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Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht Wiki, Age, Height, Weight, Biography & Family

Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht (born in 1990) an American reality show star and a florist. The famous magazine Harper’s Bazaar named him one of the top florists in the world.

He basically provides flower decoration services to high-fi weddings in the USA. Other than weddings he also provides services for parties.

On Netflix, a new show named “The Big Flower Fight” got released on 18 th May 2020. In this show, you will see stars like Natasia Demetriou, Vic Reeves, and obviously Kristen Griffith. In this show, you will see florists, sculptors, and garden designers competing to build a garden sculpture.

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Childhood, Parents, Siblings & Education

One of the World’s top florists named Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht (age 29 years old as in the year 2019) took birth in New York, USA. He landed on the earth in the year 1990.

It is his first show where he will now describe himself and his career. Much of the data about his life is still missing which will be available in the near future on Wikicelebs.com.

He grew up in central NYC and here he attended a local private school. He is an artist and this started reflecting from his personality when he was in school. Just because of this he won many art competitions during that time.

Personal life, Gay Husband & Children

There many people who do not know but Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht is gay. He is married to his husband Aaron Griffith-VanderYacht.

They both met in New York back in the year 2011. They both are quite fond of each other and this is the reason why they both got married in the year 2013. Kristen and his partner are very open about their sexuality.

They both decided that they want to adopt a kid and this is the reason why they adopted a son in the year 2016.

The couple became his parents on 15 June in the same year. The name of their child is Hugo.

They say the kid will make their life more wonderful and they are nothing but happy to have him in their life.

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Some Lesser Known Facts about Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht

• Now that he will appear in the show it will be interesting to see how he works.
• But it will also be interesting to know how his career started and what he does in his life to earn his bread.
• Wikicelebs.com discovered that he has an interest in gardening from his teens.

• As he grew up he decided that he wants to be a florist. He wanted to be a professional one that is why he took professional training.
• Now he has his business in New York where he takes orders to provide flower decoration facilities.
• He is famous for his service and that is the reason why he is recognized as one of the bests in this field.
• Being a florist Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht is doing a good job and now he is appearing in a Netflix show. This show will be a leap in his career.
• The makers of the show brought a very new and different concept through which they will target the new segment of the audience.
• Her husband supports him in his business. As of 2020, his net worth is around $700 k and it seems like with the popularity of the show it will increase to a great extent.
• He loves to get clicked.
• Kristen has a big team who helps him in doing his work as the job that he does is not of a single person.
• His husband is also present on Insta but he has a private account by the name “aarongvy”.
• Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht loves to get dressed well and with his 5 ft 9 in tall (1.75 m) he looks impressive.

• More than 19 k people are Kristen’s followers on Instagram and this count is going up and up.
• In the show, he will appear as a judge and said that he will neither use a sugar-coated speech but will also not be harsh with words in his comments.
• The makers of the show “The Big Flower Fight” approached him through an Instagram DM.
• As Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht said he got interviewed for the show in a Starbucks café

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Big Flower Fight Judge Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht Wants to Get Back to the Dome

"It feels like you're stepping into the Secret Garden, " he says.

• On the show, teams of floral designers are challenged to create elaborate structures made of plants.
• In an interview with OprahMag.com, Griffith-VanderYacht opened up his career, the show, and what he really thinks of the contestants stealing flowers.

Mary Berry. Ru Paul . Simon Cowell. When it comes to reality competition shows, the judges, with their idiosyncratic personalities and catch-phrases, are as important as the talent. As judge of The Big Flower Figh t on Netflix, acclaimed florist Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht, 36, joins that lauded set—but only he knows how to construct a giant recreation of a miniature Schnauzer, made entirely of long grasses (watch the episode "Huge Hairy Beasts " to see the installation in all its glory).

"It's more than just shoving flowers into a vase," Griffith-VanderYacht, the owner of Seattle's Wild Bloom Florals , whose arrangements have been featured in celebrity weddings and on magazine covers, tells OprahMag.com of The Big Flower Fight .

That's an understatement. On The Big Flower Fight , 10 teams of two are challenged to create elaborate floral installations, ranging from life-size couture dresses made of cut flowers to super-sized insects crafted with living plants. Along with a guest judge, Griffith-VanderYacht crowns one winning team, and eliminates another.

Griffith-VanderYacht's involvement with The Big Flower Fight started with an Instagram DM. "It was probably the most nontraditional route a person could take to getting on television," Griffith-VanderYacht jokes.

The Seattle native was dropping his baby son off at daycare when he got a message on Instagram about a mysterious TV project. Griffith-Vanderyacht pulled into a Starbucks parking lot, "because they have that good WiFi, and you can't mess around with WiFi," and had a 10-minute video call with strangers.

"I didn't even know what I was auditioning for. Then I heard back maybe two weeks later, they're like, 'Okay, we would like you for this project.' And I was like, "Well, what's the project?" And they're like, 'It's for Netflix.' And then my wig blew off," Griffith-VanderYacht says.

While The Big Flower Fight came out of nowhere, Griffith-VanderYacht has been "planting the seeds" (sorry!) for a similar opportunity for years, thanks to his illustrious career in the floral industry.

According to Wild Bloom Floral's website , Griffth-VanderYacht's flowers have been in major publications across the US, including Martha Stewart Weddings , Traditional Home Magazine , and The Knot , and seen on Good Morning America and E! . His flowers for actress Julianne Hough's wedding were featured on the front cover of People .

Wild Bloom Floral is the culmination of Griffith-VanderYacht's lifelong love of flowers. Growing up in Detroit, he spent summers tending to his mother's garden in their large backyard. "I was like, yes, this is amazing! I get to play in the dirt, and pull stuff out. Little did I know it was manual labor," he says with a laugh.

While gardening, Griffith-VanderYacht says he feels "rooted in something very true to [himself]." In 2011, Griffith-VanderYacht took steps to turn his lifelong hobby into a career. "I had never really known anything about the professional side of floristry. So, I allowed myself to really just get into it and observe and read and research and play. That was probably the biggest gift I could have given myself... the opportunity to play with flowers, because through that, I discovered my own voice," he says.

As a judge, Griffith-VanderYacht hopes to be an example for other aspiring florists, especially those of color.

"I want it to be a really good representation, not just on the show, but in my everyday life, of Black excellence, and what it means to be a person of color that other little kids can look up to and say, 'Wow, I didn't know that it could be cool to be a florist!' I didn't get to have that as a little kid. It was something that I had to discover," he says.

There's one child that Griffith-VanderYacht thinks of, especially: His son Hugo, whom Griffith-VanderYacht and his husband, Aaron, adopted back in June 2019 .

"I take that role incredibly seriously, not only for myself, but also for my son. He has the rare and very singular opportunity to grow up having two parents of very different races and very different cultural backgrounds. And so I want him to experience and understand the richness and the dichotomy of both of those worlds," Griffith-VanderYacht says.

In addition to raising his son, Griffith-VanderYacht hopes to have more "flower babies" in the future, too. When asked about challenges that didn't make the season, he's reluctant to give them away.

"I'm not going to tell you because I'm hoping they'll be in season 2, if we get one," he says.

For now, The Big Flower Fight 's eight-episode first season is worth watching for Griffith-VanderYacht's jewel-toned suits, coordinated especially for the challenges, and for his commentary, which is as colorful as the flowers themselves. One particularly memorable zinger? Griffith-VanderYacht staring at the droopy face of a lion statue, and saying: "I asked for character . I did not ask for sloppy ."

While always honest, he tempers his pronouncements with kindness and genuine awe. Even now, he speaks of the contestants' accomplishments with pride. "I feel like those teams are all my babies. They're my flower children," he says.

With that sentiment in mind, he's a mentor first, and a judge second. As the teams build their structures, Griffith-VanderYacht gives restrained pointers (and occasional side-eye).

"When it was appropriate, I would give them advice. Other times, like any parent, you have to let your kids experience failure in order to learn. But it was tempting to go and help," he says.

From his position on the sidelines, Griffith-VanderYacht also bears witness to the small spats that put the "fight" in The Big Flower Fight , like when Irish team Eoghan and Declan stockpile all the tall grasses to prevent others from using it, or when Yan and Henck steal mirrors.

"Even the stealing is a little tongue in cheek. It doesn't even feel like, Ooh, I'm out to get you . It's more like, I'm just being competitive. It's all in good fun," he says.

Being an observer, not a participant, had another perk: While the participants sweated in the humid dome, where the installations were constructed, Griffith-VanderYacht could appreciate its beauty—then get fresh air.

"You can get transported walking into the dome. It feels like you're stepping into the Secret Garden. It's like you're going from black-and-white into Technicolor. You are Dorothy coming out of her house and walking into Oz," he says. He can't wait to get back to the dome—and neither can we.

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10 Things You Didn’t Know about Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht

Creativity comes in many different forms, and Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht is proof. He is widely considered one of the most talented florists in the world. His ability to create beautiful bouquets and designs is unmatched. Although most people think making a floral design is as easy as slapping some flowers together, Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht has shown that there is true artistry behind it. He recently gained mainstream popularity as one of the judges of Netflix’s floral design competition show, The Big Flower Fight . Now that his fan base is growing by the day, so are the possibilities for his career.  Continue reading for 10 things you didn’t know about Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht.

1. His Path To The Big Flower Fight Started With A DM

Direct messages on Instagram are usually reserved for romantic advances and random conversations, but apparently they can also be a great place for business opportunities. Kristen says he received a random DM about a TV project and was asked to do a quick video call. He told The Oprah Magazine , “I didn’t even know what I was auditioning for. Then I heard back maybe two weeks later, they’re like, ‘Okay, we would like you for this project.’ And I was like, “Well, what’s the project?” And they’re like, ‘It’s for Netflix.’ And then my wig blew off.”

2. He Owns A  Shop In Seattle

Kristen has been fortunate enough to see his wildest dreams come true in more ways than one. In addition to being a talented florist, Kristen is also an entrepreneur. He owns his own flower shop in Seattle called Wild Bloom. Thanks to the show, there’s a good chance his shop will become even more popular.

3. He Sees Flowers As A Gateway

For Kristen, flowers are more than just something to put in the middle of your kitchen table as a center piece. Instead, he believes they are like art and he believes they have the power to connect people. According to his website , he “views floristry as a gateway to a happier more sustainable life that focuses on bridging the gap between nature and modern living.”

4. He’s A Family Man

Kristen may have a successful career, but that isn’t the only thing he’s focused on. He’s also a very dedicated family man. He is happily married to Aaron Griffith-VanderYacht. The couple has one child together, a son named Hugo . The couple adopted Hugo in June 2019 and are having a great time raising their sweet baby boy.

5. He Became Interested In Flowers As A Child

When Kristen was young, he spent a lot of time working in his mother’s garden. He says, “I was like, yes, this is amazing! I get to play in the dirt, and pull stuff out. Little did I know it was manual labor.” What started as a simple hobby quickly became something Kristen wanted to take seriously.

6. His Work Has Been Featured In Major Publications

Kristen has put in a lot of work over the last several years, and his resume speaks for itself. His website says that his work has been featured in several publications across the country including “ Martha Stewart Weddings, Traditional Home Magazine, and The Knot, and seen on Good Morning America and E! Network . His flowers for actress Julianne Hough were featured on the front cover of People Magazine .”

7. He Wants To Represent Black Excellence

Representation is very important to Kristen. There aren’t a lot of other young Black men working in the floral industry, and he hopes that he can show young people that a career as a florist is possible and wanting to work in the field isn’t anything to be embarrassed about.

8. Gardening Keeps Him Grounded

There aren’t many people who can truly say they love what they do. Even though working with flowers is Kristen’s job, it’s also something he does as a way to relieve stress. Kristen says that gardening helps keep him “rooted in something very true to himself”.

9. He Hopes People Understand How Much Work Goes Into Being A Florist

Kristen hopes that people who watch The Big Flower Fight come away with an understanding of how complex floristry is. Most people think being a florist is nothing more than picking out some cute flowers and putting them in a vase, but the show provides a more thorough look at what florists are actually capable of.

10. He Sees Himself As A Mentor On The Show

Judges on reality competition shows have a reputation for being mean and snarky, but that isn’t Kristen’s style at all. Although he is technically a judge on The Big Flower Fight , he likes to think of himself as a mentor. He would step in and offer advice when necessary, but he also let contestants experiment and learn things on their own.

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Kristen griffith vanderyacht gay, husband, family: the big flower fight.

Kristen Griffith VanderYacht Gay, Husband, Family: The Big Flower Fight . Anyone of you looking forward to watching upcoming reality competition show, The Big Flower Fight, on Netflix? Yeah we are! The streaming service has been rocking it when it comes to its reality shows and we are keeping our fingers crossed that The Big Flower Fight will be a monster hit like The Circle and Love is Blind which, we are pretty sure, will be getting second seasons.

Apparently, Too Hot to Handle is also a hit but there’s something very unlikable about the characters on that show — we are looking at you Harry Jowsey and the Canadian girl who shall not be named because she is an embarrassment to the Great White North — so we ain’t hoping it will get a second season. Hehe.

Anyhoo, one of the cast members of The Big Flower Fight is famous florist Kristen Griffict VanderYacht who will serve as the head judge of the show. The New York City-based VanderYacht owns Wild Bloom (wildbloomfloral.com) and has been named by Harpers Bazaar as the Top Florist of the World in 2019 as well as 2020.

Kristen Griffith VanderYacht Husband and Family . For those who are wondering, Kristen is married to husband Aaron. The two tied the knot in 2013:

Here’s another photo of the twosome coosome which we grabbed from Kristen’s Insta (@kristengvy). Want more gay male celebrities ?

The couple are raising a boy named Hugo who officially became their son on 15 June 2019 when their adoption was finalized by the court.

Kristen tells us more about it on Instagram: “It’s finally here!!! ADOPTION DAY! I’d like to introduce you to Hugo Griffith-VanderYacht. My baby boy! My Son! We have been waiting 470 days to be able to call this little guy ours forever. And today it happened! Even though we have always been his Dad and Daddy, today it’s official. It will be our names on his birth certificate and our last name he learns how to spell (good luck, kiddo). And when the school calls to tell us you solved world hunger, cured cancer and stopped a scrunchie comeback it will be our job to make sure the world knows who to thank: ME! I’m so in love with you kid! You have already brought us so much joy. I’m so proud and lucky to be your Daddy. FOREVER.”

Awww! We are so happy for all three! You can follow Kristen, Aaron, and Hugo on their Instagram page @twodads. Any chance, we’ll be seeing them on The Big Flower Fight? It’s unlikely but we sure can hope, no?

Kristen Griffith VanderYacht Gay, Husband, Family: The Big Flower Fight . Last updated: May 6, 2020 at 5:49 am.

The Kristen Griffith-Vanderyacht Interview with Jason Mitchell Kahn

JMK: Before either of us were in the world of weddings we met in theater. Kristen was an actor in a play that I wrote THE BOYS UPSTAIRS. As my career evolved into being a wedding planner, I learned that so many of my industry colleagues also had a background in theater.  Can you describe how the process of transitioning from being an actor to a floral designer happened for you?

KGVY: I think the main thread between the two is about connecting with people through art. It’s about using your art  to express yourself. That's what theater was for me- an opportunity to really use whatever talents that I had as a form of expression. In a live performance, you connected with the audience so you received  immediate feedback. The same relationship exists between the designer and the client. You create something for them. You give it to them and they give you feedback with the “oohs” and “ahhs” and claps and cheers. Another element is control.  It was about wanting to have more control over my art. I found that florals presented a  unique opportunity to create something and step back from it to gain perspective.  Theatre, on the other hand, is all about being in the moment. The audience claps and cheers but you actually don't know what you sound like to them. You can't really tell unless you're watching yourself on a video. You can't ever get the perspective that you do when you create a piece for an event. I found that to be a much more satisfying artistic experience and that is why I feel like transitioning from theater to design  has been super easy for me. 

JMK: Before that happened did you have hands-on experience specifically working with flowers?

KGVY: I was going to grad school at Columbia University. While I was there, I had free time. Prior to that I had been exploring floral design on my own .  It started as a hobby and evolved into a passion.   I began to develop my own taste and make bolder choices.  When I was in grad school, I interned at a flower shop. I went to school three days a week so the other two days I went to the flower shop. I soon realized it can be so much more. It was a very clear sign that I should be a designer and not  a therapist. 

JMK: You start a business in New York initially as a small entrepreneurial experiment.  How did you grow it into what it has become?

KGVY:  I translated what my experience was like planning my own wedding into a business model. I relate very strongly to bold visuals and storytelling.   I really focused on creating a strong visual presence. That’s what I responded to when I was planning my own wedding.  When I started my own thing, my focus was always on telling a really beautiful story so people felt inspired to  hire me. 

J MK: While building your career you fell in love and got married.  Tell me more.

KGVY: We met In New York city. He was a theatre kid and a special education teacher at a school in Brooklyn which I loved 'cause I really didn't want to date anybody in the industry, but I thought it was great that he knew all the references that only theatre people know.  It made it easier for him to get my jokes! He was super supportive when I was going to grad school and when I decided to drop out and do flowers full time. It's really a privilege honestly. Because I know that is not the case for other couples. It allowed me to focus on the business in the way that I needed to, which was one hundred percent.

We got married in 2013, I did the flowers for my wedding.  It was so much fun even though it was a lot of work. I would have had more… with flowers “more is more!”  We got married at Brooklyn Bridge park overlooking lower Manhattan. The ceremony was outdoors and was very quick.  I recall many discussions saying twenty minutes or less because it's New York City at the end of June and it's going to be hot as all get out so nobody needs to melt. The reception was at Dumbo Loft which is an “a la carte” space.  They provide you 4 walls and a ceiling. That's it!  Butterfly Bakeshop did the cake and I made sugar flowers for the cake. You heard right.  Honey, I went to that cake supply store and I taught myself. She’s a crafty queen! 

JMK: And eventually you expanded as a family?

KGVY:  We moved to Seattle in 2016, because I was not going to have any babies in New York City. Can you imagine me with five screaming kids on the subway with an armful of Whole Foods bags trying to get a stranger to help me up the stairs with the stroller?  The move from New York was about where we wanted to lay our roots.  I love New York City, but I knew that with my temperament  it was not going to work to have babies. 

JMK: What has the experience been like for the two of you becoming parents?

KGVY:  it's been a...journey.  We went through the foster-to-adopt program out here in Washington. That is a long process, like 18 months, in terms of when you start fostering the child to the time they become legally free to adopt to then actually finalizing your adoption. But it was all worth it. We have this amazing little guy and we couldn't be happier.

JMK: Has anything changed for you in the current world of being asked to stay at home?

KGVY:  Everything has changed.  We now have dedicated time to spend together. It has helped me realign my priorities  and my relationship with time. I get up two hours earlier than when he wakes up so I can work. 

JMK: Do you and Aaron ever have moments as two gay dads where some sort of experience or something you're expected to do feels very heteronormative?

KGVY:  I think a lot of our home life feels heteronormative because we were raised by two straight parents, so a lot of our traditions are built on what we experienced as kids. Our roles, on the other hand, are not very heteronormative in terms of what our parents expereinced.  We split everything down the middle. When our son was a baby, Aaron would watch him one night, I'd watch the next night and so on.

JMK: After I became a wedding planner and you became a floral designer; we had the great pleasure of getting to do a few weddings together. Our paths crossed again a few years later when we were both being considered for a TV project that neither of us ended up booking.  For you that opened the door to your latest project. Tell me about Netflix’s The Big Flower Fight. 

KGVY: I was offered the job and four weeks later was in London shooting. 

JMK: It truly is a feel-good competition show, but I can’t imagine when you were shooting that anyone would have predicted that it would premiere during a pandemic when people all around the world were being asked to stay home. Do you think that affected the reaction to the show?

KGVY:  I think it allowed for more eyes to hit the show in the beginning. It attracted people who were looking for something easy to watch that’s inspiring and uplifting. It’s not the type of reality TV to see  drama and fighting. 

JMK: What was it like being the host versus the one who's actually making the flowers?

KGVY:  I had never done television before, so I didn't have a barometer of what to  expect. My experience was really magical. They made a point to emphasize that I'm the expert. I helped set the challenges and what the standard was going to be and they wanted my input on every level. They completely trusted me when it came to the judging. It was awesome. 

JMK:  I've always known you to be very unabashedly authentic and speak truth to power. How do you feel now as a black person who has a platform? 

KGVY: I don't feel like I have a greater obligation. I've always felt called to be vocal about what I've been seeing politically and socially.. Right now is an “awakening”, not just for white people, but for every single person who is  becoming aware of how racism has played a part in our society. There are a lot of connections being made between the civil rights movement, the LGBTQ movement and human rights in general. They're actually all connected. Racism hurts everyone..  It is good that people are making a conscious effort to change the narrative. In order to do that all of us, black people included, have to hold the mirror up to ourselves. We have to ask ourselves,   how have I benefited from this system, how have I Been depleted or disadvantaged by this system and then ask what can I be doing to make it better? Then do the work to make the change.

The Engagement

The following questions are meant to help you prepare for the period between knowing you’re going to ask your man to marry you and your big day.

The Ceremony

These questions and recommendations will help focus you on what matters most for your ceremony and making sure that you are as present as possible for the moment when you say: "I do!"

The Reception

These pointers are intended to make sure you create the most memorable experience for you and your guests, focusing you on the fun of planning.

The following questions are meant to help you prepare for the period between knowing you’re going to ask your man to marry you and your big day. These are intended to get you thinking about what really matters during this exciting time and to help you make the best choices for planning your wedding.

1. Popping the question

In what way could you ask each other to marry?

What would you like to offer each other as a symbol of your engagement?

What will it mean to you both for one of you to ask for the other’s parents’ blessing and pop the question “on bended knee?”

Does one of you want to do the asking?

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2. Announcing your engagement

Do you want to make a more formal announcement printing announcement cards and mailing them individually?

Should yours be more “light-hearted” and use a digital mailing service?

Is it worth the money for you to have dedicated photography (and “rehearse” your potential wedding photographer) and announce your engagement along with a photo?

Do you make an occasion of the announcement and invite your friends and family to a cocktail party?

3. Getting aligned

How much do you truly understand each other’s vision and means for your wedding?

Have you appreciated the differences in ideas you have for your wedding?

On what are you each willing to compromise or create a new idea around where your visions differ?

How much can you spend on your wedding without incurring any debt that will allow you to host your guests in the way that best represents you as a couple?

Based on your budget, do you need to envision your wedding differently?

Are you fully aligned with each other on what you want and what you can create for your wedding? If not, keep talking.

At the end of your wedding, what do you want for yourselves and others to have remembered from it?

4. Location or Destination options

Based on your vision for your wedding, where do you want to get married?

Based on your budget, where can you get married?

Based on whom you want to attend your wedding, where does it make most sense to host it?

5. Selecting a date

In how much time do you think you can plan (and enjoy planning) your wedding?

Do you want to wait longer than planned to allow for a particular season, date or venue?

Will your work demands allow you the right amount of time to plan and take off for your selected date?

Is there a date more convenient for you, your guests or your budget?

6. Determining your budget

Discuss in advance a few ground rules surrounding how much you’re willing to spend, and the type of wedding you would like to host. A completely DIY wedding can be just as memorable as a lavish, formal event.

Your wedding should be a reflection of your personalities and lifestyle, without the burden of incurring debt. Debt is not a lifestyle!

Who could you include to help make a preliminary budget for your wedding to help understand what your vision for the big day will cost?

Will your family share in some or all of the expense of the wedding?

Are there friends you could ask to contribute their skills – florists, bakers, musicians – as your wedding gift?

How will you hold each other accountable to your shared vision and agreed to budget for your wedding?

7. Reserving a venue

What venue(s) most encapsulate(s) your personalities, history together or vision for your life as husbands?

Does that venue provide space for your ceremony and reception? Or will you have opportunity to select a second venue?

Does your venue allow outside vendors (catering, florals) or are you required to use the venue’s suppliers?

Were you to opt for outside partners, how accessible is your venue? Delivery and transportation costs can add up quickly if your venue is tucked away.

When considering an outdoor venue, consider all weather contingency plans.

When considering a destination venue, consider the impact it might have on your guests. For a destination wedding give your guests the most possible time to plan, accumulate miles and save up!

8. Reserving hotel rooms

Does your wedding venue/destination allow you to provide your guests with the multiple options for lodging? Price-points, types of venues, even home stays?

What opportunities can you create for people to experience the destination you’ve selected beyond your wedding?

9. A concept or style for the wedding

When thinking about a concept for your wedding, how do you typically entertain? Of the weddings and parties you have you enjoyed most, what did you most like of them? Which elements felt like you? When deciding about a theme for your wedding, consider your favorite colors, personal or decorating style, activity, destination, historical era or even fantasy! Each of these areas will help you hone in an concept against which you can make many of your experience decisions.

Like with everything to do with your wedding, share with each other the “why” for your ideas for concept and style, and align the ones that most resonate for you both. Keep talking until you hone in on the concept you both most like.

10. Gift Registry

Discuss with one another how a registry may help your guests purchase something you want or need, and reduce the stress associated with selecting the perfect gift.

What gifts will provide you with lasting memories by becoming meaningful reminders of those you love?

People will want to give you a gift, so provide them a range of options. From different price points, to including their presence at your destination wedding, to helping create your wedding experience.

You will want to be reminded of the people who attended your wedding, but gifts might not be the only way. Consider charities, asking people to contribute to your honeymoon, asking people to share their memory of their time celebrating through a picture or a letter

11. Design a Wedding Website

The site serves your guests and you equally. The more information you provide your guests, the less they will reach out to you.

Look at other couples’ sites to assess what information they included, what look they opted for (make sure your site relates to your concept!) and what platform they used (Wedding Wire, Squarespace). This will help you understand what you need to include and how complex programming it might be.

Consider using your site as the destination your friends, family and guests can turn to from the moment you get engaged.

Use photos from your engagement and your life together to bring your website to life.

12. Determine the guest list

Your guest list is about two things: first enjoying the most memorable day of you life with those you love most and second, not blowing the budget.

Start by determining your list and building your budget or, vice versa; how many people does your budget allow you to invite.

Assemble your lists independently and share with each other why you’ve included the guests you have. Allow each other to appreciate why someone is important and together determine the parameters for including (or not) people among your guests.

Generously negotiate your lists. Consider how you can recognize, without including, everyone you’ve decided not to invite.

13. Invitations

What value do you want to place on your invitations? Think about how they relate to your personalities, your theme and your budget, not to mention the fact that people will likely only refer to these once.

What tone should your invitation set for your wedding? Consider the design, wording and even medium for delivering it.

When ordering invitations, think about all of the printed material you are thinking of using: invitations, programs, thank you cards, menus, place cards, etc. How should they relate? Can one designer and printer supply all? Is an electronic version viable?

14. Hiring a Wedding Planner?

What experience do you have in planning and coordinating an event of the scale of your wedding?

Based on your planning experience, where will you need most help? Do you have the right contacts to create your wedding? Do you have people willing to help in the areas where you’re less than expert or don’t have a trusted partner?

How much time do you have to plan your wedding? Now double that estimate (!) and now consider how much time you have relative to your work, other obligations and simply enjoying the experience of being engaged.

Based on your answers above, what value will having a wedding planner bring you? And, for how long might you need one? Perhaps you can handle a lot of the upfront work, but will want someone on the day to allow you to focus solely on your wedding experience.

Consider creating a team of people to help you and your planner, and especially to run interference for you on the actual day.

1. Select an officiant for your ceremony

How much do you want to integrate faith or spirituality into your ceremony?

Who best represents your faith or spirituality? Is this person available to preside over your ceremony?

Make sure that the person you choose to pronounce you husband and husband is legally recognized to do so. Marriage laws differ state-by-state.

Consider spending meaningful time with your officiant – individually and as a couple – over the course of your engagement so he or she gets to really know you and make their words about you at your ceremony as resonant as possible.

2. Select your wedding party

Whom would you like to include in your ceremony? Share with each other why you’ve included those you’ve included.

How would you like to include them: in your groom’s party, as readers, ring bearers, ushers, etc.?

Create an opportunity before your wedding to get together with your wedding party and share with them the significance of each person you’ve included. Take the time to enjoy this group outside of the wedding day when there will be many others you’ll want to spend time with.

3. Start planning the ceremony

In what ways would you like to make your ceremony unique? Or, would you like yours to be a traditional ceremony? .

Spend time with your officiant to agree what you’d like said and read during the ceremony.

And, consider how the officiant words might compliment your vows.

What do you want to share with and pledge to your husband-to-be through your vows? Will you use traditional vows or write your own?

If writing your own, take as much time as you can to write and edit and rewrite and understand your vows. These are the most important words you will say to your husband. Think about how your partner has influenced and changed your life, and how your life will progress going forward. Think about what you, as a couple, will contribute to each other and your friends and family. Share intimate moments of your relationship that helped make you realize your husband-to-be was meant for you.

What are the readings and passages that most resonate with you as individuals and as a couple? These don’t have to be about love and marriage, necessarily. They could also be words that have guided you to this point, or that will going forward. Consider asking your readers for suggestions based on their experience of you.

What music most encapsulates you both as individuals and as a couple? Work with your planner or officiant to decide what to play when and determine if you want it played live or otherwise. Use your program to share with your guests how the music is relevant.

4. Plan the rehearsal dinner

Like with your guest list, understand from each other who matters most to include at the rehearsal dinner. And, make sure you follow your same budgetary guidelines.

Consider asking selected people to toast you, and asking others to write their toast to you. This will help manage the duration of toasting. An MC for the evening can help keep the toasts moving swiftly and appropriately!

Allow yourselves ample time to greet all of your guests and, most importantly, introduce them to each other. This will help make for an even livelier reception.

5. Select your wedding rings

Will your engagement ring serve as your wedding band or will you have a separate one for each occasion?

It is solely up to you if you’d like matching or individual bands, custom made or jewelry store-bought. Have fun exploring all of the options.

6. Decide what to wear

In what clothes do you feel your best? In what clothes do you most enjoy seeing your husband? Do these styles match your wedding? Is it OK if they don't?

Are your styles such that you want to wear the same look? If not, what could you each wear to complement each other?

In what clothes would you like your guests to be present at your wedding?

How will you feel looking back on these outfits in 30 years? Should you consider a different style to ensure your photos are timeless?

How much effort do you want to put into getting “camera ready” shape?

Is there someone you could recruit to help you select your wedding outfits – friend, sibling, personal shopper, tailor?

7. Select a photographer

Make a shortlist of your favorite photographers. Spend some time getting to know them as you want to select them based on their style of photography, but also on the simpatico among you. Ask yourselves if you want this photogrpaher as a guest at your wedding?

What do you like most about your favorite photos: of yourself, of yourselves, of other weddings? Share these photos and opinions with your photographer.

Consider everyone on your guest list and with whom you’d like your photographer to capture a moment among you.

All of the above applies to any videographers you might be considering.

1. Select a location for the wedding reception

How could your reception venue add to or complement your overall wedding experience?

Are you asking too much of your venue by making it something it is not?

Make sure the venue does not inadvertently complicate the experience for your vendors by being difficult to reach, limiting the use of outside vendors, requiring additional infrastructure such as power, facilities or otherwise.

Does the value of the venue exceed the cost? Could you deliver the same experience somewhere else?

2. Determine the reception or dinner menu

How does the experience you want to have for you and your guests influence the menu and serving style? Is a casual buffet or family-style platters more aligned? Or, is a plated dinner more in keeping with your idea for the reception?

Plan your reception prior to dinner to allow guests to mix and mingle and most importantly offer their congratulations, not to mention take the selfies.

Have fun and take your time exploring caterers and menus. And, don’t forget to work with your bartenders to create cocktails or mocktails to create an added element of uniqueness to your reception.

3. Select your wedding cake

Like with your ceremony, how much does tradition matter to you when it comes to the cake, cake toppers and cake cutting?

Are there other desserts that more accurately reflect who you are?

Schedule tastings at least three recommended bakers.

Keep in mind that while a cake may be beautiful in pictures, it’s the flavor everyone remembers.

Coordinate the design, frosting and décor of the cake with your style and colors.

4. Select your florist

What appeals to you about flowers? The color, a particular bloom, a scent? Start there when deciding the initial direction for your flowers.

Get recommendations for local florists that are known for their quality and design esthetic.

Provide the florist with photographs and examples of flowers and designs you love. And, do not hesitate to ask the florist to create an actual samples: of the centerpieces, boutonnieres, bouquets (if someone will be carrying one), etc. Learn what different flowers cost and the value that florals will bring to your wedding.

5. Select décor for the event

What more does your experience require beyond the venue, menu, florals?

What personal touches could you add to your concept to make it even more personal?

Lighting is perhaps the most significant way to create a unique atmosphere for your event.

Can you make your décor a gift to your guests by allowing them to take elements of it such as the flowers, candles or other tokens?

6. Determine entertainment and music

How do you like hearing your favorite songs played? As they were originally recorded or played live? This will help determine if you prefer a DJ or a band.

Could your budget support you having live music during your reception and dinner, and a DJ for dancing? Or vice-versa?

How might your playlist include all of your guests’ musical preferences? Make sure everyone has a song to sing along or dance to throughout the night.

Tell your band or DJ the exact songs you want played.

7. Prepare the seating chart

Does your venue allow for you to place more and smaller tables such to create more intimate groups? Or, is a long, family-style set up more appropriate for your experience?

For each table, determine whom you’d like to see connecting with each other, whether its people that already know each other, all share a common interest or folks you think will enjoy meeting for the first time.

Do you have the time to assign individual seats or is assigning groups to table more manageable for you? No matter, work on seating over time to allow new and old connections among people to come clear to you.

8. Prepare toasts for your reception

Whose toast deserves pride of place during the reception? Do you want people other than the best men or women and your parents to participate?

If you are to toast, make sure you prepare this gesture as thoroughly as you did your vows. Now is a time to meaningfully recognize all who have played, and will play, a role in your marriage.

Consider having an MC to keep toasts short and moving swiftly.

'The Big Flower Fight' Judge Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht Believes in Honesty

PUBLISHED May 18 2020, 3:41 p.m. ET

UPDATED May 18 2020, 3:43 p.m. ET

The Big Flower Fight sees 10 green-thumbed participants fight for the chance to have a display at London's one and only Kew Gardens. 

Akin to The Great British Baking Show and The Great British Sewing Bee, the eight-episode-long series celebrates the power of creativity — and the effort that goes into the magnificent designs. 

To decide which contestant is the most talented, judge Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht will be joined by various guests every week. 

So, who is Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht, the judge on 'The Big Flower Fight'?

As the founder of the cultic New-York-based brand, Wild Bloom, Kristen has created dazzling flower installations and wedding bouquets for some of the most exacting clients out there. 

Offering services that go far beyond those found at your average flower shop, he turns the simplest displays into a manifestation of artistry. 

In the past, Kristen's work was featured in Martha Stewart Wedding s, Traditional Home Magazine , The Knot, and many others. 

In addition to his long list of media appearances, Kristen also runs a studio for amateur florists and emerging professionals. 

It's perhaps reasonable to argue that this might make him the best for judging. As someone with vast experience in education and design, he is able to assess the creations and offer top-notch feedback. 

"I'm a very honest judge but I like to think that I'm encouraging, I'm not here to tear anyone down. I know that the creative energy they are putting into their creations is immense," Kristen explained in a previous interview with Radio Times . 

"At the same time, I believe in them, and if I can see that they're coasting through, then what's the point? I don't want you to come to this competition and show me something you've already done," he added. 

View this post on Instagram This is the face a Valentines Day survivor! We did it!! Big thanks to @westelm and @westelmbellevue for the amazing opportunity. I couldn’t have done it without my awesome team @stephanie_roseanne_design_ and @calebf07 we shine brighter together 🌟🌟🌟 #wildbloomfloral A post shared by Kristen Griffith VanderYacht (@kristengvy) on Feb 15, 2018 at 8:50am PST

Already hailed as "the new Mary Berry," Kristen is bound to amaze viewers with his level-headed and considerate approach. As Kristen explained in an interview with Good Housekeeping, The Big Flower Fight gave him an unmatched opportunity to champion flower design. 

"My mission is to help flowers finally get the respect they deserve. This isn't your basic bunch of blooms. This is the real deal. So buckle up and get your shovel ready for some farm fresh floral fantasy realness!" he said. 

As the owner and creative director of Wild Bloom, Kristen aims to utilize his vast knowledge of everything plant-related to create wonderful displays and rare marvels. It's likely that he will promote this ethos on the show as well, encouraging contestants to compose works that go far beyond the standards of floristry.

In addition to his incredible achievements in the world of design, Kristen also has an enviable family life. He and his husband adopted their first son, Hugo, in June 2019.

"I’m definitely my own person. I haven’t seen anyone on TV like me: a black, gay man with a baby who he adopted with his husband. I’ve had such an interesting journey and I want to bring all those experiences, and that authenticity, to my role as a judge," Kristen told Radio Times . 

"And I really want to inspire young people to live their lives with passion and chase their dreams. In order to do that, you have to take your craft seriously. But you can have a little cheek and fun along the way!" he added. 

The Big Flower Fight is available on Netflix now. 

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Episode 460: Meet The Big Flower Fight’s head judge Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht, owner of Seattle-based design studio Wild Bloom

July 1st, 2020

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I’m so thrilled to introduce you to floral celebrity Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht , the savvy and charismatic head judge on Netflix’s The Big Flower Fight and owner of Seattle-based design studio Wild Bloom .

After binging on all eight episodes of The Big Flower Fight when it debuted in late May, I have to say that Kristen is the heartbeat of this fun, new reality floral and garden design competition. He sets the tone for “friendly” competition by offering each design team his advice, guidance and sometimes painful but necessary reality-checks.

I really enjoyed Kristen’s presence on The Big Flower Fight. He served as the resident floral design expert, as well as the show’s stylish personality whose commentary moved things along during each one-hour episode. When the show launched I didn’t know much about Kristen, although I had been following his Wild Blume Instagram account once I discovered him through other Seattle florists I followed.

Several weeks ago, Mayesh Wholesale’s Yvonne Ashton invited Kristen to be her guest on her Facebook show, Mornings with Mayesh . It was so great to virtually meet Kristen during that interview. You can watch the Facebook Live replay above.

I appreciated Kristen’s transparency and authenticity as a black floral professional, especially since that interview took place right after George Floyd’s death at the hands of Minneapolis police. It was and is such an emotionally wrought time, and Kristen didn’t deflect any questions from Yvonne and those posed by the Mornings with Mayesh audience. He gained my immense regard and respect by speaking directly to these issues.

Later, I messaged Kristen and asked if he would be open to my interviewing him for a Florists’ Review article. Look for my profile and Q&A with Kristen, coming up in the August issue, which you can find online at floristsreview.com . Please enjoy our extended conversation, recorded via Zoom last month.

First, here’s a bit more about Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht of Wild Bloom:

Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht specializes in the creation of unique floral arrangements that celebrate enchanting flowers and natural beauty. He is the owner and creative director of Wild Bloom by Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht. His career began in New York City where he worked for some of the top designers in the industry. Since opening his own studio, Kristen’s flowers have been in major publications across the US, including Martha Stewart Weddings, Traditional Home Magazine, and The Knot, and seen on Good Morning America and E! Network. His flowers for actress Julianne Hough were featured on the front cover of People Magazine.

Kristen describes his design philosophy as a combination of editorial with a sensibility for distinctive and organic perspectives. He has an exquisite and rich design eye which has helped to transform the role that florals play in weddings and events. In addition to his extensive portfolio, his studio also provides private classes and workshops for emerging floral artists and enthusiasts.

Kristen views floristry as a gateway to a happier more sustainable life that focuses on bridging the gap between nature and modern living. He continues his work towards elevating the artistry of floral design as a fine art while expanding his design portfolio to include gardening, house plants and home decor. 

Wild Bloom design services are available worldwide for weddings, events, workshops, private classes, advertising campaigns, product shoots and fashion featured in print and digital publications.

Thanks so much for joining today’s conversation. You can follow Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht on Instagram .

If you’re as eager as I am to see The Big Flower Fight “season two,” be sure to post your favorite photos from the show and tag Netflix , Kristen , and use the hashtag #thebigflowerfight . Let’s do what we can to ensure that the mainstream media continues to provides programming for people like us: lovers of flowers and plants!

The sixth annual American Flowers Week is underway and we have lots of fun content to share with you, socially distanced, of course.

Earlier this week, on Sunday, June 28th , I went LIVE on Facebook to visit Kim Herning of Northern Lights Peonies in Fairbanks, Alaska, as we toured her peony fields and learned more about Kim’s botanical couture peony gown, created for American Flowers Week.

Watch Part One of our Live Interview Here

Watch Part Two of our Live Interview Here

View this post on Instagram In honor of the rescheduled Slow Flowers Summit, which was originally scheduled for June 28-30, 2020, Debra Prinzing meets up with Jim Salyards for a virtual tour of Filoli’s famed Sunken Garden *new dates: June 28-30, 2021 A post shared by Debra Prinzing, PFCI (@dkprinzing) on Jun 29, 2020 at 10:49am PDT

On Monday, June 29th , our social media manager Niesha Blancas brought Filoli Historic Home & Garden to us LIVE via Instagram. That was just one of the stories and videos Niesha captured as our field correspondent. She was at Filoli to commemorate what was to be the 4th annual Slow Flowers Summit. With concerns over travel and large group gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we rescheduled the Slow Flowers Summit to June 28-30, 2021 — the exact same dates one year from now. But thanks to Niesha only living a few hours away from Filoli, she drove to this beautiful location just for us. . . and you can find links to her posts in today’s show notes.

On Tuesday, June 30th , I hosted a group conversation with Tammy Myers of LORA Bloom and her collective of Seattle area florists who collaborated on an American Flowers Week promotion. It was so fun to hear from several of LORA Bloom florists who, like Tammy, are Slow Flowers members. They created this promotion to help raise awareness about the importance of domestic flowers, and to raise funds for important charities — including the Seattle nonprofit Solid Ground .

Watch the LORA Bloom-Slow Flowers LIVE segment here

And more great things continue through July 4th.

You can find the full schedule of activities at americanflowersweek.com . Please join me in sharing your seasonal and local flowers to elevate awareness about domestic flowers. Get involved and support this initiative to promote and educate consumers about the source of their flowers. Download free American Flowers Week graphics, badges and other resources at americanflowersweek.com .

Thank you to our Sponsors

This podcast is brought to you by Slowflowers.com , the free, nationwide online directory to florists, shops, and studios who design with American-grown flowers and to the farms that grow those blooms.  It’s the conscious choice for buying and sending flowers. And thank you to Florists’ Review magazine. I’m delighted to serve as Contributing Editor for Slow Flowers Journal , found in the pages of Florists’ Review. Read our stories at slowflowersjournal.com .

More thanks goes to Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers . Formed in 1988, ASCFG was created to educate, unite, and support commercial cut flower growers. It mission is to help growers produce high-quality floral material, and to foster and promote the local availability of that product. Learn more at  ascfg.org .

Mayesh Wholesale Florist . Family-owned since 1978, Mayesh is the premier wedding and event supplier in the U.S. and we’re thrilled to partner with Mayesh to promote local and domestic flowers, which they source from farms large and small around the U.S. Learn more at mayesh.com .

The Gardener’s Workshop , which offers a full curriculum of online education for flower farmers and farmer-florists. Online education is more important this year than ever, and you’ll want to check out the course offerings at thegardenersworkshop.com .

The Slow Flowers Podcast has been downloaded more than 620,000 times by listeners like you. Thank you for listening, commenting and sharing – it means so much. As our movement gains more supporters and more passionate participants who believe in the importance of the American cut flower industry, the momentum is contagious. I know you feel it, too. I value your support and invite you to show your thanks and with a donation to support my ongoing advocacy, education and outreach activities. You can find the donate button  in the column to the right.

I’m Debra Prinzing , host and producer of the Slow Flowers Podcast . Next week, you’re invited to join me in putting more American grown flowers on the table, one vase at a time. And  If you like what you hear, please consider logging onto iTunes and posting a listener review.

The content and opinions expressed here are either mine alone or those of my guests alone, independent of any podcast sponsor or other person, company or organization.

The  Slow Flowers Podcast  is engineered and edited by Andrew Brenlan. Learn more about his work at soundbodymovement.com . 

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Turning on the Lights; Pinky; Gaena by Blue Dot Sessions http://www.sessions.blue Lovely  by Tryad  http://tryad.bandcamp.com/album/instrumentals http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

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Big flower fight: who is kristian griffith-vanderyaucht.

Kristen originally came on to Big Flower Fight as a highly successful florist in the industry. He offered contestants knowledge in plants and business

Big Flower Fight  is the newest reality competition that features seasoned artisans utilizing their honed crafts to create floral masterpieces. Likewise, the show recruited their own floral master sculptor, in Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht, to judge the rag tag group of flower connoisseurs who appeared on the show.

Kristen added to one of the many exuberant elements on the series. He emphasized to the contestants in each competition that he wanted to see colorful extravagance in their garden sculptures . The contestants learned quickly that what Kristen really was looking for is an exuberance of floral color exhibited within their designs. Being the master sculptor that he is, Griffith-VanderYacht was tasked to create the baseline example sculptures for each of the competitions. These projects ranged from a garden sculpture rendition of Kristen's dog to extravagant floral masterpieces , such as his purple flowered dress. With clear cut talent as a sculptor and florist, Kristen has a highly esteemed background in the industry.

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Kristen originally grew up in Detroit and honed his floristry craft tending to his mother's garden. While gardening, Kristen claims to feel   "rooted in something very true to [himself]."  In 2011, Kristen turned his passion for flowers into a wildly successful business. He currently runs the company Wild Bloom Floral which is based out of Seattle. Wild Bloom creates extravagant floral arrangements for weddings, events, and workshops. The company has even catered for the wedding of famous actress Julianne Hough.

Kristen was originally chosen as the show's lead judge due to his success in the floral industry. Originally, it is rumored that the show reached out to Kristen via Instagram direct messages. Kristen claims to have received the initial message to appear on the show while dropping off his adopted baby boy at day care. He states to have immediately pulled into a Starbucks parking lot,  "Because they have that good WiFi, and you can't mess around with WiFi. I didn't even know what I was auditioning for. Then I heard back maybe two weeks later, they're like, 'Okay, we would like you for this project.' And I was like, "Well, what's the project?" And they're like, 'It's for Netflix.' And then my wig blew off."  Much like his business Kristen's Instagram is a floral masterpiece and it's likely probably blew the producers "wigs off" as well. He posts frequently showing off beautiful floral arrangements and catered events of which his business has amplified.

Since appearing on the show, Kristen is now enjoying a celebrity status that has not only catapulted his fame in the florist industry but also his business. Kristen's flowers have been featured in major publications such as  Martha Stewart Weddings ,  The Knot ,  Traditional Home Magazine , and  Good Morning America . Most notably, his flowers for the Julianne Hough wedding were featured on the cover of  People Magazine . As a judge on the show he states that he hoped to set a good example for other upcoming florists hoping to make it in to the industry. Fans can check out more of Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht on the artistic, new gardening show  Big Flower Fight .

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New York's first gay wedding expo: 'an event that recognises us as equal'

S eth Slade and Marc Peloquim are feeling slightly overwhelmed. The two men are at Brooklyn’s Borough Hall for New York’s first gay wedding expo and have discovered, like many an expectant couple before them, that being surrounded by a surfeit of cakes, table decorations and flowers can make even the most hardened of heads start to spin.

“There’s a lot to take in,” said Slade, 47, who has been engaged to his 48-year-old partner of 14 years since the summer. “But it is very exciting to be planning a wedding – our daughter is 17 and too old to be a flower girl, but she’s a writer, so we’re going to ask her to write something for the ceremony.”

Nor are Slade and Peloquim alone in their enthusiasm. It might not be the most obvious of venues for a wedding fair – Borough president Marty Markowitz quipped: “Imagine what the people who built this building in 1846 would think if they could see us now” – but on this cold January day Borough Hall is strung with rainbow-coloured ribbons and packed with gay couples of all ages and ethnicities.

There are men in their late 70s who never thought they’d see gay marriage legalised and who are now spending the morning pouring over pictures of venues and sampling canapés; a smartly dressed older couple here to plan their daughter’s upcoming weddin; and gaggles of young women, newly engaged and keen to sample everything from dresses to champagne – one exuberant party contains no fewer than three prospective brides.

“I thought it would be fun to come and see what sort of thing was on offer, I’ve heard it’s the first event like this in New York,” said Kimberley Jones, a 25-year-old artist’s model from Atlanta who is due to marry her partner Kris later this year. “The day that they announced gay marriage was legal in New York I was at the YMCA at a Spice Girls singalong and the whole place went crazy. It was incredible. We came today because we’re still getting ideas for the wedding.” She paused to laugh. “To be honest, we’re not even sure which state we’ll be holding it in yet.”

For 28-year-old Kristen-Alexzander Griffith and his partner Aaron VanderYacht, 25, getting engaged generated more questions than answers. “We got engaged in November, and the first thing we did was put gay wedding through Google, because we realised that we didn’t have a clue what to do,” said Griffith. “And all that would come up was a bunch of heterosexual businesses with a rainbow flag, which was fine, but really we had so many questions. I mean, do both of you have a bachelor night? Or does one of you have a bridal shower? We have engagement rings – do we both need to also get wedding bands? What about groomsmen?”

The realisation that there was little information for gay couples out there led the two men to set up their own blog .

“It just seemed to me that there was no real information out there about planning a gay wedding, so we thought we’d blog about our experiences and try and help other people,” said Griffith.

And top of those experiences was that bastion of wedding planning, the expo. “When we heard this was happening we knew that we had to come along,” added Griffith. “And it’s been fun. There’s lots of businesses here and it gives you a real idea of what’s out there. We’re having a great time.”

For Melissa Toro, a 37-year-old medical sales employee and her partner of two years, 42-year-old, Claudia Pignatelli, the event has had a practical benefit. “We’ve found a minister here,” said Toro. “Which was great, because that’s the sort of thing that can be really hard to track down. And what’s wonderful is that she also does baptisms because we plan to have children. We got engaged this summer and it’s really exciting to be at an event that recognises us as equal.”

The minister, the Rev Dianne Kraus, has been performing inter-faith ceremonies for 24 years, and said she’s delighted to offer her services for gay weddings. “I think marriage should be open to everyone, and whatever I can do to help people on their journey through life is my pleasure,” she said.

At the table next to her, Rabbi Bill Kurry took the same attitude. “Actually, most non-orthodox rabbis have no problem conducting same sex ceremonies: it’s marrying into a different faith that can cause a problem,” he said. “Most of the questions I’ve had today have been from couples where one is Jewish and the other isn’t, and they’re just glad that I’ll marry them despite that.”

For other vendors there’s the chance to tap into the much written about ‘Dorothy Dollar’. Estimates of the US LGBT market put its value at over $650bn in 2006, and as Markovitz joked, “Love is love, green is green – and Brooklyn has always been happy to make money’.

They gay wedding expo featured more than 70 vendors, from local wine and patisserie shops to wedding photographers and jewellery designers. The expo also offered specialist services such as legal advice and honeymoon planning.

For Crystal Gonzalez, creator of the Marimacho clothes line for women who identify as masculine, it was an opportunity to promote her Steampunk-influenced line of tweed suits and bow ties. “We’ve had quite a bit of interest in wedding suits already,” she said.

Kimberlea Jaffe-Kressal is showcasing her newly formed gay wedding planning business – Love, Honor and Be Gay – which designs ‘unique, personal and beautiful weddings for queer couples in New York City and The Hudson Valley’.

Even those who don’t buy into the American wedding industry admit that the event is a little bit special. “To be honest, I find the whole wedding industry a bit gross,” said Mark Thornton, a 32-year-old producer who works for a non-profit theatre group and who is set to marry his partner Travis McHale later this year. “But that said I think an event like this is important. It was great that governor Cuomo passed gay marriage in his first year of office, and events like this continue to push the point that this is a normal thing to do. We want a small event in Vermont, which is where we met, but it’s nice to look around and see what’s on offer.”

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Meet The Big Flower Fight judges: Kristen and the guests from every episode!

After months of anticipation, The Big Flower Fight has finally landed on Netflix on Monday, May 18th.

Like the floral answer to  The Great British Bake Off , this series sees ten teams of floral designers – amateurs and professionals – compete for a money-can’t-buy prize.

Instead of a huge lump sum, they are offered the chance to have their work installed in the Royal Botanic Garden at Kew.

The show is headed up by British comedians Vic Reeves and Natasia Demetriou, who are bound to bring much-needed laughter and light to the madness of the design series. But who are the judges on The Big Flower Fight? Find out about the respected industry pros here.

Who are The Big Flower Fight judges?

• Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht
• Humaira Ikram
• Simon Lycett
• James Alexander-Sinclair
• Melissa Richardson
• Sarah Eberle
• Sophie Walker

Meet Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht

Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht is a floral designer who leads as the main judge on The Big Flower Fight. Each episode, Kristen is joined by a team of guest judges who help him in his deliberations.

Kristen runs Wild Bloom, a florist which creates bespoke arrangements. His creations have featured in publications like Martha Stewart Weddings, Traditional Home Magazine, and The Knot. He also has some A-List clientele, having created flowers for actress and dancer Julianne Hough ( America’s Got Talent ) which featured on the front cover of People Magazine.

His success in the industry was cemented when he was named one of the top florists in the world by Harper’s Bazaar.

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Get to know the judges from each episode

The Big Flower Fight managed to rope in some of the top floral designers in the world, from royal garden designers to top landscape artists.

Episode 2 introduced viewers to Royal flower designer Simon Lycett. He is a favourite of Elizabeth II and royal palaces around the world.

James Alexander-Sinclar was introduced as episode 3’s guest judge, but returned to help Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht make the final decision in episode 8. He is a  garden and landscape designer, who also is one of the top judges at floral events around the world.

Sarah Eberle has won the gold medal at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 17 times! She is famed for using reclaimed materials in her garden designs. Sophie Walker’s sculptural gardens can be found all over the world from Japan to India, even to the Bahamas. So, a pretty tough judging team!

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Mornings with Mayesh: Flower Love w/ Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht

Yesterday, I had so much fun delving into the world of floral design with Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht. Kristen is a renowned floral designer and author of the book " Flower Love ". He shares his journey in the industry, the challenges he faced, and the valuable lessons he learned along the way. Kristen also discusses his new book and dives into what readers can expect, how he selected the cover images out of the 45 designs showcased in the book, his philosophy on self-care and "it's just flowers, and how the book can inspire all designers of all levels. So let's dive in and explore the world of flowers with Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht.

P.S. Also, as mentioned during the show, be sure to check out the other books I have featured in past shows!

Below are the podcast, video replay, and show notes:

• Kristen, we are here today to talk about your new book, Flower Love. Can you tell us more about the book and what readers can expect?
• With 45 designs showcased in the book, how did you decide which one to feature on the cover?
• You mentioned self-care in your book. What role do you believe flowers play in enhancing our emotional well-being and connection with nature?
• Can you elaborate on the saying used in the book, “it’s just flowers”?
• In the middle of the book, you tell the story of your “big break”. You went into great detail, but I was hoping you could share a little about the story.
• How has your personal relationship with flowers evolved over the years, and how is it reflected in the book?
• What's next for you in your journey with flowers and creativity after the release of "Flower Love". 
• https://wildbloomfloral.com/flower-love-book
• https://www.instagram.com/kristengvy

Audience Questions & Comments:

• Malva & Moss Floral Studio Social media often showcases stories of success, and it's relatively rare to find experienced florists who are willing to openly share their failures. However, we are all human, and these experiences are often the most valuable, as they provide significant learning opportunities. Can you recount a time when you faced a significant setback, made a mistake, or encountered a challenge that ultimately taught you a valuable lesson and knowledge you'd like to share? Additionally, I truly appreciate your authenticity and openness! Please, continue to stay true to yourself, and never lose that quality!
• The Floral Cottage Do you suggest buying like a Mayesh Pull and put a bunch of arrangements together when your starting out to get pics and sales?
• rosemarysgardenflorals This book is such a great concept! It looks easy to understand the recipes, appreciate that ☺️
• flowersbybiancajade I’m self-taught and working off insta and FB , I’d like to grow my teeny tiny business but feel lost in how to!!!!
• rosemarysgardenflorals I would really love to learn more about how to connect with wedding planners! I feel like contacting them out of the blue is odd, but I really don't know what is common in the industry
• flowersbybiancajade And what programs and software did u start out with or do you recommend for a little biz starting out from an organizational, admin
• holidayhillevents I just want to hug you lol
• Holidayhillevents I always order extra for myself
• homestead_weddings_and_events Awww thanks for the words of wisdom! I needed to hear so many of things you mentioned today:)
• holidayhillevents How do you feel about styled shoots?
• anne_es_garden_fresh Love the free flowers on Monday idea!
• foresthillflowers Love all this flower power wisdom, Kristen!
• anne_es_garden_fresh “Inner saboteur” is a choice - aha!
• holidayhillevents I want the STORIES!
• florastories.sfbayarea Any advice on how to be more confident in pricing and getting higher end clients
• holidayhillevents Wisdom is when we can grow from other people's experiences. I love that you share yours.
• analuisavillalpando Thank you for sharing. Beautiful reminder of our worth.
• anne_es_garden_fresh Could “Stories” become a calendar?
• tlingitkiwi Any workshops coming up?
• anne_es_garden_fresh Your art work for “Wild Bloom” with the fruit, tendrils & flowers is gorgeous and tender and just the right wild for me.
• yblacker Flower therapy counts
• lauriemcoleman I think you are right. You have to learn to set reasonable expectations. Many creatives are perfectionists, which leads to terrible stress.

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Flower Love

Lush Floral Arrangements for the Heart and Home

By Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht

Category: crafts | weddings | reference.

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About Flower Love

A playful, approachable guide to a rainbow of flower arrangements from the expert floral designer and host of Netflix’s The Big Flower Fight . Whether you are new to floristry or have been at it long enough to see carnations come in and out of fashion more times than the mullet, it’s easy to fall in love and stay in love with flowers. For Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht, flowers are everything—reminders of nature’s beauty, tools for building creative confidence, and a gateway to self-care. In Flower Love, Griffith-VanderYacht uses his effervescent sense of humor and sharp eye for design to bring accessible, sumptuous floral arrangements to flower lovers everywhere, from all walks of life. With stunning photography of forty-five arrangements, visual step-by-step instructions, and a unique, geometric approach to floral design, Flower Love is an empowering and joyful resource for anyone who wants to add fanciful floral whimsy to their everyday life. This book includes: • Step-by-step instructions for forty-five stunning floral arrangements • The Ten Floral Commandments • The elements of foolproof floral design • Helpful design hacks you won’t find anywhere else • A detailed flower glossary organized by color and season Learn to source and style lush floral arrangements with this primer on design. All you need are some flowers, scissors, and an appreciation for our planet’s ubiquitous natural beauty. So, pop on your favorite tunes and give yourself some Flower Love .

About Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht

Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht is a celebrity floral designer and the owner of floral design studio Wild Bloom in Seattle, Washington. Best known as the sassy head judge with a big heart on Netflix’s The Big Flower Fight, he’s been named a… More about Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht

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Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht specializes in the creation of unique floral arrangements that celebrate enchanting flowers and natural beauty. Kristen is the owner and creative director of Wild Bloom. His career began in New York City where he worked for some of the top designers in the industry. Since opening his own studio, his flowers have been in major publications across the US, including Martha Stewart Weddings, Traditional Home Magazine, and The Knot, and seen on Good Morning America and E! Network. His flowers for actress Julianne Hough were featured on the front cover of People Magazine.

Kristen describes his design philosophy as a combination of editorial with a sensibility for distinctive and organic perspectives. He has an exquisite and rich design eye which has helped to transform the role that florals play in weddings and events. In addition to his extensive portfolio, his studio also provides private classes and workshops for emerging floral artists and enthusiasts.

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Join celebrity floral designer and owner of Wild Bloom, Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht, for an immersive four-hour  floral design workshop. Whether you're just starting in floral design or looking to take your skills to the next level, this workshop provides inspiration, hands-on experience, and branding know-how to turn your creative vision into a thriving floral business.

Workshop Highlights:

• Explore Kristen's Ten Floral Commandments to Every Design
• Learn to Craft a Compelling Color Story
• Centerpiece Demo with Hands-On Design 
• Pro Tips & Tricks to Selecting Flowers & Supplies
• Translating Your Vision: A Discussion about Social Media & Branding with a Q&A
• Professional Photography of Your Arrangement
• Take home a copy of Kristen's book, Flower Love

Immerse yourself in a world of creativity, beauty, and camaraderie with fellow floral enthusiasts. Prepare to expand your skills, ignite your passion, and elevate your artistry to new levels!

Reserve your spot today and level up your unique floral vision!

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Meet Kristen 

Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht, a celebrity floral designer, photographer, and owner of Wild Bloom studio in Seattle, Washington, has made a name for himself in the world of floral artistry. Best known as the head judge on Netflix's The Big Flower Fight, Kristen has been recognized as one of the top floral designers worldwide by Harper's Bazaar. His stunning floral creations have graced the pages of numerous prestigious publications, including Vogue, O Magazine, and Martha Stewart Weddings, and have been featured on television shows such as Good Morning America and E! Network. As an advocate for using flowers as a form of self-care, Kristen shares his passion through his bestselling and NAACP Image Award Nominated book, Flower Love: Lush Floral Arrangements For The Heart and Home , which serves as an inspiring guide for flower enthusiasts everywhere. With a design philosophy that combines editorial sensibility with distinctive and organic perspectives, Kristen has transformed the role of florals in weddings and events. His exquisite design eye not only inspires his floral prints and fine art collections but also guides his studio's private classes and workshops, which cater to both emerging floral artists and curious flower friends. Kristen views floristry as a gateway to a happier, more sustainable life that bridges the gap between nature and modern living. As he continues to elevate the artistry of floral design as a fine art, Kristen is expanding his portfolio to include gardening, house plants, and home decor, further showcasing his versatility and creativity in the world of floral design.

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Whether you are new to floristry or have been at it long enough to see carnations come in and out of fashion more times than the mullet, it’s easy to fall in love and stay in love with flowers. For Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht, flowers are everything—reminders of nature’s beauty, tools for building creative confidence, and a gateway to self-care.

In Flower Love, Griffith-VanderYacht uses his effervescent sense of humor and a sharp eye for design to bring accessible, sumptuous floral arrangements to flower lovers everywhere, from all walks of life. With stunning photography of forty-five arrangements, visual step-by-step instructions, and a unique, geometric approach to floral design, Flower Love is an empowering and joyful resource for anyone who wants to add fanciful floral whimsy to their everyday life

Learn to source and style lush floral arrangements with this primer on design. All you need are some flowers, scissors, and an appreciation for our planet’s ubiquitous natural beauty. So, pop on your favorite tunes and give yourself some Flower Love.

More About Flower Love

• Nominated for the 2024 NAACP Image Award Outstanding Literature - Instructional
• Winner of the Florists Review Magazine, "2023 Readers Choice Award," for Favorite New Book Release.
• NAMED ONE OF THE "TOP BOOKS TO READ" BY TOWN AND COUNTRY MAGAZINE 2023
• As Seen on "Watch What Happens Live" with Andy Cohen
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