FLORICULTURE WEDDING PLANNING PORTFOLIO Portfolio C Michalcik This

FLORICULTURE WEDDING PLANNING PORTFOLIO Portfolio – C. Michalcik

This project will consist of planning a wedding to include the fashions, flowers, and decorations. A detailed description of all arrangements and plans will be presented along with a cost analysis. All information will be included in a portfolio. The work in the portfolio should reflect the professional image that all florists shops should display.

THE PORTFOLIO WILL INCLUDE: The Wedding Description and Invitation Wedding Fashions Wear and Carry Designs The Church Flowers The Reception Wedding Extras Design Cost

STEP 1 -THE WEDDING DESCRIPTION – SHORT WRITTEN SUMMARY 1. Church Wedding / Outdoor wedding 2. The wedding party will include the bride, groom, maid of honor, 2 attendants (min. ), best man, 2 ushers, flower girl, ring bearer. 3. The reception will be in a large empty hall (50 feet x 200 feet) 4. 200 guests (min) for a buffet dinner 5. You are to select the month of the wedding, time of day, colors, and style. (invitation)

STEP 2 -WEDDING FASHIONS Choose the bridal attire for the following persons 1. Bride 6. Ushers (2) 2. Groom 7. Ring Bearer 3. Maid of Honor and two Attendants ( min. ) Flower girl 5. Best Man and 2 groomsmen Your plans may be explained by using detailed written descriptions, sketches, photographs, magazine cuts or any combination of these. 4.

STEP 3 -WEAR AND CARRY DESIGN Plan appropriate designs for each of the persons listed below. Consider the design of the dress when selecting floral pieces. Include the following: 1. Bride 2. Groom 3. Maid of Honor 4. Best Man 5. Attendants 6. Ushers 7. Flower Girl 8. Ring Bearer 9. Mothers 10. Fathers 11. Guest Book Attendant 12. Clergy (no robes) 13. Organist

STEP 4 -THE CHURCH FLOWERS Plan appropriate floral pieces to be used during the wedding ceremony. Use as few or as many pieces as you feel is appropriate for the wedding style. Pieces may include any or all of the following: alter, unity candle, kneeling bench, pew decoration, arches, wall pieces, guest table, entry area, other as appropriate. A description of the floral pieces should be made to include color, style, and materials used. Sketches and clippings are useful. A sketch of the church floor plan with placement of floral pieces is required. Must have at least 3 church arrangements

STEP 5 -THE RECEPTION Design the floor plan of the room to include the following: 1. Head table(s) for the bridal party 2. Reception table (guest book) 3. Buffet table(s) 4. Cake Table 5. Gift Table 6. Dining tables (200 guests) (8 ft round or 3 ft x 9 ft long) Plan décor for the room. You should include the tables including coverings, walls, ceiling, etc. Describe the look for each of the tables and areas you plan to decorate. Floor plan is required.

STEP 6 -WEDDING EXTRAS Add any extra items to the plan you feel are appropriate. These could include favors, guest books, toasting glasses, transportation, etc.

STEP 7 -DESIGN COST Use the cost sheet provided to determine the wholesale and retail price of each item. Use the following guidelines. Hard goods Flowers (most) Foliages Roses Orchids Stephanotis Special Orders Labor Costs: Mark Up 2 x wholesale 3 x wholesale 4 x wholesale Wear and carry 40% Arrangements, bows, 20% On location decoration $15. 00 per hour

STEP 7 -DESIGN COST-CON’T Each item should have a detailed chart made of the material needed for the design. Be sure to include hard goods required including ribbons and the bouquet holder, tape, wire etc. The chart should have the following columns: material, quantity needed, wholesale price of each, retail cost, labor cost, total retail.

STEP 8 -THE WEDDING BUDGET Total cost of wedding. Includes: wholesale and retail costs of flowers, dress costs, tux rental, accessory rentals, wedding extras, invitations, hall rental, meal costs, etc… you do not need invitation or photographer costs in this project.