How To Host A Rosé + Flower Arranging Party

Yesterday over on Style Me Pretty, our editorial director Caitlin shared a rosé tasting + flower arranging party, which she collaborated on with her wedding florist and photographer. One of the hardest tasks on her wedding-planning journey thus far (besides the guest list!) has been making choices about flowers. To make things a little easier, she invited her florist Holly Chapple to come into the office she shares with Meg Biram to chat all things flowers — all while sipping some rosé and snacking on a delicious cheese plate! Wishing you could join the floral and gourmet fun? Read on for tips on how to host your own wine tasting + flower arranging party for a wedding shower or girls’ day this summer!

Photography: Abby Jiu
Florals: Holly Chapple
Styling: Caitlin Moran
Calligraphy: A Fabulous Fete

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Start with the flowers! Hire a local florist to come and teach your friends about flower arranging — or, do your own research and pick up blooms at a local flower market, farmers’ market or florist.
Set a supply basket at each seat and add a few fresh flowers along with a coaster and tasting notes for the wine! Don’t forget to include shears, floral tape and wire.
Set up a serve-yourself bar with a variety of rosé wines including bubbly, dry and sweet. Place cards make it easy for your guests to see what exactly they’re trying!
Put together an easy cheese platter for your girls — a few cheeses, salami, almonds, dark chocolates and breadsticks are really all you need. Offer a gourmet honey (Caitlin used Orange Blossom) and herbs to garnish, and you’re all set!
Encourage guests to write down tasting notes while they try each wine. It makes for the perfect activity while learning about flowers from your florist.
A handwritten invite, which you can then copy to print multiples, is a pretty way to invite your guests.
Have fun with your flowers — try out a variety of arrangements!!
Get the recipe for this yummy Roasted Grape Crostini over on Caitlin’s blog!

Sharon Garofalow

I LOVE this idea for a party! I could totally use some help in the flower arranging department and I’ve just started experimenting with rose. Good thing A Fabulous Fete is practically my neighbor. I’m sure she wouldn’t mind recreating this with me.
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http://heyweddinglady.com/ Hey Wedding Lady

Such a fun idea! I took a floral arranging class last winter and everyone had an absolute blast – it’s such a perfect party concept!
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What a fab idea… kind of retro and utterly amazing! http://fashionfollowsher.com/
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