In July 2023, Bruna Evans visited the Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens with her niece. During that trip, she saw giant flowers — handcrafted floral replicas — for the first time.
Inspired by the conservatory, Evans launched her own giant flower business, Big Blooms Giant Flowers, which she now operates out of her house.
“I love doing this so much,” Evans said. “Every time someone sees one of (the flowers), they’re always amazed, and it’s just such a good feeling.”
Evans said it can take up to three days to make one of the flowers, depending on the type. While she is currently her business’ sole employee, Evans said she outsources help for bigger projects and is looking to expand in the future.
Evans currently provides decor for private events and has already taken on a few larger clients. She said that each order can be “fully customizable” as she aims to match the “aesthetic” of her client.
The Allyfe Pregnancy Clinic hired Evans to decorate its annual fundraising gala in May. Christian Price, Allyfe’s director of advancement, said it was “great to have (Evans) be a part of the evening.”
“She was very communicative, gracious and understanding throughout the entire process,” Price said.
For her part, Evans was thrilled to contribute to the organization, which offers comprehensive services to vulnerable pregnant women. According to Price, Evans provided part of her decor for the gala as an in-kind donation.
Angelica Norman, a friend of Evans, also hired Big Blooms Giant Flowers to provide decor for her baby shower in March.
“Everything was a dream,” Norman said. “It exceeded my expectations. It was just beautiful.”
Norman praised the “dedication” and “talent” she said Evans devotes to her work. She added that it has been “amazing” to watch her friend grow her business.
Prior to opening Big Blooms Giant Flowers, Evans worked as a poker dealer. She said she and her family had no business experience, which posed a unique challenge as she started her business.
“In my family, nobody is in business,” Evans said. “So we literally had no experience. But I just had in my head — I’m going to make this work.”
Looking forward, Evans hopes to one day expand her business and see her work in resorts, malls, casinos and other public spaces throughout Las Vegas.
Evans described herself as a perfectionist and said “getting (herself) out there” can be “pretty challenging.”
Still, she has ambitious dreams for the future of her business.
“I can literally see how big this can be,” Evans said.
Contact Sophie Baker at sbaker@reviewjournal.com.
