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Life in Bloom is a boutique floral & event design studio specializing in high-end weddings & events. Our decor services range from floral and linens to lighting and custom furniture pieces. What makes us unique is the experience that we bring to our clients from the initial consultation to when the last guest leaves the party. Throughout the entire design process we put a high emphasis on attention to detail and customization, listening all the while to the vision of our clients, while inserting our fresh & unique ideas. Whether it's the day you say 'I Do' or your annual Holiday Dinner Party, it is our job to make your event absolutely stunning!
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- Plants
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- Bouquet Wraps
- Boutonnieres
- Centerpieces
- Corsages
- Flower Crowns
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Life in Bloom absolutely brought our wedding florals to life in the most beautiful way. Even months later, I still can’t get over how perfectly everything came together. The vibe on the first day was calm and serene, with blush pinks, whites, and just the right hint of purple in the garlands. The mandap was stunning, and so many of my friends took photos to save as inspiration!
On the second day, the floral arch was a total showstopper. Guests kept asking who designed it, and I loved pointing them to Life in Bloom. But more than just the beauty of the flowers, working with Brian and Jensen was such a great experience. They put so much care and passion into what they do, and their kindness made the entire process feel seamless and special. They excel at what they do, and I’m so grateful for the impact they had on our wedding.
We had the most beautiful ceremony and reception thanks to Erin and Mari at Life in Bloom. They were both incredibly sweet and so fun to work with, and they were so creative when coming up with ideas for not only our florals, but also our linens, dishware, band stage and dance floor. They ultimately perfectly executed the vision my husband and I had for the decor for our ceremony and reception, and I couldn't have asked for a better team for my wedding!
Highly recommend Brian and the entire life in bloom team! I had a very specific vision that I wanted in a newer venue that they not not ever worked with before, but that didn’t stop them from absolutely killing it! From the initial design board, preview meetings, to the big day, they thought of every little detail and we open to any and all feedback for minor changes I wanted! It was great working with them on all the things, florals, drapery,lighting, linens ( including the napkins which I’m still obsessed with). Highly recommend if you want a one stop shop to bring your vision to life!
From the beginning of the planning process, Brian and the entire Life in Bloom team were a dream to work with! Our wedding could not have happened as seamlessly and beautifully as it did without them! Brian and his team went above and beyond to bring our vision to reality. Brian was patient and kind and at the end of the day his creative concepts and execution were flawless! All of our guests were completely blown away! Thank you again to Brian and Life in Bloom for their absolutely fantastic work.
Life in Bloom did a phenomenal job with our wedding reception decor! The ballroom was stunning. They executed my vision flawlessly and made the whole process very easy. We received so many compliments from guests on our mirror display, table settings, and floral arrangements! Highly recommend.
One of the best decisions we made while planning our wedding was hiring Erin and team at Life in Bloom to handle all of our decor and florals. They truly brought our vision to life and were creative, fun, encouraging, and supportive throughout the entire process! They suggested ideas I never could have imagined or thought of on my own, and truly exceeded all expectations. I would recommend them to anyone starting their wedding planning process - you will be in more than capable hands! Thanks, Life in Bloom team, for all that you do!
Deciding to work with Life in Bloom was one of the absolute best decisions I made for our wedding. I was hesitant initially (mainly due to budget). Any hesitation I had was immediately wiped away when I met with Erin and Tori at Life in Bloom. Not only was their initial proposal dynamite, but they truly LISTENED to our feedback. Intently. Eagerly. They immediately started coming up with alternatives that matched our vision and budget. They were so open to feedback. This team truly wants to deliver YOUR perfect day, not just theirs. I never saw my fiancé get more excited about our wedding than when we were meeting with Erin and Tori. Talking to them really made him feel like things were going to be done well and go according to plan. That peace of mind was huge. Their minds are constantly whirring and thinking about your day. Months after our initial meeting, they were still drawing on new inspiration and ideas. I was blown away by our preview. I was expecting to have to suggest a lot of changes and be left with some degree of uncertainty between the preview and the wedding. Instead, I left the preview beyond excited about how awesome our day was going to be. They produced the wedding of my dreams within a budget I felt comfortable with. Their excitement was contagious and their support was palpable throughout the entire process, and especially on the big day. I could not be more impressed with this team. I cannot express how grateful I am that we trusted them with our wedding. They exceeded even our highest expectations. I feel lucky to have worked with such talented and creative people.
Erin and her team helped us create an absolutely stunning wedding. We could not have asked for a better floral/design team. Everything from the bridal bouquet to the reception decor was flawless! They were a dream to work with and really took lead on design (which is what we needed) while still staying true to our vision
I cannot say enough amazing things about the team at Life in Bloom!! I am still beaming over what an incredible job they did for our wedding! They thought of every little thing and had such incredible attention to detail. The design process from start to finish was so collaborative and fun. I honestly wish I could do it all again! Rachel was so patient in going back and forth with us as we changed our mind and wanted to see every little variation. She had great design recommendations and really knows what she's talking about. Life in Bloom played a HUGE part in making our day absolutely perfect and I wouldn't have changed a thing!!
Life in Bloom made our decor dreams come true. Our ceremony and reception were at The Dalcy. They did such a good job with the room flip, guests had no idea we were in the same room. It's insane how they took my random pinterest photos and created a dream come true. They made us the enchanted forest of our dreams. It was romantic, magical, I mean wow was it amazing. Erin McLoraine was amazing to work with. She really took a few ideas and transformed the room into a magical wonderland. She listened, gave advice, and was so helpful along the way. I love Life in Bloom!!!
My daughter worked with Erin and, with her guidance, they came up with such beautiful flowers for her wedding and reception. She and her team shared their expertise on floral availability in tune with the bride's vision and together came up with several possibilities. Using alternate tablescapes, we were able to pin down the flower and candle selection. Ultimately, each floral arrangement was gorgeous and complemented every other to create a whole design. The greenery over the dance floor was fabulous! Even though this is a significant expense, it is a really important element in the event.
Incredibly talented team. I had a vision for my wedding that I couldn't quite put into words at the start, and Erin M. and her team at Life in Bloom brought it to life in the most extraordinary way. The floral selection was breathtaking, the artistry behind their work is unparalleled, and the talent and kindness of their team was above and beyond what I ever could have imagined. If you are looking for a vendor that cares about your joy, your vision, and your budget, and are seeking a worry-free partner for this important piece of your event, Life in Bloom is the best!
Absolutely stunning are the first words that come to mind. Life In Bloom not only provided the most beautiful floral arrangements we had ever seen, but they also created a romantic tone with their creative use of candlelight and lanterns. They worked with us to fine tune our vision, then exceeded our expectations.
Rachel, Erin, and the life in bloom team were great to work with and delivered us beautiful flowers for our wedding day. They advised us on colors perfect for our bridal party colors and in tune with the season to find the perfect match.
We loved working with them and will do so again for any future events!
Rachel and the team at Life in Bloom were so fun to work with and they are extremely talented. Wedding planning is a lot and there's some areas where I wasn't an expert- floral and decor being one of them. Rachel was able to take my vision and bring it to life. She was extremely flexible up until the last minute when I had a slight change in colors. Her attention to detail and transparency in pricing made it very easy to work with them. I highly recommend working with Rachel and her team.
Life In Bloom produced the floral and decor for both of my daughters' weddings. Their creations were absolutely beautiful! Rachel and Tim were both so wonderful to work with and their team was always very professional. I kind of wish I had another daughter so that we could do it all over again!
They will hound you for the deposit, but once you pay them, their tone will change.
Our wedding was postponed by the coronavirus. The owner, Rachel, showed no willingness to work with us to apply the deposit to another date. Her response was "Too bad you didn't like the contract you signed." She subsequently hung up on us. Of all the other vendors that we had, none of them gave us any problems. In fact, they were all accommodating.
We are so happy with our decision to work Erin and the Life in Bloom team on our November 2, 2019 wedding! As a bride who always envisioned her decor being mostly candles, and then selecting a venue that did not allow open flames, I was a little lost going into the floral planning process. I knew what I liked, but didn't really know what I wanted. Erin was so patient and easy to work with as we refined our vision - her creativity, knowledge, and attention to detail made me feel at ease throughout the process.
Besides Erin and LIB's stellar reputation, one of the reasons we chose to work with them was because they offer a floral sample - we went into their offices a few months before the wedding to see our wedding florals and bridal party bouquets. This was so so helpful! Being able to see the flowers before the big day - and knowing that everyone was on the same page in terms of vision - eliminated any stress or uncertainty.
When we finally saw the florals on our wedding day, we were elated - they were gorgeous!! Our guests couldn't stop talking about how beautiful the they were and my bouquet was an absolute DREAM - I still smile every time I see it in photos :)
Overall we are so happy to have worked with LIB - I only wish we could do it all again!
Life in Bloom exceeded ALL expectations. We worked with Erin and she took what we envisioned and made it even more than we could imagine. When I was explaining what I liked, I wasn’t sure that it even went together or looked good together. She heard everything and made it come to life. There were some displays we weren’t sure what we wanted but knew we wanted it to all go together. She brainstormed a variety of options and even took the time to draw up potential displays so we could better picture it. She paid close attention to detail and added memorable touches to each table. Seeing all the displays on our wedding day took my breath away, and I cannot thank Erin and the Life in Bloom team for making our dream wedding a reality.
From start to finish, they nailed it! I had a general idea of what I wanted and what I didn't want and they literally executed exactly what was in my head lol.....all while working within my budget since I didn't want to go HAM on flowers. I worked with Erin from beginning to end and she crushed it..... fun, calm, professional, detailed oriented- perfectly lined out proposal with clear pricing and picture inspo, and impeccably fast communication even when I added last minute items on 2 weeks before the wedding. (Did I mention I was planning the wedding from California). My heart offically stopped when my husband and I walked into the room for the first time. I couldn't have imagined it any better. I always trusted they would do a great job and they exceeded my expectations. Thank you Erin/Life in Bloom!
Working with Rachel and her team at Life in Bloom was one of the best decisions throughout our wedding planning! My husband and I got married at Gallery 1028 in June 2019. We were both in awe when we walked into the space and could not have been happier with how Rachel and her team transformed our vision into reality. It was beyond what we could have envisioned! Our guests and family were also raving about how beautiful all the arrangements were. Rachel was also so kind, understanding, and accommodating as our vision changed as well. We highly recommend working with Life in Bloom, you won't be disappointed!
Where to start with Life in Bloom! They went above and beyond from the very beginning. They understood exactly what we were looking for, probably moreso than we even did, and created the dreamiest wedding space I could have ever imagined. Not only are they exceptionally talented, but they’re also wonderful people. Couldn’t recommend enough. I can’t imagine our wedding weekend without them.
As a bride that knew exactly the vibe I wanted for my wedding, I was nervous that my wedding wouldn't live up to the vision in my head. All my fears dissipated the moment I met with Erin from Life in Bloom.
She came to the initial meeting with a gorgeous vision board that surpassed my expectations. She had done her research (thank you Pinterest), she was fun, friendly, and professional. She came with her own ideas, was open to mine, and made planning fun and easy.
I didn't really get to sit back and enjoy the full set up on wedding day, but looking back on the pictures, SHE FREAKING SMASHED IT!! It was absolute heaven and I would HIGHLY recommend Erin and her team to anyone getting married in Chicago!
Life in Bloom delivered beautiful flowers for my wedding at LondonHouse in October. They took our inspiration photos and turned them into real life! They were also able to work within our budget which I really appreciated. Would highly recommend them!
I genuinely do not know where to start with writing this review. Flowers are my favorite thing in this world and I knew that finding a florist for my wedding that met my preconceived expectations was going to be difficult. However, after my initial email communication with Erin, I knew I found the team for me. Erin was such a joy to work with and I looked forward to our meetings. The day of the wedding, I almost cried when I saw my bridal bouquet - it was so incredibly stunning. She listened to all my ideas, made what I thought was impossible, possible, and turned my ballroom wedding into the romantic floral garden I had hoped for. Erin, thank you so much for everything!
I have known I wanted to work with Life in Bloom before I was even engaged. I was always an avid Instagram follower of them and would follow their pictures and their behind the scenes shots and just loved how they made a room come to life. It was a no brained working with Life in Bloom and they exceeded all my expectations. From the first moment I met with Erin, I knew she could sense my vision and the look I was trying to achieve. From the warm initial welcome I felt very comfortable working with Erin and her team. Erin also set up a sample display and we were able to see our floral arrangements months prior to the wedding and make hands on adjustments to make sure it was exactly perfect. The day of, Life in Bloom went above and beyond what I had envisioned. The floral arrangements were absolutely perfect and were truly the icing on the cake of the room. The small attention to detail in the floral arrangements to make sure everything tied together did not go unnoticed and it was beyond perfect. I would choose Life In Bloom again and again and would highly recommend their team to anyone wanting a professional floral team to bring their dreams and visions to life!!! Thank you Life in Bloom for making my day look soo magical.
The flowers at our daughter's wedding were stunning! It was a pleasure working with Erin. She did a fantastic job turning our vision into reality. We can't tell you how very pleased we were with Life in Bloom. We recommend them very highly.. As I am very detail oriented, Erin was especially patient and attentive with all of our questions. No worries about skimpy florals. The arrangements were amazing....lush... full... and meeting all our expectations. Everything was displayed and presented beautifully making our daughter's wedding day picture perfect.
Erin at Life in Bloom was simply a joy to work with. She was professional, personable, very knowledgeable and creative when helping bring our wedding vision to life. Erin created amazing renderings of our reception space and had gorgeous images of what she planned to do with my bouquet and the rest of the space. She had wonderful ideas and was always extremely timely in her responses, always answering every question/concern we had. Everything on our wedding day turned out absolutely STUNNING. The chandeliers hanging from the ceiling with the floral coming down was jaw dropping. I loved my bouquet and the place card table soo much, too! I would highly recommend LIB for floral/production. They are an organized, efficient and amazing one-stop shop and do an absolutely amazing job.
I was, and continue to be deeply impressed with Life In Bloom's incredible work! Tim, Rachel, Erin and their whole team made everything so seamless. They brought my vision to life and even better than I could have imagined! Everyone couldn't stop raving about the arrangements, from the ceremony until the reception area. Some even snatched them up at the end of the evening. I am in complete awe even up to this day and they will always be 1 of my favorite "wedding fairies". We even got a feature on the December issue of Modern Luxury Weddings Chicago =)
Rachel, Tim and the entire staff at Life In Bloom created a day for us that was beyond stunning. I truly appreciate a staff that is so willing to go above and beyond to ensure their clients vision is their own. They were so accommodating and helpful with the design process. Being a creative, I knew exactly what we wanted. Rachel helped us build on our vision by giving us beautiful options and suggestions that spoke to our style and stayed within our budget. All of our florals and rentals were through Life In Bloom which was so helpful when planning our big day that entails so many details. I can’t say enough about their exceptional knowledge, professionalism, prompt communication, and hospitality. Life In Bloom will always be #1 on our list for event planning :)
Where do I even start as I do not have enough amazing things to say about Life in Bloom!! Working for a global hospitality company, I have met and worked with a lot of vendors both professionally and personally, and I can honestly say Life in Bloom are the absolute best in their field! From start to finish they were able to take my ideas several steps further and transformed the Peninsula Ballroom beyond my expectations. One of the many things I loved about working with them is they were able to create a 3D rendering of the reception which is so helpful to really bring everything to life so you get a sense of what it will look like before your special day. The flowers they source and arrangements they create are absolutely stunning and truly just breathtaking. Life in Bloom was definitely my favorite vendor throughout my entire wedding process and I highly recommend them to anyone!
There are truly no words to express how incredible Rachel, Tim and the entire Life in Bloom team is. My husband and I worked with them for our June wedding at the Art Institute of Chicago in the Modern Wing. They are without a doubt the best of the best. Rachel and Tim are two of the sweetest people I have ever met and are both so incredibly talented making the ultimate floral/décor dream team! Rarely do people notice or comment on flowers at weddings but I can honestly say that people are still talking about our floral arrangements and the décor from our wedding night. Life in Bloom turned our wedding into the most stunning, whimsical mid-summer's night dream. On top of their talent for creating the most beautiful events, they are an absolute pleasure to work with.
Their personalized and thoughtful approach, attention to detail and incredible talent for executing stunning arrangements blew us away through and through. During our first meeting with them (before we had even officially hired them) Rachel and Tim spent as much time necessary to make sure they fully understood our vision. They were so patient as they walked us through all of our options, showed us some very special and unique ideas and took careful note of what we did and didn't like. By the end of the meeting, I could tell that they completely understood our vision down to the smallest details and even helped us clarify the details that we weren't so sure about.
Following our meeting we received a very detailed and easy to understand proposal, mood board and custom rendering of everything we had discussed with them. We also had a meeting with them a few months before the wedding where they actually created a sample floral arrangement for us to look at and make tweaks to. We had up until a few weeks before the wedding to make changes and finalize a lot of the details which was such a relief and gave us time to really fine tune what we wanted.
The other floral/décor companies that we spoke with didn't put in half the effort that Rachel and Tim did to make sure they understood our vision. I had not one worry in the world about how our day would look because I completely trusted that Rachel, Tim and the Life in Bloom team would execute our vision more beautifully than we could ever imagine and they did. They completely blew us away!
Thank you Life in Bloom, we love you guys!
I highly recommend working with Rachel and her team at Life in Bloom! They made the entire process of planning what I felt was one of the most important aspects of our wedding, an easy and wonderful experience. Rachel went above and beyond to make sure every detail was included and even was able to give me a computerized visual of what the room would look like. I'm still hearing from various guests how incredible the flowers were, both in the bouquets and in the reception venue. They turned our industrial venue into a lush dream. I can't say enough about this great company!
Life in Bloom was one of my husband and my favorite vendors we worked with during our wedding. They were super hands-on from start to finish and were extremely accommodating, always working to ensure that our vision came through clearly in the finished product and that we were all on the same page as we went through the design process. We loved that as part of the proposal they gave us a digital mockup of the cocktail hour, dinner and dancing so we could really visualize everything prior to committing. They also did additional mock ups for us as my husband and I really needed to see everything on paper to get the best understanding of the decor. LIB provided a mood board for personals (i.e. bridal bouquet, boutonnieres, etc) so that we could get a sense of what those would look like as well. They also did a complimentary staging at the venue so we could see what the tables, centerpieces, i.e. would look like at the venue (truly made it feel real!) and this step also helped fine tune some decisions. Everything was stunning and exactly what we were looking for - we would highly recommend Rachel & her Life in Bloom team!
My wedding planner recommended Life in Bloom for our June wedding and it could not have turned out more stunning! Rachel and the Life in Bloom process was very easy to work with. The team blew my expectations out of the water and were able to fulfill my wedding vision. They were very helpful to recommend floral options that were within budget and gorgeous! Everything turned out perfect on the big day, I recommend using Life in Bloom as your floral vendor, you will not be disappointed
Hiring Life in Bloom was one of the best decisions my husband and I made throughout the wedding planning process. Rachel and the rest of the team were fantastic to work with and gave us so much confidence that the day would come together flawlessly. I had a general idea of what I wanted the flowers to look like, and they brought my vision to life and made it even better. We had a few last minute changes and family heirlooms that we wanted to incorporate, and Rachel was able to work everything into our design perfectly. Thanks so much Life in Bloom!!
I do not have enough words to write how much I loved working with Rachel from Life In Bloom - she was amazing from start to finish and helped us create the perfect vision for our wedding reception. Hands down one of my favorite vendors to work with! You will not be disappointed working with Life & Bloom - they are the best of the best!
I planned my Illinois wedding from Texas and selected Life In Bloom based upon their wonderful reviews and couldn’t agree more with every glowing remark. Rachel and her team were so easy to work with via email and phone-we shared my inspiration boards and when we had our first-which was also our last!!!-meeting a few weeks before my wedding Rachel had captured my every dream in her designs!! She designed and installed the most beautiful 12’ suspended greenery ring which provided an unexpected and remarkable backdrop for our speakers at the reception and the entire dance party for both our photographer and our videographer. Finally, I was so happy and thrilled with my bouquet it was everything I had hoped for.
Hiring Life In Bloom to do the flowers at my daughters wedding was the number one best decision we made. Every single person who talks about the wedding to us comments on how beautiful the room and flowers were. The mood was set for a beautiful wedding night with an amazing flower arch used for the ceremony to suspended pieces above the head table, gorgeous centerpieces, a stunning wall of escort cards, and entryway with lights and vines to walk through, and beautiful details everywhere throughout the room. Erin M was the one in charge of our flower plan and she helped from beginning to end with our ideas and adding her suggestions too. She was happy to keep helping us change and finalize the plan all year long until we had the perfect plan for us. On wedding day everything was exactly how we envisioned it and more. I can not say enough about how happy we were with Life In Blooms work!!!
We hired Life in Bloom for our June wedding and we couldn’t be happier with our decision! Erin was absolutely wonderful to work with and made the entire process incredibly seamless. Not only that, but she super talented! The flowers for our wedding were stunning and everything we dreamed of and more. We received so many compliments from so many people on how beautiful the flowers were and that they’ve never seen flowers as gorgeous. We highly recommend Erin and her team at Life in Bloom and can’t thank them enough!
We hired Life in Bloom for our October wedding at Galleria Marchetti in Chicago. I LOVED working with Erin at Life in Bloom. They were the first florist I met with, and I hired them immediately. Erin is super sweet and made me feel at ease with planning. She worked with me through several changes to flowers, vases, and budget all while making the process very painless. Our flowers on the wedding day were stunning and exactly what I had hoped! Now I need another reason to hire them again!
We hired Life in Bloom for our March wedding in Chicago, and were completely blown away by Rachel and her team! During our first meeting, we had very limited direction and weren't sure what we wanted. Rachel patiently helped us pick our color palette, greenery, arrangements, and more. Throughout the process, we had many add-ons. Rachel helped us, even up until the last-minute, pick out the most beautiful floral designs. We didn't invest in a floral "trial", but had no hesitation that the flowers would turn out gorgeous. When I first saw the bouquets, I was completely in awe; it was everything I dreamed of times 1,000. Next, I wasn't able to see the ceremony space until I walked down the aisle. I stopped at the end of the aisle to take everything in; it was like a dream. We had greenery down the sides of the aisle, a huge floral arch, and many arrangement/candles at the entrance. It was magical!! Finally, Rachel's team outdid themselves for the reception. The centerpieces were elegant, not overbearing, and timeless. We got married in March, and the greenery/colors were a perfect transition palette for winter into spring. We couldn't be happier! Thank you, Life in Bloom!
Our wedding planner recommended Life in Bloom and they were exceptional! From our first meeting, I knew Erin understood my vision for our wedding day. She asked the right questions and was very thoughtful in presenting her ideas. Leading up to the wedding, she was extremely responsive to any last minute questions. On the day of our wedding, I was blown away seeing my vision come to life. The centerpieces and bouquets were absolutely stunning and I still receive compliments from our guests!
I cannot say enough amazing things about Rachel and the entire Life in Bloom team. They completely outdid themselves for our wedding. From the absolutely beautiful ceremony/reception arrangements to my bouquet and other floral details, everything Life in Bloom put together was nothing short of perfect. They not only were able to bring our full vision to life and completely exceeded expectations, but the entire team was SUCH a delight to work with. I could not have imagined working with any other florist!
The Life in Bloom team is amazing! For my wedding, I worked with Rachel who is the owner and lead designer. She was able to take my dream and make it a reality. Our venue looked exactly like a lush garden and smelled even better. Rachel was easy to work with, transparent, and very responsive. I felt comfortable trusting her and the team to make everything happen the day of - we had multiple locations (ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner reception) and multiple arrangements (including heavy duty floral hanging pieces). Additionally, my bouquet more beautiful than I could have imagined. It was so thick, beautiful, and bursting with blooms - it looks breathtaking in every photograph.
Thank you so much for fulfilling my vision for my wedding which encompassed ‘timeless elegance with a hint of the unexpected’.
P.S. now they have a super cute and fluffy new team member!
Life in Bloom was hands down the best wedding vendor decision that I made. They made everything look so beautiful and made my vision come to life! I wish I had more time the day of to look at everything because it was truly stunning. Rachel was a pleasure to work with. She listened to all my ideas and answered every email and everything was perfect down to the smallest detail. I would recommend them to anyone!
I am beyond happy that we selected Life in Bloom as the florist for our wedding day. Flowers were an important part of the vision I created for our special day and the Life in Bloom team made this happen for us (I'm still dreaming about the beautiful bouquet they made for me!!). Rachel and her team are incredibly talented and were a pleasure to work with - listening to every question and request I had. I recommend Life in Bloom to anyone and everyone!
Life in Bloom was one of the best choices we made for our wedding day. I fell in love with their photo on instagram and they instantly got my vision - a midsummer night's dream with sparkle. They created the most beautiful, natural looking bouquets and paid attention to every detail, suggesting lilac linens, gold fixtures, and a captivating hanging piece, which added so much depth to the room. My face in the picture when I saw the room for the first time says it all -- complete awe and wonder. Thank you, Rachel, for the most wonderful wedding flowers I have ever seen!
I cannot say enough good things about our experience with Life in Bloom. The flowers and overall vision for our daughter's wedding were everything I hoped for and more. We had the ceremony and reception in the same room and I have to say that the transformation from ceremony to reception was truly magical. Rachel and Erin were delightful to work with. Their creativity and attention detail created a beautiful setting for wedding and celebration to follow. From the tiny boutonniere for our ring bearer and beautiful bouquets to the amazing place card table and the stunning table designs there was not one thing I would have changed. We could not have put ourselves in better or more caring and capable hands. Thank you so much!
I would recommend Life in Bloom over and over again to anyone planning their wedding! My vision and passion for how I wanted my wedding to look and feel was PERFECT thanks for this team! They were kind, hard working and just an absolute pleasure to work with! Loved them!
I honestly wish I could add more stars. From the second we met Rachel we knew that our wedding would be in the best of hands and she made the entire planning process a breeze! Needless to say when the day came we were blown away and everything far exceeded our expectations. From the boutonnieres, to the semi circle of ferns at the ceremony, to the amazing sweetheart table hanging light and greenery instalation, we were in awe and our guests were raving about the decor for weeks after. Their entire team was amazing and made everything seem so seamless. We loved working with Life in Bloom and can gaurentee you would too!!
Rachel and her team are amazing! You will not be disappointed if you choose Life in Bloom as your florist! They made my dream wedding come
True aesthetically. From design discussion, payments, day of items, etc..., everything was seamless. They also made our amazing seating chart which really wowed our guests. The staff is so creative, I really got all of my inspiration from their Instagram page! I don’t have one bad thing to say about them. Also, very affforadble compared to others I spoke with!
I would definitely recommend Life in Bloom for your Chicago wedding! Rachel was so great to work with and did an amazing job with all of the floral arrangements, including reutilizing pieces from the ceremony into the venue space! They have great taste and great vessels to choose from!
I would definitely recommend Life in Bloom for your big day! Erin was amazing to work with. I came to her with one vision and completely changed my mind 3 months later. She was so helpful throughout the whole process and never made me feel bad about changing my vision. The final product on my wedding day was STUNNING. I'll never forget turning the corner and seeing my space for the first time. I was truly blown away.
My husband and I worked with Erin for our January 2018 wedding, and we cannot speak highly enough about our experience. After just one meeting with Erin, we had a clear vision of the floral design for our wedding (which also greatly helped us in making other design decisions for our big day) and had total trust in the Life in Bloom team to bring our vision to life. Not only were our flowers beautiful, but Erin was an absolute pleasure to work with and made the entire process incredibly easy and stress-free. I highly recommend Erin, Rachel, and the entire Life in Bloom team to anyone looking for floral and design services for their wedding or event!
My husband and I had the pleasure of working with Erin for our February 2018 wedding at the Rookery. From the start, Erin was very organized and understood our vision/style after just one meeting. Because our wedding was in the winter and our venue didn’t need a ton of floral, we were working with a smaller budget. Life in Bloom still helped us find ways to incorporate all styles of
arrangements from talls and compotes to candles. Erin was able to repurpose pieces from the ceremony to the reception flawlessly. We still get comments on how beautiful our flowers complemented the venue. In addition to classic arrangements and bouquets, LIB helped us incorporate ivy into our wedding as a nod to Wrigley Field, and they also created a dog floral “collar” for our sweet pup (i.e. Erin put up with some last minute additions)! We loved working with Life in Bloom and would highly recommend them. They are organized, creative and easy to work with - and Erin always has a smile on her face! Thanks to Life in Bloom for making our winter wedding extra beautiful!
Rachel and her team are the best!! They did the florals for both my rehearsal dinner and wedding – everything was gorgeous!!! I had no idea what floral design I wanted going into the process but all Rachel needed was a few photos to help guide me towards exactly what I was looking for!! She has impeccable taste and puts together the most beautiful arrangements. I had a more conservative floral budget, but that did not impact the service I received or how beautiful the final product was. Rachel went out of her way to make sure that every piece of her work capitalized on what I could afford and she was an absolute joy to work with. I will use her for any and all events I have in Chicago in the future. I would recommend Life in Bloom to anyone!!!
Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous flowers for my wedding! Jaw-droppingly stunning. A bumble bee landed on my bouquet during photos and it was one of my favorite moments!! The garlands on the dinner tables included real citrus and peaches (I ate one later that night and it was tasty). The chuppah canopy was breathtaking. They do simply incredible work - I was, and continue to be, deeply impressed. Not only was everything they did stunning, but they were also a joy to work with.
AMAZING! Rachel at Life In Bloom took our daughter's vision for her wedding and made it a beautiful reality!! She listened, offered options, clarified and confirmed all the details in a very professional and timely manner. We would not hesitate to use Life In Bloom again!!!
Rachel was great to work with! I had a vision but didn't know exactly what I wanted and she went through dozens of pictures with me to discuss what could be created and narrow it down. When she sent over the vision board it was exactly what I wanted! The day off everything came together and it looked better than I imagined.
Rachel at Life in Bloom just created the most beautiful florals for our daughter's wedding. All of the arrangements far exceeded our expectations. Rachel is delightful to work with and came up with exquisite flower choices to create our colorful look. The Bridal bouquet and bridesmaids bouquets were amazing as well. Rachel completely understood what we wanted and delivered arrangements that were breathtaking. Our guests are still talking about them! Thank you, Rachel!!!
Life in Bloom is the best! I reached out to a few different florists before meeting with Rachel and Erin, but I instantly knew that they were the perfect team to work with. From the start, they understood what we were looking for in our wedding day. They were so organized and on top of every little detail, that I felt at ease going in to the day. Walking into our venue I was so blown away that I cried. They went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. The one specific detail that I had in my mind was a hanging floral piece to use as the backdrop of our ceremony and then our sweetheart table. It was better than I ever imagined. Our venue manager told us it was the best the space has ever looked. From the bouquets to the ceremony to the reception, every piece was stunning. I can't wait to find another excuse to work with them again!
Highly recommend Life in Bloom! My husband and I absolutely loved working with Rachel and Erin for our décor, and they did a phenomenal job making our Indian-Chinese-American multicultural wedding absolutely beautiful.
In addition to their high level of professionalism and kindness, here are a few highlights that set them above and beyond:
- Artistic vision: Décor is definitely not my forte, so I felt like I needed a great deal of help in this area. I used Pinterest and gave them a few ideas of what my husband and I liked and didn’t like, and Rachel and Erin were able to craft a beautiful vision based on the colors that we chose – a warm mix of pinks, oranges, and yellow. Our mandap (Indian altar) turned out beautifully, and I couldn’t be happier with how elegant everything looked in the end. I also didn’t want “over the top” flowers, and they totally nailed what I would consider a toned-down, nature look with pops of colors. The bridal party bouquets were perfect! My husband’s parents are avid gardeners and they came with us to interview décor vendors; Life in Bloom was also their top pick, so we found comfort in knowing that our parents felt great about our choice too!
- Promptness: Rachel and Erin ALWAYS hit deadlines. Their payment schedule was very reasonable. They also sent us email reminders a few days before payments were due, which were incredibly helpful when you’re working with a bunch of vendors and have to keep track of all the deadlines. They were also very responsive and prompt in responding to emails, which we greatly appreciated, right up to the day before and day of our wedding.
- Well organized: Tying in with my above and below points, all our invoices were very organized and itemized clearly, which helped greatly with transparency regarding what we were paying for.
- Tech savvy: My husband and I enjoy keeping track of things online, and we needed vendors who could work well with us remotely, as we were planning a multi-day wedding in Chicago from Boston. We were very impressed with the CAD renderings of the mandap. The design layouts looked so professional and were very organized. They were also easy to keep track of through our email, and it made communication so much easier.
- Personal touches: From the first meeting where they put our names on the board to welcome us, sparking water at our meetings, and all the way up to the little moss elephant that I wanted to include in our wedding and our framed engagement pictures, they just nailed the little details that made our wedding feel very much like us. We also felt heard throughout this whole process, even when we couldn’t articulate exactly what we wanted.
Price-wise, wedding décor is pretty expensive in general; Life in Bloom fell mid-range in our pricing for décor as compared to 3 other vendors. However, we felt that we received great value for our money, and when there were items that were outside our budget, they were very understanding and took the time to work through it with us to make sure we had our top priorities reflected in the wedding.
Overall, Rachel and Erin are very kind, detail-oriented, and hardworking women. They put an unbelievable amount of effort and work into our mutli-day, multi-cultural wedding, which as you can imagine is no easy task – and it was executed beautifully. We are forever grateful, and couldn’t imagine entrusting such a special life event to more capable hands. We would not hesitate to recommend them in a heartbeat!
The team at Life in Bloom is phenomenal! From the very first email correspondence it was a pleasure to work with them. They knew the exact look, style, and feel I was trying to capture at my summer wedding. Their talent goes unrivaled! When I didn't know what I wanted for the ceremony, they provided great suggestions and had perfect solutions. It was more beautiful than anything I could have ever envisioned. The flowers they used were so gorgeous and full-my guests are still talking about them! The bouquets and arrangements they made completely transformed and softened the venue space; they were breathtaking. Life in Bloom was so easy to work with. They also went above and beyond to connect me with other exceptional vendors . I am still speechless at how beautiful they helped make my wedding day.
We were lucky enough to work with Rachel at Life in Bloom for our wedding at the Bridgeport Art Center on October 7, 2017. Everything Rachel and the Life in Bloom team designed turned out absolutely beautiful. Life in Bloom helped us create our dream wedding from the bouquets to the doughnut wall and everything in between. Our guests still cannot stop talking about the beautiful floral arrangements!
Life in Bloom did the most amazing job for our October 2017 wedding at The Ivy Room! Rachel not only has a great personality, but is also a wonderful floral designer. She was incredibly communicative and helpful throughout the entire process. I had an idea about what I envisioned for the big day, but leaned on her expertise and ideas. She came up with the most beautiful arrangements, bouquets, and other details. I cried happy tears when I first walked into the entry way and reception room. Thank you to Rachel for making my wedding floral dreams come true!
I had the pleasure of working with Rachel and Life in Bloom for my November 18th, 2017 wedding at The Ivy Room in Chicago. Rachel was very responsive and I never had to wait on an email from her. She was very patient with all of my questions and obsession with the floral. I made plenty of changes and Rachel was always professional and kind. I planned my Chicago wedding from Las Vegas (where I live) and you would think that wouldn't be easy, but considering I had such wonderful vendors like Life in Bloom it was a piece of cake! I also loved the idea of supporting a small business owner. On top of all the - the flowers all turned out absolutely gorgeous and I have gotten so many compliments on them. I would not hesitate to work with Rachel again or refer Life in Bloom to anyone looking for a fabulous floral experience for their wedding or event!
Life In Bloom did an amazing job with every detail of our wedding day! The bridal bouquet was absolutely STUNNING... seriously the most beautiful floral piece I have ever seen. And the bridesmaids bouquets were a beautiful compliment. The centerpieces at the dinner tables were so beautiful and fit perfectly with the colors of our wedding. Everything just looked so great together. Rachel was also fabulous to work with! Very flexible and easy to explain everything to. When I was planning the wedding, I could only provide Rachel with pictures because I do not know flowers at all. She did an outstanding job turning my ideas into a reality!
Life in Bloom was a dream to work with! Erin was able to help make our vision become a reality for our wedding day, and brought it to life in a way we couldn't have dreamed of. They were great communicators, adaptable to changes and did everything with a fantastic attitude. Highly recommend working with Life in Bloom any chance you get
Life in Bloom is outstanding! I worked with Erin for my wedding. From day one, she made me feel so at ease about the process and had so many helpful ideas/suggestion. Erin really helped create my vision for the color palette I was wanting and executed it flawlessly. My bouquet and every floral arrangement was stunning! I can not recommend them enough!
I am beyond happy with Life in Bloom's services on my wedding day. Rachel is the first florist I met and I had no specific idea of what I wanted but in one appointment she helped me figure the color palette I wanted. She is so easy to talk to and has beautiful taste. She was very responsive and accommodating leading up to the wedding. The work they did on my wedding day was absolutely stunning. I could not have dreamt of something better. Our bouquets were so elegant and refined as well as our ceremony and reception decors. Honestly, Rachel created everything I wanted and even more. She's the best!
I only got my bouquet from Life in Bloom, as I found out about them much later in the wedding planning process. Rachel was quick to respond any questions and is extremely courteous and progressional. On the day of my wedding, Erin delivered my bouquet on time. It looked absolutely beautiful and many of my wedding guests agreed!
Life In Bloom was amazing! We had a February winter wedding in Chicago, and they did an absolutely fantastic job transforming the space into a classic, yet modern and beautiful winter wonderland with touches of berries and evergreens with white flowers and branches. The display of lanterns added to the warm feel for our guests. They took care of everything, so we could focus on our big day, and it truly was the Best. Day. Ever. Highly, highly recommended!!!! Great at working with your vision and taking it even further.
Our flowers for our wedding at Firehouse Chicago were amazing. Rachel had never worked at the venue before and offered to do a site visit before to get a sense of the space. We love our simple ceremony arch/backdrop as well as the greenery we chose for our table centerpieces. The bouquets really stole the show though! They were STUNNING. We would highly recommend!
My husband and I got married in April and I could not be more happy with Life in Bloom. They understood my style and what look I was going for. They were easy to work with and completely brought my vision to life. Erin was a pleasure to work with and I highly recommend them.
Overall, the flowers looked great, I just felt that the vendor was not as flexible or willing to work with us on OUR vision. And the value of our spend was not properly reflected during our wedding day. Just not super happy with end result and process to get there.
Rachel has an amazing eye for design and was able to help me take the ideas I had in my head and bring them to life.
She is very easy to work with and made sure that I was happy with every decision that was made throughout the whole process. I'm not a very artistic person myself, and she was very patient with looking through different flowers with me and helping me identify and piece together what exactly it was that I wanted. She not only created my floral arrangements, but helped with the overall styling and design for both my ceremony and reception and helped make our venue romantic with some vintage touches.
After talking twice about ideas, she put together a mini mock up to show me how everything would look together - this was so helpful and really made me see what the complete package would be. I changed my mind on a few things along the way and it was never a problem getting them adjusted.
Rachel was really organized on the day of and it all turned out beautiful!! I received so many compliments on my flowers throughout the day and after the wedding. She really made my design dreams come true and I would highly recommend her to anyone!
Choose Rachel and Erin are absolutely the best decision I did for my wedding. They are talent florists with elegant taste. They even make my sketch on draft paper came true! I'm not a native speaker but we had great communications during the whole phases--from the first meet to my wedding day. My husband and I had a small wedding and didn't hire a planner. But Life in Bloom did everything professionally and made our wedding day worried-free. Highly recommend to my friends and everyone!
Our flowers were absolutely beautiful! Working with Rachel was such a breeze and she had the perfect vision for our wedding. Even jumped in to help us with our place settings at the last minute. Would definitely recommend Rachel and her team to anyone!!
From the moment we met Rachel and Erin, we were blown away by their professionalism, calm demeanor and attention to detail. Throughout the planning process, they were responsive to my questions and concerns and made adjustments to my vision as the wedding date grew close.
With having an eclectic style for my floral arrangements, I was hesitant but hopeful that all pieces would flow and complement one another. I knew what I visually wanted my wedding to look like but to execute and have every detail to my liking is a hard task. The bouquets, cocktail hour decor, and reception was everything we hoped for and more! When Mark and I walked into the reception site, we were speechless. What I had visualized had not only come to fruition, but was a step above what I had hoped it would be. It was absolute perfection.
Thank you so much Rachel and Erin! These two are the best.
Rachel did an outstanding job putting together the flowers for our wedding. She was very easy to work with and completely understood what we were looking for. What usually can be a stressful part of the wedding planning process, she made painless and fun.
Rachel is professional and thoughtful in her approach. We rely on her for floral arrangements and finishes for our events and she nails it every time.