Intrigue Across America Tour 2025 - Orlando

February 20, 2025

Blue Blooms in Florida

Our first stop on the Intrigue Across America Tour 2025 brought us to the breathtaking Luxmore Grande Estate in Orlando, Florida. This elegant Southern estate, with its grand architecture, soaring ceilings, and picturesque gardens, set the perfect stage for a truly unforgettable floral experience. Stepping through its stately doors, we were greeted with a sense of timeless sophistication, an ideal setting to kick off a tour dedicated to creativity and artistry. With the excitement buzzing in the air and thousands of blooms ready to be transformed, we couldn’t have asked for a more stunning venue to begin this journey.

Day 1 - Social Media for Luxury Florists & Big Mistakes

Day one of the Social Media for Luxury Florists & Big Mistakes class was nothing short of inspiring! Surrounded by an abundance of breathtaking blue and white blooms, attendees dove into a day packed with valuable insights. Sarah kicked things off with her signature energy, sharing expert strategies on how luxury florists can leverage social media to grow their brand. From viral moments to capitalizing on visibility, she provided actionable tips to help florists make the most of their online presence.

After a refreshing lunch break, the afternoon session took a reflective turn as Sarah shared her biggest mistakes—and how she transformed them into major successes. Adding to the conversation, guest speaker Carmona Bessee, a student, opened up about her own challenges and how she turned setbacks into stepping stones. It was an incredible day filled with learning, growth, and the reminder that even our biggest mistakes can lead to our greatest wins!

Fun Fact: We were beyond excited to welcome Shanaz, who traveled all the way from the UK to join us in Orlando! Seeing our floral community reach across the globe makes this tour even more special.

Day 2 - Luxury Floral Installation Masterclass

As the creative energy flowed, our students brought three breathtaking luxury floral installations to life, each showcasing the beauty of blue and white blooms in a grand way.

The first installation transformed the grand staircase at Luxmore Grande Estate into a cascading floral masterpiece. Blooms draped effortlessly over the railings, creating a vision of elegance and abundance. With florals seemingly spilling down the steps, this design was pure decadence—a true showstopper as soon as guests entered the estate.

For the second installation, we turned our attention to the reception table, crafting a jaw-dropping 16-foot floral table runner. Overflowing with airy clouds of baby's breath, this design spilled dramatically onto the floor, creating a lush, romantic tablescape that perfectly embodied luxury floral artistry.

The final installation brought the magic outside, where we designed a ceremony backdrop in front of the estate. Four striking floral structures—half-moon and vertical forms—stood like statues, adorned in layers of baby's breath and blue and white florals. These ethereal designs framed the entrance of Luxmore in the most breathtaking way, making for an unforgettable ceremony setting.

Each of these installations was a testament to the artistry and passion that filled our Orlando stop—proof that when creativity meets luxury florals, magic happens!

Fun Fact: Our students took floral design to the next level—literally wading into the fountain to create stunning floating floral installations! And, of course, Sarah couldn’t resist joining in on the fun, hopping into the water to get hands-on with the magic.

And a special shout out to our floral co-host, No.1 Flowers by Jo. They were fantastic partners for this tour stop and really stepped up to make it a wonderful experience for all!

After day 2 wrapped, the Styled Shoots Across America photographers came in to photograph all of the beautiful florals and decor, along with the help of stunning models. Attendees of the workshops get full access to all professional photos once galleries are completed, which means hands were filled with flowers, minds with inspiration, and portfolios with photos!

Shopping Lists & Pricing

If you are wondering what flowers and products we used to create the large centerpieces at the Orlando tour stop, we're here to spill all the details.

Flowers: Flowers came from ours sponsor, wholesaler and flower friends over at Jetfresh Flowers.

Floral Software: We determined our recipes, flower counts, and pricing using Details Flowers floral softwaire. Full recipe and pricing for the Decadent Staircase installation can be found HERE.

Supplies/Hardgoods: Our friends at Oasis provided a our floral supplies and Nuage provided our linens.

Creative Partners

Photography by @alainarenephoto

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