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Feature
February | 2023
For 24 years, fl orists have eagerly sent submissions to our annual "Picture Perfect
Weddings" contest. is year, once again, we received amazing and inspirational wedding
fl ower photos of gorgeous bouquets, wearables, arches and fl ower installations that graced
weddings in 2022. is year's entries off ered widely varied interpretations of our design
categories, giving you a glimpse into the trends and creativity in the wonderful world of
wedding fl owers.
For 2023, e Wedding Report estimates that the number of weddings in the U.S. will be
around 2.24 million, so we hope the spectacular weddings on these pages will inspire your
creativity for the upcoming wedding season.
is year, fl orists submitted photos of their best wedding fl orals from 2022 in any or all of
these categories:
Our panel of judges selected their favorite designs in each category, and the winning
designs are presented on these pages and on our website, FloristsReview.com. We received
99 spectacular entries, and we thank all the designers who participated. A special
congratulations to all our winners!
e winner of the "Best Overall Wedding" will receive $500 worth of gorgeous garden roses
from Alexandra Farms, and the winner of the "Wearable Flowers" category will receive a
prize package from BoutStix Floral Magnets.
• Bouquets
• Ceremony Décor
• Reception Décor
• Flower Installation
• Wearable Flowers (corsages,
boutonnières, hairpieces/
headpieces, fl ower jewelry, etc.)
Meet the winners of Florists' Review's 24th annual
"Picture Perfect Weddings" contest.
By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD
PICTURE-PERFECT
Weddings