Episode 23: Floral Dreams and Neon Lights: Sammie’s Wedding Story

Episode 23 Title Image an image of Bride Sammie, interviewee in her bridal gown holding a bouquet of florals looking away from the camera

“I would 100% rather do the work with you than do the wedding planning stuff.” – Sammie Mooney

Join us as we sit down with the exuberant Sammy, a flower enthusiast who hails from England but found her home and heart in Maryland, USA. 

Her journey from all over the world:

Sammy will take you along on her life’s journey: from her early aspirations of marine biology in the UK, to her bold decision to move to the US, and the captivating love story that finally planted her roots in Maryland. 

You’ll feel Sammy’s infectious joy for life and her passion for all things floral.

Working through Covid:

Immerse yourself in the world of wedding planning as Sammy recounts her own story, tackling the challenges of organizing her big day amidst a pandemic. 

From her wedding to the rest: 

Hear her speak about the struggle of finding the perfect florist and her firm belief in the significance of flowers and candles in creating a magical wedding ambiance. And that’s not all – Sammy will also share insider details from her work life, revealing how she pulls off highly efficient event setups. 

Ever heard of neon signs at weddings:

Sammy brings that unique touch to events, and she’s thrilled to share the story behind the neon sign that lit up her own wedding. Come join us in unfolding the vibrant tapestry of Sammy’s life – a delightful mix of adventures, creativity, and a whole lot of flowers!

“What flower are you?”

Lizzy: Plumeria

Liza: Eucalyptus

Amber: Sunflower

Sammie: Strawflower 

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Join our team of flower lovers while they take you along their journey as flower farmer florists pursuing business, family, strategy, mother nature, wedding installs, and everything inbetween including fieldwork, floral design, all the way to the day of event execution.

This is a weekly show that talks about all things flowers including the reality of flower farming, using locally grown flowers in wedding design, and other flower use with an environmentaly focused perspective. It includes a variety of guests who are fower lovers, users, sniffers, and ethusiasts that will talk on a range of topics… depending on where the seasont takes us!

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