Wedding Flowers Course
Four Day Course
On this course you will be totally spoiled with the choice and amount of beautiful flowers available to you, all of which, with our guidance will be used to create gorgeous wedding flowers.
Whilst the flowers will always be the main event for a florist, there are also so many other elements and skills needed in order to deliver a successful and profitable wedding. During the Wedding Course we will cover every element from beginning to end. From how to find your ideal client, initial consultation, costings, design, choosing the right flowers, stem count, making, planning, logistics, delivery and installation of the flowers and of course the clear up afterwards. We recognise that no two weddings are the same, but by giving you the technical know how, along with masses of hints and tips we can assure you that you will be ready and confident to take on any wedding.
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We start the course with a cuppa and chat. Getting to know you and your individual needs and learning goals is really important to us and will enable us to deliver the best course we can to you. In the morning is theory. We talk about everything that is required in order to make a success of your wedding. In the afternoon it’s practical, making the first of the courses wedding bouquets. From experience we recognise that making bridal bouquets quite often is the thing that florists dread the most. Using the best of the seasons flowers we will demonstrate how it’s done. It is then over to you. You will select your flowers and create your very own bridal bouquet. The bouquets will be finished with beautiful silk ribbons from Heirloom Silk. We will then show you how these can be packaged for delivery and how they should be presented to the bride.
Bouquets complete, you can relax while we demonstrate versatile ideas that can be used for pew ends and chair backs.
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Back to business with some number crunching. We’ll walk you through how to put together a quotation, manage stem count and create persuasive wedding proposals to ensure profitability. Theory complete we will then move on to wiring in the afternoon. We will show you all the techniques needed to make a variety of buttonholes (natural ones too with no wiring) and a gorgeous full flower crown.
On this day we will also include a site visit to our wedding venue and gather all the information and inspiration needed for the installation and photoshoot on day four.
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We will revisit bridal bouquets… delicate, generous and loosely gathered, finished with raw silk ribbon – perfectly adaptable for any bride. This is the day we will help you to hone you skills, find your creativity, master the technique and feel confident with you bouquet making ability. Table Centre - using beautiful ceramic compote bowls, we will guide you through the process of making a natural looking arrangement, talking about and concentrating on: colour, texture, form, space and scale.
Both the bridal bouquets and table centres will be used on the final day photoshoot.
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On the last day of the course, we will take you to a Bath based wedding venue - where as s a team you will work together to create a sustainable flower installation. Whether it be a broken arch, a moongate or an aisle meadow, the final creative decision making will be down to the group. Your floral installation will create the perfect back drop for our model to showcase your beautiful bridal bouquets, all captured by our professional photographer Andrea Gilpin of Wild Meadow. Table centres made on day three will be used for tablescape styling and again will be photographed.
All portfolio images taken by Andrea will be yours to keep and are for you to use as you wish. (all we ask is that you follow the photograph copywrite etiquette)
Finishing up the course, we will gather amongst all the beautiful flowers for a final chat and a glass of bubbly
Please note that this is a typical itinerary but timings may slightly differ on the course.
THE DETAILS…
The Flowers – we will source the best seasonal flowers and foliage and where possible will buy British from our amazing local flower farmers
Floristry Techniques – as a sustainable flower school, we are completely foam free and strive to minimise our negative impact on the environment at every opportunity. All methods taught on the course will be done so in as a sustainable way as possible.
The Photoshoot Location - Bath based wedding venue
The Photoshoot Model and Dress - we have a beautiful professional model that will be wearing a simple elegant wedding dress. We will also have a professional make up artist to complete her look.
The Photography - as well as having professional images from the installation and photo shoot, we will encourage you to take as many photographs you can of all your work. We will provide areas of interest in the school room and be equipped with props and backdrops to ensure that you manage to capture some great Instagram/portfolio images.
SUPPORT & AFTERCARE
Whilst we aim to cover all questions on the course, we understand that questions may arise as you take on new weddings. We are here to support you in any way we can and are more than happy to chat about any queries or concerns that you may have. We will add you to our ‘Florum’, a community of kind, supportive students that have attended our courses. The Florum is a great communication tool allowing you to discuss and share ideas, as well as a way of seeking freelance work.
WHEN IS IT?
8th – 11th October
Each day starts at 10am and finishes at 4pm.
WHO IS IT FOR?
Anyone with a basic level of floristry. Those wanting to explore foam free options for a more sustainable approach to floristry. Florists who are wanting to be inspired and update their wedding portfolio.
WHERE IS IT?
5 Lambridge Buildings, Larkhall, Bath, BA1 6RS & Temple of Minerva, Botanical Gardens, Bath
HOW MUCH?
£1,450 - Included all tuition, materials, flowers, professional portfolio images of your work and refreshments.
HOW TO BOOK?
A £450 deposit is required to confirm your course place.
Select your date below, add to cart and then follow the payment instructions.
The remaining balance of £1,000 is due six weeks before your course date and will be invoiced for payment via bank transfer.
Prior to booking, please read our Payments, Cancellations & Refunds Policy.
COURSE ENQUIRIES…
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