Connah's Quay studio florist up for national award
Run by 31-year-old Bethann Owen, the business was set up three years ago - starting out in the Windmill Garden Centre on Sealand Road.
One of Bethann's designs. (Image: Monika.captures)The single-mum later moved the business to her Connah's Quay home. Bethann fought off competition from over 200 studio florists to make it in the final alongside nine other businesses.
She said: "It's such an honour for Wild Blodyn to be named a finalist for Studio Florist of the Year. I'm truly touched by the support I've received, from those who took the time to nominate me and to everyone who has supported my journey.
"This recognition means so much, and I'm beyond grateful to be part of such a wonderful and supportive community."
(Image: Bethann Owen) Prior to opening Wild Blodyn, Bethann had worked for Bernardo's for seven years, taking the job just as her son, Oscar, started school. But with the first lockdown, she decided that the time was right for a change.
Bethann enrolled at Coleg Cambria, with a major factor being the location of the Level 2 Floristry course, which had changed from the Northop site to Wrexham, which was closer to her home in Connah's Quay.
However, as she couldn't drive at the time, travelling to Wrexham each day whilst looking after her son and still juggling hours at Bernardo's tested her determination.
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"It was really tiring, but it just goes to show that if you put your mind to something, you can get it," Bethann said. "I would have to walk Oscar down to breakfast club or to my mum's house and then get the bus, which took around 40 minutes.
"We would get up around six in the morning and then get home at around six at night. But it's all worked out in the end, and I'm so glad it has."
The winner of the awards, run by Ireland-based Kay's Flower School, will be announced on Friday evening.
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