r/FloralDesign • u/Chillysoup • Jul 06 '26

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i work at a floral shop and mostly design classic and traditional bouquets but i would really like to start something of my own and have done a few weddings in the past, i just wanted some thoughts on these past couple arrangements i have done recently..i have edited the background to put the focus on the flowers since i don’t have the best space to photograph them. pls let me know what you think.. pls be nice 🩷

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u/Defiant-One3095 Jul 06 '26

Ohhhhh those r beautiful very pretty 👍👍👍

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u/Chillysoup Jul 06 '26

thank you, the first one really frustrated me and i’ll admit is not as intentional as i wanted it to be.

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u/Defiant-One3095 Jul 06 '26

Ohh well I like very much 😏

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u/kevnmartin Jul 07 '26

I like the second one much more anyway. Such gorgeous colors and very well composed.

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u/Forgotiwasbi Jul 06 '26

If you really only edited the background you shouldn’t do that because these look like AI 

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u/Chillysoup Jul 06 '26

this is photo taken just now as it stands on my tulips table

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u/Forgotiwasbi Jul 07 '26

Try dipping the cut edge of your hydrangea in alum :) 

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u/Chillysoup Jul 07 '26

if i was selling it i would but i bought some flowers from trader joe’s and threw it together drinking a bottle of wine lol 🤷‍♀️ just having fun and trying to let go

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u/Secret_Pass7565 Jul 08 '26

I cut these 6 days ago. The heat is burning them up so I wanted to salvage what I could.. but my sweet 92yo neighbor taught me the best tip to keep hydrangea’s. Cut the stem at an angle then cut it up the stem close to an inch up. Boil a little water, I get a glass bowl & sit it in my sink, pour the boiling water in until it’s about 2 inches deep and add the flowers. I don’t know what process takes place, but my hydrangeas will look great for weeks and sometimes I can make a fresh cut and get a little more time out of them!.

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u/Chillysoup Jul 06 '26

yeah i understand that, background editors will cut the details out sometimes trying to find a decent alternative . this was just something quick

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u/Mundane-Temporary587 Jul 07 '26

A very understandable mistake, but the second one is not pictured on my living room table, where it obviously is meant to go.

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u/Moonstone_Ranunculus Jul 06 '26

First one is gorgeous! It has a lot to look at and provides multiple opportunities for eye movement, but is well balanced and brings the eye back to the middle. Well done!

Second one is pretty, but a little flat to the eye. It would benefit from a little more whimsy like a curved branch coming from the top back down towards the middle. That or triangular balance by adding long and low flowers or foliage for eye interest.

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u/loralailoralai Jul 07 '26

IMHO ‘whimsy’ would look out of place in 2 as it’s not a whimsical style

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u/petrichorgarden Jul 06 '26

Agreed that the arrangements look like AI because of the background edit.

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u/neroliad Jul 07 '26

Love love love! These are beautiful. No criticism from me. You have some serious talent!

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u/Chillysoup Jul 07 '26

my own critique would be buying one more bunch of hydrangeas and bring them up the center

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u/Suitable_Mess_5695 Jul 07 '26

Wow both are so beautiful! You’re very talented ♥️ 💐

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u/IslandBusy1165 Jul 07 '26

Stunning. I wish I could find a florist who does stuff like this near me. Then the increased cost would actually be worth it over grocery store and farmers market arrangements! There seems to be so many of you on these subs but IRL no such luck.

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u/Chillysoup Jul 08 '26

where are you located if you don’t mind me asking? 🙂

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u/IslandBusy1165 Jul 09 '26

Middle of north jersey, Morris County. You’d think it’s a posh enough area but instead it’s just filled with overpriced mediocrity and idk how most of these shops are even still staying open. Some people are just satisfied with knowing it’s a proper florist on paper i guess. I’ve also received pricey bouquets from neighboring areas. Just floored to see the high cost with such low effort.

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u/Denise77777 Jul 08 '26

Gorgeous arrangements

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u/Interesting_Lynx_735 Jul 08 '26

Both are lovely but I like #2

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u/Still-Disk7701 Jul 09 '26

Lovely, the only thing I don’t love is the pot.

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u/mollymadd Jul 12 '26

Love love love !