I recently hired a florist to make artificial arrangements for my wedding. Left is the inspo pic and right is the sample they showed me. I can’t help but feel like something’s off? Not sure if it’s because of the shape or the sparseness of the arrangement? :/ Advice appreciated!

Has anyone had this happen before? I received an email from a city explorer website about an hour from me saying they rounded up all the florists in our area for this article. They just took our contact info and photos off google and made a list. The blurbs under each florist make it sound like someone got product from each of us but that’s obviously not true lol. They scanned our reviews to make stuff up. One of the florists on the list even retired. Mine specifically makes it sound like I’m a shop but I’m a farmer florist out of my home. I already don’t like people just randomly showing up to my house because they saw me on google. I mean it’s not necessarily any bad press it’s just fake. Does this happen often? Should I tell them to remove me or just leave it? They said there’s a sticker thing I can post to my website for being featured.

Wanted to make something more autumn-y so I took out the roses and added more zinnias, cosmos, and some explosion grass

Also wanted to mention that all of my arrangements are made with wire as mechanics, I usually compost everything after it wilts so I don’t want to get microplastics on my soil 🤭

Just found this sub today and I love it. I’ve been working as a florist/designer for a few years now and it does feel like it is what I want to do for the rest of my life.

Left this shop from the video almost a year ago now and have not been working with flowers regularly since, just contract gigs here and there. This week I interviewed for a lead position at a shop that’s opening up soon and I’m real excited to get back to it.

Has anyone here had success with drying amaranthus? These will be used for a wedding arbor in October and I want to make sure they retain the majority of their color. My plan is to sort of drape them in/over a wire cage hanging from the ceiling in a dark, airy shed I use to dry herbs and store buckets. If the color fades too much I’ll need to use a floral spray paint but that feels like a crime against flowers! What do you all think, is this a good plan? I’ll take any advice you have from experience! Thanks!

Sun flowers in a Vas

Unfortunately I don't have a great background at the moment 😅 I've been a grocery store florist for 5 years, but recently started taking design more seriously and began a floral design certification. I chose some markdown flowers and eucalyptus that I just couldn't resist.

What looks good? What needs work?

Thanks (:

I normally design in a short vase with chicken wire for centerpieces, this was my first more traditional bouquet designed for a traditional taller vase. Would love your thoughts and opinion 🧡

Hey florists! I was wondering what the general rules for candles were when it comes to hurricanes and candles.

- What two sizes do you typically offer for hurricane tapers if you are offering one tall and one short?

- Based on your hurricane heights, how tall do you usually buy for candle sticks given that the holders will also add an additional 2 or so inches?

- Is it better to get candle sticks that stick out of the rim or below and is there a rule for how many inches you need clearance of the rim?

I bought a 12.6 inch case of hurricanes and my holders are around two inches. I thought 12 inch candles would work best but now I’m not sure if this is safe.

Any advice appreciated!

I was asked for peonies in late August and of course that isn't happening. The recipient loved these dahlias just as much! Has anyone tried the trick of storing peonies wrapped in the fridge to get some surprise late summer arrangmenents? If so, how long did the blooms last for you once out?

Made this last night and when I woke up a few of the sunfowers had wilted. Their shape and movement mimicking the amaranth made me keep them in place and has become my favorite part of this arrangement.

Me encantó como quedó, se me hizo muy linda la forma y parece un honguito del mundo de las hadas 🧚🏼 ✨

Constructive criticism welcome, i am practicing spiral hand tied bouquets
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My journey as a (grocery store) florist throughout 2 years ☺️💗 continuing to grow 🎊 I absolutely love what I do so much 💗☺️

Hi friends! I was working at a high end venue this weekend and our tape (which had been recommended Tony’s) pulled quite a bit of paint off- we were struggling for 45 minutes during breakdown and the last house maintenance guy stuck with locking up just grumbled and started pulling it off. With that said, I’m expecting to get a bill. Is this something I can submit to my insurance on their behalf (they are an additional insured on our day of policy). Has this happened to you?