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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...

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Philadelphia Flower Show Highlights

The 2025 Philadelphia Flower Show had another amazing event full of floral...

WFFSA Floral Distribution Conference 2025: A Huge Success in Miami

By Nita Robertson AIFD The 2025 Floral Distribution Conference, hosted by the...

A Guide to Tulip Colors

Spring is around the corner so no better time to dive into the world of...

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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,...

The Founding of Florists’ Review

As Florists’ Review celebrates its 125th anniversary...

Flower Flash

A new book from celebrated New York City florist Lewis Miller...

Let the Buying Begin

There is no substitute for an in-person experience, and Las...

Valentine’s Day Contest Winners

Every February 14, lovers worldwide celebrate with flowers. Across...

Reflections of a Starry Winter Night

A nontraditional seasonal design inspired by a nighttime stroll...

Feature Articles

Trends and Forecasts For The Balloon Industry

The outlook appears buoyant: Balloon designs and décor from the past are on trend again, and the pandemic has spawned a new appreciation for these inflatables by consumers. By Brenda Silva In today’s balloon industry, it seems the adage “Everything old is new again”...

The Great Tablescape

By Nita Robertson AIFD, CFD Tablescapes are wonderful ways to decorate tables for any special occasion, especially the holidays. But exactly what are tablescapes? Tablescapes are artistic arrangements of multiple articles on a table to create a dramatic table décor...

Wreaths For Every Occasion

With Interest in Wreaths Exploding, Discover the Latest Trends in this Category of Floral Design By Tonneli Grüetter The wreath business is big. But has your business fully tapped into this a booming niche? From easy-selling dried wreaths to the heartfelt floral...

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Armellini Logistics celebrating 80th anniversary

Apr 11, 2025 | Industry News

Founded in 1945 by Jules and Sarah Armellini, the company has grown from a local trucking operation to a nationwide network, renowned for innovation and...

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

Apr 11, 2025 | Industry News

And the tariff conversation continues. Join Rodrigo Leiva of Esmeralda Farms and Christine Boldt of AFIA as well as Kate Pen of SAF shared their insights at...

Chrysal Launches Recyclable PP Sachets and Bio-Based Flower Food

Chrysal, a global leader in flower care solutions, proudly introduces...

Moroccan Fruit and Vegetable Exporter Discusses Floral Program

Prim'rose, a family-owned business with over 75 years of expertise, has...

A Flourishing Valentine’s Day for US Floral Industry

Floral sales for Valentine’s Day 2025 showed strong demand, impulse buying,...

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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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Florists’ Reviews 2023 Autumn Wedding Contest

Aug 4, 2023

Enter our latest contest by sharing your autumn wedding work According to The Knot and WeddingWire, October and September are the most popular months for weddings (No. 1 and No. 2, respectively), surpassing June (No. 3) for the past several years! So,...

Safeguard Your Business: Insurance Secrets Every Florist Should Know

Aug 1, 2023

By Melinda R. Cordell Maybe insurance is the least sexiest topic ever. But that all changes when a stolen car crashes into your storefront. In July 2022, Native Poppy in South Park, San Diego, California, was coming out of the pandemic and getting back to...