What is a bouquet bar?

A bouquet bar, also referred to as a bloom bar, or flower cart, is a fun and interactive addition to all sorts of events, from weddings to baby showers, birthday parties, hen do’s, and even business conferences.

Bouquet bars are, simply put, flower stations filled with buckets of seasonal blooms and greenery, ready for your guests to create their own personalised bouquets, getting them involved in the whole process from trimming and arranging their florals, then adding ribbon as a final flourish, and taking home the perfect memento from your event.

How can I customise a bouquet bar for my event?

Some people prefer to be totally hands-off when it comes to the prep of their bouquet bar, while others like to be part of the process.

You can easily customise a bouquet bar to your event by creating a colour theme for your flowers, such as pink florals at a baby shower for a girl, or tying in with an existing colour theme that you might already have in place, such as at a wedding. Alternatively, seasonal themes can be magical, too.

If you want to go one step further, choose ribbons to match your chosen colour theme and make the whole experience feel cohesive.

What is included in a bouquet bar?

What’s included in a bouquet bar varies so much from provider to provider. At Thistle & Fig, we take care of all set-up and dismantling of equipment so that you can focus on your event. We supply seasonal flowers and greenery in keeping with your chosen theme, as well as any tools needed to create your own bouquet, and of course, ribbon to add the final flourish. Not to mention, our bouquet bar setup is beautifully styled and is sure to bring a wow-factor to your special occasion.

To see more details of what’s included in our bouquet bars, click here.

DIY bouquet bars VS professional bouquet bars

When it comes to bouquet bars, the hot topic is always whether to go with a professionally set-up bloom bar or whether to create your own. There are pros and cons to both, so let’s dive in.

DIY BOUQUET BARS

DIY bouquet bars are typically more suitable for those on a tight budget, however, what you save in money is typically spent in time and energy in the lead up to your event. Another draw for creating your own bouquet bar is that it is completely customisable to you, from the setup to the flowers themselves.

In saying that, if you have a specific aesthetic in mind, you may find this harder to achieve yourself without any equipment.

With DIY bouquet bars, flowers can easily be sourced from grocery stores, although, if you’re looking for specific or unusual blooms, you’ll find your options are limited.

To create your own at-home bouquet bar, you’ll need flowers, either purchased or, if you’re a keen gardener, cut straight from your own garden stash, buckets or vases to present your blooms, shears, and kraft paper. To make your bouquet bar extra special, consider adding ribbons, twine, and personalised stickers to your setup.

Professionally set-up bouquet bars

A professionally-led bouquet bar enables you to host the flower bar of your dreams, while giving you the freedom to step away from the details and plan the rest of your event. Your florist will also have the pick of the litter when it comes to blooms and be able to secure you more unusual and striking flowers.

Our bouquet bars include an aesthetic set-up, including flower stand, parasol, pink boho-style rug, and wooden cart, as well as a wrapping service (if chosen), creating a professional and cohesive look for your event.

If your event is located in Essex, Kent, London, or Suffolk, host your bouquet bar with us. Get in touch now!

Overall, whichever type of bloom bar you end up choosing, it’s bound to be a hit with your guests.