this time i used a more contrasting color hydrangea and added as much greenery as i had available (which still wasn’t much), i think it’s an improvement

I’m a novice hobbyist and am practicing DIYing a few arrangements for a party, and I tried reflexing roses for the first time. What roses are best for this purpose and do you have any general advice?
The petals on the pink ones tore almost every time I reflexed - I made it work but want to avoid this. Is it possible they were not open enough? How can you tell when they’re ready?
The orange ones were much more pliable, though I prefer the more dramatic look of the pink. I couldn’t tell what kind of roses they were since the label at Trader Joe’s was vague. Are these garden roses?

Hi. Did some arrangements to practice and tried to at least change the mood. Any thoughts and input on what I can improve on?

This is an arrangement i made about a month ago experimenting with shapes, but i wasn’t satisfied with it so i’ll be remaking it soon. I’m planning on placing my hydrangea further in to make a proper crescent moon-shape, and i’ll be using a hydrangea with a more contrasting color to make that shape more obvious as well. Any other tips would be appreciated.

Should I take this big pink dahlia out to allow more appreciation for the other flowers or leave ? It’s beautiful in person but makes it hard to pay attention to all flowers when photographed or looking straight on.

Made these for my engagement party: one larger centerpiece and six bud vases. Flowers came from a shop that works with local flower farmers and foragers. Flowers here include: delphinium, baptisia, ranunculus, wood anemone, and forget-me-nots, plus some eucalyptus I grabbed from the grocery store.

Was attempting to go for a less structured, wild appearance. I think the bud vases turned out better and the larger arrangement needs more focal or like, a larger accent flowers as there is some space visible.

How are these for a first attempt. I’m curious if with continued education/practice, I might be able to make something good enough to display at my wedding (like a welcome table arrangement). I found the actual act of arranging relaxing, so thinking making one the day before my wedding might be good for my mental health lol.

Thanks!

Flowers make me happy

Just wanted to say thank you and had my twins pick out the flowers. I think it turned out pretty good:

Thank you all SO much for your advice and pointers — I have been starting to stress over this a bit, so everyone’s kind words and help were amazing!

The first three photos are my current WIP (I feel like I could take out a few focal flowers). Photos 4 & 5 are my first and second attempts, respectively. If anyone has advice on how to improve on this, I’m so open!!

I did get new foam for artificial flowers. This new piece sits much, much lower, so people will be able to see lol! And I’ll have to go back to Michael’s for another stem of the greenery I used. 🥰

I’ve been walking by these peach colored tiger lillies at the farmers market for a few weeks now but wasn’t sure what to do with them. Decided to mix them with some gladiolus for a peaches and cream vibe and use the smaller yellow gloriosas with the dark brown center to pick up the brown on the petals. They aren’t my favorite colors but sometimes I like the challenge of doing something different.

Hi all! I work at a flower shop, where I mostly create more traditional arrangements. I wanted to challenge myself and try something more contemporary using a mix of flowers from my garden and other blooms I had available.
I’d love some constructive feedback. What works, what would you change, and how could I make it feel more refined or sophisticated? Thanks!

Once a week I buy flowers and attempt to arrange them. Today I wanted more yellow, orange, and green. Feedback welcome.