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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...

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...

Industry News

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...

U.S. Consumer Views on Sustainability in Floral Purchases

The Floral Marketing Fund’s recent study, U.S. Consumer Perceptions &...

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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,...

Modern Boutonnière Styles

Wearable flowers for men have become more dramatic, daring,...

Wedding Dress Trends 2022

Wedding Dress Trends 2022 And Beautiful Bouquets Designed to...

Stylish Designs for Flower Girls

The youngest—and often most precocious—members of wedding parties...

Submission For Creative Pet Florals

Flowers are not just for humans; our furry, feathered friends...

Spring Has Sprung—in a Modern Manner

The quintessentially spring bowl of tulips gets an “edgy and...

Feature Articles

The Evolution of the Garden Rose

By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD With their incredible beauty and undeniable fragrance, garden roses are in a class of their own. The amazing cup shape, complex colors, petal count and formation, and fragrance set them apart from other roses and make them so...

Pets and Petals

By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Flowers aren’t just for humans; animals love them too! There is something so adorable about pets wearing flowers, especially for weddings and other special events. In FR’s second annual “Pets and Petals” contest, more than 30...

Red Twig Farms: Everyone’s Farm

Red Twig Farm located in New Albany, Ohio Red Twig Farms (RTF) is no longer just an Ohio flower farm; it is now “everyone’s farm.” Situated in New Albany, Ohio, on approximately 8 acres (just under 6 acres in production), Red Twig Farms specializes in tulips,...

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Industry News

AFE Named Funds Celebrate Special Anniversaries

May 9, 2025 | Industry News

In 2025, AFE recognizes eleven incredible anniversaries for our Named Funds and programs, ranging from five years to over 50 years of impact. Full Article...

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...

Sustainabloom Launches Inspiring New Video On Sustainability

This powerful short video brings to life Sustainabloom’s mission of educating...

Details Flowers Software Celebrates 10 Years of Business

Details Flowers Software proudly marks its 10th anniversary on April 24, 2025....

BloomNation Announces New Partnership with Florabundance

BloomNation announces a new partnership with Florabundance. This new...

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Romantic Wedding Centerpiece Tutorial

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Managing Online Reviews of Your Business

Nov 20, 2023

Tips for responding to comments posted about your business—both good and bad reviews By Andrew Joseph According to no less an authority on not being ignored, famed author and bon vivant Oscar Wilde once said, “There’s only one thing in the world worse than being...

Enter Florists’ Reviews 2023 Valentine’s Day Contest

Oct 30, 2023

Enter for your chance to be featured in our upcoming December issue of Florists' Review We’ve created a contest where you can submit photos of your best Valentine's designs. Share your design inspiration for the upcoming love holiday with our floral...