Before i became a floral designer, i was just a little girl who fell in love with flowers.
It all begins with the story of a little girl who would frequently ask her parents to go "collect colors" and unabashedly plucked freshly bloomed flowers from the front yards in her neighborhood. It was her favorite thing to do and she looked forward to it every day. She eventually befriended an elderly French woman named Marie, who lived a few houses down and would spend hours with her in her rose garden during the summer, learning how to care for flowers and exploring scents & colors to her little heart's content. Nothing made her happier than getting to take cut roses home from Marie's garden.
My story
i didn't choose a life in flowers because i needed a job- I created a business because it's something i love & i want to share it with the world.
I don't think I need to tell you who that little girl is... I think about Marie every time I walk through my own flower garden now, and how her love and devotion to her flowers inspires me to this day. As I tear up writing this, thinking about how beautiful life's journey is, and the gratitude I feel for spending so much of it connected to flowers- I have Marie to thank for taking the time and nurturing that passion that blossomed in me at such a young age. Here I am, many years later, designing with flowers from all over the world for couples who love them just as much as I do.
The truth is, I didn't choose a life in flowers because I needed a job- I created a business because it's something I love and I want to share it with the world. I take great pride in how I show up for my couples, and my goal heading into every wedding is for you to love flowers even more than the day you started working with me. My distinct, garden-inspired design style and strategic process has evolved over years of education and experience designing weddings and events at venues near and far. No matter where we are flowering though, every floral design that leaves my care is curated with an intentional and detailed eye.
Just like my journey that brought me here, I firmly believe your wedding should never look like anyone else's- it should be like a fingerprint, unique to you and you alone. Over the years, I have built a network of the best flower farmers, suppliers, and vendors to partner with and fulfill the vision for your event. I am proud of the time we have spent working with couples around the country to create beautiful and memorable events, and connecting over a shared love of flowers. Thank you for listening to my story- I can't wait to hear yours.
A white-glove
experience
I believe in
It is common knowledge that planning a wedding can be a stressful experience, but it has been my mission from day one to provide my couples with the most streamlined process and hands-on approach to developing your vision and implementing it in a way that doesn't present you with more constraints, but opens the door to more opportunities.
The Intentional Use of Color
Color is an integral feature of design, and I believe it alone is what truly captures the emotive qualities of any wedding and communicates your personality & style without ever having to say a word. We carry with us a deep understanding of color theory, the way colors work together in a palette, and how to expertly apply it to our floral design.
I believe in
What sets me apart from other designers
As an avid gardener, I am as close to nature as one can be, with my hands in the dirt on a regular basis. It is important to me that we employ sustainable and environmentally-friendly options as much as possible. Many designers employ foam free mechanics nowadays- but we don't stop there. Hard plastics are reused as often as possible; we operate with an extensive rental decor collection (so our couples can rent our vessels and less goes to the landfill); we don't use synthetic textiles of any kind; and we source from our local flower growers first!
Sustainability Practices
Through the years, I have collaborated both with my clients & vendors alike, to bring to life stylistic visions that range from an Enchanted Forest to Cottage-core. With a spectrum of creative inspiration and experience, materials from around the globe at my disposal, I can integrate my signature garden style and an old-world aesthetic into any inspiration or special element. What truly makes working with me a memorable experience is that we dig deep to the heart of your vision, the elements that inspire you, and how we can allow your personality to shine through.
Dynamic
Design skills
Too often obstacles can become overwhelming- and I see that happen often when it comes to weddings, whether it be budgeting, logistics or design elements. By working with me, my couples experience a different approach to problem-solving, though. Unexpected changes can come up throughout the planning process, but rather than presenting more problems, I focus on proposing unique solutions. We work together closely with the rest of your vendor team to confidently bypass any hurdles we come upon and collaborating to come to creative resolutions without compromising your vision.
creative solutions
“After women, flowers are the most lovely thing God has given the world.” — Christian Dior
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