PAULA PRYKE is a world-renowned florist who has been based in London for the last 25 years. Paula published her first book in 1993 and has now published fifteen flower books that have been translated into as many languages. Paula is passionate about weddings and this is one of the areas she finds the most rewarding. She believes strongly that the role of a florist is to interpret the dreams and desires of her clients and she enjoys exploring the taste and style of her brides and grooms. During 25 years experience of arranging flowers both in the UK and overseas Paula has worked with the very best wedding planners and organisers, and has worked on all types of weddings from intimate registry office and civil ceremonies to grand weddings in abbeys and castles.