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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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Floral Refrigeration

Floral Refrigeration

Proper refrigeration is critical for florists to maintain the freshness and longevity of flowers, requiring precise temperature control, moderate to high humidity, and low airflow. Flot-Aire Refrigerators emphasizes the science behind floral refrigeration. Source:...

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Just Got To Have It! Celebrates 25 years

Just Got To Have It! Celebrates 25 years

National gifts and accessories industry leader Just Got 2 Have It! is celebrating its 25th anniversary and the addition of exciting new lines at the Atlanta Winter Market. Source- Just Got To Have it! Full press release below JUST GOT 2 HAVE IT! CELEBRATES 25TH...

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Creative Ways to Reuse Old Flowers

Creative Ways to Reuse Old Flowers

By Nita Robertson AIFD As a florist, you know that not every bloom gets sold or used in arrangements. But just because flowers are past their prime doesn’t mean they’re destined for the compost bin. Reusing old flowers not only reduces waste but also unlocks new...

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From FFA to Floriculture

From FFA to Floriculture

Randy Wooten AIFD, PFCI, CFD, GMF of RW Wholesale in Douglas, Georgia suggests an excellent way to get involved with increased floral industry training is by mentoring interested FFA students. Participating in FFA - Future Farmer of America events is a natural...

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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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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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Garden-inspired Memorial Tribute

Garden-inspired Memorial Tribute

A sympathy design created to showcase a cremation urn, photo or other remembrance of the deceased, or a trio of pillar candles. Floral design, photos and text by Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD The rate of cremations in the U.S. has been steadily rising over the past two decades;...

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Flower Tiara

Flower Tiara

An alternative-style flower crown has become a signature item for a Miami florist. Floral design by Ana Isabel Vivas Flower crowns have been wildly popular for several years now, for both formal events, like weddings, casual wear for spirited, fun-loving individuals....

Dried Wall Installation with Beth O’Reilly AIFD, CFD, TMF

Dried Wall Installation with Beth O’Reilly AIFD, CFD, TMF

Floral Design by Beth O'Reilly AIFD,CFD,TMF Photos by Bill Doran Company, Houston, Texas Capitalize on the Resurgence in Popularity of Dried Botanicals with Décor Pieces Floral décor for walls can be created not only for home and office environments (for which this...

Holiday Balloon Table Runner

Holiday Balloon Table Runner

Balloon design and photos by burton + BURTON This stylish and versatile décor concept offers design and accessorizing options that are as limitless as your imagination. A creative and sophisticated use of air-filled balloons, this inventive table runner, or “garland,”...

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BUSINESS AND MARKETING

Managing Online Reviews of Your Business

Managing Online Reviews of Your Business

Tips for responding to comments posted about your business—both good and bad reviews By Andrew Joseph According to no less an authority on not being ignored, famed author and bon vivant Oscar Wilde once said, “There’s only one thing in the world worse than being talked about,...

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In Season:Dahlia

In Season:Dahlia

By Tonneli Grüetter Amanda Rodgers: Bouquet Atlanta The time to rejoice is here! Dahlia season has returned to the Northern Hemisphere (typically mid-July through early to mid-fall), delighting flower designers and consumers alike. Pulitzer Prize-winning...

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...

Marketing to Gen Z

Marketing to Gen Z

What you need to know to reach this next generation of consumers. By Andrew Joseph With each succeeding generation thinking it is the cat’s meow, it is important to realize that for your flower business to survive and thrive, you can’t simply have a marketing plan in...

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CREATIVITY AND EDUCATION

European Floral Art

European Floral Art

Floral designs and text by Max Hurtaud Max Hurtaud Master Florist Brussels, Belgium maxhurtaud.com @maxhurtaud Photos by Gaziano Photography Brussels, Belgium @gaziano.photography Floral art never stops evolving, and from one country to another, it differs by its...

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Coming Events

Coming Events

Floral industry happenings and gift markets through July 2022. NOTES:  This information is current as of mid-April 2022; however, some organizations are re-evaluating their live/in-person events. Before planning to attend any event, check the organization’s...

Best in Blooms

Best in Blooms

Meet the winner and finalists in FR’s latest bimonthly flower design contest. By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Florists’ Review is excited to present the winner of and finalists in our May “Best in Blooms” flower design contest. We received more than 80 entries...

BloomNation Launches Promenade POS

BloomNation Launches Promenade POS

Learn about the new BloomNation, powered by Promenade POS. BloomNation ecommerce websites are optimized to offer the easiest shopping experience for your customers while also ensuring your site and product pages rank high in search results.  BloomNation Launches...

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