Being a Florist – it’s not just playing with flowers
Being a
Florist – it’s not just playing with flowers
Being a florist
is a delightful profession that involves working with beautiful flowers and
creating arrangements to brighten people’s days.
Here are
some fun facts about being a florist:
Flower
Meanings: Florists
often need to be familiar with the language of flowers, known as
floriography. Different flowers convey
different meanings, and skilled florists can use this knowledge to create arrangements
that send specific messages or emotions.
Seasonal
Specialties:
Florists work with a variety of flowers throughout the year, and each season
brings its own set of blooms. We need to stay updated on seasonal flowers and
trends to offer the freshest and most appealing arrangements.
Creativity
at Play: Being a
florist allows for a great deal of creativity.
Florists get to design unique and visually stunning arrangements,
whether it’s for weddings, birthdays, or other special occasions. It’s a job
that allows artistic expression. And each flower shop has it’s own personality
since each designer has their own personality that comes out in their designs.
Handling
Fresh flowers: Florists
need to have excellent knowledge of how to care for and handle different types
of flowers. This includes knowing how to
condition flowers to ensure they last longer and look their best. I used to
work in Floral Wholesale, and I know first-hand that not every flower shop processes
and conditions their flowers. This is just one area where McCormick Florist
stands out from the others. Our flowers last longer because they are cared for.
Fast-Paced
Environment: Especially
during the peak seasons like Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day, florists often find
themselves working in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment. The demand
for floral arrangements on these occasions can be overwhelming. Trust me, like
the title says, it’s not just playing with flowers. These are long, and
sometimes thankless days when you have customers that do not understand that
the shelves are mostly empty near the end of the day.
People
Skills: Florists
interact with a wide range of customers, from those seeking a single bouquet to
those planning elaborate events like weddings. Good communication and people
skills are crucial to understanding customers’ preferences and creating
arrangements that meet their expectations. Just like any retail job, you get to
deal with the happy customers and the not-so-happy customers. Knowing how to communicate
with each is a must as a florist.
Event Collaboration:
Florists often collaborate with other event professionals, such as
wedding planners, to create a cohesive visual experience. This collaboration
adds an element of teamwork and shared creativity to the job.
Stress
Relief: Working
with flowers is known to have stress-relieving effects. The colours and fragrances
of flowers can contribute to a positive and calming work environment. Yes, even at Valentine’s Day and Mother’s
Day.
Surprising
Tools: Florists use
a variety of tools beyond the obvious ones like shears and vases. Some unexpected
tools include knives, floral foam, wire, and even tape, all of which help in
creating and arranging beautiful bouquets.
Continuous
Learning: Floristry
is an evolving field, with new varieties of flowers and design trends emerging regularly.
Florists often engage in continuous learning to stay updated on the latest techniques
and styles. At McCormick Florist, we are constantly learning. With my floral
wholesale experience, I have found that many flower shops get stuck in their
own little bubble, unaware of what is going on outside of their store. McCormick
Florist stays ahead of the others with our continuous training and learning.
Being a florist
is not just a job; it’s an opportunity to bring joy and beauty into people’s
lives through the art of flowers.
Give us a
call, order online or come by and see how McCormick Florist uses all of this to
create stunning flower arrangements and bouquets for your special occasion.
McCormick
Florist
Ph: (519)
752-6200
https://www.mccormickflorist.ca
https://www.mccormickflorist.blogspot.com
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