BB Podcast Episode 36: Brian Watson
“I encourage couples to just let the beauty of the beach speak.”
-Brian Watson | Myrtie Blue
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Today we’re visiting Brian Watson (on the right above), co-owner of Myrtie Blue with his husband Gene in Fort Walton Beach, Florida to discuss:
- the story behind their business name
- the challenges of producing beach weddings
- the secret behind his successful business partnership with his husband, Gene
- Myrtie Blue’s extensive rental inventory
- how he organizes and retains the staff responsible for Myrtie Blue’s event production
- the piece of the puzzle he’s yet to solve related to staff duties
- the ins and outs of his team’s production process
- the unique way he handles minimum spends for his clients
- his desire to source more locally grown flowers in the Florida Panhandle
Mentioned in Episode Thirty-Six, Brian Watson:
Myrtie Blue’s Upcoming Workshop: A Walk in the Woods (June 23-26, 2019)
Join Brian and Gene in Cleveland, Georgia for three days of total immersion in nature and floral design… complete with nature walks, artist-led sketching, a visit to a local flower farm, meditations, lunches and a styled finale dinner.
See more of Myrtie Blue’s work:
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Real Wedding: Brian + Gene (featured on Martha Stewart)
Today’s episode is brought to you by:
BB Podcast Sound Engineer: Landon McGee
Photography courtesy of Lauren Kinsey Photography
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