About Ella
Ella, Owner (Photograph by Sidney Leigh Photography)
Vintage Floral Design was created by Ella O'Donnell, a southern girl who grew up on her family farm in South Carolina. Her love for flowers and horticulture began at a young age when her sweet grandmother, Margaret, began teaching her. Her grandmother had a beautiful heirloom rose garden where they spent many warm summer days. Her education in horticulture and floral design continued as she became an active member and served as Vice President of her local garden club in South Carolina. She has worked in commercial floral design as the lead bridal consultant and designer. She has been trained by the best. She can always be found with her nose in the latest flower book digging for inspiration or in her studio tying a bouquet. She is very detail oriented and WILDLY creative. Flowers are such a tender and beautiful medium to sculpt and she is always intrigued with the evolving growth of the flower world. There is always something new to learn, see and feel. This unique take on the ordinary is what Ella brought to her clients. She loves the wedding industry, the couples, the vendors and the beauty of marriage. "It's something so extraordinary having always been fascinated with flowers but having the privilege to create them for someone's wedding or special event is just thrilling.”
The best is yet to come! Ella has decided to turn the page to her next chapter in this wonderful, beautiful life. Vintage Floral Design will retire servicing couples celebrating their wedding day through floral design. She has made so many amazing memories, developed friendships and professional working relationships with the wedding friendor community over the years. She cherished every moment. She will use her years of small business experience to come alongside of her husband Michael who has launched O’Donnell Aerospace Consulting. She looks forward to see how this next chapter unfolds in the aviation and commercial space arena. She will also enjoy more time with her grandchildren and travel. Farewell for now! Cheers!
Over the years with VFD: Kelsie, Rebecca, Susan, Andrew, Angela, Jennifer, Danielle & my right-hand man, AKA “Flower Boy” Michael~
