Founder & CEO
My start in luxury flower and event design began with my own wedding and passion for all things floral. Uninspired by local florists, I conceptualized the design, negotiated with wholesalers, and assembled a team to bring my vision to life. A few weeks later, brides-to-be were contacting my venue coordinator to inquire about my florist. I saw this as the perfect opportunity to combine my background in business and production experience with my creativity. In fact, our first client in 2009 was a referral from my venue coordinator and so Bride & Blossom was born.
Over 1200 successful weddings and counting, I have been honored to decorate some of the most exclusive and iconic venues in NYC including The Plaza Hotel, Guastavino’s, The Pierre, Cipriani, The Foundry and Weylin. I have established strategic partnerships with leading vendors, knowing that successful and lasting relationships in this dynamic industry are built on trust, excellent communication, and flawless execution, while making the process feel personalized and stress-free. Drawing from a profound appreciation of styling once-in-a-lifetime events, our florals and decor tell each client’s story, ensuring a reflection of their personality with unique detail and the utmost of intention every time.
I was born and raised in Brooklyn as the second eldest and oldest girl of seven children. I’m a born leader and organizer, raised with a strong work ethic and family values. I was fortunate to earn a scholarship and business degree from Cornell University and went on to pursue positions in finance, public relations, and TV news production prior to discovering my true calling in floral design and styling. I currently divide my time between NYC and Bride & Blossom’s new location in Naples, FL. When I have downtime, I love to spend it with my three young daughters and family, traveling, enjoying beach time, and planning everyone’s special events.
Wedding Director
Carla Hunt was born and raised in New York City. She began a career in the fashion and beauty industry. Her professional experiences included managing beauty and fragrance accounts for leading luxury brands such as Calvin Klein, Lancôme, and Estée Lauder. After ten years, she made the switch to corporate America where her work focused on mergers & acquisitions.
Carla attended St. John’s University where she majored in business management. However, from as early as she can remember, Carla has had a passion for event planning. Friends and family always look to her for organizing birthdays, anniversaries, and parties. While taking a professional break to raise her three children, Carla jumped at the opportunity to coordinate their school dances and fundraisers. She learned how attention to detail, styling, and aesthetic elements like flowers bring beauty and life to any occasion.
Carla joined Bride & Blossom as Director of Events in November of 2018. She loves that her job marries her background in business management and interest in design and fashion. Understanding that each wedding is different from the next, she believes that getting to really know the couple – their style, personality, and what excites them – is key to creating a magical day filled with memories that will last a lifetime.
Carla finds constant inspiration in the sights and energy of her native city. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, going to the beach, and designing spaces.
Social Media And Blog Editor
Growing up in Northwestern Pennsylvania, my interest in art began as a child when my parents took me to museums in New York City during family trips. I attended the University of Pittsburgh where I received a BA and MA in the History of Art and Architecture. Since moving to New York City in 2006, I have had some amazing professional experiences: Assistant Director at a Chelsea art gallery, Art Director for a fashion accessory brand, Project Director for a boutique advisory firm, art and culture blogger, street art tour guide, and docent at The Brooklyn Museum and MoMA PS1.
I joined Bride & Blossom as Social Media & Blog Editor in February of 2017. I love being part of a creative team so committed to making a couple’s wedding day beautiful, personal, and filled with special memories. When I’m not writing about Bride & Blossom weddings or on the hunt for new inspiration related to wedding floral décor, fashion, catering, etc., I spend my time drawing, painting, and making jewelry. Unsurprisingly, wedding bouquets are one of my favorite subjects to paint.
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Creative Editor
Téa was born in former Yugoslavia/Bosnia and raised in Eastern Ontario, Canada before finally making her way to the United States and settling down in New York. Her passion for floral design began at a young age when she would take it upon herself to plan and decorate for special occasions for family and friends. It wasn’t until Téa began planning her own wedding that she realized that her love and passion for floral design could be parlayed into a successful career. Working hand in hand with one of Toronto’s premier florists, Téa oversaw every detail of her wedding, even taking responsibility for designing a number of the arrangements herself. It was this experience that acted as a transition from flowers being simply a hobby to being at the center of her career.
After initially moving to New York, Téa took a position at a prestigious Long Island florist where she was able to fill many roles, and gain valuable knowledge and experience about the luxury floral industry. Téa’s keen eye for floral design eventually caught the attention of the florist’s owner and she was put in charge of designing her own projects within the events department, which included floral décor for over 120 events each year, ranging from weddings, showers, bar and bat mitzvahs, and sweet sixteen’s, all the way to corporate events and charitable functions.
Yearning to take her skillset to the next level and to be more intimately involved in the wedding planning process, Téa joined Bride & Blossom in 2017. Her work philosophy focuses on creating conceptual designs and proposals that tailor to the client’s personality, style, and budget. Bringing her sense of visual balance and passion for color and textures to every project, Téa is skilled in dressing up any space and motivated to make an event truly extraordinary. A culmination of her natural creative strengths coupled with her unique background in both Europe and North America, Téa’s portfolio is a reflection of her love for flowers and distinctively unique designs. A wedding is a time when couples strive to make their dreams a reality and Téa is both honored and thrilled to be a part of the magical process where love and artistry cross paths.
When she has a day off, Téa looks forward to spending time in her garden and exploring her new Long Island home with her husband and two children.
