Outdoor weddings have a particular romance, thanks to natural light, open air, soft breezes, and an expansive sense of space. They also come with practical realities that indoor events seldom have to contend with. If you’re planning a backyard ceremony, garden reception, tented celebration, rooftop cocktail hour, vineyard vows, lakeside photos, or any summer event […]
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A Guide to Selecting Your Favorite Wedding Blooms In The Right Season
Selecting flowers for your wedding, from bouquets and boutonnieres to centerpieces and ceremony arches, can be an intimidating task. Of course, you want your wedding blooms to tell a unique story, support your style, and match the seasonality of your event. That’s where the experts at Flora D’Amore come in. Our team has compiled the […]
Bloom Where You Work: Elevating Corporate Wellness With Flowers and Plants
Corporate wellness is the set of programs, perks, and everyday practices a company uses to support employee health, morale, and long-term success. If you’re gathering workplace and employee wellbeing ideas, don’t overlook how much the office environment shapes how people feel. Fresh flowers and living plants are simple, visible ideas for wellbeing at work because […]
Baby in Bloom: The Ultimate Shower, Gender Reveal, and Birthday Party Hosting Guide
Welcoming a new member of the family or celebrating some of life’s earliest milestones certainly calls for a stunning celebration. Whether you’re showering the parents-to-be, revealing the name or gender of a new little one, or hosting a baby’s first big birthday party, there is much to do and lots to think about. It helps […]
Set the Tone For Your Wedding With Engagement Parties
Pop the bubbly, because you’re engaged! Now it’s time to kick off the celebrations with an engagement party. These pre-wedding fêtes are all about gathering your closest friends and family, sharing the exciting news, and officially starting your journey to “I do.” Traditionally, the bride’s parents host, but nowadays, anyone (even the couple themselves) can […]
Floral Storytelling for Business Events: Turning Brand Identity into an Experience
Floral design is an artistic tool that can transform your brand event into an impactful, multi-sensory experience. From the moment guests arrive, flowers can communicate your brand’s essence, mood, and message. At a time when every detail matters and every guest is a potential content creator, thoughtful floral storytelling can set your event apart. From […]
Trend Alert: Meadowcore Floral Designs for Weddings & Events
Weddings and event trends in 2026 are wandering into whimsical flower fields blooming with all sorts of colors, shapes, textures, and heights. As more and more people are “romanticizing” life or leaning into “slow living,” the trend of meadowcore is gaining popularity at a rapid pace. Similar to cottagecore (but with very distinct differences), it’s […]
Pantone’s 2026 Color of the Year Has Arrived: Step Into the Softness of “Cloud Dancer”
Pantone’s 2026 Color of the Year is Cloud Dancer, “a lofty white that serves as a symbol of calming influence in a society rediscovering the value of quiet reflection.” Selected each year by the Pantone Color Institute after studying global trends in design, culture, fashion, and lifestyle, the Color of the Year sets the tone […]
Introducing Our Favorite 2026 Wedding & Event Trends
Weddings and events in 2026 are bolder, freer, and more unapologetically you than ever. Couples, hosts, and planners aren’t just throwing parties anymore. They’re designing immersive experiences packed with meaning, personality, and unforgettable moments. All-white weddings will always be timeless and classic, but this year, vibrant colors, stunning textures, sculptural elements, unique themes, and unexpected […]
Blooms for a Cause: Floral Inspiration for Fundraising Event Success
From first impressions to final bids, your fundraising event deserves to bloom with purpose. Hosting in-person fundraising initiatives surrounded by fresh, symbolic flowers is one of the best ways to experience the collective desire to support a particular cause. In addition to creating an inspiring and captivating ambiance, flowers convey a message. Fresh blooms and […]