2021 Global Wedding Awards

www.lux-review.com Page 29 LUX 2021 Global Wedding Awards The wedding flowers are a key part of any wedding occasion, but finding the right person to handle this important aspect is no easy task. For those who want someone with experience and passion, there are none finer than the team behind Joyful Fields Floral Designs. Worthy winners in the Global Wedding Awards 2021, we take a closer look at this incredible business to see how the team sowed the seeds of their own success. Joyful Fields Floral Designs, LLC Best Wedding Flower Design Business - Mid-Atlantic USA Mar21305 For Carolyn Brady, flowers have always been in her heart. From an early age, she was working in the garden with her grandmother, which grew not only into a lifelong passion, but a career where she has been able to thrive. Flower gardening in particular was her passion, bringing her happiness and hope. The more species she grew and cultivated, the more she was able to give away, lifting the hearts of the recipients. The gift of a flower is something truly wonderful. To be given a living breathing thing to look after is a precious gift, in and of itself. While flowers were her passion, they remained a hobby for Carolyn for twenty-five years until in 2017, she took the plunge and entered the industry herself. From humble beginnings, Joyful Fields has grown into an extraordinary venture, with flowers of all shapes and sizes to suit every occasion. Carolyn grows many of the flowers herself from a 75’ cutting garden. This adds a much-valued personal touch to her bouquets. While she is a full-service florist - doing birthday, holiday and funeral work – it is weddings that have become the focus of her business. Weddings are intrinsically happy, full of hope and about gifts from one person to another. They reflect perfectly the way in which flowers are given from one person to another. Carolyn gets thoroughly involved in the process, talking closely with the couples to understand them and what they want from their special day. Her boutique approach means that she can then guide them towards choices that are both beautiful in every regard and ideally matched to the budget set aside. Many people don’t know about flowers, but Carolyn is able to support them throughout what can be a challenging process. The result is a big day that makes people smile. The bride and groom have their ideal flowers without any fuss or bother. Carolyn ensures that she is flexible throughout the process. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, this has been a godsend to couples who have had their weddings cancelled or delayed. For some couples, the date has changed four times in the last year. There have been complete design changes from ballrooms to backyards. At this difficult time, Carolyn made the decision to waive the usual cancellation policy, and provided full deposit refunds. Whatever she could do to make life easier for couples was done. This hard work was rewarded by even more weddings than 2019, despite the pandemic. To Carolyn, flowers are a gift from above, one of the ways in which God has lavished the earth with love and grace. Her arrangement of flowers, of finding the right situation and the right combination to share that love is a natural extension. By using the amazing beauty found in nature, she has been able to bring joy to so many people. It’s what makes her a natural choice when looking for someone to furnish any occasion with gorgeous floral arrangements. Company: Joyful Fields Floral Designs, LLC Name: Carolyn Brady Web Address: www.joyfulfieldsfloral.com Email: [email protected]