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American Floral Trends Forecast 2023
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Studio Versus Store: Which is Right for You?
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“Green” Weddings

These florists inspire us to adopt more eco-friendly and sustainable practices for wedding designs. By Kat Castagnoli, AIFD As floral designers know, flowers can have a huge impact on a wedding in the best way. But did you know those same...

Beyond the Bouquet

How florists are breaking the boundaries of personal flowers. By Molly Lucille Bridal bouquets have adorned wedding parties throughout human history. Ancient brides carried bundles of symbolic herbs and blooms, such as dill, considered to...

Managing Mother’s Day

Make the most of this lucrative holiday. By Nita Robertson, AIFD Mother’s Day is just around the corner. Are you ready for it? This special holiday is a cornerstone for the flower industry, as flowers consistently rank among the top gifts...

Remarkable Women in Floristry

Join Us in Celebrating International Women’s Day By Molly Lucille Every International Women’s Day, Florists’ Review honors the influential women that help form the beautiful community that is our industry. Women are the backbone...

26th Annual “Picture Perfect Weddings Contest”

By Nita Robertson, AIFD Sponsored by Alexandra Farms and Fitz Design For 26 years, florists have enthusiastically shared photos of their work for our annual “Picture Perfect Weddings Contest.” Each year, we are captivated by breathtaking...

American Floral Trends Forecast 2025

An exploration of five major trends that will influence floral design this year. Anthologized and written by Tonneli Grüetter and Molly Lucille The flower industry is poised for an exciting transformation in 2025, with five bold trends...

New Podcast Episode

Please join us for our latest episode of the Flower Hour with Florists Review. In this episode Florist’ Review talks with the talented floral designer Beth O'Reilly and Laura Walsh, marketing director at Smithers-Oasis NA. Guests: Floral...

2024 “Reader’s Choice Awards”

Celebrating Your Favorites FR’s second annual recognition of our readers’ favorite designers—and more—of the year By Molly Lucille As 2024 winds to a close, we’re thrilled to announce the return of our second annual “Reader’s Choice...

Australia’s Floral Revolution

A look at the trend-setting florists on the continent down under—and their floral design aesthetics By Tonneli Grüetter Move over demure pastels and mindful greenery; Australia’s flower scene is having a major moment, and it’s anything...

“Best in Blooms”

Celebrating Creativity and Innovation in Floral Design Meet the winner and finalists in FR’s latest flower design contest By Nita Robertson, AIFD Sponsored by Alexandra Farms and OASIS Floral Products Florists’ Review is excited to...

Industry News

Mother’s Day Spending Nears Record Highs

According to the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights &...

Proflora Returns to Bogotá, Colombia, October 1-3

Save the date for the Proflora Flower Trade show happening October 1-3, 2025,...

The Ultimate Eucalyptus Guide

Mayesh has created a free downloadable guide for florists on Eucalyptus....

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Holiday Décor with Ribbon: What’s Trending

Sponsored by Reliant Ribbon Trending Uses for Ribbon in Holiday Decorating: Seasonal porch and patio pots are created 2–4 times a year, often using permanent botanicals (though fresh is also an option). These can be coordinated with door décor such as wreaths and...

A Florist’s Guide to Indian Weddings

The abundance of flowers—and business opportunities—in multi-day Indian nuptials. By Nita Robertson, AIFD Indian weddings are among the most visually spectacular and culturally rich celebrations in the world. Known for their grandeur, vibrant colors and elaborate...

At the Altar, Down the Aisle: Ceremony Floral Trends

By Molly Lucille In the thick of wedding season, it can happen fast. We can lose ourselves during this hectic time and feel like each wedding begins to blur together. We can fall into the trap of losing touch with the importance of the wedding ceremony. The ceremony...

The Value of Vessels

Making the case about the importance role containers play in creating the perfect floral designs By Jill Brooke At the recent Fleurs de Villes “ARTISTE” show in New York City’s Hudson Yards, florist Lorena Eni, owner of LEF/Lorena Eni Flowers in the borough of...

Embracing the Evolving Trends in Sympathy Flowers

By Nita Robertson, AIFD Presented by Smither-Oasis Sympathy flowers have long been a heartfelt way to express sorrow, love and support to grieving families. But as funeral traditions change and consumer preferences shift, florists are being called upon to adapt,...

COMING EVENTS

Floral industry happenings and gift markets through October 2022....

Creating “That Flower Feeling”

A spectacular new marketing campaign, with the goal of increasing...

Garden Rose Nuptial Arch

An artful mingling of commercially grown garden roses and foraged...

Terraced Rock Garden

How to create a distinctive and artistic floral design that mimics a...

Florist Spotlight: Stacey Bal Carlton, AIFD, CFD, EMC

Stacey Bal Carlton, AIFD, CFD, EMC The Flora Culturist Chicago, Ill....

Feature Articles

A New Era of Sympathy Flowers

By Tonneli Grüetter A vital part of many traditional flower businesses, sympathy flowers are floral designs or installations specifically commissioned to express condolences and offer comfort to those who have experienced a loss during their time of grief. These...

Botanical Couture: Bridal

The five hottest trends in wearable flowers and interviews with two floral designers who created successful businesses in this arena. By Tonneli Grüetter From the fantastical to the practical, botanical couture is back. In the world of weddings, using flowers to...

International Design Stars

Our annual spotlight on floral design luminaries delivering innovative performances on the global stage. By Tonneli Grüetter It is with great excitement we share our curation of rising “International Design Stars” for 2023. Each year, we look forward to preparing this...

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Floral Solutions for Every Occasion with Smithers-Oasis

May 9, 2025 | Industry News

An informative recap from Details Flowers on their interview with Smithers Oasis Full Article Here Source: Details Flowers Floral Solutions for Every Occasion...

Lilygrass Grown with care

May 9, 2025 | Flower Growers

In Costa Rica, you'll find the nursery Plantas de mi Tierra, where Felipe Vega and his dedicated team cultivate Lilygrass. Full Article Here Source:...

Celebrating Earth Day in the Floral Industry

By Nita Robertson AIFD Each year on April 22, Earth Day invites us to reflect...

Armellini Logistics celebrating 80th anniversary

Founded in 1945 by Jules and Sarah Armellini, the company has grown from a...

The impact of the U.S. tariffs on the floral industry

And the tariff conversation continues. Join Rodrigo Leiva of Esmeralda Farms...

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Sunshine and Zest

Create this lively and lovely tablescape for a springtime brunch. Floral design and text...

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Mother’s Day Brunch

Pocket Boutonnières Made Easy

Dazzling Duo

Eco-Friendly Suspended Arrangement

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Using Gift and Home Markets to Enrich Your Flower Business

May 20, 2024

By ANDMORE (formerly International Market Centers) As you know, the flowers aren’t the only things that make an arrangement special. The vessel and accouterments add distinguishing qualities to a design. However, finding truly unique and unusual accents can be...

Creating Great Working Relationships with Wholesale Florists

Apr 24, 2024

Establishing successful partnerships with your suppliers is built on understanding, effective communication, trust, and a mutual commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. Here are some insights on doing just that. Florabundance By Nita Robertson, AIFD Working...