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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

QR Zipper™ Partners with American Floral Endowment

The American Floral Endowment (AFE) is proud to announce a new corporate...

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,...

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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,...

Eco-friendly and Sustainable Floral Products To Love

By Jill Brooke Those who live in the floral world are people who care about nature. After all, florists willingly enter a profession that requires insatiable demands of physical labor, mechanical expertise and time. It also requires creative talent and a deep...

Flora Magazine is dedicated to helping you thrive in the creative world of floral design

By Nita Robertson AIFD, CFD We are very excited about the newly...

Interflora World Cup 2023

Highlights from the world’s preeminent floral design competition. By...

Dutch Lily Days 2023

By Jules Lewis Gibson A visit to the Netherlands is a treat for any...

Highlights of AIFD’s Spectacular 2023 National Symposium in Chicago

"GROW" By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Established in 1965,...

Alfresco Flowers

Tips and tricks for executing beautiful outdoor floral décor By Nita...

Feature Articles

Florists’ Review’s Inaugural “40 Over 40”

Celebrating Our Best Vase Life By Tonneli Grüetter In the vibrant world of floristry, where creativity blossoms and every bouquet tells a story, Florists’ Review proudly presents its first-ever “40 Over 40” issue. This special edition celebrates the flower industry...

Florists’ Review’s “Autumn Weddings Design Contest”

Meet the winners of our annual seasonal design competition By Nita Robertson, AIFD Soon the leaves begin to change and the air turns crisp. Autumn has become the most popular season for tying the knot. According to the “2023 Real Weddings Study” conducted by The Knot,...

Winter Holidays 2024

Your guide to product and design trends, marketing ideas, and need-to-know information for this year’s end-of-year religious and cultural celebrations. By Nita Robertson, AIFD The winter season of religious and cultural holidays—Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, New...

125 Florists To Be Celebrated

Top Ten Social Stars of 2021

Florist Spotlight: Blue Jasmine

Florist Spotlight: Jean-Pascal Lemire

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Industry News

QR Zipper™ Partners with American Floral Endowment

Apr 24, 2025 | Industry News

The American Floral Endowment (AFE) is proud to announce a new corporate sponsorship agreement with QR Zipper™, an innovative technology company that bridges...

Mother’s Day Spending Nears Record Highs

Apr 24, 2025 | Floral Business News

According to the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics, shoppers in 2024 spent $33.5 billion, averaging $254.04 per person....

Continental Floral Greens & Kendall Farms Announce Partnership

Continental Floral Greens (CFG) and Kendall Farms are proud to announce a new...

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...

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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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Blooming Olive Tree

A New Era for Wrist Corsages

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Color Theory

Jan 20, 2025

Tips for understanding how colors interact, to elevate not only your designs but also your professionalism Text and floral design by Amy Balsters The Floral Coach Alexandria, Va. Photo by Akbar Sayed Photography You can gingerly process and handle your flowers. You...

Building a Brand

Jan 8, 2025

Tips for establishing an image and reputation that will attract likeminded customers and build loyalty and advocacy By Nita Robertson, AIFD Your brand identity is the foundation of your flower business, shaping everything from your logo and color scheme to your...