We’re excited to announce the winner of our 2025 UrnTray Design Contest: Mary Ann’s Floral & Gifts of Caledonia, Minnesota! Their entry received the most votes — capturing 26% of the total — which stood out with its soft, graceful palette of purples and pinks. Designed by Aimee, the arrangement beautifully framed the urn in a heartfelt tribute that felt both peaceful and vibrant.
The Winning Design
Their winning entry was created for a funeral service using our large tray which Aimee says she prefers because many of the urns in their area are rectangular. The arrangement features hydrangeas, spider mums, and roses in a lush, layered presentation that honors both the urn and the sentiment behind the moment.
“I really like using these trays,” she noted. “They make it easier to build around the urn in a clean and structured way.” Though she’s primarily used them for sympathy pieces, she’s excited to explore other creative applications in the future.
Rooted in Family and Legacy
Mary Ann’s Floral & Gifts is more than just a flower shop — it’s a family legacy. Aimee and her sister Arien officially became owners in 2016, but their story began long before that. For over a decade, Aimee worked alongside their great aunt, Mary Ann, who had run the shop for an incredible 65 years. Her influence remains deeply woven into the heart of the business today.
“I absolutely love what I do,” Aimee shared. “I get to use my creativity to send joy to people, help add color to their weddings, and also help celebrate someone’s life.”
Since taking over, Aimee and Arien have continued to grow the business while staying true to its small-town charm. A few years after purchasing the shop, they added a gift boutique — a space that Arien now manages — and they hope to expand even further in the near future. Aimee currently designs from the basement of the building and dreams of a remodel or move that will allow for a brighter, more open studio space.
Celebrating Creativity in the Industry
As the 2025 contest winner, Mary Ann’s Floral & Gifts will receive a free box of floral wreath trays and has been named our newest Featured Florist. We’re thrilled to highlight their work and the spirit of creativity, community, and compassion that defines their shop.
Thank You to Our Floral Community
We’re incredibly grateful to all the florists who participated in this year’s contest. Your designs continue to inspire us and show the meaningful ways floral art touches lives. Keep an eye out for more opportunities to showcase your work — and congratulations again to Aimee and the team at Mary Ann’s Floral & Gifts!
We've seen our floral platform trays used for so many amazing purposes and are excited to see what you come up with! If you're looking for some more design inspiration, check out other Featured Customer posts or visit our gallery for some more neat ideas. And, as always, please continue to share your designs with us, and you may get picked to be our next Featured Customer!