East Gippsland Wedding Planner

www.eastgippslandweddingexpo.com.au | EAST GIPPSLAND WEDDING PLANNER 2017 25 Van Berkel Florist has been providing wedding flowers for Gippslanders for more than 30 years. Here for the long run, the store has an outstanding reputation in the region when it comes to creating authentic designs. Adjusting to the latest styles and techniques, the fully qualified staff are constantly upskilling, and with more than 20 years’ experience between them, the girls at Van Berkel are more than equipped to plan, design and bring to life the perfect wedding. “All designs are completely original, unique and custom to our brides,” owner and florist, Shanie Melbourne, said. Shanie took over the store 12 months ago, looking to make her mark in an industry she has been passionate about from day one. “My passion came from a field of jonquils,” Shanie explains. “I found my safe place in it as a child – the scent took me away and I found my imagination and creativity. “Flowers became my happy place, the imagination stuck and with passion in my blood, creating weddings is something I hold close to my heart.” Shanie and the team at Van Berkel help brides to create the wedding of their dreams, pouring their expertise and passion into every detail. “Our shop is team-run, and our team is one of a kind – a perfect mix of sass and creativity. We provide blooms that can’t be beat.” Offering exquisite floral design, easy professional service, REPUTATION FOR AUTHENTIC DESIGNS friendly and enthusiastic staff, and no ridiculous, over the top prices, Van Berkel Florist works together with you and your budget to ensure perfection. “Our team consists of myself, Leanne, Lowana, Elle and Bree,” Shanie said. “We are all as equally skilled, yet uniquely talented in our own natural abilities.” The team provides wedding planning and setups all over Gippsland, working with other businesses across the region to deliver stress-free, awesome weddings and other events. For the simplest touch of floral to the most extravagant, Van Berkel has it covered. The store has everything you need, and its hire products are the perfect addition to any wedding, with the selection growing daily for all furnishing purposes. Vases, candles, barrels, tables, lighting, vintage lounge suites, arbours, and giant love signs are just some of the accessories on offer, with delivery available throughout Gippsland, in addition to pick up options. “If you’re ready to put the arrangements together for your wedding and want the same person with you from the first consultation to the big day, that’s what we do – we’re on call and by your side. “Your day is guaranteed perfection in our hands. Nothing is too minor, nor is anything too hard. We enjoy a challenge and thrive on seeing that cheesy grin on your face when you’re ecstatic with the outcome on your big day.”