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Our August Issue

Welcome to our new edition of Florists’ Review! As always, we strive to provide our readers with the latest trends and insights in the world of floristry.

  • Instagram Star Feature
  • 2025 Holiday Trends
  • Decking the Halls for Profit
  • Seed Breading for Healthy Resistance
  • Handcrafted Paper Flowers
  • Summer Citrus Garden Tutorial
  • The Procrastinator’s Guide
  • Boost Your Brand with Canva
  • Protecting Your Floral Business
  • Holiday Sales Boosters
  • Coming Events and more!

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LATEST NEWS

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U.S. places hold on 25% tariff on Colombian imports

U.S. places hold on 25% tariff on Colombian imports

A resolution was reached, placing a hold on the proposed tariff. Full Article Here Source: floraldaily.com U.S. places hold on 25% tariff on Colombian imports Yesterday, the flower industry in the US and Colombia was anxiously holding its breath as tensions escalated...

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Wedding Floral Trends

Wedding Floral Trends

Here’s what we expect to see in the world of wedding floral design in 2025 and how luxury roses can play a leading role. Full Article Here Source: Alexandra Farms Emerging Floral Trends for 2025 Jan 153 min read From abundant altars to bright and bold florals, these...

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Mellano & Company celebrates 100 years in business

Mellano & Company celebrates 100 years in business

To mark this milestone, Mellano & Company is embarking on a year-long celebration entitled 'Blooming into a New Era!' The celebration will highlight the generations of families and faces who have played an integral role in the company throughout the years while...

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Preserved Flowers for Valentine’s Day

Preserved Flowers for Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is a golden opportunity for brick-and-mortar florists to captivate new customers and increase sales. By incorporating preserved flowers into your offerings, you’ll not only stand out, but also provide your customers with lasting memories. Full Article...

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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 gorgeous blooms can be a...

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 be an aphrodisiac; rosemary...

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 chosen to honor the mothers...

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 of floristry, with 87 percent...

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 designs that transform...

FEATURES

San Francisco Style

San Francisco Style

Florists’ Review spotlights some of the brightest floral spots in the City by the Bay. Read more […]

Parties and Events

Parties and Events

Ideas and inspiration for corporate events and party celebrations of all sizes and budgets. …

The Business of (Profitable) Weddings

The Business of (Profitable) Weddings

The business of weddings constantly changes and evolves as new generations of bridal customers emerge, so we asked seven wedding floral specialists from across the U.S. to share how they attract new bridal clients to their businesses, close sales and work with couples...

Sympathy Designs

Sympathy Designs

Florists share the types and styles of designs they’re creating for today’s modern memorial services

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TRENDS

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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...

A Florist’s Guide to Indian Weddings

The abundance of flowers—and business opportunities—in multi-day Indian nuptials. By Nita...

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...

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DESIGN TUTORIALS

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Hand-tied Cascade Bouquet

Hand-tied Cascade Bouquet

An organically flowing design for all seasons. Floral design, photos and text by Maria Yamile Bulos Flores San José del Cabo (Los Cabos), Baja California Sur, Mexico For this cascade bouquet, I wanted to use flowers and colors that are available in any season, and even though...

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Flower Headdress

Flower Headdress

The mechanics used to create all manner of floral wearables are critical to their comfort and longevity. Here is one easy method for creating dramatic flowery headwear. Sponsored by BallSB Floral design and photos by Beth O’Reilly, AIFD, CFD, TMF Model: Eveline...

Branching Out

Branching Out

A glorious springtime bridal bouquet, designed to highlight flowering branches, can be reinterpreted for every season of the year. Floral design and Photography by Paulina Nieliwocki Capturing the glory of the spring season, this splendorous hand-tied...

Spring Has Sprung—in a Modern Manner

Spring Has Sprung—in a Modern Manner

The quintessentially spring bowl of tulips gets an “edgy and elegant” transformation. Floral design and photos by John Regan, M.F.A., Ph.D. Known among his rabidly loyal clients for “edgy and elegant floral design,” (his company’s tagline), John...

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BUSINESS AND MARKETING

Merchandising Ideas to Create Customer Experiences

Merchandising Ideas to Create Customer Experiences

Elevate your product displays with these modern and sales-enticing techniques By Tonneli Grüetter Native Poppy Native Poppy Feeling overwhelmed by the pressure to keep one’s shop fresh and exciting for in-person shoppers is a challenge every florist has felt at some point in...

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Straight from Market: Visual Display Inspiration

Straight from Market: Visual Display Inspiration

By International Market Centers Gift and home décor tradeshows—like Atlanta Market and Las Vegas Market—offer visual display inspiration as much as the opportunity to source unique products. Expertly designed showrooms, temporary exhibits and product...

Balloon Mania

Balloon Mania

Balloons are popping up everywhere in event décor, so here are a few current trends and décor tips to help your balloon business bloom. By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Celebrations and balloons have always gone hand in hand, but they have become extremely trendy again in...

The Art of Gift Baskets

The Art of Gift Baskets

Gift baskets are a perfect gift line for flower shops that can bring in new customers and extra revenue all year long.  By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Gift baskets are fantastic gift choices, and they are a perfect fit for flower shops wanting to appeal to...

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CREATIVITY AND EDUCATION

Alfresco Flowers

Alfresco Flowers

Tips and tricks for executing beautiful outdoor floral décor By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Patience Pickner AIFD, Inspired Design Retreat Photo by Amy Oden Live floral décor for outdoor events enhances the natural beauty of the surroundings, beautifying any space and creating a...

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“Best in Blooms”

“Best in Blooms”

Meet the winner and finalists in the “American-grown” edition of FR’s bimonthly flower design contest. By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Florists’ Review is excited to present the winner and finalists in our latest “Best in Blooms” contest series. Nearly 40...

Peony

Peony

“The Queen of Flowers” by Carrie Wilcox, EMC BOTANICAL NAME Paeonia lactiflora COMMON NAMES Chinese peony Common garden peony When people are asked what their favorite spring flower is, many mention the peony. With romantic, fluffy, tissue-like petals, peonies can...

Aloha Love

Aloha Love

Younger consumers are discovering—and loving—tropical flowers, and showing their versatility by arranging them in new ways and color harmonies is key to exciting this group. Design, photos and text by Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Sponsored by Hawaii Floriculture and...

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