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Floral Boot Camp: Learn the Business of Flowers From Me
Join the Floral Boot Camp to learn directly from Kim Starr Wise, a New Orleans florist with over 35 years of industry experience. Kim will take what sheβs learned through years of designing weddings, producing large-scale events, managing a floral business, and more to reach you in a real, hands-on environment. This isnβt a traditional flower-arranging class. Kim will teach you how we actually do it in the event floral world.
When Professional Floristry Becomes Emotional (and why)
Weddings hinge on trust. You trust your bakery to bake a delicious and beautiful cake. You trust your seamstress to tailor your dress or suit perfectly. You trust your planner to keep the day running smoothly and to put out fires. You trust your cousin to act right. You trust your maid of honor to help you lift your dress so you can pee.
Why Not Every Wedding Needs to Be βSoft and Romanticβ
For decades, wedding trends have leaned toward pastels, twinkly lights, and brushed-gold accents. But in the era of social media, when everyone is curating their own personal brand, shouldnβt your wedding reflect that personal style?
How Scale Changes Everything
Scale is the invisible force that transforms a dozen stems into an experience. A single bloom in a colored-glass bud vase conveys intimacy and whimsy, while a hundred roses cascading down a ceremony arch evokes romance and grandeur. The flowers may be the same, but the impact is different.
Green Flags in a Client
When I start working with a client, Iβm not necessarily looking for someone who always defers to me, who says, βYes, of course, youβre a genius!β, or even someone who says, βSurprise me.β Really, the green flags have more to do with a βgo with the flowβ attitude.
Valen-Gras in New Orleans: Where Romance Meets Revelry
In most cities, Valentineβs Day is all about roses, reservations, and romance. This year in New Orleans, it comes with beads, brass bands, and a parade schedule. Valentineβs Day 2026 falls right in the heart of Mardi Gras, and at Kim Starr Wise Floral Events, we are fully embracing the magic of both.
A Season Styled by Holiday Decor Expert Kim Starr Wise
St. Charles Avenue Magazine has named Kim Starr Wise one of the cityβs top holiday decorating experts and featured her on the cover of their December issue.
The Art of Holiday Floral Design
When the holidays arrive, every detail becomes part of the story. Every detail works together to create that feeling of warmth and wonder. For us, florals are at the heart of it all. Theyβre not just decoration. Theyβre the emotion, the movement, the life of the space.
How Color in Floral Design Creates βWowβ Moments Worth Photographing
Discover how bold, colorful floral design transforms weddings and events in New Orleans. Create unforgettable βwowβ moments worth photographing.
Flowers vs. Floral Event Design: Whatβs the Real Difference?
When planning a wedding, gala, or corporate event, itβs natural to think about flowers. A few centerpieces, some bouquets, maybe a statement arrangement, and youβre set. Right? Not quite.
The Brideβs Bouquet: Why No Two Should Ever Be the Same
When planning a wedding, few details are as personal and powerful as the brideβs bouquet. It's more than just a bundle of blooms; itβs a reflection of style, story, and soul. As florists in the heart of New Orleans, a city that thrives on individuality and celebration, weβve seen firsthand how the right bouquet can elevate the moment a bride walks down the aisle.
Elevating Your Corporate Event: The Power of Floral Installations
When it comes to planning a memorable corporate event in New Orleans, itβs all about the details. From venue selection to catering and entertainment, each element plays a role in shaping the experience. But thereβs one often-overlooked detail that can dramatically elevate the ambiance and wow your guests from the moment they arrive: florals.