La Raye Emmert is the owner and creative force behind The Blonde Bouquet, a floral design studio she built from the ground up over the past six years. Working out of her cozy home studio, she’s become known for wedding florals that feel personal, stylish, and full of heart. Her designs reflect the couples she works with — their personalities, their vision, and all the little details that make their day uniquely theirs.
Before diving into the world of flowers, La Raye spent 14 years in the fashion industry, sharpening her eye for color, texture, and design. That fashion background shows up in her work every day, giving her arrangements a signature blend of style, creativity, and thoughtful composition.
Self-taught and fueled by passion (and probably a lot of coffee), La Raye grew The Blonde Bouquet into a trusted name in wedding florals. She’s known for her warm approach, attentive communication, and dedication to creating designs that not only look beautiful, but feel meaningful to the people they’re made for.
PHOTO CREDIT
The right photographer makes all the difference! The photographs on this website are the work of the talented photographers that we have been lucky to work alongside, including Kelly Marie, Christa B, Ashley Carlascio, Liz Zimbelman, UV + Jorge, Hannah Lillian Photo, Amber Marie Lux Photo, Denise Apgar, Anna Perevertaylo, Ash Baumgartner, Brandi Crockett, Willow and Ben, Ria, Madison Lauren, Lens of Lenox, and Maddy. Thank you for your talent and for capturing our designs so beautifully!