Up for sale is a beautiful, highly nostalgic lot of 7 vintage DIY wedding craft and floral design books/magazines from the late 1980s and early 1990s. This collection is an incredible goldmine for retro wedding planners, vintage crafters, silk floral designers, or theater prop masters looking for authentic, grand-scale late-20th-century wedding aesthetics (think cascading bouquets, church pew bows, and ornate reception decor!).  This lot features highly sought-after instructional guides by prominent floral designers of the era, including Betty Valle and Tillie Cullison.
What’s Included in This 7-Book Lot:
  1. McCall's Creative Crafts Wedding Treasures (Vol. 23) – Packed with classic DIY wedding patterns, keepsakes, and timeless décor ideas from a staple name in crafting.
  2. Bridal Crafts (Premiere Issue, 1991) – The rare debut issue filled with early-90s headpieces, favor ideas, and lace accents.
  3. Weddings Made Easy by Betty Valle – A comprehensive, step-by-step guide to streamlining your DIY wedding floral arrangements without stress.
  4. Spring & Summer Wedding Flowers by Betty Valle – Features gorgeous seasonal color palettes, flower selection tips, and assembly guides for warm-weather celebrations.
  5. Wedding Flowers for Receptions & Attendants by Betty Valle – Focuses on coordinating bridesmaids' bouquets, boutonnieres, corsages, and dramatic head table centerpieces.
  6. The Complete Wedding Floral Book by Tillie Cullison – A definitive masterclass text covering professional wiring, taping, and structural design for classic bridal work.
  7. Beginner's Guide for Wedding Floral (Taurus Book #15930) – An excellent, highly illustrative foundational guide perfect for anyone learning the art of wedding flower arrangement from scratch.
Condition Report:
  • Overall Condition: Very Good / Vintage Pre-owned.
  • Details: All books are intact with secure bindings. Pages are clean, legible, and complete with all diagrams and color photo plates. Covers may show minor vintage shelf wear, light corner rubbing, or faint creasing consistent with age and careful use. No major tears, water damage, or significant spine splits. From a smoke-free home.
Great For:
  • DIY Brides aiming for a genuine 80s/90s retro or vintage-style wedding.
  • Floral Designers & Crafters specializing in silk/faux floral arrangements.
  • Resellers looking to break up a unique niche lot.
  • Collectors of vintage crafting ephemera and instructional booklets.