Colleen

She started in a brick-and-mortar flower shop and has freelanced for top designers across New York City, New Jersey and the Hudson Valley, on weddings and corporate events. In 2018 she opened Bud & Blooms in Pompton Lakes, growing flowers sustainably and designing with them.

Growing her own stems gave her a working knowledge of varieties and logistics: what is available when, what holds up, and what travels well. She uses it to help couples make informed, creative choices. Her style is modern and organic, built on timeless floral principles.

She believes flowers have a way of touching every moment, from small victories to a wedding day. Her favorite flower is cosmos, or anything airy and whimsical that gives a design its finishing touch.