Thistle Company
Thistle Company is a full service floral design and event planning company, based in Louisiana. With over a decade of experience in the industry, Katie Parris founded K Parris Events in 2013 which later expanded and rebranded to Thistle Company.
In addition to floral design & event planning, Thistle Company offers a monthly flower club subscription and seasonal floral workshops.
Katie
Owner, lead designer, and head coordinator at Thistle Company
I graduated with BS in Business at the University of Louisiana Lafayette and have been in the hospitality industry since the age of 15. With such a large background in this industry I decided to take what I learned and start a business of my own called K Parris Events in 2013 which focused solely on event planning. I later ventured out and added Floral Design to the business. In 2017, I rebranded and Thistle Company was born. I have taken floral courses in London, at the Judith Blacklock Flower School, also learning with designers like Sophie Felts, Sarah Khan, Sweet Root Village, and more.
You can always find me with clippers and a teacup in hand. My love of all things living and growing was taught to me by my mum. I love to entertain, and some say that cheeseboards are my speciality. Family is everything to me, and with them living all over the world, I have been fortunate enough to develop an appreciation for travel. Whenever I have downtime, I like to get creative—whether it's at work or at home.
Caroline
Wedding Coordinator with Thistle Company
I am currently a Senior at the University of Louisiana Lafayette pursuing a bachelors in Health Information Management. I have always had an eye for detail and I am often referred to as the “organized” friend.
In my freetime, you can find me sitting outside with a good book and a sweet iced coffee. I deeply enjoy spending whatever time I can with my family, they have taught me everything I know. I also love to crochet and will try my hand at any type of crafting hobby!
Brittany
Lead Event Designer with Thistle Company
Hello! My days often begin before the sun rises, and most days end after it sets. (depending on the time of year…haha) Saying I am busy would be an understatement to say the least! I work full time as Manager and Medical Assistant of an Aesthetic Clinic while juggling two part time jobs. One being here at Thistle, which I absolutely adore!
In my spare time, you will mostly find me with my shadow of four paws, Luna! We are either hosting events, doing home projects or at the gym! Probably doing all three if I’m being completely honest! My heart revolves around three things: my family, my faith and making others smile! While growing up, I can always remember the love I felt decorating and offering help to host events! To be able to not only be a part of our clients biggest days, memories and/or events and to see them smile from ear to ear from what Thistle has done, makes my heart flood with so much joy and happiness!! I can honestly say being a part of Thistle has been and continues to be a reward in itself time and time again!!!
Kelli
Wedding Coordinator with Thistle Company
Hello! With a huge passion for design and an appreciation for things aesthetically pleasing, I find great joy in anything that sparks creativity and visual appeal! Recently, I graduated from the University of Louisiana Lafayette with a degree in Public Relations! Working part-time for Thistle Company and part-time marketing for businesses, I love consistently having a full schedule! Applying my passion for creating beautiful events while supporting individuals has always been a dream of mine!
My values are pretty simple- faith, family, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. When I’m not working, you can find me running, taking yoga classes, or competing in CrossFit competitions. I’ve always found immense joy in helping people and being part of someone’s most significant life event, their wedding day, fills me with happiness!