My day yesterday got off to a bit of a crazy start due to the expected snow storms. I decided to get a jump on this weekend's wedding flowers just for safety sake, so we started creating my all green centerpieces that I have been dreaming of for weeks. I also had to fit in several appointments because we are simply running out of days before spring. There are days when I am frustrated with myself because I can not answer every email, or finish every proposal I spend lots of time designing or in consultations. On those days I feel like an epic failure; I doubt myself as a mother, a wife and a business woman. Then a snow storm decides to come along just in time to affect my bride and her wedding. I, of course, go into emergency 911 mode and all of a sudden I am making back up plans, changing gears, booking hotel rooms and making calls to the reception site. So instead of the usual, "Why can't you get all of the emails done?" thought process, I thought to myself  how much I love my brides, and that I would really truly do anything to make their wedding day a success.

It comes down to this: I could be a really savvy contract writer and emailer and never leave my desk, but then I would not be the truly caring and wonderful artist that I am. I wear many hats, and I take them all very seriously. I am blessed beyond belief with incredible clients, family and, yes, talent. I also care so much for my families and the brides that some days it just hurts.  I truly love, yes love my brides, their weddings and their families.  I am constantly amazed at how wonderful it is to be a part of someone else's wedding day. It is a huge privlege to be allowed to participate in this special family time. I get to meet the most amazing people. I am always shocked at how much fun it is to sit and plan with another mother her daughter's wedding or to sit with a young woman as she moves into the role of wife . My moms and my bride yesterday alone were simply treasures, and at the end of the day, I am constantly blown away by how much I am inspired by them all. My bride this weekend is going to have a wonderful wedding even if it snows for days on end because she has chosen devoted, incredible vendors. I will go through anything, any storm or fire to get them exactly what I promised them. My proposals may not come quick but my flowers are perfect and that is exactly what my goal should be. In the middle of this storm, I am glad I am the person in charge of my bride's flowers because I am going to get those blossoms there no matter what I have to do. That is why I have the reputation I have, and that is why my brides love me; because the real voice inside of me says, "I'm going to make it work!"