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2025: Calyx’s Year in Review

This year challenged us creatively, professionally and personally in the best possible ways. We stepped into opportunities that stretched our skills and affirmed our love for this work.

One standout moment was being selected as lead designers under Intrigue Designs. We created florals for the Orange Shoot Crawl at Bella Collina in Orlando, Florida. It was such an honour to design within such a prestigious setting.

We were given direction, yet trusted with creative freedom. Our assignment was the “pink room”, and the vision unfolded quickly. We led a talented team of four freelance designers. Together, we had one full day to design and execute everything. That included a tablescape, an arch, a phone booth, and four bouquets with matching boutonnieres. The pace was intense, yet energizing. Most importantly, the collaboration was joyful. Working alongside Sarah from Intrigue was an absolute highlight.

Throughout the year, we also participated in several Fleur de Ville exhibitions across Canada. These included events in Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver and Quebec. Each installation pushed us creatively in new ways.

These projects are true passion pieces for our team. They require beauty, storytelling and strong mechanics. Most designs must last for several days while remaining visually striking. As a result, these projects sharpen our skills and fuel our inspiration.

Additionally, we launched something very close to our hearts. This year marked the debut of Calyx Education. We filmed our first educational series for budding floral designers. The classes are now available individually or as a full years collection. Sharing knowledge feels like a natural extension of our work.

Travis and Erin standing either side of their ombre pink table scape with a stunning waterfall of pink blooms cascading down the front of the table.
Travis and Erin working on fluffing up gigantic papery pink flowers for a backdrop.
A huge arch featuring massively oversized pink paper flowers, with clustered groupings of fresh flowers strategically tucked throughout.
Travis and Erin in Orlando, both wearing pink and standing next to an ombre pink tablescape with a waterfall of dark pink flowers cascading down the front of the table.
Fleur de Ville event in Edmonton featuring a cowgirl with the skirt of her dress made up of a mixture of pink and orange blooms
The back side of our cowgirl, showing the stunning floral display and some of the cool floral accents, like her hair.
Fleur de Ville event in Edmonton with a cowboy sitting down with his "lasso" of woven dried goods circling above his head.
The back side of the Edmonton Fleur de Ville cowboy.
Calgary Fleur de Ville featured our version of Shania Twain from her "You're Still the one I want" music video where she is riding a horse in a white dress and robe.
The front view of Shania Twain riding on her horse, with a wave of blue in front to represent the water in the music video.
Quebec Fleur de Ville featuring "Kurt Brussell" made up of not just flowers but fresh produce as well.
Stunning capture from behind of Kurt Brussell showing some of the really cool products used in this installation.
A closer shot of Kurt Brussell from the front showcasing some of the detailing of his jacket and headpiece.
Side view of the S.S. Minnow boat overflowing with blue delphinium, roses, baby's breath and greenery, floating on a pond of lily pads during the Downton Abbey Fleur De Villes event.
Close up of the LAdy Rose mannequinn wearing a floral textured cream and turquoise dress in a flower filled boat on the pond with a fountain in the background.
Close up of Lady Rose and Jack Ross mannequins seated in flower filled rowboat at the Downton Abbey Fleur de Ville event
Our Calyx Team Member, Lucy, holding a beautiful bouquet of mixed whites and neutrals and smiling at the camera.
The whole class of people who participated in one of the Floral classes on wedding work.

A SEASON OF EXPANSION

This year also marked a season of growth behind the scenes. As wedding season expanded, our needs grew alongside it. With an especially busy summer, we added a second design space. This space is dedicated entirely to production and storage. Even with two locations, some weekends pushed us to capacity! Coolers in both spaces were filled edge to edge with florals. Still, the added room has been a welcome and necessary shift.

Wedding season itself was truly remarkable. Our team completed 144 weddings across 65 unique venues. We delivered florals throughout Central Alberta and beyond. Some of those celebrations were extra meaningful, with couples that have been longtime friends of the Calyx team.

There were also moments of joy within our own family. Engagements for two of our Calyx team members, Leigha and Erin! Plans are underway for their extra special weddings for 2026!

This year brought change to our team as well. We said goodbye to a few beloved designers. Alya moved to Calgary and Heather began a new chapter. They are both deeply missed and always part of our story.

Shortly after, we welcomed some new talent. You may have seen Olivia and Zulekha in the shop. They are wonderful designers as well as warm, welcoming presences. Our entire team bring genuine care every day and work so hard!

Above all, we feel immense gratitude. The support from Red Deer and Central Alberta means everything to us. From referrals, to kind words and thoughtful reviews, we feel deeply supported. We love what we do, and are excited to keep bringing you all beautiful blooms! Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and all the best in 2026!!

New Calyx staff member, Olivia, turned and smiling at the camera as she opens the doors to the flower bar.
New Calyx staff member, Zulekha looks at the camera with a soft smile as she holds a beautiful white hydrangea close to her chest.
Ceremony set up of our "True to Hue" photoshoot, featuring a stunning rock arch adorned in flowers as well as big arrangements going down both sides of the aisle.
Our model bride in the "True to Hue" photoshoot holds a stunning bouquet in mixed neutrals, blush and burgundy while standing next to the lush floral arch.
Our model bride in the "True to Hue" photoshoot stands in front of a table, with her hand at her shoulder showing off a beautiful pearl necklace. Behind her a stunning table with blush table runner, big centrepieces of blush, neutrals and burgundy with pretty vintage fabrics hanging behind the table.
The Lakeview ceremony space at Hilltop Wedding Centre set up at their open house with three white pillars stacked on either side at the end of the aisle adorned in gorgeous arrangements of purples, peach, blues and burgundy instead of a floral arch.
Inside the tent at Hilltop Wedding Centre a serpentine table set up with ombre linens getting darker towards the centre. Floral arrangements on top of the tables, one water falling down over the table and several on the floor to highlight the stunning head table.
Place setting for one of the "guest tables" at Hilltops open house, featuring a beautiful centrepiece in blush, peach, purple and burgundy with beautifully coordinated place setting, linen and menu.
A bridesmaid in a gorgeous powder blue dress walks through the outdoor ceremony arch at Archway Manor, decorated with a broken arch in a mix of white, ivory, and mixed pinks with lush greenery.
A show topping full floral arch at the outdoor ceremony space at Archway Manor, featuring an assortment of pinks and whites and accented with lush greens. A Calyx Couple stands in front, hands clasped mid ceremony.
A beautiful calyx couple sit at the edge of the fountain in front of Archway Manor, gazing lovingly at each other and surrounded by beautiful cascading arrangements sitting in the different layers of the fountain.
A magnificent wedding reception set up, a full floral arch in the background, with long rectangular guest tables set up with oodles of soft pink taper candles with lush arrangements of pinks, blues and ivory in-between.
A close up of a place setting showing a menu, accented with an individual delphinium bloom, blue table linens, crystal glassware, gold flatware and part of the gorgeous centrepiece featuring huge pink garden roses, ivory spray roses, blue delphinium and other stunning gardeny blooms.
The dramatic staircase inside Archway Manor with huge arrangements at the base with lush green wines weaving up the banisters for an organic feel.
Outdoor space at Archway Manor decorated for a Professionals Lunch with tons of lush, organic feeling greens paired with rich burgundy displayed around one of the arches along with soft billowing fabric which is blowing softly in the breeze in the picture.
The outdoor space at Archway Manor set up for a Professionals Lunch, a big arrangement in burgundy and green displayed in front of the table on the floor, along with several centrepieces down the table and even flowers hanging from a lantern above the table.
The stunning multilayered fountain in front of Archway Manor with lush floral arrangements in red, burgundy and green, displayed on the edges.
A beautiful Calyx bride stands in front of the archway in the outdoor ceremony space at Archway Manor with her bridesmaids, which are all wearing assorted shades of pinks and mauve holding coordinating bouquets.
Our Calyx bride stands at the gazebo at Archway Manor which has been decorated with a broken arch design in whites and blush blooms as the sky is an array of pretty pastel shades at sunset.
The head table inside Archway Manor features beautiful draping fabric for a very romantic feel, with a pretty blush and white centrepiece in the centre of the able, and the broken arch from their ceremony displayed behind the table.
A ceremony with white white pillars with pretty peach and ivory arrangements displayed on top as well as on the ground at the base full of gorgeous gardens blooms.
A stunning Calyx bouquet to match the ceremony flowers of the previous picture, in ivory blush and peach with garden roses, dahlias, ranunculus, astilbe and other pretty blooms.
A bride and groom stand hand in hand in stunning red and gold traditional Japanese wedding attire smiling happily in front of a big window.
The same couple as the image previous now in classic wedding dress and tux, sharing a kiss in front of a head table with an absolutely stunning solid floral arch behind them.
A more alternative Calyx bride with tattooed sleeves and her groom share a kiss in front of a broken arch full of pinks, oranges and yellow at an outdoor ceremony with stunning blue skies.
A close up of the brides colourful bouquet featuring coral charm peony, dark pink ranunculus, poppies, chamomiles, sweet peas and other gardeny blooms.
A bride and groom sitting at their head table with gorgeous arrangements both in front of them and behind them looking like clouds, full of babies breath and ivory roses.
A beautiful outdoor wedding ceremony set up with a ground arch full of flowers in an ombre, as well as huge floral arrangements in soft pastels at the start of the aisle
An ikebana inspired centrepiece at a cocktail table featuring ranunculus, stock and a mini Gerbera daisy in a spotlight of natural light from a nearby window.
A stunning photoshoot designed with neutrals, mustardy yellow and dark eggplant tones for a bold and beautiful look. Our model couple sits in front of a table with soft satin linens, adorned with yellow and eggplant flowers all the way down, and cascading the end of the table where they sit.
From the same photoshoot as the last photo, the Ceremony set up at one of Hilltop's outdoor locations, with tons of white draping fabric for a dramatic and romantic feel with several arrangements at different levels on either side in bold colours.
From the Calyx team photoshoot, all the team members stand on one side of the serpentine table which has been designed in an ombre from oranges, to yellows to greens. The girls are wearing dresses in colours to match the colour section of the table they are standing behind and smiling at the camera.
The table set up from above, showing beautiful centrepieces designed down the table, broken arch in bold oranges and corals behind and a waterfall of greens flowing down the front of the table.
A close up of the green cascading arrangement down the front of the table featuring rich green monstera leaves, white and green hydrangeas, carnations, and other stunning blooms.
A little cocktail feature with shelves displaying candles, mini flower arrangements as well as fresh fruit displayed in ombre as well from greens at the top down to oranges at the bottom.
A stunning winter display in front of the store for Christmas with lush noble fir, velvet bobbles in reds and burgundy accented with oversized bows on the left side in matching velvet.

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