Floriculture Wedding�Planning Portfolio�

Floral Design

Original by Beth SwehlaModified by Lorie Kempen

n  You are designing a complete American Wedding with a cultural influence. Again, this is a modern American wedding that is celebrating the heritage of the bride and groom’s culture.

You will be acting as the wedding planner and designer. Your slide presentation should put specific attention to the flowers that are being used.

This project will consist of planning a wedding to include the fashions, flowers, decorations and the cultural assignment with $30,000.

A detailed description of all arrangements and plans will be presented along with a cost analysis. All information will be included in a digital portfolio using Power Point.

On the due day you will need to present to the class your digital portfolio and answer any questions the class may have for you about your project.

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

The Wedding Description 25 points

Cultural Description 50 points

Wedding Fashions 25 points

Wear and Carry Designs 75 points

The Church/location Flowers 75 points

The Reception Layout 25 points

Reception Flowers 75 points

Design Cost/Budget Break Down 50 points

The Proposal/Presentation 100 points

TOTAL Points 500 points

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

2. The reception description will be in a large empty hall (50 feet x 200 feet)- unless you find an alternative venue

3. Guest listing will include 100 guests for a dinner

4. You are to select the month of the wedding, time of day, colors, and style. This might include a cultural based decision

n  Describe the culture you fused into your American wedding. What are some of the things the culture would include and how made them modern

Choose the bridal attire for the following persons

1. Bride 5. Attendants (3)

2. Groom 6. Ushers (3)

3. Maid of Honor 7. Flower Girl

4. 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.

Plan appropriate designs for each of the persons listed below. Consider the design of the dress when selecting floral pieces. This is an important part of your wedding. Include the wedding party. You need a written description and picture for each.

Example:

1. Bride 8. Ring Bearer

2. Groom 9. Mothers (2)

3. Maid of Honor 10. Fathers (2)

4. Best Man 11. Guest Book Attendant

5. Attendants (3) 12. Clergy/Marriage Officiate

6. Groomsmen (3) & Ushers (2) 13. Organist/Musicians

7. Flower Girl

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 (marker), 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.

Design the floor plan of the room or location 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 (100 guests) (8 ft round or 3 ft x 9 ft long – seat 6)

7. Room layout

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.

* If your culture requires something different - explain

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/Pictures are required.

* If your culture requirements are included -explain

Use the cost sheet provided to determine the wholesale and retail price of each item. Use the following guidelines.

Mark Up

Hard goods 2 x wholesale�Flowers (most) 3 x wholesale�Foliages 3 x wholesale�Roses 4 x wholesale�Orchids 4 x wholesale�Stephanotis 4 x wholesale�Special Orders 4 x wholesale

Labor Costs:

Wear and carry 40%� Arrangements, bows, 20%�

On location decoration $15.00 per hour

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. Use Excel or similar program

50 pts: This includes your contract for the products and services. 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.

50 pts – Oral Presentation of Digital Portfolio

The New York Times Reporter is in town and you have 5 minutes to convince him/her that your designs and plans are the best to cover in his special Texas edition of Weddings. He is looking for someone who has thoroughly planned out their wedding and if your wedding project is chosen the New York Times will pay for the wedding.

Questions ?

Due Date ___March 7, 2017____ Culture _________________________

Progress Checks: Feb.7, 2017 Feb 14, 2017 Feb 27, 2017

Rubric will be provided for each check