Based in the heart of Victoria's premier flower growing district of Monbulk, Blooming Brides is the wedding flower specialist for lovers of flowers.

Blooming Brides is operated by Rita, a second generation florist who has combined her extensive retail, corporate and function experience to create a personalised flower service for weddings in the Dandenong Ranges, Yarra Valley and eastern suburbs of Melbourne.

Rita's approach to designing wedding flowers is to create simple, generous, elegant arrangements using the best locally grown, seasonal blooms. Long-standing relationships with many of the local growers and dealers ensures an excellent supply of choice wedding varieties including peony roses and David Austin and garden roses.

Surrounded by flowers from birth, Rita spent much of her childhood selling flowers at the family's famous horse and cart flower stall at Rockley Road Gardens, South Yarra. While studying Botany at Melbourne University, Rita serviced the flowers of several of Melbourne’s leading hotels and restaurants including Rockman’s Regency Hotel (now Marriot), The Banks Hotel, The Bryson, Florentino’s Restaurant and Bar, and St Moritz, St Kilda, as well as countless weddings, functions and events. 

Rita also played a major role in setting the leading design standards at the family's Prahran-based retail florist, "The Big Bunch", from 1992 until its sale in 2006. The Big Bunch was widely recognised as an industry leader for its high-quality flowers and floral design.

To discuss your event or wedding flower requirements, or to arrange an appointment, please contact Rita on 0417 114444 or email Blooming Brides.