Floral Design Industry
significant holidays
Valentines Day
The holiday's roots are in the ancient Roman festival of Lupercalia, a fertility celebration commemorated annually on February 15. Pope Gelasius I recast this pagan festival as a Christian feast day circa 496, declaring February 14 to be St. Valentine's Day.
Types of arrangements
Generally, florists use traditional floral arrangements. The emphasis is on the use of many flowers as a mass. Commonly used flowers are roses and carnations, these flowers represent romance and love. Prices for valentines day arrangements range from anywhere between $20 and $200.
typical color schemes
Red
very simple and pleasing to the eye. The arrangement consists of one color and one type of flower.
Pink
uses mainly pink, and small fillers for some variety.
Combination
Use of multiple flowers and colors in an unconventional shape
Available Flowers during this season
Lillium Stargazer, Alstroemeria, Delphinium, Hydrangea, Iris, Roses, Snapdragon, Sunflowers, and Tulips
Mothers Day
Celebrations of motherhood can be traced back to the ancient Greeks and Romans, who held festivals in honor of the mother goddesses Rhea and Cybele, but the clearest modern precedent for Mother's Day is the early Christian festival known as “Mothering Sunday.”
Types of arrangements
Generally traditional floral bouquets, with a large use of mass and filler flowers. Mainly tulips, daisies, and stargazer lilies are used for Mother's day, these flowers represent true love. Price ranges from $20 to $50.
typical color schemes
Various
Light and pretty colors that aren't too "girly" or "childish"
Pinks and Purples
More feminine
Multiple
many colors and flowers brought together for a light hearted and beautiful arrangement.
Available flowers this season
Peonies, Freesia, Delphinium, Alstromeria, Gerbera, Lisianthus, Orchid, Sunflowers, and Tulips.
Easter
Easter history and traditions that we practice today evolved from pagan symbols. Easter, perhaps the most important of the Christian holidays, celebrates the Christ's resurrection from the dead following his death on Good Friday.
Types of Arrangements
Full bouquets that have a classic and traditional look, sometimes line, but generally full. Commonly used flowers in the arrangements are Asiatic lilies, Iris, carnations, and daisy poms. Most of the flowers represent a link between heaven and earth, hence why they're used for Easter. Prices are generally around $40 to $50.
typical color schemes
multiples
very bright and spring colors
simple
simple solid colors of all one flower
light
pastel color scheme for spring
Available flowers this season
Freesia, Cornflower, Magnolia, Tulip, Scabiosa, Ranunculus,
Thanksgiving
In 1621, the Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag Indians shared an autumn harvest feast that is acknowledged today as one of the first Thanksgiving celebrations in the colonies. For more than two centuries, days of thanksgiving were celebrated by individual colonies and states. It wasn’t until 1863, in the midst of the Civil War, that President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a national Thanksgiving Day to be held each November
Types of arrangements
Arrangements for this holiday are generally round and have more mass and form. They're sometimes small to be able to fit on the dinner table along with all the food. Prices for these arrangements range from $30 to $70
typical color schemes
variety
Have a variety of warm colors
yellows/oranges
brighter colors to bring the feeling of happiness
oranges/red
classic thanksgiving color scheme
Available flowers this season
Gerbera, Lsianthus, Lillium Stargazer, Peonies, Stock, Stephanotis
Christmas
A Christian holiday honoring the birth of Jesus Christ, Christmas evolved over two millennia into a worldwide religious and secular celebration, incorporating many pre-Christian, pagan traditions into the festivities along the way. Today, Christmas is a time for family and friends to get together and exchange gifts.
Types of arrangements
Arrangements are usually a bit more artistic than they are traditional. This holiday is widely practiced and people tend to get creative. Prices will range from $50 to $200
typical color scheme
Red
the most common Christmas color is red, many arrangements are based around this color
Red and White
White like snow and Red like Santa's suit. Two classic colors paired together
Various
less traditional, but still containing the classic red color
Veterans Day
a public holiday held on the anniversary of the end of World War I (November 11) to honor US veterans and victims of all wars
Types of arrangements
Usually with more line type flowers and form flowers. Used for a gesture of thanks and appreciation. These bouquets price ranges from $30 to $70
typical color schemes
Red
since this holiday is so specific, all bouquets have a same color scheme.
White
To show patriotism, florist will sometimes add American Flags to the bouquet
and Blue
Everything is tied to color with the three common colors
Available flowers this season
Anemone, Alstroemeria, Asiatic Lily, Iris, Lillium Casablanca, Roses, Snapdragon