NEW YORK, NY – Privately-owned Ode à la Rose, a popular flower bouquet company based in New York, has acquired the renowned floral and event design studio Bastille Flowers and Events, also based in New York, its co-founders announced today. Together, they will expand Ode’s fast-growing online gift services to the world of upscale wedding and floral events.
“After months of research, Ode à la Rose has found in Bastille the perfect match. Their expertise in managing large-scale high-end events and their unique design creativity will allow us to offer our clients the full breadth of floral services. We couldn’t be happier and prouder”, said Olivier Plusquellec, Ode’s co-founder and CEO.
Ode’s acquisition of Bastille, a lauded name in the world of weddings and one-of-a-kind events, marks the start of a new era for the company with the newly formed division Ode Events.
Ode à la Rose was founded in 2012 by Plusquellec and Louis Brunet, two Frenchmen who’ve worked ceaselessly to create an efficient same and next-day flower delivery service for their Parisian-style handmade bouquets, operating throughout the northeast of the United States and in the Chicago area. Sourcing their flowers from a selection of the best eco-friendly farms in Ecuador, Colombia and the Netherlands, they’ve been celebrated for the impeccable taste of the flower arrangements coming from their ateliers and for the swiftness of their delivery services.
“It’s a major step for Ode”, added Louis Brunet. “Emily and her team are some of the best talents in New York. In their work, they associate glamour and efficiency, and we share the same appreciation for beauty. Bringing together our teams and services will allow us to accelerate our growth across the US while staying true to our core values. “
Bastille was founded almost a decade ago by Emily Pinon, a renowned and growing force within the flower community. Trained by the best designers in Paris, Emily has promptly won over a loyal and sophisticated clientele, developing over the years a unique style, both dynamic and inspirational. Emily, a new partner at Ode, is now taking the helm of the company’s creative design.
“I am thrilled to be combining forces with Ode à La Rose and to be able to expand our offerings on a national level,” said Emily Pinon, who will be bringing with her the celebrated expertise of her team of 8 and her coveted roster of clients.
ODE A LA ROSE: Ode currently services 1,400 cities across the East Coast and Chicago, with new workshops and offices opening or set to open in Philadelphia, Boston, Washington DC, Texas and Florida.
BASTILLE: Bastille Flowers & Events is a full service floral and event design firm, with a mission to provide unparalleled service to their clients. They always strive to outdo themselves and their clients’ expectations, providing decor that is elegant, inspiring, and seemingly effortless. Their expertise is in providing full service floral decor for weddings, social, corporate and nonprofit events. Their events range in scale from intimate dinner parties to grand galas with attendees numbering over 1000 people.
