State of the Floral Industry (2025 edition)

Trump’s tariffs are back (or are they? 🤔) The frequent changes sure make it hard to plan!

Things we know:

The proposed high tariffs on Chinese goods (and possibly broader import penalties) mean a LOT of the mechanics florists use every day—vases, ribbons, wire, foam, candles, and more—could suddenly cost way more.

🌹 Flowers could be affected too…

While most fresh flowers aren’t imported from China, the cost of logistics, packaging, and materials often is. Tariffs raise prices on the tools we need to get your flowers from field to bouquet. And tariffs haven’t been levied on only China.

💰 Prices are already tight.

Labor shortages, fuel increases, climate issues—all things florists have been juggling post-pandemic. Add tariffs? You get a supply chain stress cocktail 🍸, served on a tray of “please don’t shoot the messenger.”

💍 What it means for weddings:

Last-minute swaps might be more common. Flexibility is key

Rental pricing may increase

Trends toward foam-free, sustainable design? Not just aesthetic—they’re economic too

💡 What we have done and recommend doing:

• Stockpiling basics (hello, shelves of vases)

• Diversifying sourcing - we already and have always done this!

• Reworking designs for maximum impact with fewer imports

• Educating planners & clients about rising costs (and how to get the most value)

🎤 Our advice to couples?

Book early - this allows a florist to plan on your behalf

Be flexible - there’s more than one way to implement a design!

And most importantly, TRUST your designer!

This industry has adapted before. We will again!

But as we like to say:
🌷 You can’t fight tariffs with tulips... but we’ll sure try.🌷

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Behind every beautiful event is the clean up you don’t see… 🧹

Dismantling, sorting, cleaning and making sure every stem finds its next purpose - it’s all part of the process. Because creating beauty means taking responsibility for what’s left behind 😉

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