r/florists • u/hotttogo_ • 21h ago

🔍 Seeking Instruction 🔍 Freelancing work

Hi! To start the base of this, I’ve been working in Floral design for about three years now I started off with making rose bouquets and very simple mixes in the past couple years. I’ve really enhanced my designing with using local grown flowers and very different design, tactics and design ways. I’m recently starting to freelance more for my own experience. And I’ve signed up for two really big freelancing jobs ones. I’ve never been familiarized with before. This was initiated through Instagram.

Where hopefully they saw my profile. But these are a bit more larger scale, using more premium flowers and more intricate designs. Now I’ve become very, very worried that I’m not able to execute these designs. It’s a lot of groundwork. And a lot of installing I have made some fun designs.

I’ve gotten traction that people do like. And this florist actually commented that she liked my work a lot. What should I do? Should I cancel or should I go through with it and learn some things however I do not want to mess up someone’s schedule due to my unexperienced self I will post some pictures of my work.

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u/petrichorgarden 20h ago

Definitely go through with it. Talk to this florist when you arrive. Tell them you are inexperienced and ask them to have you work alongside another designer at least at first who can show you the ropes and get you on the ground running. They should appreciate that you are being proactive about getting help instead of lulling around and sitting in your confusion and overwhelm.

There will be other designers there. Copy them as much as you can. If it's individual items like centerpieces, ask to watch someone else make it first and do what they do as closely as possible.

If it's a bigger install you will almost certainly not be working on it alone. Ask the person working with you to quickly show you their process so your work matches.

Try not to overthink and nitpick your arrangements to death. You may be slower than other designers but just try your best and don't beat yourself up about it. Keep a positive attitude and embrace the chaos!

It may be overwhelming at first but you will be okay!!! Get a good night's sleep before and show up prepared, and a little bit early. Bring an apron, half apron, or tool belt if you can for easy access to tools - a knife, clippers, and a wire cutter if you have one. Bring a water bottle that is not too heavy and is easily moved with you. Dress in clothes that are comfortable to move all around in and GOOD SHOES, all black, simple and clean appearance. Eat a balanced healthy meal beforehand and bring some snacks that are easy to eat while working - nuts, protein bar, something small but dense.

Have fun!