MEET ALISON LOPAKKA JOY
Portland-Based & Garden-Obsessed.
My love for flowers started in the garden—elbows in the dirt, picking blooms from my grandmothers’ beds, and collecting potato bugs (I named them all Henry. Every last one of them). My Finnish grandmother, Irma, was especially formative. Her coastal garden was always in motion—something to trim, rearrange, or obsess over. She gardened into her late 80s, and I think of her often when I’m doing the exact same thing.
That early mix of nature, color, and curiosity stuck with me. These days, I bring that same energy into my floral work—designing flowers that celebrate connection, creativity, and a little everyday magic.
Before florals, I worked in public health - work that felt deeply meaningful and grounded in relationships. When I stepped away to raise my boys, I found myself pulled back into the garden. What started as a hobby turned into something much bigger when I rediscovered the magic of sowing seeds and creating with my hands.
In 2019, I joined a local makers collective and launched a small floral and plant shop. That adventure (plus the chaos of 2020) reminded me just how powerful plants and flowers can be. They comfort. They connect. They say things we sometimes can’t.
By early 2024, I shifted fully into Roots of Joy—my floral studio dedicated to crafting thoughtful, garden-inspired arrangements for weddings, events, and everyday moments. My work is rooted in connection, community, and design that feels personal. I believe in celebrating all people — every shade, every story, every kind of love.
Whether I’m growing, designing, or delivering - joy and community are always at the root.
TO PLANT A GARDEN IS TO BELIEVE IN TOMORROW.
AUDREY HEPBURNOUR PROCESS
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Start by sharing the details of your event with us through our online inquiry form. After that, we'll schedule a quick call to discuss your vision, then create a custom quote, mood board, and itemized proposal tailored to your needs.
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If all looks good, we’ll make it official with a signed contract and deposit, securing your date and moving forward with the planning.
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Together, we’ll create a thoughtful color and texture palette, drawing inspiration from the blooms available around your event date. Whether you’re working with a planner or directly with us, we’ll ensure your floral designs reflect your unique vision and elevate your day.
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As your event approaches, we’ll meet (either virtually or in-person) to finalize your floral designs, ensuring everything is exactly as you imagined. At this time, we’ll also collect the final payment.
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It’s flower time! We gather and process all of your beautiful blooms, ensuring each one is perfectly timed to bloom and ready to shine on your big day.
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Our team arrives, bringing your floral vision to life with care and precision. After the celebration, we return to clean up, leaving nothing behind but beautiful memories.
“Alison puts her unique creative floral talents and bubbly personality into every arrangement she makes. She clearly loves what she does while understanding how to work with flowers in ways that are beautifully different and make a statement. She is enthusiastic and will make any event (and/or bride) shine!”
STEFANIE S.