Bloom & Gather: Floral Design Workshop and Social

Name: Bloom & Gather: Floral Design Workshop and Social
Start: 2025-10-26T11:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-10-26T14:00:00-05:00
Location: Fariha Wajid Photography: 26 W. St. Charles Rd. Suite 201 Lombard, IL. 60148

Schedule

Sun Oct 26 2025 at 11:00 am to 02:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Fariha Wajid Photography: 26 W. St. Charles Rd. Suite 201 Lombard, IL. 60148 | Lombard, IL

Join us at the studio on October 26th for a floral design workshop with Michaela Mantarian, featuring delicious bites from Luxe Charcuterie and portraits taken by me!
Your ticket includes:
🌸 Live floral instruction & hands-on guidance from Michaela Mantarian
🌷 Premium, fresh-cut seasonal blooms
✂️ All tools and materials needed for your floral arrangement
🏺 A stylish vase to take home with your custom creation
🧀 Curated artisanal bites by Luxe Charcuterie
📸 A personalized portrait with your finished arrangement, professionally photographed by Fariha Wajid Photography and delivered to your inbox after the event
Come solo or bring a friend and leave with a beautiful arrangement, a full heart, and lasting memories!
Limited spots available. For more information and to register for the event visit: https://www.farihawajidphotography.com/events/
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🌸 About the Floral Designer:
Michaela Mantarian is a wedding and event floral designer known for her light and airy, garden-inspired style and her thoughtful approach to storytelling through flowers. She serves couples in the Chicago area, though her suitcase is always packed for out-of-town celebrations. In addition to her design work, Michaela is passionate about education. She teaches florists all over the world through online courses and mentoring, but she’s just as excited to flower alongside someone brand new at a hands-on workshop or through her beloved flower cart experiences.
Her work has been featured in PEOPLE, Style Me Pretty, Magnolia Rouge, Wedding Sparrow, and more.
Learn more about Michaela: https://michaelamantarian.com/
📸 About the Photography Studio:
Fariha Wajid is a wedding and portrait photographer known for her warm, natural style and thoughtful approach to storytelling. She captures honest, emotive moments that reflect the beauty in everyday connection. Her studio in Lombard serves as a sunlit backdrop for photographing couples, families, and brands. With a background in architecture, Fariha’s work is deeply influenced by form, detail, and intentional composition.
In addition to client work, she uses the studio to host creative workshops and events, offering others a space to slow down, experiment, and connect with the community.
Learn more about Fariha Wajid Photography: https://www.farihawajidphotography.com/