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Just thought of something else. Look carefully at any xmas decs that you can 'break down' into nice small pieces to add to arrangements. They might seem pricey at the time but work out ok per section. Things like berrried garlands or look out for packs of 'sugar' effect fruit, they make classy looking wreaths.

Im trained in xmas tress lol no really...charge £25.00 per foot decorated...tree dressed with lights in 15 flat...done them for 4 years in the city 40 trees each year and we used to start at 3am each day....i loved it,london at night all quite...offices all silent with free vending machines and sweets everywhere....well rude not too!!

Thats so funny, you sound like santas little (theiving) helper! There's something quite special about being up at that time and not being drunk. Unfortunately theres only one 3 o'clock in my world and it aint a.m unless I'm going somewhere hot!

Hi there, Christmas is from my experience a very busy time and a great time for flowers and glittery bits and pieces Be warned people normally leave orders until the last minute. Decorate your shops with all bits and bobs, twigs, glitter trees and small artifacts pertaining to Christmas, people normally love them. Make sure you have enough flowers and dont leave until the last moment to buy them as the wholesalers will increase their prices. Make up some fresh table arrangements, they sell much better than silk and put some candles and holly in picked from your garden, spray them with glitter and bits, put a few read and green flowers in and people love them. Any other help, do ask me, if you want some ideas on web based companies for sundries I have a few. Good luck. Kim Crimson Rose

Good advice...if you've got the right sort of clientele, have loads of stuff 'ready to go' They all seem to think that if they order it a week before, you'll make it a week before. So they come in on xmas eve and want you to make something really special with all your 'fresh flowers', just as you're trying to pack up and head off to the pub!

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Hi Mel, For me it's holly wreaths. By Chrstmas day my arms are in such a state after several weeks of "holly attack" that people tend walk around me in a wide circle in case it's something catching.
I make wreaths for the grave which I keep low priced and simple. Some people just want them made out of holly and others a mixture of evergreen and holly. People will pay a little more if it has berries on it and I usually ask them which colour bow they would like on it.
these wreaths attract the customers who want wreaths for their doors. I put cones, dried fruit, nuts etc on these and they are often customised for a client.
Good Luck with you first Christmas.

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i have never had our wholesaler increase prices in fact on the day before xmas eve my wholesaler offered me a job lot fo £400.00 it was fab and no problems sold most of it so you should find a great wholesaler shop around and find out which ones are prepared to help you rather than swindle you

Hi there,
It was my first Christmas last year and like you I didn't know what to expect.However this is what I learned if it's of any use to you.
Holly wreaths are a real winner and don't underestimate how many you might need. I had ordered 80 from my supplier and he let me down ,by this time I was sitting with orders for 90 odds. Nothing for it but to get stuck in. The quickest and easiest way was use oasis rings. I based with cypres then holly ,stuck in some berries Christmas rosies or posettias or lilies and a choice of poly prop ribbon. They could also choose 10" base which eneded up being 14" or 14" which was a beauty at 20". Was frantic but it was a real payer. I have already wired berries and ribbons for 75 so far. Try using a pair of welders gloves for the holly. Abit heavy but works a treat.
I also did an open night at the end of November and it was a real winner. Served mulled wine, mince pies ,fruit cake and roasted chestnuts. If they drink your drink they feel guilt ridden to buy, if that fails get them sozzled and remind them the next day of the fantastic order they gave you
.They'll be too embarrassed to deny it. A win win situation

Hi there,
It was my first Christmas last year and like you I didn't know what to expect.However this is what I learned if it's of any use to you.
Holly wreaths are a real winner and don't underestimate how many you might need. I had ordered 80 from my supplier and he let me down ,by this time I was sitting with orders for 90 odds. Nothing for it but to get stuck in. The quickest and easiest way was use oasis rings. I based with cypres then holly ,stuck in some berries Christmas rosies or posettias or lilies and a choice of poly prop ribbon. They could also choose 10" base which eneded up being 14" or 14" which was a beauty at 20". Was frantic but it was a real payer. I have already wired berries and ribbons for 75 so far. Try using a pair of welders gloves for the holly. Abit heavy but works a treat.
I also did an open night at the end of November and it was a real winner. Served mulled wine, mince pies ,fruit cake and roasted chestnuts. If they drink your drink they feel guilt ridden to buy, if that fails get them sozzled and remind them the next day of the fantastic order they gave you
.They'll be too embarrassed to deny it. A win win situation