Melissa Pack

Melissa’s connection to flowers, funny enough, began at birth, when her mother named her “Melissa” which means “honey bee.”

When she was 17 she got her first job as a florist at a tiny flower shop in her hometown of Edmonds, WA. Since then, her love of flowers has grown into a passion for seeking joy, beauty, & healing through floral design.

Clients have described her aesthetic as organic, airy, romantic and whimsical. Her design work is inspired by the way flora naturally occurs and thrives in the wild. She loves how various elements of nature work hand in hand—from the honey bees connecting flower to flower—to the foliage and vines reaching longingly toward the sun—all parts coming together to create beautifully structured chaos.

In 2010, Melissa started her own business in Seattle and has been working in floral design for weddings and events in the greater northwest ever since. She is the Creative Director at Anthera Floral and overseas all event and design work.

Anthera Floral works to practice sustainable floristry as much as possible. We source our flowers mainly from local flower farmers and markets whenever possible, as well as American and international growers. Interested in using only local and/or seasonal flowers? We’re happy to accommodate!

We also try to minimize waste, use biodegradable and/or reusable mechanics and techniques, and source environmentally friendly supplies as much as we can. We love talking about this philosophy, so feel free to ask us anything!

Flowers for a Cause

Giving back is an import value at Anthera Floral, so we partner financially with the Ugandan-based nonprofit LeadMinds Africa. They work to develop young leaders in East Africa through education and life skills. To learn more about their work, visit www.leadmindsafrica.org.