Our mission at Flora & Fare is to foster a welcoming, multi-faceted experience for florists’ and aspiring floral designers eager to develop in their craft. As an attendee, you will not only receive hands-on design direction, but also a vibrant community celebration with cross-discipline event industry professionals.

This year our immersive, two-day experience will be graciously hosted at Urban Daisy Events in Minneapolis, MN. Amy, Kathryn, and the UD team are excited to offer their space to the dedicated floral designer eager to grow, to refresh their business content, to challenge their design boundaries, and to connect with other dedicated creatives.

Workshop Monday June 22, 11AM-5PM

• All floral, mechanic, and hard good products thoughtfully selected by Kelsey of Village Floral Designs & Hannah of Minne Floral Co.

• Color palette and bloom selection presentation

• Bouquet Demos “two ways.” Design your own bouquet with support & direction by hosts.

• Centerpiece Demos “two ways.” Design two centerpieces with support & direction by hosts

• Headshots (5-7 edited digital images) by Nikki Solis Studios

• Table scape staging presentation

• Installation Mechanic presentation

Workshop Tuesday June 23, 9AM-4:00PM

• Team designing of a lush ceremony arch, aisle florals, and multiple reception table installations

• Sourcing imported and local floral product discussion with Ashley of Len Busch Roses

• Q & A Discussion by Urban Daisy Team Management

• Professional photos by Loui Photo & Film of our Bridal Model with your bouquet & centerpiece designs - Model Hair Design by Emily Alexander & Makeup Artistry by Jesus Arté

Celebration Tuesday June 23, 5:00PM-8:00PM

After our styled shoot, all designers will have time to freshen up and celebrate!

Your Flora & Fare ticket purchase reserves you a seat at the reception table with peer florists, photographers, wedding planners, content creators and more at our Summer Solstice Dinner Soirée!

Revel in your design efforts in the space we meticulously craft together with cocktails, fresh appetizers, a plated meal and desserts. Annie of Chowgirls Catering will take us on a journey with a customize Midwest Summer-inspired menu showcasing locally sourced ingredients and their intentional sustainability efforts.

All attendees will receive/ have access to:

• Behind-the-scenes content album by Grace Myler Media’s The Wedding Edit

• Grazing table, casual lunch offerings, and hydrating beverages during workshop hours

• Tabletop decor, linens, and flatware rentals from Aprés Event Decor

• 10+ images of Bridal Model with bouquet

• 5+ headshot images

• 10+ designing “action shots”

• Access to Styled Shoot Photos of our staged floral spaces

• Two Drawing winners will receive an “Our Favorite Things” Bundle - an item from each of our hosts with their favorite design/event-day toolbox and some extra goodies!