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The Next in Bloom: Young Creatives Who Stole the Spotlight at Finding Your North Expo

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<p>In an industry steeped in tradition but always evolving, moments like these feel pivotal: when a new wave of talent emerges with fresh eyes, fearless ideas, and a quiet kind of brilliance. At <strong>Finding Your North,</strong> the first celebrations fair held at <strong>Solaire Resort North</strong> recently, a carefully curated group of young stylists and floral designers offered a glimpse into the future of weddings and milestone events—one that is more thoughtful, more personal, and boldly creative.</p><p>This wasn’t just a showcase of aesthetic skill. It was a celebration of perspective—of how a new generation is reshaping the language of styling through story, substance, and soul.</p><div><strong>Here are the standout talents whose work spoke volumes and lingered long after the weekend ended:</strong></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1750659469250IAN_7469.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" spellcheck="false">John Robert Flowers flower photo area | Photo by Falling in Between<br/><br style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial" id="isPasted"/></span></span></span></div><div><strong>John Robert Flowers (@johnrobertflowers) </strong></div><p>A name beginning to make quiet waves in the industry, John Robert Nogoy made his event fair debut with a striking floral installation: a full photo wall composed entirely of roses. But beyond the blooms was a deeper intention. His work reflects a belief that flowers are not simply decorative—they’re emotive, symbolic, and narrative-driven. With a style that blends bespoke detail with poetic restraint, this young creative’s approach hints at a new era in event storytelling, where every stem carries meaning.</p><p>His brand name is a clever play on John Robert Powers, the well-known network of personality development schools in the Philippines—offering instant name recall while subtly nodding to transformation and personal style. His participation in Finding Your North marked a milestone not just in his career, but in the growing space for new voices in floral design.</p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1750659533232Grabrielle Costodio Event Styling 1.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Gabrielle Custodio’s bouquets | Photo by the ProudRad</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Gabrielle Custodio Event Styling (@gabriellecustodioeventstyling)</strong></div><p>Telling a story through seasons entitled Eterna, event stylist Gabrielle Custodio presented four distinctive bouquets that traced the emotional arc of a journey—from the awakening of spring to the solitude of winter. Each arrangement was deeply personal, rooted in craftsmanship and quiet contemplation. Subtle and symbolic, Custodio’s floral narratives reflect a growing shift toward intentional design—one that honors process, change, and becoming.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1750659615434IAN_7555.JPEG" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Floral installation by Jos Curates</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Jos Curates (@jos.curates) </strong></div><p>At once sculptural and deeply rooted in cultural memory, Joselle Castañer, the event stylist behind Jos Curates unveiled an installation that bridged heritage and minimalism. The design centered around buhok-buhok, a native Filipino string grass, woven into rope-like forms that created movement and rhythm across mirrored pedestals. Accented with Australian botanicals, the piece reflected the artist’s personal journey across continents, blending origin and identity into a contemplative whole. The result was a quiet meditation on place, reflection, and belonging.</p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1750659665575IAN_7612.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div><strong><br/></strong></div><div><strong>Smitten Events + Floristry (@smittenevents_)</strong></div><p>Bringing playful storytelling to the table—quite literally—Indy Ycasiano of Smitten Events + Floristy created a toasty, whimsical centerpiece of croissant towers adorned with sprouting florals. Set against a monotone mocha palette and anchored by rattan chairs, the design was grounded in everyday familiarity yet elevated by charm and detail. With soft hints of blush and a delightfully offbeat concept, the setup reimagined breakfast as a celebration, and proved that inspiration often begins with what’s most familiar.</p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1750659817558BENJ0895.JPEG" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Tablescape by Moki Gray</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div><strong>Moki Gray (@mokigray)</strong></div><p>Romance took on a grounded, earthy tone in Moksha Magdalene Alfonso-Schulz’s styling vignette for Moki Gray. The table featured wooden benches draped in linen, ceramics in eggshell blue, and a natural mix of white florals paired with branches in transparent vessels. The result was understated but immersive, evoking intimacy and connection. Drawing from natural textures and soft contrasts, the design offered a subtle kind of beauty—one that doesn’t demand attention, but earns it slowly.</p><div><br/></div><p>Across disciplines and aesthetics, each of these creatives offered more than just visual impact—they offered perspective. In a space often dominated by established names and trends, the team behind Finding Your North gave room for new voices to be heard and new visions to take root.</p><p>And perhaps that is the quiet power of this new generation: their work doesn’t just set the table—it invites people in. Their ideas aren’t bound by legacy—they’re driven by curiosity, identity, and intention. As the industry looks ahead, these names will be ones to remember—not just for what they create, but for the way they’re already shaping what comes next.</p>

<p>At <b>Finding Your North,</b> the first celebrations fair held at <b>Solaire Resort North</b> recently, a carefully curated group of young stylists and floral designers offered a glimpse into the future of weddings and milestone events.</p>

At Finding Your North, the first celebrations fair held at Solaire Resort North recently, a carefully curated group of young stylists and floral designers offered a glimpse into the future of weddings and milestone events.

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