Vintage Wedding Flowers by Vic Brotherson

Arranging your own wedding flowers? Love the vintage aesthetic? Then Vintage Wedding Flowers is for you. The second book from renowned florist Vic Brotherson, owner of Scarlet and Violet, which if you haven't been I would as soon as you can. In the words of Time Out - 'This exquisite flower shop takes your breath away'.

 In the book Vic shows you how to create stunning arrangements using different flowers and foliage from meadow grasses to peonies. There are ideas for everyone, from novice to pro - with any budget. Divided into different floral chapters the book focuses on the different flower types, going onto show the varied possibilities, always staying within the vintage aesthetic. 

The chapters are -

~ Gardeny Myrtle

~Graceful Rose

~ Gypsy Iris

~ Classic Flora

~  Romantic Viole

~ Pretty Daisy

~ Do It Yourself

You will find examples of different designs from floral crowns, bouquets to more ambitious set pieces. 

The the final chapter which focuses on do it yourself, is a great introduction, with Vic giving invaluable and practical advice to those wanting to create their own wedding arrangements. She touches on when to buy the flowers and how to keep them fresh as well as the technical side. Of course you don't have to be planning wedding flowers you can use the book to create amazing vintage arrangements for any occasion. Who doesn't want to look at gorgeous flowers every day?

 Vic and her team created the flowers for Kate Moss' Gatsby style wedding, above.

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