We're Kelsey & Michael, and we're really bad at keeping our day jobs...
But don’t worry. You’ll see it’s for the best because it means we get to create your wedding flowers! Instead of sitting glassy-eyed in front of desks working for other people all day, we put our creativity, time, and energy into working for you.
And we absolutely LOVE it.
Kelsey is the founder and lead designer of Semperflora. She started the business in 2020 and has since flowered dozens of events in addition to graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in horticulture and floral design.
Michael supported the business from day one and over time fell in love with the wedding flower industry, eventually deciding to join Kelsey full time as a partner in both floristry and business operations.
Together, Kelsey and Michael have turned Semperflora into one of Idaho and Jackson Hole’s premier choices for luxury wedding and elopement floral design.
"Becoming a wedding florist gave me direction and purpose in a way nothing else ever had."
As a couple of neurodivergent people, spending our lives doing something we are passionate about is absolutely crucial to both Michael and I, and we don’t take it for granted.
Growing up, I was a chronic quitter. Soccer, dance, piano, karate… every activity failed to keep my attention and sway me to invest my time and energy. As a young adult, I started to notice the same pattern in my work life. I was deeply insecure about my lack of grit and worried that I would waste what I knew was a powerful creative and intellectual inner potential. At only 19, I knew I had to do something. So right as the world was shutting down in 2020, I took a leap of faith and started a business with absolutely no idea of what I was getting myself into. I was intimidated and overwhelmed by the concept of growing the business into something that could stand the test of time, but I fell in love with it and felt something I never had before: determination to commit and mold myself into an expert. So I buckled down, invested in my education, and threw myself into trying and failing with flowers until I was consistently producing work that I was truly proud of. Becoming a wedding florist gave me direction and purpose in a way nothing else ever had. Now, as a full time florist, I thrive by pouring myself into serving others creatively, and it’s something I can genuinely imagine doing for the rest of my life.
While Michael is much better than I am at sticking with things like uninspiring desk jobs, he’s honestly just way too cool to do that for the rest of his life. One day, in the middle of getting his degree in computer science and while working a stable job in marketing, Michael approached me and started a conversation about our future together. He told me that he just couldn’t picture sitting at a desk day in and day out for the next 40 years, not even in a comfy home office, and not even in a high paying tech job that he could be creatively interested in. With no external pressure from me, Michael committed to a career at Semperflora alongside me. This conversation reignited dreams that we discussed long before we were ever married: owning a business together, making art, and surrounding ourselves with beautiful creations and even more beautiful people.
Though Michael started as my helper stabilizing ladders, carrying heavy buckets of flowers, and picking up discarded stems and leaves, he chose to become so much more than my right hand man. He has blossomed into a talented and skilled florist and absolutely crucial part of this business. I am so proud to introduce Semperflora as a business Michael and I run together.
We would be honored to have the pleasure of working with you on your wedding or elopement! By hiring Semperflora, we promise our dedicated service as passionate artists, our education and experience, and our unique creative process as interpretive designers.
– Kelsey Bandhauer
Meet the Bandhauers - The Speed Round
Here are some quick facts we thought you might like to know about us!
Big 3 Astrological Signs
K – Aries ☼ Virgo ☾ Gemini ↑
M – Virgo ☼ Libra ☾ Sagittarius ↑
Enneagram & MBTI Type
K – Enneagram 4 & INFJ
M – Enneagram 2 & INFJ
Yep, we’re both INFJs! The rarest type!
can't live without
K – my Doc Martens, Pinterest, & my fav incense sticks
M – way too many house plants and Dungeons & Dragons
A guilty pleasure
K – sad, sad music
M – using up all the hot water in the shower
What we're listening to
K – Pierce the Veil, Hot Mulligan, and Phoebe Bridgers #itwasntaphase
M – Mom Jeans or The Beatles
What we're watching
K – Parks & Rec and every Guillermo Del Toro film
M – Fantastic Mr. Fox
Drink of choice
K – a hot chai or mimosa
M – a good IPA
A Hidden talent
K – Identifying hundreds of native plants on hikes
M – Recognizing a movie or TV soundtrack in 3 seconds or less
Alternate Universe career
K – an indie filmmaker
M – an animator or painter
Favorite flower
K – clematis & bleeding hearts
M – sego lily
Favorite thing to design
K – big dramatic installations, especially for boudoir photos
M – wedding arch florals
Our weekend plans
Both – your wedding, duh!
And we might go camping after we finish up.
Play Two Truths & A Lie with us!
We can't wait to meet you!
You’ve learned a bit about us; now it’s time to for us to learn about you! Get started by filling out the inquiry form so we can meet over Zoom and talk all about you and your dream wedding flowers!
OR explore the website some more
Kelsey and Michael were our florists for a mountain wedding in August 2022 and they were incredible! I saw a bouquet Kelsey had made with feathers on Instagram and knew that was exactly what I wanted! I asked for fall colors, specifically rust orange and feathers. Kelsey gave us sample photos of what we could expect before we put down a deposit and the bouquets were even better than I’d hoped for! They also accommodated a last minute request for an arch installment and flowers for my hair. On our wedding day they arrived on time and finished the arch without me having to worry about anything. I couldn’t recommend Semperflora enough!
- Alexa Barney
Are we the right fit?
There are lots of florists out there! There are also lots of weddings and lots of clients, and we can’t serve everyone in a limited schedule. However, we do believe there’s a perfect vendor team out there for everyone according to their needs. Wondering if Semperflora is right for your wedding or elopement? Click the link below to find out!
We're Kelsey & Michael, and we're really bad at keeping our day jobs...
But don’t worry. You’ll see it’s for the best because it means we get to create your wedding flowers! Instead of sitting glassy-eyed in front of desks working for other people all day, we put our creativity, time, and energy into working for you.
And we absolutely LOVE it.
Meet the Bandhauers
Kelsey is the founder and lead designer of Semperflora. She started the business in 2020 and has since flowered dozens of events in addition to graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in horticulture and floral design.
Michael supported the business from day one and over time fell in love with the wedding flower industry, eventually deciding to join Kelsey full time as a partner in both floristry and business operations.
Together, Kelsey and Michael have turned Semperflora into one of Idaho and Jackson Hole’s premier choices for luxury wedding and elopement floral design.
"Becoming a wedding florist gave me direction and purpose in a way nothing else ever had."
As a couple of neurodivergent people, spending our lives doing something we are passionate about is absolutely crucial to both Michael and I, and we don’t take it for granted.
Growing up, I was a chronic quitter. Soccer, dance, piano, karate… every activity failed to keep my attention and sway me to invest my time and energy. As a young adult, I started to notice the same pattern in my work life. I was deeply insecure about my lack of grit and worried that I would waste what I knew was a powerful creative and intellectual inner potential. At only 19, I knew I had to do something. So right as the world was shutting down in 2020, I took a leap of faith and started a business with absolutely no idea of what I was getting myself into. I was intimidated and overwhelmed by the concept of growing the business into something that could stand the test of time, but I fell in love with it and felt something I never had before: determination to commit and mold myself into an expert. So I buckled down, invested in my education, and threw myself into trying and failing with flowers until I was consistently producing work that I was truly proud of. Becoming a wedding florist gave me direction and purpose in a way nothing else ever had. Now, as a full time florist, I thrive by pouring myself into serving others creatively, and it’s something I can genuinely imagine doing for the rest of my life.
While Michael is much better than I am at sticking with things like uninspiring desk jobs, he’s honestly just way too cool to do that for the rest of his life. One day, in the middle of getting his degree in computer science and while working a stable job in marketing, Michael approached me and started a conversation about our future together. He told me that he just couldn’t picture sitting at a desk day in and day out for the next 40 years, not even in a comfy home office, and not even in a high paying tech job that he could be creatively interested in. With no external pressure from me, Michael committed to a career at Semperflora alongside me. This conversation reignited dreams that we discussed long before we were ever married: owning a business together, making art, and surrounding ourselves with beautiful creations and even more beautiful people.
Though Michael started as my helper stabilizing ladders, carrying heavy buckets of flowers, and picking up discarded stems and leaves, he chose to become so much more than my right hand man. He has blossomed into a talented and skilled florist and absolutely crucial part of this business. I am so proud to introduce Semperflora as a business Michael and I run together.
We would be honored to have the pleasure of working with you on your wedding or elopement! By hiring Semperflora, we promise our dedicated service as passionate artists, our education and experience, and our unique creative process as interpretive designers.
– Kelsey Bandhauer
Meet the Bandhauers - The Speed Round
Here are some quick facts we thought you might like to know about us!
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Play Two Truths & A Lie with us!
We can't wait to meet you!
You’ve learned a bit about us; now it’s time to for us to learn about you! Get started by filling out the inquiry form so we can meet over Zoom and talk all about you and your dream wedding flowers!
OR explore the website some more
Kelsey and Michael were our florists for a mountain wedding in August 2022 and they were incredible! I saw a bouquet Kelsey had made with feathers on Instagram and knew that was exactly what I wanted! I asked for fall colors, specifically rust orange and feathers. Kelsey gave us sample photos of what we could expect before we put down a deposit and the bouquets were even better than I’d hoped for! They also accommodated a last minute request for an arch installment and flowers for my hair. On our wedding day they arrived on time and finished the arch without me having to worry about anything. I couldn’t recommend Semperflora enough!
- Alexa Barney
Are we the right fit?
There are lots of florists out there! There are also lots of weddings and lots of clients, and we can’t serve everyone in a limited schedule. However, we do believe there’s a perfect vendor team out there for everyone according to their needs. Wondering if Semperflora is right for your wedding or elopement? Click the link below to find out!