Sara Khawaja

Bel Flèur Lakay One-on-One Floral Academy

6-Month Luxury Floral Design & Business Academy

Month 1 — Floral Foundations

Week 1: Vase Arrangement Foundations

  • Flower care

  • Basic mechanics

  • Vase balance

  • Beginner arrangement styles

Week 2: Foam & Wire Mechanics

  • Floral foam techniques

  • Wiring flowers

  • Structural support

  • Event arrangement foundations

Week 3: Luxury Wrapped Bouquets

  • Hand-tied bouquets

  • Wrapping paper techniques

  • Ribbon styling

  • Bouquet presentation

Week 4: Luxury Vase Arrangements

  • Organic luxury design

  • Premium flower placement

  • Color movement

  • Elevated centerpiece styling

Month 2 — Shape & Sympathy Design

Week 5: Greenery Arrangements

  • Eucalyptus styling

  • Texture layering

  • Minimalist arrangements

  • Green-focused designs

Week 6: Circular & Oval Arrangements

  • Shape theory

  • Symmetrical design

  • Rounded centerpiece mechanics

  • Event table arrangements

Week 7: Heart-Shaped Arrangements

  • Heart mechanics

  • Foam carving

  • Luxury tribute pieces

  • Floral balance in shaped designs

Week 8: Cross & Custom Shape Arrangements

  • Cross arrangements

  • Custom foam shaping

  • Standing sympathy designs

  • Structural techniques

Month 3 — Funeral & Sympathy Florals

Week 9: Funeral Basket Arrangements

  • Sympathy floral etiquette

  • Basket mechanics

  • Soft color palettes

  • Large sympathy designs

Week 10: Standing Sprays & Easels

  • Easel setup

  • Spray balance

  • Large-scale funeral florals

  • Transport preparation

Week 11: Casket Sprays

  • Full casket spray mechanics

  • Layering greenery

  • Focal flower placement

  • Funeral presentation

Week 12: Memorial & Tribute Designs

  • Personalized tribute florals

  • Photo tribute arrangements

  • Luxury sympathy work

  • Client consultations

Month 4 — Wedding Floral Foundations

Week 13: Wedding Bud Vases & Single Stem Styling

  • Reception table styling

  • Minimalist wedding florals

  • Romantic table placement

  • Luxury bud vase designs

Week 14: Bridal Bouquets

  • Round bridal bouquets

  • Hand-tied bridal techniques

  • Ribbon wrapping

  • Premium bouquet recipes

Week 15: Bridesmaid & Toss Bouquets

  • Smaller bouquet mechanics

  • Matching wedding collections

  • Floral consistency

  • Bouquet production workflow

Week 16: Boutonnieres & Corsages

  • Wearable florals

  • Wiring techniques

  • Pinning mechanics

  • Floral accessories

Month 5 — Wedding Installations & Event Styling

Week 17: Wedding Table Prep Part I

  • Flower prep for weddings

  • Hydration systems

  • Event workflow

  • Production timelines

Week 18: Wedding Table Prep Part II

  • Full tablescape styling

  • Candle placement

  • Guest table spacing

  • Luxury event presentation

Week 19: Table Arch Installations

  • Building table arches

  • Structural support

  • Floral attachment methods

  • Installation styling

Week 20: Half Arch Floral Installations

  • Half arch mechanics

  • Greenery layering

  • Large focal placement

  • Installation breakdown

Month 6 — Luxury Event Design & Business

Week 21: Flower Bar Styling

  • Pop-up flower bars

  • Guest experience

  • Event flow

  • Floral station setup

Week 22: Luxury Floral Branding

  • Packaging

  • Content creation

  • Photography

  • Social media strategy

Week 23: Building Your Floral Business

  • Pricing formulas

  • Invoicing

  • Client communication

  • Booking systems

Week 24: Final Showcase & Graduation

  • Student showcase

  • Portfolio photos

  • Mock luxury event setup

  • Graduation and certification