Meet The Team

DONNA

Hi, I’m Donna—but if we’re friends (and we will be), you can call me DeDe, like my favorite humans do.

Event planning has been in my DNA for as long as I can remember. Growing up, I was the enthusiastic sidekick to my parents as they organized large-scale events for a private club. I spent my childhood in the kitchen and banquet halls, soaking in the energy, creativity, and coordination it takes to bring an event to life.

After earning my business degree, I stepped into the corporate world as an Office Manager, where I naturally gravitated toward planning company events. In 2005, I joined a company that entrusted me with organizing major experiences—and that’s when everything clicked. Event planning wasn’t just a job; it was my calling.

For the next 15 years, I planned events for 250+ guests at iconic venues like FADO, Field House, the Buck Hotel, and Luca Cartel. While bringing these visions to life, I started working with balloon artists—and instantly fell in love with the art form. What began as outsourcing turned into inspiration, and balloon design became my newest creative obsession.

Over the years, I’ve worn many creative hats—balloon stylist, wedding coordinator, content creator, and holiday décor specialist (Christmas is my ultimate jam!). Those closest to me lovingly refer to my festive flair as “Deeney’s Décor”—a playful nod to the famed Feeney’s. If you know, you know (IYKYK).

In 2019, I took a leap of faith, left corporate life behind, and launched Wrapping It Up by DeDe. What began as balloon styling quickly blossomed into something bigger, brighter, and more joyful than I ever imagined.

Today, I’m beyond excited to introduce my newest chapter: Pop and Petal Events—a creative playground where blooms meet balloons and every event is filled with bold vibes, heartfelt details, and joyful design.

What makes this chapter even more special? I’m thrilled to be partnering with my dear friend and floral design expert, Jennifer. Her timeless floral creations blend beautifully with my vibrant balloon artistry. Together, we bring dynamic harmony to every event—creating magical moments you’ll never forget.

Let’s bring your vision to life—with style, joy, and just the right Pop of Magic!

 

JENNIFER

Hi, my name is Jen—aka Honey to my sweet little grandbaby—and I bring over two decades of floral design experience to Pop & Petal.

My journey in floristry began back in 2001, and what started as a creative spark quickly grew into a full-fledged passion and profession. Over the years, I’ve owned and operated two flower shops, under the name Petals & Presents. It was there that I truly discovered the joy of helping people celebrate life’s most meaningful moments with thoughtfully crafted floral arrangements.

Floral design has been a constant thread in my life—equal parts art form, therapy, and love language. While raising my family, I stepped back from full-time business ownership, but I never stepped away from flowers. Designing became a deeply personal creative outlet during those years, keeping my hands busy and my heart full.

Now that my kids are grown and I have more time to focus on what lights me up, I’m thrilled to dive back into the floral world professionally. I’m especially excited to be teaming up with Donna, whose stunning balloon artistry I’ve admired for years. Our creative styles complement each other beautifully—my soft, romantic floral work and her bold, joyful balloon installations come together to create events that are truly one-of-a-kind.

At Pop & Petal, Donna and I are here to bring your vision to life with warmth, creativity, and a whole lot of heart. We can’t wait to help make your special occasion unforgettable.