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thanks lily, appreciate that - now for some photographs and some cunning marketing tactics!!

Balloon artistry was an option on my ANCF, but we're not doing it.

I hate balloons @ weddings etc. Think they are naff, but love big arches for parties and things. I love the "17" Bree makes on desperate housewives! It's sooo cool!

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We do it on my level 2 course, it's fun and there really does look to be good profit in it.

I'll put some photos in the gallery if anyone's interested to see what kind of things we do?

to be honest i view everything from a commercial point of view and unfortunately when you are in business you cannot just do what you like. If my till is full i am happy and what gets the money there i am not too bothered about. Balloons have their place in life and whilst i would like to provide flowers for 18ths 21sts and the like in reality it just doesnt happen. I pride myself on being a business women first and florist second. Its only this way that you can change it from being a lifestyle choice to a profitable business.....

Hi Tulip

I have a few brides request balloons for the wedding centrepieces, I think they use them as an alternative to floral centrepieces, great too if they are on a tight budget.

Ian

yeah ian you're right, the lower end brides in our shop generally have balloons and it is nice to be able to get all of their business isn't it. I used to really detest them but i really dont think they are that bad and do create a party atmosphere and there is a good profit too.

Sorry! ....me again!! Putting my five pennys worth in!! I agree with you Tulips, some of the bottom end brides what something on the tables but sometimes can't afford flowers so balloons are a great subsitute. As you say, as long as the money comes into my till and not the Party shop down the road I am happy. I also think that brides trust the florist better than the Party shop to give them exactly what they want. Having watched the Qualatex DVD's (they are American), it seems to me that they have only one thing for one event. Whereas we can offer so much more!!!

LilyLady

yeah i diversify as much as possible i even do chair covers etc.. agree lilylady