Meet our team of specialists ready to help you plan your wedding or next event!
Mike Bourke
Before joining the Jones the Florist special events team, Mike operated his own floral design company. Mike has created spectacular wedding flowers in St. Louis, Indianapolis and here in Cincinnati. Aside from the wedding community, Mike has become a sought after designer for many of the renown social and philanthropic events throughout the city. Mike’s memorable event work includes such clientele as the University of Cincinnati, The Cincinnati Art Museum, Xavier University and a host of privately held companies. Mike designed all of the interior décor for the gala celebrating the opening of the National Underground Freedom Center, a 160 table event, held under a tent on the banks of the Ohio River. This event, with celebrity guests such as Oprah Winfrey and Mrs. Laura Bush included custom crafted chandeliers, hand sewn tablecloths and over 40,000 roses!
Mike has a diversified design background. His wonderful creativity is evident in his work, regardless of your budget. Mike continues to stay current by studying the latest trends in floral design, color, style and pop culture. His latest accomplishments include a Second Place finish in the dramatic table setting competition during the Night To Remember event hosted by the International Special Events Society and a silver medal in the dramatic table setting competition at the 2005 Cincinnati Flower Show among many other honors & awards throughout his career.
Robert Lee
Began his floral design career in Washington, D.C. His early experience was purely self – taught and a result of frequent entertaining and constant support of fundraising activities for the Arts. When Robert first moved to Cincinnati, he was hired as the manager of a small floral shop and it was here that he learned the proper fundamentals of floral design. Robert then moved to Covent Garden Florist which still exists on the East side of Cincinnati in Mt. Washington. Robert blossomed here winning Best of Show, the Frances Poetker Award and both gold and silver medals in the Professional Floral and Dramatic Table Setting categories of the Cincinnati Flower Show in years past. Most recently Robert also placed second in the dramatic table setting competition during the Night To Remember event hosted by the International Special Events Society. And he took home a gold medal in the dramatic table setting competition at the 2005 Cincinnati Flower Show. Robert has a knack for transforming the average wedding ceremony and reception into a spectacular event to remember with his innovated floral designs.
Scott Atkinson
Scott has been designing fresh floral arrangements for almost thirty years in the Cincinnati market. His 15 year old design boutique called Ivy Floral & Event, became part of the Jones the Florist Family under the brand Arrangements by Jones the Florist.. Scott’s designs can be found in the homes and offices of some of Cincinnati’s most prolific political, business and entertainment figures. His floral designs have also been featured in many of Cincinnati’s most beautiful wedding ceremonies and receptions. He is also known for his talent demonstrated at some of Cincinnati’s most elite events and weddings. The Bush administration has often tapped Scott’s expertise to spruce up its fundraising events when hosted here in Cincinnati. Scott lays claim to a First Place finish at the Night To Remember event hosted by the International Special Events Society. Scott was also the Gold Medal Keith Mueller Award in the dramatic table setting competition at the 2005 Cincinnati Flower Show.
Donna Julien
Donna Julien joined the Arrangements team with more than 20 years in the industry, Donna’s background and passion for floral design has led her to receive numerous awards including being selected as a finalist in the Flowers and Magazine design competition, receiving a gold medal for her work at the Cincinnati Flower Show, and participating in many regional design competitions. One of Donna’s most memorable projects was her participation on a two person team selected to design for the opening of the Scotia Plaza building in downtown Toronto, Canada, which included 175 floral pieces, some over 6 feet tall! Donna is no stranger to local events either, designing for charitable events and fundraisers for clients such as MayFest, The Cincinnati Opera, The Taft Museum, The Cincinnati Art Museum, and The Cincinnati Zoo. Donna’s creative designs and diligent work ethic have earned her the opportunity to design floral arrangements for Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush.
Donna credits her success to her father for instilling in her "respect" for the customer and the delivery of service with a smile. Donna loves design as a creative outlet, but also receives a great deal of satisfaction from the emotional impact her designs and service have on her customers.
Please contact Kari Keifling at (513) 961-6625 xt. 105 or email at kkeifling@jonestheflorist.com to arrange for a consultation.
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