As a retail florist, are you looking for inspiration, networking, and information? Koehler & Dramm holds special shows & events several times a year to fulfill those needs.
Koehler & Dramm's Wedding Design Showcase takes place Sunday, March 3rd, 2013 from
9 AM-3 PM. Join us as we unveil the hottest bouquet, centerpiece, flower and hairstyle trends from floral designer Attila Boros and hairstylist Mate Hintenberger who are
joining us from Budapest, Hungary. Be sure to mark your calendar and watch
for more information soon!
View Koehler & Dramm's 2013 Professional Floral Artist of the Year and Student Design Competition photo gallery below.
Koehler & Dramm Professional Floral Artist of the Year 2012
At the final phase of the 2012 Design Competition held at the Minneapolis Convention Center during the Home and Garden Show, our six finalists received a surprise package with which to create a design on stage. A panel of judges determined the winner.
The title of Koehler & Dramm Professional Floral Artist of the Year 2013 goes to Jamie McLaughlinfrom Bachman's! Runners up are Anna Treichel of Forever Floral and Carol Chapple of Juul Flora. Congratulations!
Personal Flower People's Choice Winner
At the Wedding Design Show on March 4, we invited participants to wear a personal flower throughout the day. It could be a corsage, wristlet, hair piece, accessory, body art, or whatever each person could imagine! Attendees voted for their favorite via a People's Choice ballot. The winner, recipient of a $50 Koehler & Dramm gift certificate and a Corsage/Boutonniere class at the Institute of Floristry is Maureen de Bruyn of de Bruyn Designs! Congratulations!
Picture Perfect
Wedding Photo Competition
This wedding design photo competition was the first of its kind sponsored by Koehler & Dramm Wholesale Florist. Along with the photograph portion of the competition, contestants wrote an essay describing the process of matching their designs to the wishes of the bride and groom and their chosen wedding theme. The Green Ambiance team in Avon, MN won a $1000 marketing package for their innovative designs, creating a lasting memory for the wedding couple. Congratulations!
Shows and events offer:
Notable Speakers: Each show has its own theme and the speaker provides helpful and insightful information in that topic area.
Creative Designers: Get some great ideas from superior designers on the leading edge in floral design.
Forums: A perfect environment to go a little bit deeper into a topic that interests you.
Vendors: Learn about vendors’ products and services and see them firsthand.
Networking: A fabulous place to talk shop with others who understand the floral industry, make connections with people, and reconnect with those you haven’t spoken with in a while.
Food and beverages: Scrumptious edibles are provided.
Silent Auction: See something on auction you want to take home? Place a bid!
Prize Drawings: Will you be the lucky winner?
Shopping: Everything is right here. Stock up with great deals before you head back to your store.
