Flower power: Local woman operates floral arrangement company
FRANKLIN TWP. ― Melissa Sleeth, owner of MS Blooms Collective, creates unique floral arrangements using dried and artificial flowers.
Her artistry includes wreaths, home décor, gifts, centerpieces and one-of-a-kind arrangements for holidays and weddings.
For weddings, Sleeth takes the time to learn exactly what the bride wants to make her day uniquely hers.
"Weddings are so special. They are not just important they are deeply personal," Sleeth said. "I work with the bride's budget. I adjust to fit her financial plan."
Bouquets for the bridesmaids, mothers of the bride and groom and pew and altar arrangements are all options the bride can choose.
Sleeth said for the groom and groomsmen there is the traditional lapel flower that is held in place with a magnet, but there is something new.
"There is an option to the usual boutonnière. The newest thing is the pocket boutonniere, that I arrange on a cardboard base that fits right into the breast pocket with just the flowers showing," she said.
Home décor, decorating for holidays or just looking for something to brighten a door or shelf Sleeth has an arrangement that will fit.
She said there are significant benefits to using artificial flowers including that they look fresh forever and are less expensive than fresh flowers, and they are a great investment because you can keep reusing them for future events and brides don't have to pay the fee to preserve their bridal arrangement.
The flowers always look fresh and they are maintenance-free and hypoallergenic.
Sleeth also does gift wrapping with a number of options, drop them off at her place or they can be picked up or delivered.
"It is another creative outlet for me. I'm very busy in the Christmas season," she said.
Sleeth, of Franklin Township, also decorates the Orthodox Monastery of the Transfiguration in Wurtemburg.
Currently, she is working on 11 centerpieces for a wedding. The stands for the 18-inch high pieces ae clear so it doesn't obstruct the guest's view.
"During COVID I decided to start my own business. When my best friend got married I did all the flowers for the wedding and I received so much good feedback that I knew I was on the right track," Sleeth said.
To contact Sleeth: Facebook is MSBlooms Collective. Phone 412-780-8545 and Email is lissasleeth@gmail.com.
This article originally appeared on Beaver County Times: Franklin Twp. woman operates floral arrangement company
