meet bree.
Bree Michaelas is the founder and head designer behind April & Fritz, a Melbourne-based creative studio shaped by a lifelong connection to flowers, nature and the rituals of gathering. Some of her earliest and most vivid memories come from time spent on her grandparents’ property, where days unfolded between the garden, plant nursery, trees, dogs, chickens and family celebrations. Flowers were always part of the backdrop - tied to particular seasons, people and moments in time. That sense of nostalgia still sits at the heart of her work today, along with a fascination for the way a flower, colour or scent can become inseparable from a memory and return you to it years later.
Today, Bree’s work extends beyond the studio. Alongside designing weddings and events, she is a business coach, writer and community founder, sharing what she has learned about floristry, creativity and building a life around meaningful work. Across each of those worlds, the thread is much the same: curiosity, connection and a deep appreciation for the details that make something feel personal. Her work with April & Fritz has been featured by Theodore, Together Journal and the Sustainable Floristry Network. Outside of flowers, she shares her life in Melbourne with Rob and is happiest travelling, discovering somewhere good to eat, or spending time with the people she loves.
Our values.
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Bree is a Sustainable Floristry Network member florist and we are a floristry studio dedicated to integrating sustainable practices into every aspect of our work. Meaning that we support the environmental, social and economic requirements of present and future generations - We do not use single-use plastics where possible, have a strict no floral foam policy and do not use imported flowers unless absolutely necessary to reduce our carbon footprint.
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We believe in understanding our clients deeply so we can design with purpose. Our signature design process help us tailor our services to each customer's style and desires. Just as every event is unique, we believe every design should be unique, too.
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We go beyond one-time occasions, fostering lasting relationships with our clients by offering flower services throughout their life journey, from weddings to funerals and everything in between.
our signature design process.
connect with us
Share the preliminary details of your event with us via our enquiry form. Once received, we'll confirm our availability for your chosen date and schedule an introductory video call. This is where the vision really starts to come to life - We'll discuss your event and what you're dreaming of in detail, brainstorm ideas to bring your perfect florals to life and talk through your story. This is our opportunity to really unearth the essence of you and your event.
Designing your day
After our call, we immerse ourselves in researching, creating, and designing your perfect florals. Our collaborative process ensures that every detail is thoughtfully considered, resulting in a stunning and distinctive floral design. We'll create a personalised proposal that encompasses a custom colour palette, mood board, design layout, and seasonal flower suggestions. This comprehensive proposal, along with a detailed quote and contract, officially initiates your journey with us.
creation
Once the vision has been approved, all that's left to do is create your design. Four weeks before your event, we catch up again to reconfirm the design details and place your flower order. And on your special day, we'll be on-site turning your floral dreams into a beautiful reality!