Onsite tool kit EQUIPMENT WEDDING FLORISTS NEED
Having a well stocked and trusted onsite tool kit is essential. Not only does it help setting up weddings and events go smoothly but it also helps you and your team be unflappable in the event of the unexpected. In this blog we share ingenious equipment wedding florists need as recommended by florists.
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What are the best recommended Floristry scissors for wedding and event florists?
Whether you’re a left or right handed florist, the perfect scissors for event work are out there for you. It’s worth trying different makes and types to see which is most comfortable to work with ergonomically and what floristry scissors work well for the type of work you do.
These Florist scissors have a super sharp Japanese steel blade. I’ve personally had these before from Thrive Floristry and they are great for cutting hand tie stems quickly and efficiently.
RRP £34.50
Oasis carbon blade scissors. Great working scissors for all kinds of work. I’d personally say they’re not the most long lasting, but a good pair to have if you tend to loose scissors easily!
RRP £10
Sakagen Florist scissors. These come in a variety of coloured handles and are my personal favourite scissors currently. They are ergonomic in design which makes them easy to hold and they cut through stems and thick foliage branches like butter. They really are the must have onsite florist toolkit equipment wedding florists need!
RRP £29.90
Best Floristry Aprons, toolbelts and foot ware for florists
Handcrafted leather tool belt. This gorgeous custom hand crafted belt changes everything, not to mention it is super stylish and sleek. With room for both heavy-duty pruners and flower snips or scissors, a mobile, a pen and pencil and a rose stripper or hand towel, this tool belt has been a total game changer.
It rests comfortably on your hips, keeping essential tools within reach without adding any extra weight or strain on your back. Quick delivery and can be personalised too.
RRP £114.07
Bobbi Wellington boot. Durable, 100% waterproof with a great sole, arch support, reinforced toe cap, 100% vegan and a 12 month warranty. They’re available in an array of colours so you can pick some to match your business branding.
RRP £79.95
Dungaree style apron. With a front pocket/pen pocket and dungaree style buckle cross over straps this apron is a modern take on the traditional florist apron. Blooming Rubee Stitches offers embroidered customisation and its available in a variety of colours or check out their vast array of other workwear products.
From £22 + embroidery set up
Reusable shoe protectors. Stretchable and durable shoe/boot covers for protecting venues with light coloured carpets and aisle runners. These ones are reusable and can be washed by hand or machine.
RRP £7.99 for 5 pairs
On site loading and moving installations and supplies
LoadIt foldable sack truck/trolley. Ideal for moving and unloading heavy objects. It is also ingenious in being foldable thus saving loads of space in the van which makes it the perfect addition to an onsite toolkit equipment wedding florists need.
RRP £99.99
Foldable Dolly cart/Platform truck. Space saving, compact hand trolley. Its been ergonomically designed for easy manoeuvrability and has 360 degree wheel swivel.
RRP £145
Florist Structure mechanics
2 x 12kg heavy duty professional weights. Made in the UK from recycled materials these weights can be used individually or by stacking and interlocking them.
RRP £59.99
Wedding and Event florist toolkit essentials
Electric rechargeable arch lighter. No more fighting with clicker lighters that run out half way through lighting wedding candles! This lighter is USB rechargeable, windproof and has an arced neck for easy lighting.
RRP £10.99
Command Hooks. Strong, versatile and reusable hooks that can be used in wedding venues for creating an attachment to walls, wood, glass or tiles. These are 100% a product that wedding florists need to include in their onsite florist toolkit equipment.
RRP £6.99 for 6 hooks and 12 strips
Re usable cable ties. If you love the convenience of using cable ties but want a more eco friendly option then these reusable cable ties are just the thing. They’re heave duty so great for large scale flower installations and they come in a variety of different colours too.
RRP £7.99 for 100
Cordless handheld vacuum cleaner. Just bigger that your phone, this really is an essential piece of equipment florists need when on site at weddings and events. Great for getting those little bits off tables!
RRP £27.95
Fresh Flower Bags. Improve your productivity and the planning of your orders by pre-making your bridal bouquets, corsages, and arrangements. The realization of large-scale designs for events becomes a lot easier with fresh flower bags as flowers can last for up to 3 days without water in these bags and sheets.
RRP from £9 for 5 bags
I really hope you found this blog post on ingenious onsite florist toolkit equipment wedding florists need useful. It will continue to be added to so please do keep checking in to see what’s been added. If you’ve found something that needs to be added please do send me an email and let me know what it is.
