16 | LUXlife Magazine - Global Excellence Awards 2022 eaning ‘flower atelier’, Oficina Da Flor is a Portuguese brand dedicated to the artistic creation of flower-shaped moulds for table decorations and accessories for all occasions. The handcrafted flower-shaped moulds, the floral arrangements, and the embellished souvenirs can complement occasions such as weddings, christenings, communions, anniversaries, engagements, birthdays, baby showers, company parties, or corporate events. Inspired by the concept of historical state tables – usually arranged in prominent places in noble houses and whose function was to display the most valuable and representative pieces of the name, power, and wealth of each family in society – Oficina Da Flor brings opulence to any occasion, with its main target audience being brides and grooms looking to stand out from the crowd and give their wedding the ‘WOW’ factor. The brand officially emerged in 2017 in response to the growing demand and desire for truly personalised themed events, and it provides couples and event planners with the necessary materials to compose sweet tables and/or add creative details to suit all tastes and requirements. In 2018, Oficina Da Flor opened the first and only store in Portugal specialising in decorative moulds for sweets with 100% national production and launched itself in the retail market in commercial establishments. “Since its inception, our moulds have flowered over 500 events in Portugal, Spain, Brazil, Angola, Cabo Verde, France, Italy, Switzerland, Denmark, Luxembourg, England, Germany, Ireland, and USA!” exclaims Sara Andrade, the Creator, Designer and Manager of the brand. With a degree in Interior Design and Portuguese Decorative Arts, plus a PhD in Art History, Sara is passionate about cake design and event organisation, which led her to realise her dream and start up her own business. It was whilst researching for her own daughter’s birthday party that Sara happened upon a Brazilian company promoting a stunning flowering table. “I found the idea so original andwith somuch potential that I immediately knew I had to bring the concept to Portugal,” she enthuses. “However, at the time I was still studying and I had to wait until 2015, the year I took the public PhD exams, to launch the brand and dedicate myself 100% to the new project.” The flowers are handmade and produced with top-quality materials (paper, canvas, and fabric) in a wide variety of models and colours. These flowers serve to place small candies in and, at the same time, decorate and compose candy tables, create arrangements, table Best Wedding Floral Arrangements Manufacturer - Europe Oficina Da Flor specialises in producing stunning ‘flowering tables’ for events and occasions, with a particular focus on weddings. We find out more about this unique concept as we speak to company founder, Sara Andrade, following her recent win at the LUX Global Excellence Awards 2022. centres, and napkin rings, or even offer as a personalised souvenir with a logo, monogram, or message. Oficina Da Flor stands out in the market, not only for its unique range and choice of more than 100 colours and styles, but also for its sustainable approach. It features a collection of ecological flower wrappers for sweetswith flower seeds from the native flora of Portugal, and also using plantable moulds that generate live flowers after use. Furthermore, the company has launched its latest concept of translucent flowers to be used on a light table and LED cones with a wide spectrum of colours. “This new form of decoration allows the flowers to acquire different shades and, at the same time, manages to create different ambiences according to the theme of the event,” Sara elaborates. “It is the details such as this that make events unique and personalised.” Recently, in the LUX Global Excellence Awards 2022, Oficina Da Flor was named as Best Wedding Floral Arrangements Manufacturer – Europe. Understandably delighted by receiving such a prestigious accolade, Sara is now looking forward to a bright future where she can allow her passion for decorative craftsmanship to flower and bloom! Contact: Sara Andrade Company: Oficina Da Flor Web Address: www.oficinadaflor.com M
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