Wedding flowers

From the small, precious bridal bouquet to table centrepieces to garlands bedecking the reception hall, fresh flowers play a large part in creating a wedding's celebratory atmosphere.

Now, Victoria, in its own inimitable, richly romantic, and lushly photographed style, demystifies the process-and eases the stress-of selecting those arrangements.

Find out how to gather ideas and work with a florist; learn about the range of bouquet styles; consult the wedding flower checklist to be sure nothing is forgotten; and consider special extras that really make the day magic.

Just pore through the photos to see floral enchantment in action.

You'll see that flowers are key to the wedding's "look." Armfuls of wildflowers and rustic baskets filled with yellow tulips, for example, immediately call to mind a country wedding.

Sometimes a single variety (perhaps pink roses) can establish the ceremony's "theme." With this priceless advice, the colours, fragrance, and beauty of your flowers will make the occasion just perfect.