The professional
Wedding Floral Specialist certificate course is an intensive 120 hour program designed to
provide focused training in wedding and event floral design. The training will explore the
various histories and traditions of the wedding ceremony and the romantic language of
flowers. You will learn to design flowers for all types of ceremonies from traditional to
contemporary and from simple to elaborate. You will learn to design bridal bouquets in
many forms and styles, body flowers, large bouquets, decorations for the ceremony and the
reception, garlands, candelabras, fabulous party décor and so much more. The final days
of the program will be filled with fun, excitement, a bit of drama and a taste of the real
world. To graduate from this program, you will complete a full wedding and present it for
instructor critique. Yes, you will do a full wedding from start to finish: planning, story
board, pricing, ordering, receiving, preparing, designing and displaying. Wow! What a
grand opportunity to fulfill your dreams of wedding certification.
How it all works – We make it fun and easy! Each day, everything you need will be
in the Learning Center. You need to arrive ready to learn. We take care of everything
else.
Our comprehensive Wedding Floral Design Specialist program covers everything you need to
prepare yourself for Floral Design Institute Wedding Certification. Each day is packed
full with fabulous information you will utilize throughout your career as a Certified
Wedding Floral Specialist. To review the full syllabus, refer to the listing at the bottom
of this page. Yes, you will learn a lot!
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Wedding
Floral Specialist Syllabus
A Brief History of Weddings
The Victorian Language of Flowers
Creative Inspiration for the Tussie Mussie
Classic Round Bouquet
Traditional Cascading Bridal Bouquet
Elegant Victorian Bridal Bouquet
Creative Techniques with Bridal Bouquet Holders
French Weave Bridal Bouquet
Dutch Spiral Bridal Bouquet
German Armature Bridal Bouquet
Flowers of the Month
Bridal Gown Styles and Terminology
Beidemeier Bridal Bouquet
Contemporary Cascading bouquet
Contemporary Interpretations of the Hand Wired Bouquet
History of the Corsage
Corsage and Boutonnière Basics Review
Duchess Rose
Nosegay Style Corsage and Boutonnière
Formal Line Corsage and Boutonnière
Apparel Necklines and Floral Adornments
Over the Shoulder Corsage
Wrist Corsage
Working with Decorative Wires and Beads
Men’s Wear Styles and Terminology
Hairpieces and alternative body flowers
Floral trimmed Veil
Flower Filled Handbag
Bridal Veil Styles
Flowers for the Flower Girl: Baskets & Pomander Ball
Flowers for the Ring Bearer: Pillows & Decorative Ring Box
History of the Kissing Ball
Etiquette
Packaging
The Business of Weddings
Pricing
Marketing and Promotions
Creating a Portfolio and Story Board
Wedding Sales Presentation
Trends and Colors
Consultation and Servicing a Wedding
Working with Wedding Professionals
The Bridal Blossoms – Gardenias, Stephanotis, and Orchids
Ceremony Décor
Altar Arrangements
Bridal Structures
Large Scale Design Mechanics
Aisle Runners
Pew Treatment
Candelabra
Garlands
The Magic Moment
Reception Décor
Centerpieces
Head Table Design
Buffet and Cake Table Treatments
Toasting Goblets
Rehearsal Dinner Flowers
Guestbook Table
Special Touches to Make the Day Spectacular
Cake Flowers
Mother’s Roses
Create Your Own Wedding Presentation |
