
Figure 18 - Floral Barrette
How to Make a Floral Wreath or Crown
Figure 19 - Floral Wreath or Crown
Chapter 4 - Beautiful Bridal and Hand-Tied Bouquets
Frequently Asked Questions about Hand-Tied Bouquets
How to Make Special Occasion and Bridal Bouquets
How to Make Hand-tied Bouquets for Special Occasions
8 Steps to making an all rose hand-tied bouquet
Figure 20 - Making a Hand-Tied Bouquet
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SOPHIE CASTONGUAY is a professional florist and wedding decorator from Northern Ontario. She is the founder of The Love Bug Flowers & Décor as well as Virtual Flower Power. Sophie is also a qualified teacher. This book is the culmination of her 15 years of experience as a wedding consultant, florist, decorator and business owner. She is pictured on the front cover as the palm tree hugging bride with her groom and photographer for this book: Richard Rodrigue. Hopefully her book will inspire many beautiful floral creations for years to come!