Description
What’s Inside:
Site visits & venues
What to look for in historic buildings, marquees, and private estates
Working with planners
How to work with planners and co-ordinators
How to create accurate flower orders
No more panic buying
Planning for large scale logistics and working at height
Safety, planning, and mechanics for overhead floral designs
Working in marquees, CAD plans & interiors
Understanding layouts and decorative details
Insurance & safety
Risk assessments, fire safety, and health & safety essentials
Props & hire
Sourcing and managing props, hire companies and fabricators
Sustainable Mechanics
Top choices for working sustainably
Building a team
Advice for working with freelancers and creating reliable event crews
Advanced planning
Timelines and staying on track
Logistics & transport
Packing, loading, and delivering
Included: My Trusted Supplier & Resource Lists
One of the most valuable parts of this workbook is something florists rarely share — my personal lists of suppliers, growers, and go-to resources. These have been built up over years of hands-on experience, trial and error, and trusted industry relationships.
You’ll find:
Recommended flower wholesalers – reliable, florist-friendly suppliers who understand the needs of event work
British suppliers – Nurseries and small-scale growers
Sundries & floral supplies – from candles to ribbons
Prop hire & fabricators – Specialist hire companies and custom props
Essential florist kit – everything I carry on-site and behind the scenes, plus links to where to find them
No fluff. No filler. Just the knowledge you wish you’d had from the start.