Our team was incredibly excited to work at one of Chicago’s newest wedding venues, 167 Events, this past Winter. So for this February wedding, we opted for a bold, colorful floral direction to create a moody romantic aesthetic. Surely, one of the greatest attributes about 167 Events is the floor to ceiling unobstructed views of Chicago’s skyline. Therefore, for the overall event design, we kept centerpieces low and understated to allow the skyline to really shine through. Before we jump in and share more details, a big congratulations to our happy couple! As always, we feel lucky to do what we ..read more

As Women’s History Month unfolds, it’s essential to shine a light on the remarkable women who shape our world with their passion, creativity, and unwavering dedication to their craft. One such woman is Rachel Wyffels, the brilliant (and incredibly organized) mind behind Life In Bloom. Rachel Wyffels isn’t just a business owner; she’s a visionary, a compassionate person, and a lover of all things floral. If you are new here, her journey with Life In Bloom, a boutique luxury floral business, is a testament to her artistic flair, organizational mastermind, and caring heart. Rachel Wyffels’ journe ..read more

Summer weddings call for bright, vibrant, cheerful colors! This past July, Morgan & Matt tied the knot at Etre Farms, a beautiful venue in Southwest Michigan, and we brought truckloads of the most colorful blooms. Sidenote: for those looking for an upscale barn style venue within driving distance to Chicago, look no further! Etre Farms is a hidden gem, just 90 minutes from Chicago. Our team worked closely with Lyndsey Green of Shannon Gail Events to create a truly spectacular event with the most exquisite design details. Beautiful artwork by EJD Designs can be seen throughout the beautiful ..read more

I always look forward to writing this blog at the end of each year. It forces me to step back for a minute and take in all that we accomplished in the past 365 days and it puts into perspective why there were days that felt… well, pretty busy! When you look at the pure volume of beautiful work that our team produced this year, it’s pretty remarkable. And boy did we had some fun along the way!! Enjoy a quick glance into this past year in our boutique floral and event design company. By The Numbers: 72 events – 8 of which were out of state, 38 hand-constructed trees, 47 team-members (including 3 ..read more

Although we are inching into spring designs, we’re definitely not over Claire and Kevin’s festive wedding at The Chicago Club! Elements of bright red ranunculus, crisp cedar and plaid black watch undertones elevated our brides festive, holiday themed wedding vision.  The Details The whole event was a stunning display of beauty and elegance. The ceremony, held in the Mezzanine Lounge, truly set the tone for a romantic evening to follow. Christmas trees glowed in the background and an aisle of brightly lit candles created the most intimate and cheerful ceremony.  The display of vibrant ..read more

Typically our biggest and most challenging weddings of the year happen in late Summer or Fall. I’m not really sure why that is. But that was not the case this year. In fact, one of our most anticipated events of the year was also one of our first. In early April, The Life In Bloom team had the opportunity to work with Kara Superfine Events to bring this remarkable Art Deco Wedding to fruition at The Old Post Office for the most fabulous couple. We spent months prepping in the studio with custom builds, drying out palm leaves, and designing the most exquisite band backdrop you’ve ever laid eyes ..read more

Since the inception of Life In Bloom, Rachel and I had been dying to design a wedding at Cafe Brauer. Not only because of the sentimental value (we had our own wedding reception there ten years ago), but the gorgeous architecture and overwhelming amount of natural light that pours in through the skylight above is a florist’s dream! So you can imagine our excitement when we finally got to realize that dream this past Spring by bringing Lauren and Connelly’s wedding vision to life in the Great Hall of Cafe Brauer! Personal Flowers & Wedding Details A Spring wedding calls for bright, colorful ..read more

Alex and Lyndsay were blessed with a gorgeous day in July for their wedding at Theater on The Lake. They kicked things off with their ceremony along the lakefront path with the crystal blue water of Lake Michigan creating the perfect backdrop. Afterwards, guests enjoyed cocktails along the South end of Theater on The Lake with a front row view to the Chicago’s shimmering skyline. Ceremony along Lakefront Path Interestingly, Lindsay & Alex’s wedding at Theater on The Lake was both private but also public. They tied the knot along Chicago’s Lakefront path with hundreds, if not thousands of o ..read more

The majority of Event Design work that Life In Bloom does is for luxury weddings. So when we get the opportunity to design a fun corporate event, we don’t hold back in letting our creative talents shine! For this corporate event this past March, we turned the Radison Blu into the Radison Yellow! {Hold for laughter.} (That was a pun, in case that wasn’t clear). For the Scion Group 2022 Leadership Summit, our event design team tackled everything from centerpieces, to stage focals, and even an epic balloon installation which was used as a photo backdrop for all to enjoy, which they sure did enjoy ..read more

Nicole & Adam hosted a beautifully intimate wedding at The Dalcy this past Fall and they went all out with their wedding decor! Lighting was super important to the couple so we didn’t hold back in adding crystal chandeliers to every nook and cranny of The Dalcy. Enjoy a quick look back at their gorgeous wedding day via photos by T&S Photo. The Bridal Bouquet Nicole struck the perfect balance between greens and blooms for her bridal bouquet. With a heavy focus on the soft white florals, we accented it ever so lightly with stems of Jasmine Vine, Seeded Eucalyptus, and Camellia to give th ..read more