Wedding Inspirations - Tapa dura

Choosing and co-ordinating the many elements of a wedding - the dress, flowers, favours, cake, candles, table settings and so on - so that they add up to a harmonious whole is the opportunity of a lifetime, and should be fun. However, the task of planning such an important event, and getting the look just right, can be as daunting as it is exciting. Wedding Inspirations starts with the planning stage, explaining how inspiration can be drawn from many sources. Different themes are showcased, with moods ranging from romantic to modern, from formal to laid back. There follow hundreds of ideas for table settings, flowers, buttonholes, favours, cakes and candles, bringing beautiful styling within the reach of every bride and groom.

Margaret Caselton is a journalist and stylist. She was Interiors Editor of Harpers & Queen and Style Director of House & Garden, Margaret has also worked in the USA and Australia, where she spent two years as Interiors Editor at Vogue Living. Her work features in many magazines, including Tatler, Country Living, Brides and Australian Vogue Entertaining. Her earlier books include Napkin Details (also published by Ryland Peters & Small). Antonia Swinson began her writing career at Vogue and was Assistant Editor of Brides. She is the author of The Wedding Planner, When I was a Bridesmaid, Wedding Etiquette, Baby Names and Roses, as well as the co-author of Simple Chic Flowers, all published by Ryland Peters & Small.