Q & A
I had the pleasure of working for Christy (Owner of Bubbles & Bows!) for a short but very sweet time. She is so passionate about her craft and always looking for new ways to up her game. I hope you enjoy getting to know her.
1. How did you get your start in the hospitality business?
I had worked in corporate America my entire career and for some of the most amazing companies!
The experiences I gained through the positions that I held have set me up for success in owning my own business. I was looking for my "next" career move and never imagined it would land me where I am today. My daughter asked me to do a birthday party for her twins, I started researching on Pinterest and Instagram and was amazed by what was out there in the balloon industry. I fell in love immediately with this business and have never looked back.
2. Where did the name Bubbles & Bows come from?
The word Bubbles is from the name of the balloon that we created our Signature Bubble after. And the Bows is just because I LOVE bows & EVERYTHING should have a bow on it!
3. Favorite event you’ve done balloons for?
This is a hard question because every order or event that we do is customized and tailor-made for the client. Whether the job is big, small or in between we take great pride in the work we deliver. Details are a critical piece of our business which I believe takes the ordinary to the extraordinary!
4. What is a goal of yours by the end of 2024?
The mission statement of my company is "Bringing JOY on Purpose". In the next few weeks one of my top priorities is to bring our mission statement to life for our community. People SMILE when they get balloons! My goal is to make as many people SMILE as we can by surprising them with balloons that they did not order and are not expecting xoxo!\
5. If you could go back, what advice would you give yourself at the beginning of your business journey?
Saying "no' and being okay with it! I have learned that I cannot say yes to everyone and that's okay. Being a small business owner is so rewarding but there also are so many balls to juggle. It's okay to drop one of the balls here and there as long as you get back up, learn from what happened, and move forward!In
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Q + A
As a new business owner, it’s incredibly important to me to take the time to get to know the various vendors that I recommend to my clients, friends, and family. Building these relationships allows me to ensure that the services provided are both high-quality and trustworthy. What better way for me to share all that I’ve learned on this journey than by creating a blog post? It’s a fantastic opportunity to connect with others and provide valuable insights into the vendors I truly believe in!
“Nikki started the business in 2005 with the dream of helping couples create their dream wedding day, no matter your budget, style, or color scheme! Sure we do the standard congratulations and sympathy arrangements, but our passion is your wedding.”
1. How did you get your start in the floral world?
My mom had a greenhouse growing up and has always loved flowers. I took a class with a local florist on design and fell in love with it! I helped with some friends’ weddings and decided to do a bridal show and here we are!
2. What are your favorite flowers to work with?
We tend to work with the specialty flowers - garden roses, ranunculus, peonies, dahlias. They all have their challenges when working with them, but the end result is so worth it!
3. Favorite event/wedding you've done florals for?
It is so hard to pick just one! We love all the styles that come our way. The great thing about our shop is we have lots of amazing designers who design and we all have different styles we love! Colorful, classic, wildflower, garden style, moody. We love them all!
4. What is a goal of yours by the end of 2024?
We would love to compile a video of all the bouquets we got to make into one fast-paced bouquet video!
5. If you could go back, what advice would you give yourself at the beginning of your business journey?
Keep taking the risks and hire amazing people. It is worth the investment!
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