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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...

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The Flower Frog Revival

Flower frogs are making a comeback in modern design. As more florists seek...

Best Edible Flowers

Here's a look at using edible flowers that are both visually stunning and...

Florist Jokes That Bloom with Humor

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

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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,...

Flower Books Blooming

Hot off the presses, these highly recommended titles will enthrall...

Top 10 Florist Education Opportunities in 2023

Invest in yourself this year by participating in one or more of...

European Floral Art

Floral designs and text by Max Hurtaud Max Hurtaud Master...

Enter Our July Best in Blooms Design Contest- American Grown Edition

Submission for the Florists' Review BEST IN BLOOMS July 2023 Contest...

Ikebana: Having Its Moment

By Jill Brooke Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging that...

Feature Articles

International Floral Design Stars

Our annual spotlight on artists who are delivering innovative performances on the global stage with flowers. By Tonneli Grüetter It is with great excitement we share our curation of rising “International Design Stars” for 2024. Each year, we prepare this feature with...

Flowers in Your Hair and Everywhere

The Renaissance of Wearable Flowers By Molly Lucille Presented by Boutstix Magnets Throughout history, people have adorned themselves with flowers. Ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans adorned their champions and gods with head wreaths of blossoms, laurel and olive;...

55 Top Event Florists of 2024

By Tonneli Grüetter Florists’ Review is proud to share our “55 Top Event Florists of 2024,” selected from regions across America. These industry leaders represent the bright future of event florals. Standing on a level all their own, these talented designers blend...

Up, Up and WAY Away

Creating Narratives Through Floral Installations

Inside Chic Fleuriste

Celebrating Life’s Special Moments

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Japan: An interview with lily grower Hiroaki Morita

Jun 17, 2025 | Flower Growers

This is an interview with Morita Hiroaki, who grew lilies in Kochi Prefecture. Morita talked about the joys he felt every day as a lily grower, especially...

Dutch Lily Days 2025

Jun 17, 2025 | Flower Growers

From June 3 to 6, a total of 13 lily bulb exporters opened the doors of their test greenhouses to their customers from far and wide. The exporters test the...

Breaking the Marigold’s autumn-only reputation

With a growing trend toward vibrant and diverse floral color palettes, there's...

BloomNation Achieves Record-Breaking Mother’s Day

Despite economic uncertainty, BloomNation saw steady performance across its...

Knock Out® Rose Celebrating it’s 25th Anniversary

Twenty-five years ago, a rose bloomed that would forever change how gardeners...

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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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Serpentine Memorial Arrangement

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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...

International Women’s Day 2025

Dec 31, 2024

Last year, more than 1,800 florists downloaded our materials to participate in International Women’s Day. Boost your sales with our new free eight-week IWD marketing campaign created specifically for florists. Our goal is to establish International Women's Day as a...