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Our September 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.

  • The Cultural Code of Cut Flowers
  • Regional Wedding Trends
  • Autumn Wedding Contest Winners
  • Modern and Modular
  • Romantic Wedding Centerpiece
  • How to Attract and Win High-end Wedding Clients
  • New Prescriptions for Rising Health Costs
  • Collaboration is Key
  • Coming Events and More

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LATEST NEWS

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Smithers-Oasis Launches Plant-Based Floral Foam 

Smithers-Oasis Launches Plant-Based Floral Foam 

Big News! Smithers-Oasis has launched a new plant-based floral foam - OASIS® Renewal™ Floral Foam. Full Press Release Below Smithers-Oasis Launches Plant-Based Floral Foam  OASIS® Renewal™ Floral Foam is certified OK biobased  with a 4-star rating from TÜV Austria ...

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TFF Partners with Philadelphia Flower Show

TFF Partners with Philadelphia Flower Show

That Flower Feeling is excited announce their participation in this years Philadelphia Flower Show, taking place from February 28th to March 9th. Learn how you can get involved. Full Press Release Below Source: That Flower Feeling- January 28, 2025 TFF Partners with...

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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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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 contrast. Think maximalism meets...

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 every flower distinctively...

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 afterthought—it’s a branding...

“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...

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Wearable Flowers

Wearable Flowers

Floral couture off ers opportunities from overthe-top creative expression to real sales – as well as a venue for creating a distinguishing niche for your business.

2019 Retail Florist of the Year

2019 Retail Florist of the Year

This progressive florist’s mix of modern products, attitudes and values resonate with today’s consumers, proving that, when done right and managed well, brick-and-mortar flower shops can still survive and thrive.

Remembering Why We Do What We Do

Remembering Why We Do What We Do

Flowers and plants are more than luxuries and indulgences: They heal, unite and help people celebrate life’s events, both large and small. Take a moment to reflect on the value of what you do and how your products positively affect – and even change – people’s lives.

Create with Intention

Create with Intention

  "Florists and designers share their proactive experiences and the effects on their businesses." When working in a creative field such as floral design, getting stuck in the occasional rut comes with the territory. Rather than let those ruts bring them down, many...

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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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Mother’s Day Brunch

Mother’s Day Brunch

A collection of component arrangements creates a tablescape for a celebratory family feast—a novel flower gifting idea for honoring Mom this year. Floral design, photos and text by Nita Robertson, AIFD Presented by OASIS Floral Products/Smithers-Oasis North America For an...

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Flower Necklace

Flower Necklace

Comfortably wearable flower designs are a specialty at Miami’s Aniska Creations, and co-owner Ana Isabel Vivas shares her technique for creating her bespoke flower necklaces. Floral design, photos and text by Ana Isabel Vivas “I have a passion for floral...

Hat Box Arrangement

Hat Box Arrangement

Orlando’s The Floral Way Studio has established two branding “trademarks,” both of which have created a unique and instantly recognizable identity for the business and its design work. Floral design by Johnny Ramos Establishing a “signature style” for your flower...

Prom Corsage and Boutonniere

Prom Corsage and Boutonniere

This year, especially, prom-goers will want to make personalized statements and lasting impressions with their attire and their flowers, so be ready with plenty of beautiful ribbons and accessory options to create the perfect floral wearables for their all of their...

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BUSINESS AND MARKETING

Retail Forecast 2024

Retail Forecast 2024

High interest rates and slower economic growth are expected to put increasing pressure on retail profits this year, but, on the bright side, many economists expect inflation to decrease to desired levels by year-end By Phillip M. Perry Fasten your seat belts, and enjoy the...

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Can You See Me?

Can You See Me?

What’s Happening with Instagram By Tonneli Grutter On Monday, July 25, 2022, mega influencer Kylie Jenner said the magic words that thousands of florists and small-business owners have been feeling the crushing weight of for months: Make...

Florists’ 2023 Trends Report: Sneak Peek Webinar September 21st

Florists’ 2023 Trends Report: Sneak Peek Webinar September 21st

Join us on Wednesday, Sept. 21st at 2:30 pm EST for a Free Webinar Florists’ 2023 Trends Report: Sneak Peek Webinar Presented by BloomNation and Florists' Review  Join us for an invite-only sneak peek of the Florists’ 2023 Trends Report compiled by BloomNation....

Winning the War for Workers

Winning the War for Workers

How to recruit and retain in a candidate-driven market. By Phillip M. Perry Businesses large and small are having a tough time finding and keeping enough employees. It’s not only florists! Traditional top-down dynamics between employers and job-seekers no longer seem...

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CREATIVITY AND EDUCATION

In Season: Protea

In Season: Protea

By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Botanical Name: Protea Common Name: Sugarbush Family: Proteaceae Pink Ice Resendiz Brothers The many species in the genus Protea are among the most fascinating flowers on the planet. The best-known genus in...

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Roselily® Series is the Gold Standard of Double Lilies

Roselily® Series is the Gold Standard of Double Lilies

With top-level features such as substantially more petals, pollen-free, mild fragrance, and longer vase life, Roselily is the superior choice of lilies Roselily® Series Is the Gold Standard  Lilies are among the most recognizable flowers on the market today....

The Evolution of the Garden Rose

The Evolution of the Garden Rose

By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD With their incredible beauty and undeniable fragrance, garden roses are in a class of their own. The amazing cup shape, complex colors, petal count and formation, and fragrance set them apart from other roses and make them so...

Pets and Petals

Pets and Petals

By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Flowers aren’t just for humans; animals love them too! There is something so adorable about pets wearing flowers, especially for weddings and other special events.  In FR’s second annual “Pets and Petals” contest, more than 30...

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