Utah Florist to Design 113th Annual First Lady's Luncheon

Chelsea Beutler of Sunnyside Urban Flower Farm selected to decorate prestigious charity event in Washington, D.C.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 3:54am

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A brightly colored, high-contrast silkscreen print of a single, iconic floral arrangement in a vase, repeated in a tight grid pattern, conceptually representing the vibrant and creative work of a local florist selected for a national event.A Utah florist's floral designs will soon grace the national stage at the prestigious First Lady's Luncheon in Washington, D.C.Lindon Today

Chelsea Beutler, a florist from Lindon, Utah, has been chosen to design the floral arrangements for the 113th Annual First Lady's Luncheon, a prestigious charity event held every spring in Washington, D.C. Beutler was the only florist selected from Utah to participate in the three-day installation process for the event, which celebrates bipartisan community service.

Why it matters

The First Lady's Luncheon is a long-standing tradition that brings together political and community leaders from across the country. Being selected to design the floral arrangements for this high-profile event is a significant honor for Beutler and her small Utah-based flower farm, Sunnyside Urban Flower Farm.

The details

Beutler decided to apply to be one of the two dozen florists chosen to decorate for the charity event. She will be traveling to Washington, D.C., soon to install all of the floral arrangements over the course of three days. This is not Beutler's first major event, as she previously did the flowers for her son's wedding, which she described as 'a joy to participate in'.

  • The 113th Annual First Lady's Luncheon will take place in the spring of 2026.
  • Beutler will travel to Washington, D.C., in the coming weeks to install the floral arrangements over a three-day period.

The players

Chelsea Beutler

A florist from Lindon, Utah, who owns and operates Sunnyside Urban Flower Farm. Beutler was selected as the only florist from Utah to design the floral arrangements for the 113th Annual First Lady's Luncheon in Washington, D.C.

Congressional Club Museum and Foundation

The organization that hosts the annual First Lady's Luncheon, which celebrates bipartisan community service.

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What they’re saying

“Last year, I did the flowers for my son's wedding and it was a joy to participate in the event that way.”

— Chelsea Beutler, Florist

The takeaway

Beutler's selection to design the floral arrangements for the prestigious First Lady's Luncheon in Washington, D.C. is a testament to the talent and hard work of small-town florists, and highlights the national recognition that can come from even local events and projects.