In my words...
Flowers remind us to appreciate and remember the special times in our lives. They make us pause, breathe and smile. Flowers are magical and I am honored every time I design them for a wedding.
My love affair with flowers began at the age of five. My Aunt Judy was a florist and she gave me a lace edged nosegay of red spray roses and white miniature carnations. I will never forget how that simple little bouquet made me feel so very special and loved. The true beauty and magic of flowers is in how they make us feel. They help us heal, honor, celebrate and remember. Flowers communicate feelings that may be too complicated to put into words.
Weddings are a time of open joy and boundless love. Flowers are a reflection of nature's passion and exuberance. What better way to reinforce the feelings surrounding you on your wedding day then to surround yourself with flowers?
Shannon Cosgrove-Rivas, owner and head designer of Flourish, has been designing in flowers for 21 years. She has been featured on KOVR Channel 13 News, KCRA Channel 3 News and Comcast on Demand speaking about flowers and floral design. Shannon's floral designs have also been featured in The Sacramento Bee, Sacramento Magazine, Sacramento News and Review, Flowers &, Florist Review, Our Wedding, Real Weddings and The Knot Wedding Magazine.
Shannon is a Certified California Florist. She is also a member of Association for Wedding Professionals, Master Florists Association and California State Floral Association.