Looking for a unique and memorable way to celebrate a special occasion?

Whether planning a Gender Reveal, Ladies' Night, Bridal Shower, or just a fun get-together with friends, a Flower Arranging Party is the perfect way to add creativity and elegance to your event. Treat your guests to a hands-on experience where they can pick, design, and take home a beautiful bouquet.

Here’s everything you need to know to host the ultimate DIY Bloom Bar Party! 

Part I: What You Need

To set up a successful Flower Arranging Party, you'll need a few essential supplies:  

Vases:
Stock up on affordable vases or jars. Stores like Dollar Tree offer various options that won’t break the bank. You can also use a mismatch look from your local thrift store for Boho decor.

Flowers:
Choose a diverse selection of fresh flowers and greens. The key is to offer a variety that will inspire creativity. 

Tools:
Ensure you have plenty of shears, scissors, and buckets to prepare flowers and greens. Sharp tools will make cutting stems easy and efficient. If you decide not to use vases, have flower sleeves, precut kraft paper or bouquet gift bags for your guests to use.

Decor:
Provide decorative items like ribbon, raffia, or twine. These little touches allow your guests to personalize their arrangements and add that special finishing touch.

Part II: Types of Flowers to Buy

Choosing the right flowers is crucial to the success of your Bloom Bar. Here are some recommendations:

Roses: Timeless and elegant, Roses are always a favorite. They’re available in various colors, including white, red, pink, orange, and yellow to suit any theme.

Carnations: Long-lasting and hardy, these versatile flowers are great for everyone, no matter the skill level. Their wide variety of colors makes them perfect for any event. From Burgundy, Orange, Hot Pink, Red, and Yellow, our Carnations offer stunning options to match any theme or occasion. Visit our Carnations Collection to explore more!

Chrysanthemums: Mums are ideal for adding color and fullness to bouquets. They’re an excellent choice for fall-themed parties or whenever you want to make a statement. Explore our Chrysanthemums Collection, from the large, striking Spider Mums to the small, charming Pompoms. 

Fillers: Enhance your bouquets with one of the multitude of fillers available including Statice, Solidago, Stock, Lisianthus, Alstroemeria, Matsumoto, Eryngium, and Hypericum. These add texture and depth to your bouquets.

Greens: To keep things simple yet stunning, add Greens like Baby Blue Eucalyptus, Silver Dollar Eucalyptus, Naked Seeded Eucalyptus, Leather Leaf, Myrtle, and Camellia. These Greens provide a lush backdrop that highlights the beauty of the flowers. 

Bulk Bouquets: Want to challenge your guests? Use one of our premade and hand arranged bouquets in a vase and then separate the rest. Let your guest try to recreate the design. Offer additional flowers so they can add some personality.  

 

Hosting Tips: How to Make Your Bloom Bar a Success

Keep It Simple:

While having a wide variety of flowers is exciting, sometimes less is more. A straightforward selection of Roses paired with fillers and greens can be just as stunning and more accessible for your guests to work with.

Know Your Audience:

Keep in mind the skill level and maturity of your guests. This will be vital as you want to ensure a fun experience. When creating a Bloom Bar for the younger groups, ensure you do not include flowers or greens that can be prickly. It is best to have hardy and long lasting selections. 

Hydrate Your Flowers:

Before the event, ensure you properly hydrate your flowers and greens so that your guests will not only see the colors and textures but have the best experience thereafter with their designs.

Provide Care Tips:

Offer your guests simple care instructions so their bouquets last as long as possible. Remind them to re-cut the stems, change the water regularly, and remove leaves below the waterline while designing.

Ready to Host Your Own Flower Arranging Party?

Your guests will love the chance to get creative and appreciate taking home a beautiful bouquet they crafted themselves. Whether you’re celebrating a milestone, hosting a special event, or just want to do something different, a DIY Bloom Bar is a surefire way to make your gathering unforgettable. 

Are you ready to try this at your next event? We’re sure you’ll enjoy it so much that you’ll want to repeat. Change it up each time to spice up your creations. From streamlined flower selections for easy designs to more complex ones, make it your own. 🌷

Here are some great places where you can host a Bloom Bar:

• Weddings (Pre & Post Events)
• Showers (Baby, Bridal)
• Birthdays & Mitzvahs
• Corporate Events
• Parties (Birthday, Dinner, Garden, Bridal, Housewarming)
• Pop-Up Events (Festivals, Fairs, Markets, Promotional)
• Charity, Sorority, Club & School Events
• Holidays
• Any special event

For more inspiration, follow our Pinterest boards and discover countless ideas for making your floral arrangements stand out.

We love to see all the creativity our Bloom Enthusiasts have, so please share your Bloom Bar ideas with us by tagging Bloomingmore on your Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Threads or X. We'd love to share them!