Meet the Owners - founded in 1997

DEBBIE BERRY -   originally from Ohio,  Debbie holds a Masters Degree in Education from  Ohio State University  and is certified in floral design and decor.   After her teaching career, Debbie transformed her lifelong love of antiques, vintage items and historical lore into a successful retail business.  A founder of SBD, she is an avid decorator and gardener with a talent for combining the two talents into gorgeous wedding floral designs that  is well known in the Richmond area.  A master of  color  and  floral  design,  her passions are bridal bouquets and creative center pieces  -  always with low cost in mind.

MARTHA STEWART - a long-time resident of New York City, Martha holds a degree in Project Management and a Six Sigma Black Belt in process improvement. She has translated her extensive experience in customer management, negotiation, and complex project execution into a seamless wedding coordination process. By expertly managing vendors, tasks, and timelines, Martha creates a detailed blueprint that ensures a stress-free, perfect wedding day. She is the ultimate partner for any mother of the bride, providing the professional support necessary to guarantee a flawless and memorable celebration.

MISSION STATEMENT  -   From the very beginning,  Martha and Debbie have been committed  to  creating  a  company that is different from the usual  floral  and  coordination  offerings.  SBD is based on the following concepts –

                    every wedding should be special and unique  -  designs are always new and never repeated
                    personal service is of the highest priority  -  we only do one wedding a weekend so that we can provide excellent service 
                    family heirlooms and collections should be used and not collect dust in the attic  -  from this came the Loaner Program so that we can share these things with others

                    the bride’s money is precious and should be respected  -  use our creativity instead of your cash

                      licenses, insurance and certification is necessary  -  we are knowledgeable professionals, not hobbyists or amateurs
                    brides rule -  we give honest and experienced based advice, but in the end it's the bride's call
                    mothers, brides and family members should be guests at the wedding and not workers -  let us watch the clock and handle the tasks while you all have a wonderful time