🌸 How to Host a DIY Bloom Bar at Home (and Make It Gorgeous)
- Ashlee Marinello
- Sep 21
- 2 min read
Planning a gathering and want something truly special? A DIY Bloom Bar is the perfect way to add charm, color, and a hands-on experience to birthdays, bridal showers, or just-because brunches. Guests create their own beautiful bouquets—and take home a little floral joy.
In this post, I’ll show you how to build your own DIY Bloom Bar, plus recommend my favorite supplies (linked below via my Amazon affiliate store), and even offer a free planning guide to make it effortless.
🌼 Step 1: Pick Your Palette
Choose 2–5 colors that set the tone for your event. Think soft pastels for a baby shower, vibrant brights for summer birthdays, or moody neutrals for a cozy dinner party. Your flowers will bring that vibe to life.
🛒 Step 2: Gather Your Supplies
Here’s what you’ll need:
Buckets or vases (at least 12" tall)
Fresh flowers: Focal blooms, fillers, and greens (more on types below!)
Floral shears: These are super sharp and easy to use
Wrapping paper & ribbon: Pretty kraft paper here + simple twine
Signage: Chalkboard or handwritten signs work great
💡 Want the full checklist? Grab my free “Getting Started with a Bloom Bar” PDF right here when you subscribe!
🌿 Step 3: Style Your Setup
The way your bar looks is part of the experience. Try these easy styling tips:
Use crates or risers for height variation
Group flowers by color for visual impact
Stick to natural materials like linen and wood
Add cute signs to explain how it works
Bonus: Guests LOVE taking photos here. If you’re feeling extra, pair your Bloom Bar with a flower wall for the perfect “Bloom & Snap” moment.
💐 Flower Types to Include
Mix and match from these categories:
Focal Blooms: Roses, ranunculus, lilies
Fillers: Waxflower, baby’s breath, statice
Line Flowers: Snapdragons, stock
Greens: Eucalyptus, ruscus
🌟 Tip: Prep flowers ahead of time by trimming stems and hydrating them overnight. It keeps them fresh and event-ready.
✨ Want It Done for You?
If you’re local to Albuquerque and Rio Rancho NM, I offer full-service Bloom Bar setups, including florist choice fresh-cut flowers, setup, and breakdown. Just show up and smell the roses!
🎁 Grab Your Free Bloom Bar Starter Guide
I created a Getting Started PDF that walks you through theme planning, guest prep, styling tips, and more. It’s beautiful, easy to follow, and totally free when you join my email list.
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