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Happening Hamlet in the Heart of Caroline Co.

By amy bayne

Angela Wright knows flowers. From an early age, she watched her grandparents find pleasure in their garden, and while she often wondered how they could spend so much time among the vegetables and flowers, she would come to know that same pleasure in planning her own wedding and then doing the same for many couples thereafter. Today, she owns and operates Embellished Details Floral & Event Design, a floral design company located in Caroline Square Shopping Center in Bowling Green, Virginia, that specializes in florals for weddings and events.

photo by TLC Images

Wright notes on her webpage that Embellished Details "strives to deliver an amazing floral experience from beginning to end." The lush photos and testimonials on the site prove that they have succeeded in that mission time and again.

She says, "We are perfect for the client who wants nothing less than a remarkable affair and trusts our professional opinion when creating a design that works best for their style and budget."

Wright learned design and artistry through personal and practical experience. She and her husband both came from larger families, so she knew there was no way around it when they married: the wedding was going to be huge. Their budget, however, required research and creativity to pull out all the stops without breaking the bank. Wright first taught herself how to create spectacular florals and décor to provide she, her husband, and her family a day to remember.

A year later, during maternity leave, Wright was investigating the fresh floral end of event planning. Friends and family had started reaching out for help with the flowers for their events after the success of Wright's wedding. Then, about three years ago, Wright told her husband she wanted to take a break from her corporate job to work full time as a florist for weddings and events. Seven years on, Wright is planning and organizing florals and décor for large and small events alike.

Wright says that with recent Covid protocols in place, she's gained experience with packaging the wow factor for intimate settings, but she and her team are also experienced with providing flowers for large events of up to 300 people. Working with Wright and her team at Embellished Details begins with an initial consultation where they will get to know you while discussing the overall vision, aesthetic, and budget for the event. From there, they will give you a custom proposal and meet with you to go over it. Once the proposal is confirmed and accepted, you'll talk next steps and secure your date. Then, get ready for a showstopper of an event.

Wright says, "What I love the most about floral design is that moment when you get to see that what you have created has brought someone joy. It makes what we do so rewarding. I've had people cry when they see my flowers. They get excited. I haven't had a single disappointed customer since I've started doing this."

Within the last year, Wright's mission has expanded beyond creating beautiful floral weddings and events.

She says, "I want to start serving the community in a wider aspect. Flowers bring joy to people on all occasions. Hopefully, over the next few years we will expand our business to be a service to different groups in our community, as well as to continue to provide expert floral treatments for weddings and events to those who seek it."

Amy Bayne Bayne is a writer, artist, and educator living in Bowling Green with her wife and family

Angela Wright Photo by D. Clearview Photography

You can learn more about Angela Wright, her team, and Embellished Details Floral & Events by visiting Instagram @embellished_details or their website: www.embellissheddetailsva.com. There you will find pictures, testimonials, and further information about working with the team. You can also contact them through angie@embellisheddetailsva.com or at 804-2 223-0 0665.

Events in Bowling Green in November: Fridays through November - Free-style Fridays at The Painted Horse Gallery (114 N. Main St.) $10, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. ( 540-273-7048 )

November 6th - Sip&Paint Mixed Media at The Painted Horse Gallery $45, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. (540-273-7048)

November 13th - Paint an Angel at The Painted Horse Gallery $45, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. (540-273-7048)

November 20th - Make a Thanksgiving Arrangement at The Painted Horse Gallery $45, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. (540-2737048)

November 27th - Tinsel Town Market at Bowling Green Town Hall 10 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

November 27th - BoHo Ho Ho Christmas Market at Dainty Chic Roadside Stand (116 Chase Street) 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.