{"id":51,"date":"2025-07-08T23:33:08","date_gmt":"2025-07-08T23:33:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fleurunion.com\/?page_id=51"},"modified":"2025-07-10T12:20:48","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T12:20:48","slug":"about-me","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fleurunion.com\/fr\/about-me\/","title":{"rendered":"A propos de moi \ud83c\udf38"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hi, I&#8217;m Amanda \u2013 the heart behind <em>Fleur Union<\/em> and a lifelong flower lover. I grew up in a charming country side village in <strong>France<\/strong>. As a child, I was curious, sensitive, and endlessly fascinated by nature. I used to pick wildflowers on my way home from school and press them between books to \u201ckeep their magic.\u201d My bedroom walls were covered with drawings of peonies, lilies, and roses. I think even then, flowers felt like old friends.<\/p><h3>Why I Chose to Be a Florist<\/h3><p>It wasn\u2019t a grand plan at first. Just a deep, growing passion. I remember helping decorate my cousin\u2019s wedding when I was 16. My job was simple: arrange centerpieces. But I fell in love with the process, the colors, the textures, the emotion. I saw how flowers spoke when words fell short. That day, I told my mom, <em>\u201cThis is what I want to do.\u201d<\/em>.<\/p><h3>My Training &amp; First Steps<\/h3><p>I studied floral design at a local community college and then enrolled in a botanical arts course at the nearest city. The hands-on experience was incredible. Early mornings at flower markets, long afternoons learning the names (and Latin names!) of every bloom, and even evenings spent practicing arrangements in my tiny apartment. My first job was at a small flower shop owned by one of my freidn&#8217;s mother. I still remember the thrill of my first solo bouquet for a customer, sunflowers, eucalyptus, and tiny chamomile sprigs. She cried when she saw it. That\u2019s when I knew I was in the right place.<\/p><h3>Opening My Own Shop<\/h3><p>In <strong>2012<\/strong>, with trembling hands and a hopeful heart, I opened my own florist boutique. It was small, just me, a few shelves, and buckets of fresh flowers. The early days were rough. I once accidentally booked two weddings on the same day (lesson learned!). But through word of mouth and hard work, my little shop began to grow. Now, I specialize in <strong>wedding florals<\/strong>, <strong>event decoration<\/strong>et <strong>garden-inspired designs<\/strong>. I\u2019ve had the honor of working on over 200 weddings, each one unique, each one filled with emotion, story, and blooms chosen with care.<\/p><h3>Pourquoi <em>Fleur Union<\/em>?<\/h3><p>This blog is where I share what I\u2019ve learned and continue to learn through a life among flowers. From the meaning behind blooms, to tips for beginner gardeners, wedding flower ideas, and a touch of floral-inspired fashion\u2026 it\u2019s all here. I created <em>Fleur Union<\/em> as a space where flower lovers, brides, and dreamers can find inspiration and connection.<\/p><h3>Life Today<\/h3><p>Today, I balance shop life with writing, photography, and long walks through my garden (my cat, Tulip, usually follows). I still get excited when a new flower variety comes in, and I still cry a little when I see a bride holding her bouquet for the first time. Thank you for visiting <em>Fleur Union<\/em>. Whether you\u2019re planning a wedding, starting a garden, or simply love flowers as much as I do, I hope you find something here that makes you smile. With petals &amp; love, <strong>Amanda<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Hi, I&#8217;m Amanda \u2013 the heart behind Fleur Union and a lifelong flower lover. I grew up in a charming country side village in . 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