You'll be dealing with great joy and great sorrow. A customer will come in and want something done right on the spot. It could be an arrangement for a deceased relative and needs to incorporate a cherished handkerchief or other memento, he said. This is a job that brings out the Martha Stewart in us, she said. Angela Marie was a high schooler when she started making bows for gift plants.
Some florists begin an arrangement with greens and finish it with flowers.
And we may work a lot of hours. That's part of the responsibility of being a manager. The goal is always a happy customer. While Christmas, Valentine's Day, Easter and Mother's Day are huge in this business, their annual advents are hardly a surprise. For individuals interested in opportunities outside of a retail setting, there may be positions in floral arranging at the Ferndale site.