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Florist Spotlight: Marie Danielle Vil-Young
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Florist Spotlight: Nancy Zimmerman
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A Day in the Life of a Retail Flower Shop Owner
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Florist Spotlight: Mariela Mazzei
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Retail Revival
Is your flower shop in need of a makeover? By Kat Castagnoli, AIFD For florists, the shop space is more than just a storefront—it's a reflection of their creativity, brand identity and values. A well-designed floral studio invites customers in, enhances workflow and...
The Power of Flower Arrangement Recipes
Take the guesswork out of calculating your true costs and profit margins. By Nita Robertson, AIFD In the fast paced and ever evolving world of floristry, creativity and efficiency must go hand in hand. Whether designing for daily orders, weddings or large-scale...
Clicking for profit
How to best manage your advertising on social media. By Andrew Joseph THE ADVANTAGES OF ADVERTISING ONLINE Certainly, you’re aware of the benefits of social media advertising for flower businesses. While there is no “easy” button to push to create the success you...
“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...
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...
Call for Submission for the Pets in Petals Contest
We invite you to showcase your finest creations in pet floral arrangements.We want to see your furry friends adorned with flowers. All type of animals are welcome. It's simple, submit images showcasing your finest floral designs on animals for an opportunity to...
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...
Video Marketing: A Blooming Opportunity
By Nita Robertson, AIFD In today’s digital landscape, businesses across all industries rely on video marketing as an essential strategy. The flower industry is no exception. Video marketing helps businesses connect with their audience, showcase their products and...
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...
A Call for Entries for Florists’ Reviews Picture Perfect Wedding Contest
Florists' Review Presents our 26th Annual Picture Perfect Wedding Contest It's here! Our Annual Picture Perfect Wedding contest is here for you to submit your best wedding florals for 2024 in any or all of the categories below: • Bouquets • Reception Décor •...
Submission for the Florists’ Review BEST IN BLOOM 2024 Floral Design Contest
Enter the Florists' Review Best in Blooms Design Contest for a chance to be featured in Florists' Review magazine and win exciting prizes! One lucky winner will receive a $500 credit from Smithers-Oasis North America and 240 stunning garden roses from Alexandra Farms....
Enter FR’s Autumn Wedding Contest
We are excited to see your most stunning fall wedding creations and share them with our readers! Let's make this autumn season the best one yet! Upload your photos today for a chance to showcase your winning design work to the floral world! You have the chance to win...
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A New Era for Wrist Corsages
BoutStix™ has become a go-to for many florists when making boutonnières. New to the BoutStix™ line is Wristix™, providing an exciting new option for the creation of wrist corsages. Presented by Boutstix Creating stunning wrist corsages has never been easier than now,...
Autumn Armature Bouquet
and Coordinating Boutonnière Farm-fresh cut flowers from Budzi inspire a vibrant floral designs ideal for fall nuptials. Floral design and photos by Beth O’Reilly, AIFD, TMF Presented by Budzi BUDZI is a grower, importer and wholesale distributor of fresh cut flowers,...
Garden Tablescape
How to create a beautifully curated coalescent composition Floral design, photography and text by Holly Heider Chapple Owner of Holly Chapple Flowers and Hope Flower Farm, Founder of Chapel Designers, Leesburg, Va. Presented by Alexandra Farms Working with such...
Summer Flower Fashion
For a garden party or wedding—or other outdoor celebration—this delicate composite flower necklace makes a dramatic style statement. Floral design and text by Molly LucilleDenver, Colo. Photos by J Hendricks PhotographyLas Vegas, Nev. This easy-to-wear composite...
Serpentine Memorial Arrangement
A graceful “S”-shaped design offers both symbolism and functionality Floral design, photos and text by Nita Robertson, AIFD Presented by Smithers Oasis North America Designing flower arrangements to surround cremation urns is an increasingly common request for...
Settings in a Snap
An easy and versatile idea for creating fun yet effortless environments at weddings, parties and other events Floral design by Taylor Doyle, The Floral Eclectic located in Dallas Texas Photos by Opal & Onyx Photography, Haley Katherine Photography and Lexie Krug...
Lush Spring Tablescape
An unpretentious but verdant composite centerpiece with a spring spirit Floral design, photography and text by Cara Fitch Trille Floral Rothesay, N.B., Canada Presented by Rosaprima When I saw these stunning varieties of roses and Ranunculus from Rosaprima, I decided...
Lush Natural Garden Arch
The luxuriant look of untamed growth captured in a sustainably designed floral structure Floral design, photography and text by Paulina Nieliwocki Blue Jasmine Floral, Berkeley Heights, N.J. Presented by Danziger Inspired by the enchanting beauty of Danziger’s new...
Mystic Crystals
Introducing extraordinary new products that will add an exciting new element to bridal bouquets and boutonnières this wedding season. Floral design and text by Patience Pickner, AIFD, PFCI Chamberlain, S.D. Photos by Tami Carda Photography Presented by Fitz Design...
2025 FTD Member Award Recipients
Chicago, IL – August 26, 2025 – In celebration of its 115th anniversary, FTD is proud to announce the recipients of the prestigious FTD Member Awards, honoring florists who exemplify excellence, service, and innovation in the floral industry. This year’s award...
Proflora 2025: Where the World of Flowers Meet
Every two years, Bogotá becomes the epicenter of the global floral industry—and in 2025, the energy will be stronger than ever. From October 1–3, Proflora returns to the Corferias Convention Center, bringing breeders, growers, exporters, florists, and floral...
Rosaprima wins “Best in Show”
Rosaprima is proud to announce that they have won "Best in Show" at the 2025 SAF Outstanding Varieties Competition.This award is a testament to the hard work and passion of the Rosaprima team. The Natura Moderna Dolce spray ranunculus from the new Floraprima...
Florabundance Featured on National TV
Carpinteria’s Florabundance Featured on National TV in World’s Greatest!... Carpinteria-based Florabundance, a cornerstone of the Central Coast’s floral industry, is proud to be featured in the national television series World’s Greatest!... (Season 24, Episode 398)....
Two Alexandra Farms Garden Rose Varieties Earn Ribbons
Two Alexandra Farms Garden Rose Varieties Earn Ribbons at SAF's 2025 Outstanding Varieties Competition We are pleased to announce that Alexandra Farms won two awards in the Cut Garden Rose category at this year's Society of American Florists' (SAF)...
Roselily: A Double Bloom That Doubles Your Design Potential
For florists, innovation often begins with the flowers themselves. The Roselily—a groundbreaking hybrid developed in the Netherlands—has quickly become one of the most exciting additions to the professional flower market. With its pollen-free double blooms, extended...
Extending the Vase Life of Gerbera Flowers with Silver Nanoparticles
A team of researchers at Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) has discovered an innovative way to nearly double the vase life of gerbera flowers using eco-friendly silver nanoparticles derived from tea leaf extract. The study found that these nanoparticles...
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...
Let’s Rally Together!
Your Chance to Win BIG & Support Our Industry! Your Chance to Win Big is Here! We're kicking off our exciting raffle, and your participation directly fuels our mission to promote flowers to consumers nationwide. Every ticket you buy helps us change perceptions...
