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Day 1167 – Guest Post – Linda Montuori of Fine Florals by Linda – Wedding Florist in Bel Air, Maryland

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Today’s post comes from Linda Montuori of Fine Florals by Linda. I met Linda at a bridal show at K&B Bridals several years ago. I’ve worked with her on several weddings and her work always blows me away. Her flowers are so beautiful, you don’t want to touch them. She is an amazing woman and I am thankful to know her.

Here’s Linda!!

What is one thing that would surprise most brides about your business?
A lot of people think it’s a glamorous job, but it’s very physical and dirty. Processing flowers properly requires making sure the buckets are disinfected each time, cutting the flowers and putting them into proper solutions and refrigerating them at the right time. I keep my flowers “drinking” for 24 hrs before I start designing with them.

Walk us through what a bride will typically experience working with you.
I like to meet with brides after they have selected their dresses. The color of the bridal attendant’s dress sets the color scheme for the wedding.

What is your favorite thing about weddings?
The Flowers! I also love the excitement in the bride’s voice when I talk to her a few days before the wedding.

What sets Fine Florals apart from other florists?
I specialize in weddings and events only. Therefore, my focus is specifically on “my brides” that’s how I refer to them. I never skimp, I have a tendency to give more than what a bride is paying for. I work mostly on referrals and therefore, everything must be 100% perfect when it leaves my shop.

Since this is a blog more about marriage than the wedding day, what is one piece of advice you’d give to future brides and grooms?
Keep your spouse at the very top of your list!

If you could go back and change one thing about your wedding, what would it be?
I would have today’s flower designs and I would have a burlap/vintage wedding.

If you got married while you were working in the wedding industry, did you make a change in your business based on what you went through?
I had no idea 25 years ago, when I got married, that wedding design would be my passion one day.

Would you like to offer any special deals on your post?
$100 off package ($1000 minimum purchase for discount).

Don’t wait! Contact Linda now!

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Day 1145 – Bret’s Musings Replaced by Pigs and Coffee Dates with Friends

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Today I got a call from my friend Heather, seeing if I was free to grab coffee. I have to say, this is one of my FAVORITE things about working from home! Being able to drop everything and go see a friend! We had a really wonderful chat.

I took a quick picture of the key chain I gave her for her birthday…

I also showed her the blog post I wrote about her and got her reaction…

So, you know today is supposed to be Bret’s musings….and you also know it’s been a while since he was able to write a guest post….between traveling halfway across the country, starting school again, writing a book and working on his business…he’s been a little busy. Instead of nagging him….again….to write a post, I figured I would replace him….with pigs….

Ok ok, so I didn’t replace his post completely….he was actually there with me watching the pigs…

This is his “I’m not photogenic face”…

So why were we watching pigs? Well, it was our now annual trip to the state fair! As last year, we spent very little. We got our honey again. Very tasty! And we grabbed a basket of candy. That was it! It’s just fun to walk around, look at everything, try and win a scratch off at the Maryland Lottery booth (this year we won a hat and sunglasses) and avoid the shouts of the carneys running the games! All in all, a great trip and wonderful day!

Day 1129 – Honoring A Great Friend

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I recently got back in touch with a very dear friend. I met Heather when I worked at Target in 2005-2006 and we became good friends. She bought me this mug…which reminds me of her every time I drink out of it!

Fast forward to my wedding in 2009 and she was such a HUGE help! I still can’t believe how much she did for us. Driving around Bret’s family, picking up coffee for me the morning of, serving food, cleaning up, taking Bret’s family back to the airport. It still makes me want to cry. She was a blessing beyond words.

This picture was taken the first time we saw each other after the ceremony. It’s one of my favorite pictures from the wedding because it really shows just how excited Heather was for us! Thank you to Shawna Sherrell Photography for capturing this moment!

Now, as life goes, sometimes you lose touch with people. Sometimes for no reason at all, just life. And, as it goes…she isn’t on Facebook, which is my main connector for a number of my friends, especially the ones that live far away! I lost touch with Heather until her mom (also an AMAZING woman) invited me to a surprise party for Heather’s 30th birthday. When she walked through the door, we met eyes and totally lost it. I can’t tell you how many tears fell that day at her party! I was so blessed to be a part of a huge blessing for her! Since then, I have hung out with Heather several times. We’ve had amazing conversations about our lives since then and namely AMAZING conversations about what God has been doing in each of our lives. Honestly, it’s like NO time has passed. I love friendships like that. I love you Heather!!

Day 1117 – Jennilyn’s Musings on One of My Best Friends

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Bret is unable to do his musings today, so I’m going to do a little musing myself. 🙂

I was trying to figure out what to write today and I thought I would look through some old photos…see what happened that day….I found this picture of my dear friend Kristi…from eight years ago!

So, Kristi…you have been one of the best friends I have ever had. Eight years have brought us through many ups and downs, relationships, weddings (to my readers, we got married within 2 months of each other), joys and sorrows. I will never forget all that you did for our wedding…even smacking me (or wanting to) when I was so excited you couldn’t do my hair and makeup….I just kept jumping up and down….in my chair. You have told me how things are when I needed to hear it and kept silent when I needed to learn it on my own. You push me more than most, especially with running, but do it in such a loving way. (“Just one more turn! Just one more mile!”) I love you and look forward to another 8 years of friendship!