Florist Spotlight: Andraya Northrup
November 2, 2021
There are many details that make your wedding special and unique. One of the most important is florals. They have the ability to transform a space and show your own personal style. At McAlister-Leftwich, we have an In-House Florist who can do it all. Meet Andraya Northrup, owner of Flora.
Located right here in Greensboro, she has done too many weddings to count at MLH. She knows the space inside and out and can make all of your dreams come true! That’s a perk of using our In-House Florist, she knows what works in this unique space because truly, she’s tried it all.
Let’s take a look at some of her beautiful work and hear from Andraya!
Andraya, we love having you as our In-House Florist! For those who may be wondering, what does that entail?
I will have the pleasure of working with brides and grooms from the days of initial flower dreams to executing the final wedding day design. Each couple and wedding is unique, hence I will work closely with each couple to come up with a floral design that fits their overall event vision, enhance the existing character and beauty of McAlister-Leftwich House, and honor the bride and groom’s unique taste! Being the In-House Florist means I know this beautiful venue inside and out so couples can trust that I will be able to work with their floral budget to make the most thoughtful and beautiful impact from bouquets to centerpieces and beyond! (Please note, Andraya continues to serve other clients in Greensboro, Charleston & beyond!)
What is your favorite room in McAlister-Leftwich?
Hands down, the Dixon room is my absolute favorite. Those tall ceilings, the fireplace, and that stunning bay window… it just doesn’t get any more romantic.
What is your favorite part of designing for weddings?
Goodness, I know I can’t say every part, but sometimes that’s how I feel! I always love putting together the inspiration board in our initial design proposals because I feel like it gives the brides a chance to really visualize what beauty we are capable of bringing to life that day. When it comes to the week of the event, I’d definitely say that designing the bride’s bouquet always feels so special. What an honor it is to hand make something that the bride carries with her on her most important day!
When you’re not creating floral magic how do you spend your time?
When I’m not surrounded by flowers, you can typically find me running around Greensboro with my three little ones and my college sweetheart husband, going on family walks in Lindley Park, living life with our amazing church community, getting a massage (my guilty pleasure), or snuggling up on the couch with a glass of cabernet to watch whatever show we happen to be hooked on at the moment.