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The Art (and Algorithm) of Valentine’s Day 2026

How AI, sustainability and emotional design are transforming one of the industry’s biggest days. By Kat Castagnoli, AIFD With Valentine’s Day 2026 landing on a Saturday, florists nationwide are bracing for a complex mix of opportunity...

Guided by Nature

Korean floral design beckons tranquility in a hectic world. By Bianca Bina Spacious, balanced and natural. Grounded in foundational principles, Korean design is built on a simple yet intentional framework that embraces ethereal,...

2025 Holiday Trends

Big bows, bold blooms and vintage vibes capture the spotlight. By Kat Castagnoli, AIFD, CCF In a season brimming with velvet ribbons, oversized ornaments and cozy color palettes, this year’s holiday decor trends are all about curated...

Seed Breeding for Healthy Resistance

Take an inside look at how a leader in breed development delivers innovation to the flower industry. By Bianca Bina Every ruffle of a petal, every shade of a beloved hue, each delicate fragrance and all the unique qualities that make...

Decking the Halls for Profit: How Florists Can Build a Holiday Installation Business

Every year, offices, hotels, and retail spaces scramble to transform their interiors for the holidays. From lush garlands cascading over grand staircases to lobby trees twinkling with designer ornaments, holiday décor is no longer an...

“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...

Industry News

Beauty Line introduces new Harmony variety

Beauty Line is introducing Harmony – a new Leucanthemum variety that captures...

Japan: An interview with lily grower Hiroaki Morita

This is an interview with Morita Hiroaki, who grew lilies in Kochi Prefecture....

Dutch Lily Days 2025

From June 3 to 6, a total of 13 lily bulb exporters opened the doors of their...

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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,...

Peony

“The Queen of Flowers” by Carrie Wilcox, EMC BOTANICAL NAME Paeonia...

Aloha Love

Younger consumers are discovering—and loving—tropical flowers, and...

Growing the Houseplant Market: Part 2

FR presents the second in our exclusive three-part series...

Marketing to Gen Z

What you need to know to reach this next generation of consumers. By...

Destination Weddings and Events

Tips for landing exciting design jobs—both big and small—outside of...

Feature Articles

Florists’ Review’s “Top 50 Wedding Florists of 2023”

By Tonneli Grüetter What makes a great wedding florist? Is it wow-factor, resilience under pressure or perhaps the ability to translate the unspoken language of love from client dream to big-day reality? To limit the vibrance and diversity of today’s wedding industry...

Making the Most of Mother’s Day

Tips for planning and preparing for the third busiest holiday in a florist’s year, as well as merchandising, marketing and sales advice. By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Neumann Lilies Although Mother’s Day this year falls as late on the calendar as the second Sunday in...

Prom 2023

Tips, hacks, advice, trends and more for making this prom season your most efficient and profitable ever. By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Proms are important for florists for a couple of reasons. First, promoted well, they can generate hundreds or even thousands of...

Instagrammer Of The Month – Art By Bianca

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The Beauty of the Black Dahlia

Aug 12, 2025 | Care and Handling

The Black Dahlia flower embodies a rare blend of beauty, depth, and story. Though no dahlia is truly black, these dark-toned blooms—ranging from deep burgundy...

Proflora 2025: Explore. Connect. Experience the Magic.

Aug 5, 2025 | Floral Event News

Every two years, Bogotá transforms into the heart of the global floral industry—and in 2025, that pulse beats stronger than ever. From October 1–3, Proflora...

Florist Jokes That Bloom with Humor

Here are some fun, florist-friendly jokes to brighten your workday. 🌸 Why do...

Rosaprima’s Spring Rose Collection

Rosaprima has meticulously curated a collection of over 150 premium rose...

Floral Magic at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show

Acacia Creative Studio is bringing its signature style to the RHS...

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Tutorial: Angel Wings

Create an exquisite bridal bouquet with a feather-like base. Floral design and text by...

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Eco-Friendly Suspended Arrangement

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Software for Wedding and Event Florists

Apr 12, 2024

A look at three companies that offer wedding and event planning software developed specifically for florists—by florists. By Andrew Joseph Until about 25 years ago, keeping track of one’s inventory, revenue and expenses was all done by hand, written on accounting...

Enter our latest Best in Blooms Design Contest- American Grown Edition

Apr 12, 2024

Submit your entry below to become a semi-finalist in our Best in Blooms 2024 American Grown contest. Sponsored by Certified American Grown Submission for Florists' Reviews American Grown BEST IN BLOOMS Contest 2024 It's time to celebrate American grown flowers with...