How to Make a Wedding Garland From Scratch
A garland is built more like a rope than a bouquet. A florist's guide to the base structure, overlapping technique, and timing that make a wedding garland actually hold together.
I'm the owner of Greenfield Flower Shop in Milwaukee, with more than 40 years of experience in the floral, wedding, and event business.
Wiring Succulents For Wedding Bouquets Made Easy
Because of their weight, properly wiring succulents is essential when using them in wedding bouquets. It's pretty easy to do, once you know the secret.
How To Create a Vertical Succulent Arrangement
A step-by-step guide to building a vertical succulent arrangement. Discover the best succulents to use, the materials that actually hold up, and how to keep it looking great long after you hang it on the wall.
How to Wire Flowers for Corsages: Techniques the Pros Use
Wiring flowers is a foundational floral mechanics skill every florist and DIY designer needs. Learn the techniques pros use for corsages, boutonnieres, and more.
How to Use Water Pearls in Floral Designs Safely
Water pearls are an inexpensive way to add shine to a design, but they carry a real safety consideration around pets and kids. A florist's guide to hydrating, placing, and maintaining them.
How to Design and Deliver Special Event Centerpieces Without Disaster
Designing a centerpiece is only half the job for a large event. A florist's guide to transporting, installing, and troubleshooting event centerpieces so they arrive in one piece.
How To Design Pew End Flowers Like A Professional
Learn how to design simple, elegant pew end flowers for a church wedding ceremony, from choosing the right flowers to attaching them safely to the pew. Practical tips from a professional florist.
Garden Roses – The Romantic Wedding Flower Choice
Garden roses are elegant, fragrant, and tasteful flowers that are extremely popular for use in wedding bouquets and floral arrangements.
Fresh Cut Rose Care: 7 Steps to Get the Longest Vase Life
Do your roses prematurely wilt after only a day or two? If so, follow these 7 fresh cut rose care steps to enjoy longer vase life.
Easy Ways to Make Sympathy Flowers Leave a Lasting Impression
How do you get the sympathy flowers you purchase to stand out and leave a lasting impression? Find out here.
How to Make a DIY Flower Curtain: A Budget-Friendly Flower Wall Alternative
Looking for a creative alternative to a flower wall? A flower curtain may be the answer. Learn how to create one here.
Planning A Wedding: Following the Roadmap to Wedded Bliss
The journey to your big day is one filled with wondrous memories! From the first date to the last dance, see the many experiences that couples share during this special time.
Wedding Planning for Busy Professionals
Wedding planning can be a full-time job. If you're a busy professional, the moment you said "Yes!", your workload and work week doubled.
How to Make a Floral Headpiece: Tips From a Working Florist
Making a floral headpiece is easier than most people think. Learn the right flowers to use, how to wire them properly, and how to keep everything fresh through a full event. Here's what I've learned from three decades at the design bench.
Finding All the Creative Inspiration For Your Wedding You’ll Ever Need
Creative inspiration and ideas for weddings can come from many sources. Here are a few of my personal "go to" wedding inspiration favorites.
How to Design a Wedding Ceremony Arch With Fresh Flowers
A step-by-step guide to designing a wedding ceremony arch with fresh flowers, from frame mechanics and flower selection to installation day sequencing. Includes a video tutorial from Flourish by Kay.
5 Good Reasons to Use Freeze-Dried Rose Petals at Your Wedding
I'm a fresh flower guy. Always have been. But freeze-dried rose petals have earned a place in my toolkit. Here's why they make sense for DIY brides and anyone working with fine linens.
Prom Flower Trends 2026: What Promgoers Are Actually Wearing
With prom season just around the corner, you may be interested in checking out the latest trends in prom flowers this year.
How To Easily Create An Amazing Flower Wall
Want to learn how to create a stunning flower wall for your own wedding or special event? It's pretty easy if you know these secrets.
How to Develop a Sensible Wedding Budget And Stick To It
An effective budget is an essential tool in the wedding planning process. While budgeting is not hard, it begins by knowing your numbers. Here's the formula to follow.