Floriculture Wedding���Planning Portfolio

Original by Beth SwehlaModified by Lorie Kempen

Project Over View This project will consist of planning a wedding to

include the fashions, flowers, decorations and cultural assignment.

A detailed description of all arrangements and plans will be presented along with a cost analysis. All information will be included in a portfolio or stapled grouping.

On the due day you will need to bring a design from your “collection” then present the design to the class along with a overview of your wedding plans.

The work in the portfolio should reflect the professional image that all florists shops should display.

The portfolio will include:The Wedding Description 25 pointsWedding Fashions 25 pointsWear and Carry Designs 75 pointsThe Church Flowers 75 pointsThe Reception 100 pointsCultural Assignment 50 pointsDesign Cost 50 pointsThe Shopping List 25 pointsThe Proposal/Presentation 75 points

500 points

Step 1-The Wedding Description - 25 pts

1. The wedding party will include the bride, groom, maid of honor, 3 attendants, best man, 3 ushers, flower girl, ring bearer.

2. The reception will be in a large empty hall (50 feet x 200 feet)

3. 200 guests for a buffet dinner4. You are to select the month of the wedding, time

of day, colors, and style. (This might cultural based)

Step 2-Wedding Fashions - 25 pts

Choose the bridal attire for the following persons1. Bride 5. Attendants (3)2. Groom 6. Ushers (3)3. Maid of Honor 7. Flower Girl4. Best Man 8. Ring Bearer

Your plans may be explained by using detailed written descriptions, sketches, photographs, magazine cuts or any combination of the these.

Step 3-Wear and Carry Design - 75 pts

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 8. Ring Bearer2. Groom 9. Mothers (2)3. Maid of Honor 10. Fathers (2)4. Best Man 11. Guest Book Attendant5. Attendants (3) 12. Clergy (no robes)6. Ushers (3) 13. Organist7. Flower Girl

Step 4-The Church Flowers - 75 ptsPlan 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 recommended.

Step 5-The Reception - 100 ptsDesign the floor plan of the room to include thefollowing: 1. Head table(s) for the bridal party

2. Reception table (guest book)3. Buffet table(s)4. Cake Table5. Gift Table6. 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. Sketches would be helpful.

Step 6 – Cultural Assignment - 50 pts

Explain the cultural assignment and how you infused it throughout your wedding

Step 7-Design Cost-50 ptsUse the cost sheet provided to determine the wholesale and

retail price of each item. Use the following guidelines.Mark Up

Hard goods 2 x wholesaleFlowers (most) 3 x wholesaleFoliages 3 x wholesaleRoses 4 x wholesaleOrchids 4 x wholesaleStephanotis 4 x wholesaleSpecial Orders 4 x wholesaleLabor Costs: 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, extended wholesale price, retail cost, labor cost, total retail.

Step 8-The Shopping List - 25 pts

Make one list of all material the florist will need to provide or purchase. This list must combine flowers for every design.

For example, if you are using roses in the bridal bouquet, alter pieces, and table pieces you should add them all together.

Separate the list into flowers, foliages, hard goods, and misc.

Step 9-The Proposal - 50 pts

This is the contract given to the bride with a description of the item and the exact cost that will be charged for the wedding.

This page or pages should look like an invoice.Include the wedding information at the top: name of

bride and groom, location, date, time, etc. Don’t forget to figure the government tax in this project.

Step 10-Design Construction - 100 pts

Pick one of the design that would be used in the wedding.

At least one week prior to the final exam provide the teacher with a shopping list of all material needed.

The wholesale price of this list may not exceed $10.00.The day of the final you will have one hour to construct

the design of your choice.

Step 11-Sales Presentation - 75 pts

The bride and her mother have come back in to see your price estimates and your ideas for their specialwedding.

You have 5 minutes to convince them that your designs and plans are the best to meet their needs and cultural assignment.

Questions ? $20,000 Budget

3 cultural influences Due April 2