Become a Florist

A florist is someone who designs floral arrangements for some of life’s most special occasions, including dances, weddings, parties, and the like.  A florist can use his or her design talents to create one-of-a-kind floral arrangements that not only wow their intended audience, but that allow the florist to use her creativity in a fashion medium that’s unlike any other. 

There are many advantages to working as a florist, including:

• Being around flowers
• Constantly tapping one’s creativity
• Helping to create the “perfect” backdrop
• Being on the “cutting edge” of each fashion and trends
• Exposure to astounding people, places, and events

So what does it take to be a florist?

While a lot of education isn’t required, an eye for color, design, and balance are.  After all, florists create a variety of floral designs, including things like:

• Centerpieces
• Bouquets
• Container arrangements
• Corsages
• Boutonnieres
• Funeral wreaths
• Basket gardens
• Fruit baskets
• Dressing plants

Some florists work for small flower shops, others for large floral chains, some for grocery or hardware stores, and others for floral wholesalers.  Still other work as florists part time, making one-of-a-kind floral arrangements from their kitchen table.

If you’re considering a fashion career as a florist, you should have good people skills, be able to work creatively within a variety of budgets, and be able to capture the theme of an event appropriately with your work.  A little practice and a good eye for detail can go a long way in making a successful floral career.

Recommended Resource:

Become a Floral Designer   This detailed “how to” ebook not only gives you an overview of the floral industry and examples of floral designs, but it also offers advice on how to market your design services and build a lucrative career.  A “must have” for the aspiring florist.