Petal Poem
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Hand-designed floral arrangements created for birthdays, anniversaries, celebrations and beautiful everyday moments.
Starting at $65
Petal Poem
Flowers for the moments that matter.
Petal Poem designs floral experiences for everyday moments, milestone celebrations, weddings and hands-on workshops across Chicago — each arrangement built around the story behind it.
Events & Celebrations
Floral styling for weddings, intimate gatherings, corporate experiences and milestone celebrations.
Packages beginning at $350
Floral Workshops
Hands-on floral experiences designed for creativity, celebration and connection.
Experiences beginning at $85 per guest
Selected Work
A Few Things We’ve Created
Come Bloom With Us
Upcoming Workshops
Signature Bouquet Workshop
November 18, 2026 · 6:00 PM
$125 per guest
6 seats remaining
Kind Words
“I asked for something soft and a little unexpected for my mother's birthday. What arrived made her cry — in the best way.”
“Aretha listened to how we wanted the room to feel, not just what flowers we liked. Our reception looked like a garden at dusk.”
“I came to Bloom & Sip alone and left with six new friends and a bouquet I was weirdly proud of. I've been back twice.”
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Behind The Blooms
Meet The Florist
Aretha Williams has spent a lifetime creating flowers for the moments people remember. Her journey began with a natural love for color, texture and the way fresh flowers can completely transform a room.
What began as arranging flowers for family, friends and intimate celebrations grew into decades of designing bouquets, weddings and floral experiences throughout Chicago. Along the way, Aretha became known not simply for putting flowers together, but for listening carefully to the story behind them.
A birthday. A wedding. A goodbye. A new beginning. A room that needs to feel unforgettable.
Her favorite part of the work remains the same: watching someone’s face when the flowers finally arrive.
Every arrangement tells a story. Let’s create yours.
Something Beautiful Starts Here.
Whether you’re sending flowers, planning a celebration or gathering around the table to learn something new, we’d love to help bring your vision to life.