James and Jenn's story book spring wedding took place at the Brotherhood Winery in the Hudson Valley region of NY. Most pictures were photographed by the talented Sara Wight who captured Jenn and James' special day. Jenn's must-have "bloom" is the decadently gorgeous white peony, which I gladly featured in her bouquet, her bridal party, and … [Read more...]
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Flower Design Work - Weddings Do you love the idea of romantic, whimsical, naturally grown, in season slow flowers for your wedding? My wedding flower business specializes in the use of slow flowers for your wedding - in season flowers, grown locally, using sustainable, organic methods. All of my wedding flower design work for … [Read more...]
Spring Weddings on your budget!
Creating the perfect bridal bouquet is often a balance between beauty and budget. Our vision at GBC Style is similar to turning out a well dressed woman. We pull from different price points, splurging on a couple of exquisite items and creat simple elegance. We never skimp on the details, like using gorgeous ribbons and a few unexpected precious … [Read more...]
How to Build a Great Relationship with a Mentor
Today I want to talk to you about working with a mentor to grow your business. Why hire a mentor to grow your business? Simply put, you should work with a mentor to grow your business because mentors are people who already are doing what you want to do. They offer the opportunity to pinpoint precisely what you need to … [Read more...]
Staying Resilient and Taking Chances
Over this past year, I have thought of ways to stay resilient in my business. You may have read my journal entry, The challenges of turning a hobby into a business, back in January. 10 years of doing the same thing was not bringing me joy. It was time for me to step away from doing floral arrangements for weddings. This year I decided to … [Read more...]
The challenges of turning a hobby into a business
Sometimes, when we turn a hobby into a business, we can often lose the very nature of its intention which is to bring us joy. Creating more joy in our life takes effort! And yes, that means that even joyful hobbies require us to keep showing up to do the work. But, hobbies push us to learn new skills which calm our mind and leads to true … [Read more...]
Why Brides are Investing in Locally Grown Seasonal Slow Flowers
More modern brides are seeking a florist who has an organic and sustainable approach. Why are brides buying locally grown seasonal slow flowers you may ask? A bit of History of ATPA before we proceed... When the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA) was signed in the early 90's it opened up our border with neighboring countries allowing for … [Read more...]
Meet Marybeth Wehrung of Stars of the Meadow, a Hudson River Valley Flower Farmer
I want to introduce you to Marybeth Wehrung of Stars of the Meadow. Marybeth is a Hudson River Valley flower farmer that I am privileged to know and work with. Though this post was challenging for me to write, I’m glad that I did not let my doubtful inner voice hamper me from introducing you to my friend and flower farmer. Flower Farming with … [Read more...]
5 Tips to Create Stunning Garden Style Flower Arrangements
Garden Style Flower Arrangements. A good seasonal arrangement for me looks as if you just picked the flowers from the garden and placed them in a container without fussing. My arrangements are loose, airy and not fussy. This look is easy to achieve so long as you follow a few tips. 5 Tips for Stunning Garden Style Flower Arrangements. When I … [Read more...]