Title: Design bouquets.
Course: Floral Design I (18056-I) > Section: Creating Floral Designs

Design should include

- bouquet style
  - composite or round
  - cascading
  - asymmetrical
  - teardrop
  - presentation
  - natural stem
  - retail bouquet
  - bridal bouquet
  - monochromatic/monobotanical
  - nosegays
  - hundred roses/ramo buchón
  - other trending styles
- appropriate flowers, foliage, and accessories
- sequential steps
- wrapping styles (e.g., tissue paper, cellophane, craft paper, ribbon, boxes)
- securing styles (e.g., pipe cleaners, anchor tape, zip ties, twine, ribbon, rubber bands, water wrap)
- care instructions for extending shelf life
  - prevention of foliage in the water
  - 45-degree cut on stems
  - sanitation
- packaging (e.g., for pickup and delivery).

Process/Skill Questions:

- When do hand-tied bouquets require a container? Why?
- What are the retail opportunities for the various styles of bouquets?
- How are various bouquets secured?
- What are the different styles of bouquets?
- What type of paper is used to wrap flowers? Why?
- Why would boxed flowers cost more than wrapped flowers?