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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

US: Rose of Sharon Floral Design Studio featured in Arkansas Museum exhibition

Althea Wiles, Northwest Arkansas floral designer and creative director of Rose...

Texas florists band together to help grieving families

"Texas florists are reminding the world that flowers do so much more than...

US: A New Orleans wedding florist making tariff arrangements

"There's so many amazing florists in New Orleans. If we're the first florist...

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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,...

Water Quality and Flower Longevity

Are you doing everything right, but your flowers still don’t last as...

Straight from Market: Visual Display Inspiration

By International Market Centers Gift and home décor...

Balloon Mania

Balloons are popping up everywhere in event décor, so here are a few...

Instagram Star of the Month

20 Questions with Floral Designer Sophie Powell 1. Where can people...

The Art of Gift Baskets

Gift baskets are a perfect gift line for flower shops that can bring...

Feature Articles

Celebrating International Women’s Day 2024

Your guide to marketing ideas, a social media template and other resources that you can use to generate enthusiasm—and sales—for this often under-promoted annual worldwide holiday honoring women and their contributions to society By Tonneli Grüetter International...

25th Annual “Picture Perfect Weddings Contest”

See the incredible floral creations that vied for Florists’ Review’s “silver jubilee” wedding design awards. By Nita Robertson, AIFD Sponsored by Alexandra Farms, Fitz Design, and True Client Pro A “picture-perfect wedding” refers to floral décor for a wedding...

Free International Women’s Day Marketing Plan

Our goal is to establish International Women’s Day as a significant occasion for honoring women through the tradition of giving flowers. March 8th, IWD, is an excellent opportunity to express our gratitude to mentors, teachers, friends, family, and all the...

Bart Hassam Respecting the Flower

FlowerSchool New York

Jenny Thomasson, AIFD, PFCI, EMD; Jenny T Floristry; St. Louis, Mo.

Donald Yim, AIFD, PFCI

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Industry News

Agility Isn’t Optional

Aug 5, 2025 | Industry News

If there’s one thing the last few years have taught us in the floral industry, it’s this: agility isn’t optional. From navigating the pandemic to...

2025 R.I.S.E. to Support Fundraising Campaign Surpasses Goal

Jul 29, 2025 | Industry News

The American Floral Endowment (AFE) is thrilled to announce that their annual fundraiser, R.I.S.E. to Support 2025, has surpassed its goal, raising over...

Dutch Lily Days 2025

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

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...

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Romantic Wedding Centerpiece Tutorial

DESIGN A DREAMY AND VERSATILE ARRANGEMENT FOR CEREMONIES AND RECEPTIONS. This...

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Mystic Crystals

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Grassy Winter Meadow

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Creating a Marketing Calendar for 2025

Oct 28, 2024

By Nita Robertson, AIFD An annual marketing calendar is an invaluable tool that enables business owners to strategically plan and organize promotional activities for their businesses throughout the year. It serves as a roadmap for marketing initiatives, ensuring that...

Blossoming Leadership

Oct 14, 2024

Twelve tips for developing your management skills and managing your team effectively By Nita Robertson, AIFD Leading a floral team effectively involves balancing creativity with strong leadership skills. By setting a clear vision; fostering a positive work...