Wild & Blooming, LLC

ABOUT THE STORE

Wild & Blooming, LLC

Wild & Blooming At Wild & Blooming, we believe flowers transform moments into lasting memories. Inspired by nature and the seasons, our designs feature lush, garden-style florals arranged with effortless elegance. We offer full-service floral design for weddings and large events, as well as birthday, anniversary, and celebration arrangements, and thoughtful flowers for celebrations of life. Our services also include custom balloon installations and a curated event rental collection featuring table settings, candles, linens, and vases to complete your celebration beautifully. ??

ABOUT THE OWNER

Sara Larson

A native to north central Kansas, Sara Larson found florals to be her passion since the age of twelve and has been creating with flowers ever since. She learned her craft in the Geary County 4-H floriculture program, specializing in creating moments with aesthetic impact, she brings a unique and playful touch to each and every project she works on. After her graduation from Washburn University’s School of Business, she went on to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. There her creativity poured over into the event world. While working for Disney, she brought her creative eye to numerous weddings, EPCOT Flower & Garden shows, Food & Wine Festival, and many other high profile events for diplomats and well known persons. During this time, Sara also produced and directed several movie premieres and private celebrity events in Florida, California, and New York. After gaining many years of experience in design, marketing and events, Sara moved to the Kansas City area. She lent her expertise to one of the largest distilleries in the world to assist in creating their consumer alcohol brands of vodka, bourbon, rye, whiskey, and gin. Focusing on experiential and consumer engagement, her team participated in various events such as Food Network’s Aspen Food & Wine festival, The Bourbon Classic in Louisville, Kentucky, Women in Bourbon in Chicago, a virtual consumer engagement series, and many spirits festivals. While on her corporate career path, she kept her finger on the pulse of the wedding planning and floral scene. After moving out to her husbands ranch in north central Kansas and becoming a mother, Sara pursued her dream to to start her own company with a floral studio located on the west side of Manhattan. Sara was selected as a 2024 White House Volunteer Christmas Decorator where she was tasked with designing the Diplomatic Reception Room trees, garland and also the Palm Room. Most recently she was asked to join an exhibit at the largest flower show in America and the world, The Philadelphia Flower Show. Where her design and floral skills helped earned two awards. The exhibit’s thoughtful interpretation and striking floral design resonated strongly with judges and visitors alike. It was honored with the Emile H. Geschick Award for Design and Artistry, recognizing outstanding artistic achievement within the show. In addition, the exhibit received an Educational Award from the American Orchid Society, earning the distinction of the highest-scoring educational exhibit in the organization’s history—a testament to the team’s commitment to both beauty and historical storytelling. Sara holds the following certifications: American School of Floral Design – Wedding Floral Program, Floral Certificate from Johnson County Community College, Court of Master Sommeliers Level II Sommelier, Certified Scotch Professional, Certified Spirits Specialist, Executive Bourbon Steward, and Certified Event Planner.