At Poppy Culture, our passionate and multi-skilled team have proudly produced over 2000 events and counting on the Mornington Peninsula, yarra valley & across Melbourne’s favourite venues.

WHo we are…

Woman in a pink floral dress arranging candles on a decorated dinner table at an elegant event with tall white candles and floral centerpieces.
Watercolor illustration of white and black and yellow birds perched on leafy branches with a blue rectangular shape in the background.
  • Lauren McIntosh - Founder, Creative Director of Poppy Culture

    LAUREN MCINTOSH

    FOUNDER, CREATIVE DIRECTOR

    Lauren’s early background in fashion sparked a true passion for styling, and visual storytelling. Her career in floristry took shape after an opportunity to work with one of Melbourne’s leading floral retailers, where she honed her creative and technical skills.

    Driven by a desire to expand into floral styling for weddings and events, Lauren founded Poppy Culture — an evolution of her vision to create immersive, beautifully curated floral moments.

  • Lauren Walsh - Senior Florist at Poppy Culture

    LAUREN WALSH

    SENIOR FLORIST

    Over 18 years as a trained florist, Lauren brings an exceptional eye for detail and her seasoned expertise to every arrangement she produces for our couples & clients.

    Since joining our team in 2015, Lauren’s floristry plays a key role in quality control, working closely with our flower growers & industry suppliers to ensure each bloom is the best it can be, aligned with each design brief so that no petal is out of place.

  • Alexander Morabito - Wedding & Event Stylist at Poppy Culture

    ALEXANDER MORABITO

    WEDDING & EVENT STYLIST

    Alex’s decade of experience in the wedding & event industry brings a wealth of knowledge in the design & styling of any occasion.

    A creative at heart combined with an eye for detail, firm grasp of industry trends along with a background in event management and wedding planning allows for a seamless marriage of creative concepts and practical execution.

A staff member wearing a black t-shirt with the words 'Poppy Culture' and 'Floristry and Event Stylist' printed on the back, standing outdoors near a tree with blossoms, holding pruning shears.
Alex and Lauren working on a flower arrangement outdoors. They are surrounded by various colourful flowers and trees in the background.
Lauren arranging pink and white flowers on a stage at an indoor event venue.
Lauren carrying plants exiting through a door into the outdoors, with trees in the background.
Alex & Lauren setting a formal table decorated with flowers and candles in a bright indoor space, smiling happily.
Alex & Lauren setting a beautifully decorated outdoor table with flower arrangements, candles, and glassware in a garden.
Lauren arranging white flowers on a lush green floral display inside a bright room.
Lauren standing outdoors holding a large bouquet of flowers next to a white van with a botanical design and the words 'Poppy Culture' on the side, surrounded by greenery and trees.
Alex & Lauren on a wooden stage, one sitting and one standing, both wearing matching shirts with 'Poppy Culture' printed on the back, with a decorated backdrop depicting a nature scene.
Lairen arranging flowers on a table decorated with pink peonies, orange flowers, pink candles, and sliced citrus fruits in a tall pink drink.
Lauren arranging white calla lilies in a white vase at a floral display with large white vases of flowers, greenery, and a satin backdrop with the text 'Sofia & Marcus'.
Alex is arranging large, orange, and yellow flowers outdoors on a sunny day.
Lauren loading a pink flowering plant into the back of a white delivery van.
Alex arranging green plants on a dining table in a decorated banquet hall with candles and glasses.

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Elegant dining table with white floral centerpieces, black candles, glassware, and folded napkins set for a formal event.