If you have been looking for a fresh way to make sure guests at your wedding reception, bridal shower, bachelorette party, or other celebration have a memorable and enjoyable time, the team here at Marco Island Weddings, has the perfect idea for you. Create a flower bar to inspire guests to get up out of their seats and create something beautiful to take home with them. Flower bars allow guests to select some of their favorite blooms and design their own “party favor.” They will love creating a mini arrangement or bouquet, wreath, floral crown, or another unique piece as they mingle and interact with one another at the bar.
Types of Flower Bars
While there are a variety of flower bars you can host, the best way to pinpoint what type you want to create is to identify the look and feel of your venue, consult your guest list, and remember the kind of party you are throwing. If you want to keep things traditional, host a classic flower bar where guests fill beautiful and different vases with their favorite blooms. Some bridal parties enjoy a bouquet flower bar, where they create fun designs to use as props at the wedding rehearsal, then enjoy displaying them at home. Finally, a fun floral crown bar can be incorporated into your boho or freestyle event.
Choosing the Fun Stuff
From vases and tools to table setup and flowers, ensure your guests can let their creativity fly with everything they need. Of course, you want to select your favorite flowers, but also try to choose a cohesive color palette to make matching and pairing easy. Don’t forget the greenery and filler blooms as well. Depending on the type of flower bar you are creating, you will need a collection of unique vases, baskets, wreaths, and maybe even metal circles.
Essentials You Need
Ensure you have floristry tools like wire cutters, scissors, floral tape, green wire, and a waste bin. Have fun while gathering burlap, ribbon, rhinestones, and other accessories for guests to put the finishing touches on their designs. Other essentials include water, extra buckets, and plant food to keep your flowers beautiful and fresh. Finally, set up a “Pinterest perfect” display on a big table with stands, crates, or risers, signs to guide guests, labels for each flower bucket, lovely tablecloths, and a few examples for inspiration.
How About a “Bartender?”
To make your flower bar run smoothly and perhaps make the design process more relaxing for guests, you can hire a floral “bartender.” This means having a professional florist work alongside you and your guests to lend their expertise and guidance on composition and arrangement. With their help, you can host a mini “paint and wine” kind of event.
Different from a traditional bar with prosecco and cocktails, hosting a flower bar is fun for every age and walk of life. The experts at Marco Island Weddings know that this breathtaking and beautiful display is a perfect way to ensure your venue is full of blooms while also offering a brilliant “make and take” for your guests. Everyone is sure to reminisce on the sweet memories made during your special celebration anytime they admire their gorgeous flowers at home.