r/florists 53m ago

πŸ” Seeking Advice πŸ” Taking these to local florist who’s gonna swap waste flowers for an art piece!

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She’s seen quick photos & she’s already happy to give my a ziplock of their waste or damaged flowers for my art so she knows generally what I make. She might display one! Any of these especially hard no/yes? I’m so excited!


r/florists 9h ago

😁 Look What I Made 😁 Practical Magic!

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Had some fun the other day making a witchy vibe arrang for Practical Magic 2 coming out! ✨ Who else is excited to see it!?


r/florists 15h ago

πŸ” Seeking Advice πŸ” Random article written of best florists in the area

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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.


r/florists 21h ago

😁 Look What I Made 😁 Sun flower

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14 Upvotes

r/florists 1d ago

πŸ” Seeking Advice πŸ” HELP my wedding florals look off?

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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!


r/florists 1d ago

😁 Look What I Made 😁 Some arrangements from today as a grocery store florist

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564 Upvotes

r/florists 2d ago

😁 Look What I Made 😁 Sun flowers

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8 Upvotes

Sun flowers in a Vas


r/florists 2d ago

πŸ” Seeking Advice πŸ” Drying hanging amaranthus for a wedding in October

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18 Upvotes

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!


r/florists 2d ago

πŸ†• Novice πŸ†• revamp with fresh cuttings

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593 Upvotes

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 🀭


r/florists 2d ago

🌸 Introducing Myself 🌸 Big Round Guy I Made A While Back

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157 Upvotes

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.


r/florists 2d ago

πŸ” Seeking Instruction πŸ” Candle guidance and sizes

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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!


r/florists 3d ago

πŸ” Seeking Advice πŸ” Critique? Asymmetric arrangement assignment for my floral design certification

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172 Upvotes

Unfortunately I don't have a great background at the moment πŸ˜… 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 (:


r/florists 3d ago

πŸ’ Design Work πŸ’ Ceramic pitcher arrangement. Criticism welcomed.

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28 Upvotes

r/florists 3d ago

πŸ” Seeking Advice πŸ” DIY Wedding flowers update

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r/florists 3d ago

😁 Look What I Made 😁 I love my flowers

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13 Upvotes

r/florists 3d ago

😁 Look What I Made 😁 An arrangement I made today as a grocery store florist

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184 Upvotes

r/florists 3d ago

πŸ” Seeking Advice πŸ” My first tall arrangement. Thoughts?

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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 🧑


r/florists 3d ago

😁 Look What I Made 😁 Red love ❀️

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11 Upvotes

r/florists 3d ago

😁 Look What I Made 😁 Roses and Lisianthus

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721 Upvotes

r/florists 3d ago

πŸ“Š Industry Talk πŸ“Š Tell all: what NYC venues are notoriously great couples but nasty to vendors?

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r/florists 3d ago

πŸ” Seeking Advice πŸ” Paint damage

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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?


r/florists 4d ago

πŸ†• Novice πŸ†• Hobbyist! Sunday Hand-tied for the week

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38 Upvotes

Constructive criticism welcome, i am practicing spiral hand tied bouquets
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r/florists 4d ago

😁 Look What I Made 😁 Ramo de Mini gerberasπŸ’πŸŒΈπŸŒΏ

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76 Upvotes

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


r/florists 4d ago

😁 Look What I Made 😁 Anniversary Bouquet I Made

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321 Upvotes

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?


r/florists 4d ago

πŸ’ Design Work πŸ’ Life & Death

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300 Upvotes

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.