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.
I'm the owner of Greenfield Flower Shop in Milwaukee, with more than 40 years of experience in the floral, wedding, and event business.
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 Flowers 2026 – Bling’s Still The Thing!
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.
How to Make a Twisted Wire Wristlet for a Corsage
A twisted wire wristlet makes the wire part of the design instead of hiding it. A florist's guide to shaping the band, adding texture, and attaching flowers without overdoing it.
The Real Reason You Should Be Buying Flowers From A Florist
In today's marketplace, nearly everyone sells flowers. But here's the reason why you should be buying flowers from your local florist.
How to Build an Orchid Centerpiece That Lasts for Weeks
Build an orchid centerpiece around the whole plant instead of cut stems and it'll outlast the event by weeks. A florist's guide to hiding the pots, watering right, and choosing the vessel.
How to Get and Stay Connected to Greenfield Flower Shop
Social media is an important part of how we stay engaged with our customers, followers and friends. Learn the different ways you can stay connected with us online.
How to Make a Boho Cascade Bouquet That Actually Looks Wild (Not Messy)
A boho cascade bouquet looks effortlessly wild, but there's real structure underneath. Here's how to build one that holds up from the ceremony through the reception, using the right base material and flowers from the start.
Apply These Techniques To Improve Your Freeform Wedding Bouquet Designs
Freeform wedding bouquet design is a throwback to the oversized bouquets of the 1940's and 50's. And today it's back, bigger and better than ever. Designing bouquets like these is easy if you follow these tips.
Orchid Plants: Unusual Varieties That Are Super Easy To Grow
Orchid plants have exploded in popularity, Check out some of the more unusual, yet easy-to-grow orchids that are available today.
Do You Have What It Takes To Grow Houseplants Like A True Expert?
If you want to learn how to care for and grow houseplants, this video will turn you into a seasoned plant pro in no time. It's easy when you know these secrets.
Getting Married? Here’s Some Practical Money-Saving Wedding Advice You Can Use Now
If you are getting married and looking for some practical money-saving wedding advice you can immediately put to use (and who isn't), you might want to see this
Cyclamen Care – Easy Tips and Tricks You Can Use
Cyclamen are easy once you know what they're asking for: cool nights, water from below, and a real summer rest. A florist's guide to keeping one blooming year after year.
Blue Wedding Bouquet Ideas: Natural and Tinted Flowers That Actually Work
Finding naturally blue flowers is trickier than most brides expect. Here are my favorite natural and tinted options for building a blue wedding bouquet, from hydrangea and delphinium to dendrobium orchids.
Why the Future of Local Florists Remains Uncertain
As flower sales continue to slow down, does this signal the death of local florists?