Scared. I was really scared when I was on my way to deliver my first wedding order. I was new in this industry, only knew what I had learned from school and hadn't even done the wedding part of the program. I knew that I wanted to do this for the rest of my life, but man... the fear I felt was real. 

I never let the fear stop me. I had hard times facing them, however I have an amazing husband who always helps me, supports me and believes in me. Without that, I would have given up before I had started I think. I see roadblocks when they aren't there and instead of pushing through I would just give up. Not this time. 

Shaking like a leaf and prepared to hear: "I do not like the bouquet", I delivered to the house where the bride was getting ready. She absolutely loved the bouquet. Not only did she love the bouquet, she loved everything else I had designed. I left on a high and told myself that if I ever lost that fear I would stop doing my work. 

My fear is still there. Nothing leaves the studio unless we love it 100%, however having that fear is keeping me on my toes. It guarantees me that give myself 100% for each and every arrangement we do. It's the fear that keeps pushing, my fear is now my motivator. My motivation to do more, do better and to show to others: If I can do it, you can do it too! 

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