Flower Discoveries: Sustainability, Mandaps, and Mystery Roses

We’ve talked about sustainability in the floral industry before, but how could that expand to the greater wedding industry? Meagan has experienced this firsthand with Southern Provisions Company and their unique linen line, and she’s telling us all about it in our flower discoveries.

Janine is revealing what a mandap is, how and when it’s used, and where it originates. Have you ever decorated a mandap before? Click the red chat button and send us a photo!

And do you know what the name of this rose is? Amanda saw it at the Columbus Park of Roses, didn’t catch its name, and has been in love with it since! If you know it, shoot her a message using the red chat button so she can grow it in her garden.

Photography: Wild Heart Visuals
Design: Janine Harris of Bundles & Blooms

Guest Interview: Janine Harris of the Team Flower Staff

This week on the podcast, Kelly is interviewing Janine, our kindhearted Team Flower Community Builder and Content Coordinator and owner of Bundles & Blooms floral design. Janine is such an asset to the Team Flower Staff and is gifted with incredible people skills! (She may or may not have earned the title “The Awkward Reducer” on our team.) In this episode, she’s talking through the must-haves of her small in-home floral studio, from floral paintings to bundles of flowers different than event florals. Janine also discusses her onsite delivery process, how to handle when something didn’t go as planned, and shares her best story of someone receiving flowers. Kelly gives a tip for what to do when bridal party ribbons get wet, and Janine also shares her thoughts on where the floral industry can overcome weaknesses.

Have you ever wondered how you can stand out to your clients and give them the best customer service possible? You’re not alone! Nia Cummings, Team Flower Member and owner of Historia Florals, is here to share five totally free things you can do to improve your client experience. These include things like how to outline your process for efficiency as well as continuing your education—both in the floral aspect and in business practices. It doesn’t end there! Tune in to hear how you can serve your clients to the best of your ability.