In my pursuit for the perfect florist for my wedding, I consulted with several local florists and to my dismay was not satisfied with their vision and large price tag. My mother-in-law and I found out about Patricia Corona by searching online for local flower growers. After one meeting with Patricia, I knew that she was the one I wanted to work with. On our first meeting, she amazed with her knowledge and available photo albums of her previous work. Not being the most knowledgeable individual about flowers, Patricia was very patient with me and really listened to what I envisioned. She even took the time to visit the venue prior to the wedding for further inspiration. She had ideas that I had not considered before and liked better than my own.
On our third meeting, I had the pleasure of visiting Patricia's "secret" garden. Tucked away from the world, it was nothing like I expected. The word "garden" is an understatement; it was more like an exotic field of flowers. One that can only be envisioned in dreams, I felt like a child again as I explored the endless rows of flowers. She has an unimaginable variety of flowers, some of which I didn't even know existed. It was a truly breath-taking experience... while I was there, she created some sample bouquets for me, listening to my suggestions and making sure our visions were one in the same.
On the day of the wedding, Patricia not only delivered the flowers, but also took the time to set up the assorted arrangements at the various locations. Not to mention, she did this all working alone! Patricia is truly a wonder woman; she went above and beyond what was asked of her in so many ways. I am still amazed by the fact that she not only grows her own flowers, but creates her own unique arrangements. To this day, I still receive positive feedback concerning the flowers on my wedding day. She really did everything in her willpower to make my special day memorable.
Patricia is the best of both worlds...she is professional, personable, and AFFORDABLE! I can honestly say that she was such a pleasure to work with that we still maintain a friendship today. I would highly recommend Patricia's services to anyone looking to cater an event or just to provide a bouquet for someone special. Her work is truly one of a kind and speaks for itself.
By: Katherine Miller (Kwollam@mix.wvu.edu)