Flowers by Julie

07/23/2024

for Tiffany 🌸

southern Minnesota, Bride, florals, flowers, floral designer, wedding, florist

02/16/2024

Minnesota Brides: you can WIN your Bridal bouquet at the Mankato Bridal Show on February 25th!

There is still time to get your free tickets to this awesome vendor show!

01/27/2024

orange ranunculus & barista roses & pink dahlias just made these bridesmaid bouquets 🌿

01/19/2024

I’ve been so excited to make this post— here we go!!

The last few months I’ve had some down time from wedding busyness after an amazing 2023 season. I am definitely ready to be designing again, but the break has given me some time to refresh & refocus, and to dream about the future of Flowers by Julie.

In many ways, I tumbled into the flower game headfirst. When a friend asked me if I could help with her wedding florals, I had no idea that this would become a long-term passion and dream of mine.

Going into my fourth wedding season, I am so sure that this is where I want to be! I’ve learned so much from some really awesome wedding vendors and florists (shoutout to the lovely community) and can’t wait to continue honing my craft and style.

With all of this in mind, I am absolutely thrilled to officially launch my new logo and website (link in bio!) My goal is to keep sharing what FxJ is about and reach brides in Minnesota and beyond looking for elegant & imaginative designs to complement their best day ever!

I think I can already say that the blooms this year will be the most lively and colorful yet. I love the varied palettes that are trending and the creative energy brought by my 2024 brides.

My heart is full of gratitude— to my very first bride, Katie, and each bride that trusted me to create something lovely for their wedding florals, and to my friends and sisters who have encouraged me in every way, from stripping roses to leaving kind comments on my social media pages.

If you read this far, I 🫶🏻 you.

01/15/2024

Brides— it is completely okay if you don’t know exactly what you want before meeting with your florist!

Throughout the design and consultation process, I’ll help you identify your floral priorities and craft a design that flawlessly complements your wedding colors and aesthetic.

If you are getting married in Minnesota this year, I still have some availability! You can reach me by email or through the link in my bio.

01/13/2024

New year, new things coming for Flowers by Julie!

I’m so excited to join many other amazing vendors at the Mankato Bridal Show on Sunday, February 25th at the Mayo Clinic Event Center.

If you are a future Minnesota bride, grab your fiancé or your gal pals and make sure you don’t miss this fun & free event! I can’t wait to connect with you there!

📷: SR Photography

12/31/2023

in the last few moments of 2023, I can’t help but think back on all the lovely couples I’ve gotten to know and work with this year, including two of my own dear friends as brides! although I don’t have photos for every couple, here are many of the faces that made this year such a good one. Such a joy to celebrate these lovely people!

just for fun, I tallied up the numbers and this year I made:
9 bridal bouquets
44 bridesmaid bouquets
117 boutonnières
40 corsages

Cheers to the new year! Wishing you all a joyous and blessed 2024 🥂

12/29/2023

as the end of the year approaches, I’ve been thinking back over all the lovely wedding days I have had the absolute joy of being a part of this year.

this classic white and green bouquet for a september bride was definitely a highlight!

12/25/2023

Wishing a very Merry Christmas to those celebrating today, and a season of joy and peace to all 🌲🤍

12/19/2023

one of my favorite bouquet/boutonnière combos to date 🩷

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couple: Keenan & Thomas

12/18/2023

the process called “reflexing” roses gives them this beautiful funky, fluffy, & full shape. certainly time consuming but absolutely worth it!

12/17/2023

I love the movement of this shot from . I’m already looking forward to more summery minnesota wedding days in 2024!

12/16/2023

This dessert table was feast for the eyes 😍

Bridal party bouquets were repurposed on the dessert table, tying in with the simple elegant olive oil cake made by the groom’s mom!

12/16/2023

It’s all in the ✨details✨

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12/01/2023

Come support local businesses in downtown Fairmont at tomorrow evening's Merry & Bright Night! I'll be at Indulge and Co. from 5pm to 9pm with natural holiday decor items along with many other wonderful vendors!

08/23/2023

this summer I’ve been so blessed with some of the most wonderful brides, grooms, families, and fellow vendors I’ve had the pleasure of working with. I am wrapping up the summer with a very full and happy heart and I cannot WAIT to share some amazing pictures. Keep an eye out for summer 2023 recap stories coming soon on IG and facebook!

currently, I’m taking a little break to recharge & spend some time with my long-distance family before coming back for fall weddings (eeep!! 🍁🍂🌲)

2024 will be here before we know it— if you are planning your special day, I would love to partner with you! Feel free to DM me or send an email to [email protected].

08/05/2023

beautiful june bride— celia 💕

07/23/2023

for claire 🤍

07/18/2023

a bursting rainbow bouquet— for sophie!

❤️🧡💛🩵💚💙💜

06/18/2023

Happy first anniversary to this lovely couple— Kory & Ashley! May each year be sweeter than the last 🤍

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06/15/2023

First wedding of the summer season— I don’t even have words for the lovely day that Keenan & Thomas planned. Every detail was so beautiful and specific to them as a couple. I can’t wait to share more of these!

Photo by the incredibly talented !!

05/13/2023

Just one of the many reasons to shop at our Indulge & Co. pop-up today!

05/12/2023

Just a few of the flower varieties I’ll have at the
| m o t h e r ‘ s d a y | pop-up TOMORROW at indulge & co. ! Stop by between 9am and 1pm!

05/08/2023

See you Saturday at Indulge & Co.!

04/30/2023

04/25/2023

Every so often, I have the honor of creating florals for a dear friend and I got to do just that for my bestie roommate Hannah’s bridal shower!

All the florals came home with us, and I have had the unique experience (for a florist) of getting to enjoy them after the event. There is a bud vase on almost every surface in our home and it feels like living in a mystical garden.

This color palette has had me in an absolute chokehold for the last year or so, and I was so happy to bring it to life for someone so special!!

Check out my story for more bridal shower highlights!

And….let me know if you want to see more of our tiny home covered in flowers 🙂

02/08/2023

So much to look forward to this Saturday at Indulge & Co. !!

02/06/2023

we’re only one week away from galentine’s day! what are we celebrating?

well, in the words of the ever-wise leslie knope, “february 13 [is] about celebrating lady friends! it’s wonderful and it should be a national holiday.”

so call up your gal pals, leave husbands and boyfriends at home, swing by the be mine pop-up for fresh flowers, and celebrate female friendship!