After an incredible few days at Bord Bia Bloom 2026, I’m still reflecting on what was a fantastic event for Irish floristry.
As owner of Balla Flowers, a florist based in Mayo, and a board member of the Institute of Flowers, I was delighted to spend the festival celebrating the creativity, talent and passion that exists throughout the Irish floristry industry.
The Institute of Flowers at Bloom 2026
This year, the Institute of Flowers had an exciting presence at Bloom, welcoming thousands of visitors throughout the festival. As a newly established organisation, the Institute is dedicated to supporting and developing the floristry profession in Ireland through education, networking, professional standards and career development opportunities.
Our stand provided an opportunity for visitors to learn more about floristry, meet industry professionals and discover the artistry behind floral design.
Sharing My Floristry Journey
One of the highlights of Bloom 2026 was taking part in a live floristry demonstration. It was a wonderful opportunity to share some of my favourite floral design techniques and reflect on the growth of Balla Flowers over the past 21 years.
Meeting fellow florists, flower growers, designers, suppliers and flower enthusiasts from across Ireland made the experience even more special. Bloom continues to be one of Ireland’s most inspiring events for anyone passionate about flowers, gardening and creativity.
Inspiration for Weddings and Events Across Mayo
While Bloom may be over for another year, the inspiration certainly continues.
The colours, textures, floral trends and creative ideas showcased throughout the festival are already influencing our designs for weddings, events and special occasions. At Balla Flowers, we’re looking forward to bringing that inspiration to our clients throughout Mayo and beyond.
Whether you’re planning a wedding, corporate event, family celebration or special occasion, flowers play an important role in creating memorable experiences, and we’re excited to help bring those visions to life.
Thank You to Everyone Who Supported Bloom
A huge thank you to everyone who visited the Institute of Flowers stand, attended demonstrations, volunteered their time, supplied flowers or supported the organisation throughout the weekend.
The teamwork, creativity and generosity on display were outstanding and made Bloom 2026 a truly memorable experience.
Looking for Wedding Flowers in Mayo?
Summer wedding season is now in full swing, and we’re delighted to be creating beautiful wedding flowers, event flowers and bespoke floral arrangements for clients throughout Mayo and the West of Ireland.
If you’re planning a wedding, organising an event, sending flowers to someone special or looking for floral inspiration, we’d love to hear from you.
Contact Balla Flowers today to discuss your wedding flowers, event flowers or bespoke floral requirements.
Roll on Bloom 2027 — we already have plenty of exciting ideas and surprises in the pipeline.