NEW ISSUE
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

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 ...

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...

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...

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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Autumn Weddings Design Contest
Meet the winners in FR’s annual seasonal design competition. By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD If you do lots of weddings, you probably know that autumn is now the most popular season for weddings and that October is now the most popular month for weddings. In fact,...

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FEATURES

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
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
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.

Outdoor Weddings
Enhancing Mother Nature

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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DESIGN TUTORIALS
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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...

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
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
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
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...

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
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
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
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...

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
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
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...