Free Spirit Floral is a wedding and event florist based in Vail, Colorado. Our style combines organic textures with elegant blooms for nature-inspired designs that are wild yet artful.
I’m Erin, owner and lead designer of Free Spirit Floral.
I developed a deep appreciation for nature while growing up in Eagle, Colorado, a small town near Vail. My love for flowers reaches all the way back to a childhood spent mostly outdoors exploring everything the natural world has to offer.
After graduating from the University of Colorado Boulder with a degree in Communication, I decided to switch paths and turn my passion for flowers into a career. Over several years working for an experienced florist, I gained the skills and knowledge to venture out on my own as an artist.
I enjoy my work for the flowers, but also for the creative liberty, and nature is my source of inspiration. I love mixing different colors, shapes and textures of organic materials to create designs that are as vibrant and unique as the natural beauty around us.
When seasons allow, I enjoy growing native Colorado wildflowers and testing my floriculture skills with cut flowers.
I feel honored to work in the world of beauty, and I’m so grateful to be a part of your celebrations and collaborate with talented individuals in my industry along the way.
I aim to celebrate nature, not waste it.
It’s important for florists to be intentional with their designs and always keep sustainability in mind, otherwise the industry can be quite wasteful.
I’m a proud member of the Sustainable Floristry Network and have completed the SFN training course in sustainably floristry.
I refrain from using floral foam, which has been a staple in floral design for decades but is toxic to our health and planet.
All of my wedding designs are created in reuseable vessels, and I avoid any single-use mechanics besides floral tape and ribbon.
I do not forage for product; wildflowers should never be removed from the wild.
I take pride in my work.
The way florists care for their flowers influences their vase life and overall quality immensely. Proper processing and storage of flowers are the fundamentals to designs that are premium and fresh.
My walk-in cooler is specifically designed for plant life. All product is stored at the correct temperature in high humidity with plenty of room for air circulation.
I sanitize all clippers, knives and buckets after each use to provide a clean environment for my product that is free of any harmful bacteria that will shorten their lifespan.