Title: Plan flowers and décor for a wedding or other special occasion.
Course: Floral Design I (18056-I) > Section: Servicing Special Events

Plan should include

- factors to be considered when conducting a wedding or event  consultation
- identification of potential floral decorations
- research of special event trends and analysis of the effect of these trends on floral marketing
- research of cultural traditions and customs and their effects on floral marketing
- a customer or event consultation
- the financial responsibilities (traditional vs. modern)
- supplies needed
- wear and carry designs
- floral arrangements for wedding ceremonies (e.g., altar pieces, pew markers, candelabras, aisle posts, canopy, kneeling bench, aisle runner, guest book, and arches)
- floral arrangements for special occasions (e.g., centerpieces, candelabras, table decorations, wall decorations, pedestal arrangements, entrances, outside areas)
- flowers for wedding receptions (e.g., centerpieces, garlands, chair backers, cake decorations, and set pieces).

Teacher Resources:

- Wedding Flower Checklist, Brides
- Wedding Flower Ideas, The Knot

Process/Skill Questions:

- What floral decorations are often required for a wedding ceremony? For a reception? For other special occasions?
- How are wedding flowers priced? How are flowers for a special occasion priced?
- How and why might a florist develop partnerships with other commercial businesses involved with weddings or other special occasions?