I'm glad we made you laugh! I'm an introvert and doing videos gives me spicy armpits so the only thing that gets me through it is knowing I can make fun of myself afterward. XOXOXO, Amy

@@FlowerMoxie That would probably be me too.....LOL!!

Hello Mindy, thank you for your kind words, I'm so glad we could help! Visit our site to look through color palettes! XOXO

I'm so thrilled this helped you! Thank you for your kind comment!!!! XOXOX

I'm so glad! Thank you for taking the time to leave a kind comment. Talls aren't hard, but there are a few tricks. XXXX, Amy

I'm so so glad!!!! XOXOXOX

I'm so thrilled to hear that, thank you for the sweet comment, Valerie! XXXXX

Thank you for your kindness!!! XOXOX

OMG you're an ANGEL! We're so glad that our video has helped relieve some of your nerves. We know you're gonna do great!

I'm so glad we could help save you from some hard knocks!!! I know the content is a bit dry, but talls aren't easy and there's a lot to consider when going into them. Thank you for your kind comment! XOXOX

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a kind comment! XXXX, Amy

OMG, I've heard that about Louisana!!! One of my first customers, and now a successful florist, ordered from us until she got her license. She would send me images from the book and we would laugh our arses off because it was SO OLD SCHOOL. I'm glad you enjoy my tutorials and the sideline commentary. I get some trolls sometimes asking me not to post subtext but #cantstopwontstop XOXOX, Amy

In Louisiana you used to have to take a practical exam (go down to the capital and perform in front of three judges) in addition to written exam . Now just have to take the written exam . I BARELY passed - but was so proud of myself. It was paper/pencil exam and I remember the last question was picture of 10 houseplants you had to name ( fill in the blank). I know I missed about half of those - don’t remember those in my text books! Anyway - I am obsessed. Thank you!

Thank you for your kindness, I'm so thrilled it helps! XOXOX

Yay!!!!!! I know this one is a lot of talking, but there's so much to know on the tall guys! XXX

That makes me feel to good, thank you for your kind comment, I'm glad we could help!

So glad it helped!

So glad this helped!!!!

Thank you for the kind comment! XOXOX

Sure, thank you for the feedback!

@@FlowerMoxie Thank you!!

You can, but you would need some kind of mechanic or you won't be able to get structure. If it's a clear vase then you can wind up curly willow in your vase, and if it's a solid vase then you can go with chicken wire! Large-scale arrangements can be a bit more challenging without foam, but it's definitely worth practicing what works best for you!

We're so glad you're finding joy with our videos! We have lots of tutorials on different types of centerpieces, here's a link to a soft and simple one: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pbSgi5SAuMrKp5s.html

Thank you so much, Claudine! If I'm understanding you correctly, I'd probably use a foam cage, a oblong design bowl, or Oasis brick tray. If you click on this link you can see examples of what this is. Let me know if it answers your question, happy to help! diyflowersupply.com/collections/vases

Oh man, those are so so dicey to work with. I remember doing a wedding and they kept snapping in half. What I had success with is a foam bouquet holder and the handle slid down into the trumpet. You can really only use minimal floral though. While I don't typically reach for oriental lilies, those helped because there are many branching stems and blooms on one main stem and that helped fill it out.

Thanks so much! That's a great suggestion!

If it's a clear vase then it will make the water all green and gross because the foam sheds. But I have a solid brass vase and I'll build it directly in it. A foam-free option would be to put curly willow in the vase and just put the stems directly in the water.

So glad this helped you! Blush roses, burgundy carnations will work great....and you can even use hydrangea, but only if you place them in the centerpiece when you're at the event. This will keep them from wilting. If you want to avoid fussing with hydrangea then go with White Cushion Flowers, Stock, Carnations, Roses, Alstroemeria, Baby's breath, or Snapdragons. For a large centerpiece like this I typically average: 1/2 bunch of salal and leather leaf, 1/4 bunch of baby eucalyptus, then add 10-13 carnations, 10-13 roses. You can layer in more, but that's where I start. For hydrangea, I'd add around 7-8 stems.

Thank you sooo much for your response and advice. 🤗💞

Either works! I typically soak all my bricks then tape them down, just make sure the plastic is dry. I didn't soak my brick for the tutorial because I knew I wasn't building anything and since foam isn't eco-friendly I didn't want to waste it, LOL

@@FlowerMoxie thank youuuu!!!

Oh good girl!!!! Someone told me they gold a cheap gold one on Table Cloth Factory and it worked but it was a bit wobbly. I'm going to get one and try it out so I'll report back! I don't mind if it's cheap, but I don't want it to fall apart on you guys. XXXXX, Amy

Thank you for your kind comment! Yep, I sure do OR I've been known to use a large floral foam cage and zip-tie it to my stand, but that's because it has a hole in the center. I got those stands from Accent Decor, btw. XOXOX

So I just transfer the Lomey's on the floorboard. They are great because they are low and will not tip over like a compote. I then assemble with the vase at the venue. XO, Ames

I got them from Accent Decor. They are wholesale, so you'll need to set up a business account with them. XOXOXO, Amy

@@FlowerMoxie Awesome! Thanks again!

Oh hail to the yeah, that's a great find!!!!

Nope, you can use dry foam all the way! It will be much lighter, so I'd still put water in the vase to help make it look 'more real' and to weigh it down.

Yes, always! XXXX, Amy

Personally, I never rented by vase ware, but many florists do and that isn't wrong. More than likely you'd have at least $100 in them if you got the ones I got from Accent Decor, so you could rent them for around $35-$50. You'd recoup your cost quickly and I'm sure that's less than a rental company would charge.

Thanks so much, it’s hard starting out but you gotta go for your dreams.

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Yep, I completely agree! I would definitely use clay/putty and no water in the Lomey (no hydrangeas then). You may want to try that and work with it a bit, and if you feel it needs more stability I'd see if I could also strap it down with some waterproof foral tape!

So this one is mainly talking through mechanics, but I have another that has the recipe listing. - I typically average 1.5 bunch of greenery and 15-20 volume flowers like roses, cushion flower, carnations, snaps, and stock. I typically do a combination. Try to avoid hydrangea because you'll just fuss with them wilting in the foam. XXXX, Amy

Sorry about that! It's a 6'' diameter.

Awesome idea! That should be pretty easy, but honestly, I don't find the greenery to get too messed up in transit. If you're making 20 large ones you might consider renting a Uhaul and getting it all in one load. Even with a big SUV I can typically only transport 5-6 of those big suckers at a time. XOXOXO, thank you for your kind comment and for watching!

I think you are right about the U-Haul. I am usually the poor bride's florist so this is going to really stretch me.

@@clairemancha6182 Just add it to the quote, you'll be so so happy!!!!!

I have brought a pitcher, but most of the time I just ask where I can fill my vases and they direct me to the kitchen with the deep sinks and offer a cart!

Yes, I didn't in this video because I was only showing the mechanics and didn't want to waste foam because it's not eco-friendly. =)

I got those from Accent Decor! A Moxie Bride got some gold ones from Table Cloth Factory and she said they were cheap but got the job done. I was going to order one and test it out before I recommended it.

We have it on our schedule to create an updated tutorial for this! A pot stand should work for an arrangement like this! Whether it can withstand the weight of the arrangement depends on how big you'd like to go, but it should hold it no problem!

@@FlowerMoxie oh wonderful! Thank you! We're not going mega huge, so it sounds like we'll be good - yay!

Ha, I feel you! It was a minute before I figured out what that was for. XO

Yes, or place rose petals in the water. They will float, so I've done this as a florist when I was doing large, white rounded arrangements that didn't have a lot of greenery to cover my mechanics.

@@FlowerMoxie Very clever. I wouldn't have thought of that!

We soak it in a bucket of water (or a sink full of water) so it is completely saturated. Then we'll transfer it to the lomey bowl!

Always wet! I didn't wet the foam since I wasn't building for this tutorial, but I can see now how that may have been confusing. Since foam isn't eco-friendly, I try not to use it if I don't have to. =)

But when do you wet the foam? I’m so confused by that part. Before taping? After? Do you add more water to lovey bowl on day of event?

First off, that sounds like a hard event....strong winds, hot as balls...woof! Ok, so Floral Clay/Putty should keep it adhered to the vase, but to be honest, that won't keep the entire vase from blowing over or off the stand. Filling it with water would help, but those tapered vases have a narrow base. I'd fill it with water, pop a mock-up on top, and set it outside on a windy day to see how it handles it. The winds in Oklahoma can be super strong and wild, so if I were you, I'd just test it out on my own time so I'd feel more confident on the event day. I hope that helps!

Hello Andrea! I adore that package, it is so classic, timeless, and ends up looking real boujee! Here's the basic Rule: Hydrangeas + Only Foam = No Bueno Hydrangeas + Foam in Vase of Water = Happy Hydrangeas Ok, so you're fine to use hydrangea in centerpieces and bouquets because they have a water vessel. For bouquets, I just always tell my brides to pop the bouquet back in the vase when it's not being used for pictures and such. One time a bride was all "Umm, so does that mean I can't take the bouquets out at noon, drive around all day taking picture for a 6 ceremony???"...and I was all "YEZZZZZ" Hydrangeas are pretty dang hardy, but they are HEAVY DRINKERS (like my Aunt Blanche), so as long as they have a water source they'll last.

We submerge it in water first so it's completely saturated, then we'll transfer and tape!

That's a great question! You could use glue dots or even hot glue to adhere the lomey to the vase securely. I do that every time, no matter the size! Something to be careful of - top heaviness! You can test it before hand, and if it feels unstable, the 6" lomeys may be a better option. :)

@@FlowerMoxie good point! Do you think the 9 inch lomey is just too large in general for a 5 inch diameter top? I said 4 inch up there but it’s actually 5!

You can use hot glue, but the trouble will come when getting it off, you could break your vase and cause harm to yourself. Those glue strips or clay will work just fine! XO

We haven't been able to get it with the supply chain issues. It's been bleak.

Either will work! It depends on how large you'd like to make the arrangement and how much product you're using. It's definitely easier to make a smaller vessel look larger by leaving your stems slightly longer than to try and fill in a larger vessel and make it look proportionate.

For the most part, yes! It does detach easier from glass than plastic, however. When it gets stuck to things I've used hot water to re-soften it, or in the opposite direction, you could use ice water to harden it and pull it off that way. It's a lot like gum or wax in that regard. I hope that helps!

THEY HAVE STOPPED MAKING IT! The whole floral world is in shock. So, you'll need to use some sticky putty from Lowes or glue strips. The pandy really messed up the floral supply chain.

Before! Immerse the foam in a bucket or sink of water and make sure it's totally saturated. Then add to your vase and tape! (Make sure the vase area you're going to tape is totally dry otherwise the tape won't stick.)

Hi Anna, I do teach a lot about foam-free designs, and as a designer, I strive to avoid foam. However, for the tall arrangements, I have not figured out a stable enough medium to recommend. I do buy the bio-foam, but I am aware that it's not 100% earth friendly. Thank you for the feedback! XXXX, Amy

You're talking the opening/diameter, correct? I would stay under 6'' because you don't want it falling in. Most cylinders from Hobby Lobby or Micheals are under 6 inches and will work just fine!

@@FlowerMoxie Thank you so so much!!!

Those big, fatty stands came from Accent Decor!

Yes! The main reason for filling the vase with water is to create stability in the vase so it doesn't come crashing down at the reception if the table get's bumped. Faux flowers will actually be light than fresh so creating stability with the vase will be really important!

Waterproof Green Floral Tape, you can snag it here: diyflowersupply.com/products/waterproof-floral-tape?_pos=1&_sid=3201ec247&_ss=r

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