Inclusive Philosophy

At Robert Shipman Flowers & Events, we believe true beauty blossoms from diversity, that love knows no boundaries, and that every identity deserves to be celebrated with intention and artistry. As a queer-owned and queer-staffed floral and event design studio, we are committed to creating spaces where people of all genders, sexualities, races, cultures, religions, abilities, ages, body types, and backgrounds feel deeply valued, represented, and free to express their authentic selves.

Our Core Values:

🌷 Radical Welcome – We honor and uplift LGBTQIA+ communities, BIPOC, immigrants, disabled and neurodivergent individuals, elders, youth, and all marginalized voices. Your lived experience informs our creative partnership.

🏳️‍🌈 Queer Excellence & Cultural Reverence – Flowers have always been messengers of love, resistance, and heritage. We design with pride, blending queer aesthetics with cultural traditions—whether crafting same-sex wedding arches with ancestral symbolism, gender-neutral installations, or arrangements that pay homage to your personal history.

✊🏽 Active Equity – We stand firmly against racism, transphobia, xenophobia, ableism, ageism, fatphobia, and all systems of oppression. Our team engages in ongoing education and uses our privilege to create opportunities for underrepresented communities.

🌍 Holistic Inclusion – We approach every event through an intersectional lens, offering:

  • Culturally attuned consultations

  • Accessibility-focused designs (e.g., scent-free/sensory-conscious options)

  • Sliding-scale services for community events

  • Gender-neutral restrooms at our studio

💐 Narrative-Driven Design – Your love story, your cultural traditions, your pronouns, your vision—these become our inspiration. From two-spirit ceremonial arrangements to adaptive centerpieces for wheelchair-accessible tables, we craft with purposeful celebration.

At Robert Shipman Flowers & Events, petals become poetry and every event is an act of joyful resistance. Here, we don't just arrange flowers—we cultivate spaces where all people can unfurl.

— Distinctive design. Deeply rooted in justice. 🌈✨