Meet Sarah Rose

A woman holding a bouquet of flowers, standing next to a black dog, in front of a rustic wooden wall.
A woman holding a bouquet of flowers, standing next to a black dog, in front of a rustic wooden wall.

Hello! I'm Sarah Rose, and I'm so glad you're here. I'm the creative heart behind Faded Era Floral, which I started in 2020, offering full-service wedding florals, elopement packages, and custom designs for life's most meaningful celebrations across Minnesota and Wisconsin.

I take my cues from the seasons, leaning into organic, lush, and textural blooms that feel true to the world they came from — with sustainability and the natural landscape as my guide, putting local flowers first and leaning on eco-conscious design wherever I can. With several years of experience in the floral industry — designing in flower shops, working on flower farms, and freelancing alongside some of the industry's top florists — I'm always picking up a little more of my craft along the way. More than anything, I want planning your florals to feel easy and exciting, so I aim to be communicative, transparent, and fully present every step of the way, getting to know my couples so each design can feel like a true reflection of who they are.

When I'm not designing or in the garden, you can find me recording music with my band Shady Cove, on a road trip in the old Jeep, or out in nature with my partner and our dog, Hagen — art and nature seem to find a way to overlap endlessly in my life!

I'm based in the small town of Luck, Wisconsin, and always happy to travel locally, regionally, and beyond for the right celebration. I can't wait to meet you!

A person holding a large bouquet of colorful flowers including sunflowers, dahlias, and various small yellow, white, and pink blossoms.
A person holding a large bouquet of colorful flowers including sunflowers, dahlias, and various small yellow, white, and pink blossoms.

Behind Faded Era

Flowers are fleeting by nature, and that's exactly what makes them so powerful. They mark a moment in time that will never come again — and in that brief window, they become part of the memory itself. Faded Era is my way of honoring that: creating florals meant to be remembered.

That same feeling shows up everywhere I look for inspiration — in old mixtapes and vintage magazines, in film and timeless music, in nature’s wide-open fields and quiet river cliffs. All of it carries that same well-loved quality: beautiful because it's lived-in, meaningful because it doesn't last forever. It all leaves a lasting impression and finds its way into my designs.

A woman with red hair in a black floral dress is adjusting flowers near a decorated table with white and peach flowers, set outdoors during daylight.
A woman with red hair in a black floral dress is adjusting flowers near a decorated table with white and peach flowers, set outdoors during daylight.

Ethos

Everyone is Welcome

Faded Era Floral is a queer-owned business, and I proudly support LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and all marginalized folx, with respect for every race, ethnicity, sexuality, and gender identity — regardless of background or citizenship status. I'm committed to creating a safe space where everyone feels welcome and valued. Flowers are for all people.

Sourced with Care

A large majority of my flowers come from small, local farms — including my own — because I believe in supporting the people actually growing what I design with. Sourcing this way means fresher blooms, a smaller footprint, and real relationships with the farmers I work alongside, season after season.

I design with water-based, reusable, and compostable mechanics whenever I can. Flowers deserve clean water and thoughtful handling, and I believe our industry has a responsibility to move toward more sustainable practices. Working this way pushes me to get creative — building designs that are just as beautiful, without cutting corners on sustainability.

  • A woman holding a large bouquet of pink and white flowers in front of her face, standing outdoors in front of a wooden fence and green plants.
  • A bouquet of white daisies with yellow centers, white yarrow flowers, and some green leaves in a white vase.
  • Woman arranging white flowers on a table in a decorated event space.
  • A bouquet of pink, white, and purple flowers with green leaves and stems.
  • A woman arranging a floral display with pink and white flowers, smiling as she crouches on a black tiled floor inside a room.