Flourish: An Afternoon Celebrating Motherhood

Last year, our Flourish event brought together moms for connection, joy, and celebration — check out highlights from the event here!

An Afternoon for Mothers

Flourish is a thoughtfully curated spring gathering designed to honor and celebrate mothers in every stage of life.

This elevated afternoon invites guests into a calm, beautifully designed environment centered around connection, relaxation, and intentional moments of care.

Guests will enjoy pampering and wellness experiences, complimentary coffee, a cash bar open for drinks, desserts and light bites, and shopping with curated local St. Louis businesses.

Event Details

Date: April 19
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Wild Carrot | St. Louis

What to Expect

Pampering and wellness stations, complimentary coffee, desserts and light bites, and shopping with curated local St. Louis businesses.

Tickets

General Admission & VIP Tickets Available with Swag Bag

Flourish is designed for mothers in every stage. Attend solo or with friends. A relaxed, thoughtfully designed afternoon for mothers. We’d love for you to join us at Flourish.

Wild Carrot 

Located in St. Louis’ historic Shaw neighborhood, Wild Carrot is a beautifully restored event space known for its warm, eclectic design and industrial charm. With exposed brick, artistic details, and inviting indoor and outdoor areas, the venue offers a setting that feels both stylish and welcoming.

Designed to host memorable celebrations, Wild Carrot provides a creative backdrop where community, connection, and experience naturally come together.

Mercy

For more than 150 years, Mercy has been a trusted source of healing in the St. Louis community, combining advanced medical innovation with compassionate, faith-driven care.

Mercy supports women through every stage of life — from maternal and postpartum care to long-term wellness — ensuring patients feel informed, supported, and genuinely cared for.

Through Mercy Kids, this commitment naturally extends to children, providing family-centered care that supports both mothers and growing families.

At its core, Mercy’s philosophy is simple:
care for the whole person — body, mind, and spirit.

New Mom School – St. Louis (West County)

New Mom School provides in-person education and support for new and expecting mothers. Their research-backed classes offer expert guidance on postpartum recovery, feeding, sleep, and baby development, while fostering connection and community among moms.

They also offer free breastfeeding support groups and access to specialized resources, creating a space where mothers feel supported, informed, and confident.

Siteman Cancer Center

Siteman Cancer Center is a nationally recognized center dedicated to advancing cancer research, prevention, and treatment. Serving both adult and pediatric patients, Siteman combines leading-edge medicine with compassionate, patient-focused care throughout the St. Louis community.

Their dedication to excellence and innovation continues to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and families.

Mia Bella Photography

We’re so excited to have Mia of Mia Bella Photography joining us as our event photographer and VIP headshot photographer for Flourish. 

Based in St. Louis, Mia specializes in capturing genuine, meaningful moments with a natural, storytelling approach. Her work focuses on connection, emotion, and the in-between moments that make each story unique—creating timeless images that feel authentic and true to you.

With a calm, welcoming presence behind the camera, Mia makes every client feel comfortable, confident, and beautifully seen. Whether she’s documenting candid moments throughout the event or capturing elevated headshots for our VIP guests, her intentional and thoughtful style brings every moment to life.

If you’re interested in an exclusive experience at Flourish, VIP is for you!

All VIP ticket holders will have access to the VIP Experience.

VIP Experience Includes

• One Cocktail or mocktail spritz from Wild Carrot
• Red light massage from Fizz Facial Bar
• Mini floral bouquet from Flora MiLou Florals
• Chair massages from UrbanSpa Mobile
• 2 Professional headshots with Mia Bella Photography
• Upgraded VIP swag bag

VIP tickets are limited.

Fizz Facial Bar

Fizz Facial Bar St. Louis offers customized express facials and skincare treatments designed to deliver real results with ease. Known for their welcoming atmosphere and expert care, their licensed professionals help clients achieve healthy, glowing skin through treatments that feel both effective and indulgent.

UrbanSpa Mobile

UrbanSpa Mobile, founded by Divinity Cross, is a mobile wellness spa serving women throughout St. Louis and St. Louis County. Focused on relaxation and accessible self-care, UrbanSpa Mobile delivers personalized spa services designed to help clients unwind, recharge, and feel restored.

Flora MiLou

Flora MiLou is a florist and event floral studio based in St. Louis, led by founder and designer Alaina Huebner. Specializing in bespoke floral design, Flora MiLou blends creativity, intention, and personal storytelling to create arrangements that feel both serene and meaningful. Whether for weddings or special gatherings, their work focuses on celebrating life’s most treasured moments through beautiful, thoughtful blooms.

Crushed Red

Crushed Red Catering brings flavorful, thoughtfully prepared bites to every event. Known for their fresh ingredients and creative menu options, Crushed Red delivers small plates and catering that taste as good as they look. For Flourish, they will be providing delicious bite-sized treats designed to delight guests and keep the afternoon feeling light, nourishing, and enjoyable.

Made By Lia

.We’re so excited to welcome Lia of Made. by Lia Craft Bakery to Flourish. Based in Old Town Florissant, Lia is the creative behind a beloved local bakery known for her from-scratch cakes and desserts that are as beautiful as they are delicious. Her work blends artistry, intention, and creativity, creating sweets that feel both elevated and personal.

Moms will enjoy a selection of her handcrafted desserts, including Cherry Crumb Bars (GF), Cosmic Brownies, and St. Louis Gooey Butter Cake (original + chocolate chip), all offered as a complimentary part of our dessert bar.

Love Bug Bakery

We’re so excited to have Paige from Lovebug Bakery STL joining us at Flourish. Known for her sweet, playful, and beautifully crafted treats, she brings a creative and heartfelt approach to every dessert she makes.

Moms will enjoy her signature cake pops—perfectly bite-sized, delicious, and thoughtfully designed to add a fun and elevated touch to our dessert experience.

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Bakes by V

We’re so excited to welcome Bakes by V to Flourish. Founded by Valerie, this local microbakery is rooted in the simple idea that sharing bread is a way of sharing joy. Based in West County, she specializes in small-batch, long-fermented sourdough breads, focaccia, and thoughtfully crafted sweet treats—all made from scratch with high-quality ingredients.

Known for her creative flavors and beautiful, handcrafted approach, Valerie brings both heart and artistry to everything she makes. Guests will be able to enjoy her signature treats as part of our curated dessert experience at Flourish.

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