6 Tips from a Pro for DIY Wedding Centerpieces

[@ThyraHusbands-km5dw]

Hi Katherine, thanks for sharing another gorgeous arrangement! You have a great teaching style ! It is very generous of you to share the pro tips. ❤

[@KatherineBergmanFloral]

Thank you. Have a great week 🌺🌺🌺

[@CherylHH]

Great tutorial, Katherine! I’ve done this many times and everything is very true. Order that 5-10% extra product & avoid stress. Prep & let flowers hydrate/relax. Assembly line is so important! Helps me to do the layout just as you said, recreate a full prototype then go for it down the line. The rest become much easier & faster. To me a finishing spray does help them last longer. LOVE your channel. Thank you for all you share!!

[@KatherineBergmanFloral]

Thank you for sharing your experience with the community. You sound like a pro ❤️🌸

[@mariannel6560]

What is a finishing spray and where to get it pls? Thank you

[@alenazima7474]

Thank you for these great tips. Another fabulous arrangement 👍🏻😁

[@KatherineBergmanFloral]

You are so welcome!❤️🌸🌺

[@piecesofjoy8681]

Oh my goodness yes, this was fabulous! Thank you again! Gives me a clearer understanding of what i would need to do if this was requested! As always, 🙏🙏🙏 So appreciate every single video!

[@KatherineBergmanFloral]

You are so welcome! Thanks for stopping by and always sending me encouraging comments ❤️🌸🌺

[@marshapeckham1454]

Thank you so much Kathrine!I love your videos,you teach me something new each time.I really appreciate your professional advice,and artistic skills!🌻

[@KatherineBergmanFloral]

You are so welcome!❤️🌸🌺

[@eleonorawilliams3094]

Love your way of presenting; wonderful that there's no distracting music in the background! Subscribed from South Africa...

[@rebekahcannon8391]

This was so helpful! Thank you! I love how you incorporate stems from your garden.

[@KatherineBergmanFloral]

You are so welcome!❤️🌸🌺

[@marlenejones9354]

Lovely arrangement Katherine just wanted to mention that hydrangeas and roses back in England are vey expensive between £8-£9 a stem Roses about £4.50 a stem you are very lucky if you can pick from your garden certain materials which will help with the costing thank you for sharing your amazing arrangements

[@KatherineBergmanFloral]

Oh wow! There are so many lovely gardens in England I’m shocked how expensive cut flowers are. We grow a lot of flowers in California and a lot of the roses and hydrangeas in the flower market are imported from Latin America eg Ecuador and Columbia.

[@bajiron]

Excellent tips! Thank you for your expertise!

[@KatherineBergmanFloral]

Glad it was helpful!😉❤️🌸

[@ByfieldsBlossoms]

Great tips! Beautiful arrangement!Thank you so much for sharing ❤❤

[@KatherineBergmanFloral]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@jojieklink1546]

This really helped me alot as a new florist specially understanding the price breakdown. Thank you, again! ❤

[@KatherineBergmanFloral]

Glad it was helpful! Good luck in your new business venture ❤️🌸

[@teresataylor8267]

A gorgeous and stunning arrangement; colors are soft and choices of stems are so achievable to find and recreate this arrangement. 💜 Thank you for sharing your expertise ❤

[@KatherineBergmanFloral]

Thank you so much!

[@michelleedwards634]

Brilliant tips, thank you for sharing and the demo 😍

[@KatherineBergmanFloral]

You are so welcome! Thank you for watching ❤️🌸🌺

[@bumbles3304]

Fabulous video! I only need to do 4 arrangements but even so I’m now thinking will I do it or not.?

[@creamymellownhotelhideaway8246]

Ive just started watching your videos and your amazing. The wedding flowers you did are absolutely gorgeous. Im thinking of becoming a florist, youve definitely inspired me!! They make you feel so happy looking at them, thank you lovely lady 🙏🌷🌷🌟

[@KatherineBergmanFloral]

Welcome to my channel. I love being a florist. After 30 years I still get excited and inspired every time I go to the flower market. ❤️🌸🌿

[@jeffcarnes3898]

Spectacular - as always - thank you!

[@KatherineBergmanFloral]

❤️🌸

[@cristinanicolas7392]

Hi Ms Katherine! Just in time! I'm helping my bff.Her mom's turning 100 y.o.. we are designing 24 centerpieces next Saturday. Aug10. I was nervous. But you just gave me a boost. I appreciate you my teacher ❤🎉God bless.

[@KatherineBergmanFloral]

🌺Just in time. Good luck and what dear friend you are helping with 24 centerpieces! Happy 100th Birthday to your friend’s mother.🌺

[@thescottmackenzie]

I feel like a broken record by always stating that you are as talented and articulate a teacher as you are a floral designer. Thank you for these terrific tips, Katherine. You exude class. Aloha, Karin

[@KatherineBergmanFloral]

Aloha Karin. Thank you as always for your kind comments 🌸🌸🌸

[@san-ramon-flash8077]

This is so helpful! I was doing arrangements for my daughter’s baby shower 2 months ago. Although they came out nice, this would have helped a lot and reduce the stress level. I love how simple and elegant this arrangement is. Great tips! Thank you ❤

[@KatherineBergmanFloral]

Awesome that you did your daughter’s shower centerpieces. Congratulations on being a grandmother ❤️🌸❤️

[@san-ramon-flash8077]

@@KatherineBergmanFloral Thank you!😘

[@Edna-jo8qf]

Simply elegant

[@KatherineBergmanFloral]

You’re so kind❤️🌸🌺

[@MorganMadura]

What kind of preservatives do you use? Would I soak my flower foam in water that is treated with a type of flower food? Do I need to add flower food to the water that I put into the vase? I have watched many flower videos and I learned something new from your video, specifically the tea leaves and your idea about the assembly line. Thank you!!

[@KatherineBergmanFloral]

I use Floral Life Floral Preservative. Best practice is to use it in the water in the vase, in the bucket when processing flowers and in the water you use for soaking floral foam. It does make a difference. I actually did a test with four different vases with the same flower in each: Floral Life Floral preservative, plain water, bleach in water and alum in water and the Floral Life came out on top. Thank you for watching😊

[@rosamejia1481]

Thank you for all

[@lynns.fischer7026]

Lovely ❤

[@KatherineBergmanFloral]

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[@alejandraramos1362]

Hi, @Katehrine Bergman . I just discovered your videos and I want to tell you that they are of enormous help to me. I am starting my flower business and all your tips are gold! THANK YOU. I do not have a fridge. Could you tell me what I can put in the water to preserve the flowers 2 days before the event? Responder

[@KatherineBergmanFloral]

Congratulations on your new business venture. I use Floral Life floral preservative in the water. But refrigeration is essential in events design. It will help you project manage each event. When I started out I just bought a used professional deli refrigerator from a restaurant supply store. I now have a 10 by 10 walk in fridge.

[@mariannel6560]

Such beautiful arrangement and awesome tutorial! I'm an instant fan😍...may I ask what kind of flower preservative do you use with the water and how much? My daughter will get married next year. I want to practice on flower arrangements so we can DIY and save a little money. Also, how long does the flowers last so we can figure out when to do it for fresh, beautiful arrangements 😊

[@KatherineBergmanFloral]

I use Floral Life. How long arrangements last depends mainly on the ambient temperature and the types of flowers you use. I would make the arrangements no more than 2 days ahead. Good luck! And congratulations on your wedding ❤️🌸🌿

[@mariannel6560]

@@KatherineBergmanFloral thank you so much for responding 😊...love your YT videos...learning lots from you💗

[@Creekside_Cottage_Garden]

thank you for sharing. i have been ask if i can do a cascade bouquet for a friend

[@KatherineBergmanFloral]

Your friend is lucky to have you ❤️🌸

[@viviannatellis7564]

Beautiful centrepiece, but definitely more than $75. Unbelievable 8 stems of Garden Roses for $10, Wow! Overall your pricing reflects our wholesale pricing.

[@KatherineBergmanFloral]

Thanks so much! 😊. The arrangement would be a lot more with garden rises I agree. But I got these rises for a great $ at Trader Joe’s💕🌸🌿

[@isabelgarcia4290]

What number is the case you used? Thank you 💐

[@KatherineBergmanFloral]

The vase is 6 inch diameter

[@deannadeanna5755]

Where can I purchase the tea leaf wrap? I searched on Amazon, but nothing came up. - found it. I was spelling it wrong. 😊 Ti leaf.

[@KatherineBergmanFloral]

In the description I provided a link🌿🌿

[@mortviolette284]

Hmmm. It felt like you just said “floral foam is terrible for the environment…but who cares? It’s easier.” I get that chicken wire takes practice, bat all arranging takes practice. Floral frogs are a great alternative. I never have issues with product moving around once I stick them in a pin frog. For people who want something closer to foam, there’s Agra-Wool or Oshunpouch. I still prefer frogs in many cases. They work quite well in your vessels. Otherwise, great tips and beautiful arrangement. I am surprised you’d charge only $75 for that design. I’d expect to charge more for something that size with garden roses, though I realize you got those at TJs so they were much cheaper. At my wholesaler, it’s about $35-45/10-12 garden roses.

[@KatherineBergmanFloral]

Umm okay❤️🌸

[@pfamily3006]

It was already pretty after the pink roses. The rest would be an upgrade for me. I like simple and pretty not way over done pieces.

[@KatherineBergmanFloral]

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[@johickey3158]

hello Katherine, I'm curious what advise would you give to a uk grower, eg what eucalyptus variety do you recommend for here in somerset? I want to concentrate on foliage and filler for wholesale. Any tips or things to be mindful of when talking to florists and event organizers to make sales? thanks in advance for all your no nonsense, practical knowledge, you are a treasure xxx @katherinebergman

[@teresataylor8267]

A gorgeous and stunning arrangement; colors are soft and choices of stems are so achievable to find and recreate this arrangement. 💜 Thank you for sharing your expertise ❤

[@KatherineBergmanFloral]

You are so welcome!❤️🌸

[@christinezwingman3432]

Thank you for the detailed information. This will really help me!

[@KatherineBergmanFloral]

Glad it was helpful!❤️🌸🌺