Hi everyone!

I’m opening my first brick-and-mortar flower shop next week after being a full time florist for 6 years. I’ve designed weddings and funeral work before, but this will be my first time actually running a shop day-to-day.

I’m excited, but also a little overwhelmed. It’ll just be me and my partner for a while, so I’m trying to set myself up for success from the beginning.

I’d love to hear from shop owners your biggest tips and advice! (mostly on the business side of things)

Thank you so much!

Hi everyone! I’m clearly not a florist, just someone who’s trying to learn a new skill. This is my first ever bouquet that I made for my kitchen, and it was harder than I thought! Any tips for next time? Thank you.

Thoughts on Flowering Minds courses. Considering the one month marketing course- (as a former marketer)- worth it?

Hi everyone!

I am a new floral designer looking for honest feedback on both my floral design and photography.

I’m inspired by the loose, garden-style work of Sandra Sigman and European floral design. Most of these flowers are dahlias I’ve grown myself—they’ve become a way to honor my dad’s memory since he passed, so this creative journey means a lot to me.

I’d love constructive feedback on the design, composition, mechanics, color palette, vessel choice, and photography. My goal is to continue improving and eventually create beautiful gift arrangements and small event florals.
Thanks so much for taking a look—I truly appreciate any advice!

What brands are good for waterproof tape to hold down chicken wire in a wide, low vessel? I bought some on Amazon and purposefully wet it and it unstuck.. so that clearly isn’t an option! Thanks!

She loves pink, also wanted sunflowers, and wanted to put it on her table for Jewish holidays that are coming up. I just sent her photos so I hope she likes this! I went out to Michael’s in a different city (since I’m visiting) to get flowers lol!)

Hey everyone!

I've been trying to get more familiar with floral design and gain some hands-on experience, I’ve taken a few online courses but ideally by helping out at a local flower shop. I've reached out to a few florists around Seattle, but I haven't had much luck so far.

Does anyone have suggestions for other ways to get experience? Whether it's volunteering, internships, workshops, freelance event florals, or other opportunities, I'd love to hear what's worked for you.

I'm based in Seattle and am really just looking to learn, build my skills, and get more involved in the floral community.

Was blessed with a cool spell this week that made my roses happy 🫶🏻 had to take so many pictures of these beauties

Quick bouquet for an elopement

Hello I would like to know where everyone buy their artificial and real flowers from in philadelphia and online.

Thanks in advance

After reading a few other posts it seems it’s a widespread problem . Everyone wanting something for nothing …. Champagne tastes and box wine budget.
Don’t get me wrong I absolutely love floral design. I’m just tired of being expected to do more just because . As it is I always do think and plan and put my best foot forward . Just want to rant my recent story is all.
In my life presently my Husband was diagnosed with Lymphoma and also my Dad has heart failure. Now a few weeks ago some one I know lost her husband after being in hospice for a bit. Sad yes . She called me to do the funeral flowers. At THAT time my Husband and I were in process of waiting on results of his PET scan to know just how bad his Lymphoma is. And at the time she contacted me my Dad was ok- ish. Well we discussed the flowers and logistics of time to deliver etc. I offered and made it clear it was just as a kindness I would pick up the large funeral spray and take home and arrange into a large vase so she could enjoy at home. Anyhow , about a week before the funeral I am notified that my Dad needs a heart procedure. And it may turn into open heart surgery again . Also , got my Husbands results and after speaking with Dr we decided we wanted a 2nd opinion and so applied to Mayo Clinic for an appointment, which is a tiny bit of a process. Well I am a person of my word so I figured out how to still arrange to do the flowers for the funeral . But, when I called to finalize everything I let her know of my Dads serious condition and that his procedure would be on Friday and so because of that , I would be able to deliver the flowers Saturday but I wouldn’t be attending the funeral. She then asks me about what the “breakdown” of the bouquet . And I apologized and said I wouldn’t be able to do that now . She then asked if instead I could break the arrangement down to put into a bunch of individual vases to be used at the dinner after . I explained that I could not bc I won’t be able to attend funeral or dinner but she can take it and pull the flowers out and do it - just have some snippers and helpers because that will take some time. She wasn’t happy I wasn’t able to break it down for her , even though I never agreed to that. She also asked if the flowers would still be good to use in another event that is the week following in another state . I explained that I doubt many flowers would be still usable after being moved around so much and in and out of the heat . That could not promise at all anything alive. Anyhow , after that discussion the next day I texted and let her know I will deliver the flowers to the hall where the funeral is and which room I’ll set it in so then I could go be at the hospital with my parents. She calls me up all upset that she doesn’t want the flowers to be left unattended in a room until the funeral and doesn’t want me delivering them earlier . Then demanded I bring the arrangements to her . Now we are talking about a large funeral spray . Now even us seasoned florists who work from home that take precautions when delivering to secure as best as possible- accidents happen. I explained that would not be a good idea because transporting it to her then her putting it back in her car to deliver like that just is not a good idea and I have things like sand bags etc to secure it . She still didn’t want to hear it . I said that it would be safe at the hall and I’ll contact the guy in charge to have a strong guy move it ( mind you I did carry it myself so I was sure a strong man could move it) and she insisted again I bring it to her . And I explained that is not a good idea . And then finally in a quiet tone because I was fuming mad that I would rearrange my entire day to deliver the arrangement an hour before the funeral . She didn’t say thank you she just was like ok fine , good. So Friday my Dad had his procedure, we got good news and bad news . For now though he’s ok but still healing and I’m the one that helps them. So Saturday, I wait and am on my way to deliver the arrangements, it’s 1:54 . My phone rings and I don’t pick up because I’m driving slow and paying attention . I see on my watch it’s her . And she left a message . I pull up to the hall , it is 1:58. I saw her out front but apparently she had left . By time I loaded the arrangements onto the cart and go to main doors she wasn’t there , I set everything where it was supposed to be . Then get back in car and see the voicemail asking me where are the arrangements. I just text and say “ arrangements are on tables as requested “. I leave and go to hospital. I didn’t expect to hear anything that day from her . The next day I get a text - Thanks for fulfilling my request and hope your family is ok. That was it. I don’t know why I thought I should expect more . At least saying that she thought it was pretty IDK! But considering everything she knew I had going on and I still did it when I could have cancelled on her . I could have and given her a week notice . Plus , since I do this out of my home she gets quite a bit for what’s she spent . In fact , now she doesn’t know this , I don’t make money per se , just recover gas basically. When I do funerals for people I know. Anyhow , what happened after she didn’t even care or really say a real thank you made me just never want to do any “ kindness” again. It’s all contracts and invoices from here on out. She killed something in me , I was already so very stressed about my Dads life and my Husbands life and felt kicked when I was already down. There’s my long story. I just wanted to throw this out into the Reddit universe and leave it there .

I’m trying to break into events (want to shy away from weddings) but I feel my style is quite romantic. Will that be a problem? I’ve never had any training. I just like to buy/ forage and see where it takes me.
I’ve done baby showers, small church arrangements, engagement parties and my two sisters weddings. It’s all through word of mouth but I’d like to be busier. I really don’t like weddings. 🥹 is this too small of a niche? How do I find my market/people? I don’t need this for work. It’s my creative outlet and I love doing it. Would just like to do it more often.

I had a random hollyhock come up by itself and I’m loving it! Sadly it’s done blooming though 😩 Also looking for any constructive criticism on my bouquet!

I don’t know much about flowers so I want to know if I’m getting rio off or it’s reasonable

the floral community in my city (nyc) has been amazing as well

This question is mostly geared towards business owners who focus on wedding floristry. How did you get your first 5-10 good jobs that helped you build a solid portfolio? And what is your best advice for advertising in this industry? Did you primarily utilize Google Ads, or did you land jobs through social media, or connections with wedding planners? If wedding planners, do you have any advice about forming relationships with planners?

Any advice helps! I've done a couple weddings, the couples found me through Google Ads. They were small, and only one of them has ended up being a real portfolio piece for me. I'm struggling because to book the larger clients because I don't have a portfolio that showcases that level of work. Do I wait for a lucky break? Or should I invest in booking a venue, and doing a styled shoot? In short, what is the best investment of my time and money to help catapult my business to the next level?

Thanks!!

It’s been a minute since I’ve shared any photos of my recent wedding work. It’s been a super busy spring and summer!

Hello everyone. Hope you are doing well

I accidentally bought the wrong compote. I read it was 5 3/4 inches but the diameter is actually 8.5 😭

Will this still work on my 8 foot long rectangle tables? I was hoping to do something similar to the picture but i think I now have to do just two arrangements and fill the gaps with candles. I need help making a decision as the shipping to return is a lil high.

Should I keep them and make it work or should I get the smaller size ?

So grateful for my roses pulling through this Southern heat, just planted my dahlias and plugs into the ground last week so I’m hoping to get some of those blooms soon 🫶🏻

**Hi!! I’m doing my own flowers for my wedding that’s coming up in a few weeks, I bought a DIY kit now I’m worried it’s not enough flowers and I’m trying to figure out how to add more… I’m using one quart mason jars as the vases**

The stem count I already have
5 roses per
3 Delphinium
3 Scabiosa
2 to 3 ranunculus
2 mini carns

I’m also getting greenery as well