The Best Wedding Florists in Conklin, MI

Vormittag Floral

Rating: 4.8 (19 reviews)

“Rachel was amazing to work with. She helped make our vision come true within our budget. She was available and willing to answer questions or help throughout the entire planning process. We trusted her vision and she exceeded our expectations!”

Starts at $5,000
Serves Conklin, MI

👋 I’m Rachel, Owner and Lead Creative behind Vormittag Farm & Floral. Flowers are my passion. I LOVE the fancy garden roses all the way down to the tiniest of flowers. Flowers represent kindness and I’m always striving to be just that.

Emilee, 2 years ago

“Eastern Floral brought all my Pinterest dreams to life with our wedding florals. All of the arrangements were stunning and our guests were just as in love with them as we were. Rachel was a delight to work with and her genuine excitement over our wedding made the experience that much better. You can tell she loves what she does! Lastly, Eastern Floral offers an incredible price point. I know many friends who were quoted 2-3x as much for their wedding florals. Eastern Floral truly cannot be beat.”

Eastern Floral

Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)

Starts at $3,500
Serves Conklin, MI

At Eastern Floral, our event and wedding planners and floral designers are committed to creating an event that is visually stunning, no matter the scope, style, or budget. As the leading florist in Grand Rapids and West Michigan, it is our mission to take your vision, and passionately create an authentic, customized experience that will be unforgettable for everyone involved. Eastern Floral is proud to celebrate love, in all its forms.

Carolyn, a year ago

Florista of West Olive

Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)

Starts at $750
Serves Conklin, MI

I am a Farmer Florist out of West Olive Michigan. I started Florista of West Olive after I had my son in 2019 so I could be a full time flower lady and full time mom. I love working with flowers and introducing Brides to new types of in season blooms.

“Florista of West Olive was a pleasure to work with for our wedding. From the start, they were fast, straightforward and highly communicative, which made the planning process so much easier. The bouquets they created for the bride and bridesmaids were absolutely stunning, with vibrant colors and elegant designs. The floral centerpieces and other arrangements they provided for the reception were equally beautiful, adding such a lovely touch to the decor. Florista's work was truly exceptional, and we couldn't have been happier with the value they provided for the quality of their services. We highly recommend them to any couple planning their wedding.”

Lindsay K., a year ago

Shelly's Designs Florist

Rating: 5.0 (1 review)

Starts at $5,000
Serves Conklin, MI

Shelly Johnson, founder of Shelly’s Designs Florist has been working in the floral industry for over three decades. In 1990, Shelly opened the doors of her own floral business that serves weddings and corporate events exclusively. Free from distractions of a traditional floral shop, Shelly and her team are able to focus their undivided attention on making each event unique and unforgettable.

“Shelly was easy to work with and helped out with executing my vision for our wedding. I sent her inspo and she was helpful in bringing it to life. She went out of her way to go shopping to find exactly what we were looking for and the bouquets all turned out gorgeous! I received SO many compliments on them!”

Elena B., 10 months ago

Simplicity Floral & Event Design

Rating: 1.0 (1 review)

Serves Conklin, MI

Welcome! I'm glad you are here! I'm the owner, Nikki Schindler. We love creating unique weddings that portray the personalities of the couples we work with. Let's hop to it and make your day the best it can be. We can't wait to meet you!

Southside Flower Market

Starts at $2,000
Serves Conklin, MI

Based in Grand Rapids, MI, Southside Flower Market is a business owned by two driven and talented women. These women endeavor to bring joy to others through floral arrangements, including those for weddings and other engagements. Integrating design, color, texture, and a splash of interest, this team produces stunning, memorable products that brighten any space.

k.debruinfloral llc

Starts at $2,500
Serves Conklin, MI

Full-service floral design studio based out of Grand Rapids, MI but willing to travel. We believe flowers should tell a story...your story. Specializing in bespoke floral arrangements, we create stunning designs that celebrate love in all it's forms. Whether you're planning a bold, modern celebration or an intimate, romantic affair, we bring your vision to life with artistry, creativity and attention to detail. With a $500 retainer to secure your date, we ensure a seamless experience from consultation to execution. let's create something breathtaking together!

Posh Petals

Starts at $5,000
Serves Conklin, MI

Posh Petals is a floral design and event planning company in Grand Rapids, Michigan & Chicago, Illinois, and we love to travel! We’re a passionate and creative team that values love, learning, and sustainability. With over 15 years of experience, our goal is to make planning your event effortless, so you can focus on what matters most—being fully present and true to yourself. We find so much joy in celebrating life’s special moments, big and small, and we hope that joy shines through in everything we do.

Made by Kate Florals

Starts at $3,500
Serves Conklin, MI

Hello! I'm Kate. For as long as I can remember, I've gravitated toward florals. I trained under Gerrie Morgan from Amazing Floral Moments in 2017, and have been learning and growing in the field since. I specialize in event florals, creative installations, and modern creations. My goal is always to be non-traditional, playful, and unique while designing. Let me know how I can help you make all your floral dreams come true!

Something Borrowed Blooms

Rating: 4.8 (175 reviews)

“Why buy flowers when this is an option? Renting my flowers was such a good decision and they were absolutely beautiful. SBB makes the process so easy too. The flowers were lovely, they photographed well, and when we were done we sent them right back! A great option especially if you don’t want to spend a ton of money on floral arrangements.”

Starts at $250
Serves Conklin, MI

Something Borrowed Blooms is the premier rent-and-return floral and décor company in the U.S., offering beautifully curated premium silk floral collections. Couples who choose to rent typically save up to 70% compared to the cost of traditional fresh flowers. Our collections include everything you need for your wedding day, from bridal and bridesmaid bouquets to boutonnieres, garlands, centerpieces, aisle markers, cake flowers, swags, flower combs and crowns, wedding décor, and more. Each design is thoughtfully curated to create a cohesive, elevated look from ceremony to reception.

Adiza & W., 2 years ago

Flower Moxie – Do-It-Yourself Wedding Flowers

Rating: 4.8 (100 reviews)

Starts at $350
Serves Conklin, MI

In 2013, 8-year wedding veteran Amy McCord Jones realizes she wouldn't be able to afford to hire her own floral services if she was a bride. Then, Amy discovers that there is basically zero help available for DIY brides. No flower recipes. No instructions. No access to florist-grade blooms. Rude. So she launches Flower Moxie! Flower Moxie remains a humble, tucked-away small business out of Oklahoma City. We don’t zoom around on scooters in some fancy high-rise. We stock an average kitchen with canned wine and Aldi chips and listen to true crime podcasts while photographing curvy ranunculus. Join us. There’s cake, hugs, and acceptance here.

“My husband and I were nervous about doing our own flowers, but Flower Moxie made the whole process feel manageable. The team was easy to talk to and really listened to what we wanted, never making us feel rushed or judged for our DIY approach. They broke down everything into simple steps and provided gorgeous blooms that looked like they came from a high-end florist, but at a price that actually fit our budget. On the day of the wedding, our arrangements turned out beautiful and our guests kept asking who our florist was. We were so proud that we'd created them ourselves with Flower Moxie's guidance. If you're thinking about doing your own flowers, I'd definitely recommend giving them a shot.”

Madeline B., 2 months ago

“Working with Poppy Flowers was such a breeze from start to finish. The team got back to us fast and answered every question we had, making the whole planning process feel easy and stress-free. What impressed us most was how experienced they are. The really understood our vision and brought it to life with color and beauty that shaped our entire day. Their designs felt unique and special, not like something we'd seen at a dozen other weddings. The pricing was fair too, which we appreciated as we balanced all our wedding costs. We'd absolutely recommend Poppy Flowers to any couple looking for florists who care about getting it right.”

Poppy Flowers

Rating: 4.4 (86 reviews)

Starts at $1,750
Serves Conklin, MI

Poppy is a full-service wedding florist with one mission: give every couple stunning floral design without the luxury-tier price tag. We design, source, and deliver your flowers from first consultation to final installation. As featured in Martha Stewart Weddings, The Today Show, Fortune, and Goop. Planning your wedding flowers should feel exciting, not overwhelming. If you've been gathering inspiration and wondering whether your budget can actually bring that vision to life — it can. That's exactly what we do.

Rachel, a month ago

“I had the absolute best experience with The Faux Bouquets. The flowers were absolutely stunning for my wedding. The owner, Brittany, was so kind and even called me to make sure my wedding wouldn't be affected by Hurricane Helene. Thankfully, my area was not affected, but I just really felt that was a special kindness that needs to be called out. But again, the quality of the bouquets, micro sprays and greenery was so great and photographed so well! And all at a fraction of the cost of real flowers that would have just been thrown away at the end of the night! The delivery and return process couldn't have been simpler! And I loved my husband and I got to customize and keep my bouquet and his boutonniere during a promotional add-on! Thank you again, Brittany and The Faux Bouquets, for helping make our wedding so beautiful!”

The Faux Bouquets

Rating: 5.0 (43 reviews)

Starts at $175
Serves Conklin, MI

Believe it or not, we often have people ask if our pictures throughout our website are showing a mix of fresh and faux and…no they aren’t! Although fresh florals are pretty, we are totally in love with poser-blooms all the way here and that’s what we design 100% of our orders with.

Cayla H., 2 years ago

Wood & Word Blooms, sola wood floral designs (faux not fresh)

Rating: 5.0 (40 reviews)

Starts at $1,500
Serves Conklin, MI
Offer

🌹 WE ARE NOT FRESH FLOWER FLORISTS. WE WORK WITH WOOD & FAUX FLOWERS. PLEASE ACKNOWLEDGE THIS IN YOUR REPLY. 🌹 Wood & Word Blooms is run by a Jen Angle, former teacher of 20+ years and specializes in using hand-painted wood flowers along with a faux, dried and preserved florals (nothing fresh here) to bring your wedding vision to life not just for that one glorious day but forever. Besides designing for you, I also offer DIY Wood Flower Experiences to create your wedding florals alongside me in person or virtually and 1:1 sessions to help DIY brides learn to do it themselves.

“Working with Jen for our October 2025 wedding was AMAZING!! From the moment we sent in an online inquiry, Jen was attentive, responsive, thoughtful, and incredibly detail oriented. She got us set up with a project planning doc immediately, and she was SO patient with us even when we were annoyingly indecisive about our vision lol. She met with us via Zoom to answer all of our questions when we were struggling to finish the document (and she is just as thorough and helpful via Zoom as she is via email). Once we placed our final order, Jen was communicative and thorough about the process of what happened next in terms of pickup, payment, etc. When we picked up our flowers, we were ASTOUNDED by how beautiful they were. I mean, we knew they would be beautiful, but truly, WOW. Aside from bouquets & boutonnieres, we also got garlands to use as centerpieces for our guests’ farmhouse tables, as well as small wooden circle magnets with a flower on top (we wood burned the j c into them ourselves) to use as favors. And they all looked incredible. An employee at our venue said that our decor was “the best she’s ever seen this place look,” and a large part of our decor was these flowers. I cannot recommend Jen and Wood and Word Blooms ENOUGH!!! PS bouquet photo is from today (1/5/26)!! The longevity is insane!”

Jamie W / C., 8 months ago

Viavi Flower Farm

Rating: 4.9 (36 reviews)

“Viavi Flower Farm created beautiful floral arrangements that brought our wedding vision to life. Throughout the planning process, they were attentive, helpful, and kind - quickly responding to calls and emails to accommodate changes to fit our budget. We appreciated their flexibility and creativity in working with us to design floral buckets for DIY bouquets alongside custom pieces like boutonnieres. The end result was intentional, vibrant florals that perfectly complemented our venue and decor. We were thrilled with the quality and value Viavi provided. Their excellent communication and willingness to ensure our satisfaction made working with them a wonderful experience from start to finish. 100% recommend!!!!”

Serves Conklin, MI

Hi there! Viavi is a local flower farm + design company located in Southwest Michigan. We are all about the unique bits and the freshest of blooms! We offer three types of wedding services: Bucket Service, Á La Carte Service and Full Service florals, including all design & installations, as well as rental services. This tiered system is to designed to help each couple hit their own budget goals, not ours!

Mackenzie M., 2 years ago

“I knew from the get go Miranda and I were kindred spirits. We had our first meeting over Zoom and she intently listened, offered ideas and color palettes, and instantly understood my vision! Come our wedding day, on my goodness, the vision and florals not only came to life, but Miranda brought the most joy and color to our day. Look no further for floral, the most genuine and hard working florist you need is right here and we love her for everything she did for us and our unforgettable day!”

Atomic Wild

Rating: 5.0 (14 reviews)

Starts at $3,500
Serves Conklin, MI

Atomic Wild is a full-service floral design studio, offering fully customized designs for the modern couple. AW marries classic, traditional beauty with the edgy, eclectic, and adventurous styles of today. We are a sustainable florist, and pride ourselves in supporting local flower growers. We design entirely foam-free. Ask us about the many ways that minimize our environmental impact. Cheers to celebrating responsibly!

Amy W., 2 years ago

Bloom Culture: Do-it-yourself Wedding Flowers

Rating: 4.9 (13 reviews)

Starts at $350
Serves Conklin, MI

Bloom Culture helps couples DIY their wedding flowers with confidence — even if you’ve never arranged flowers before. We ship wholesale flowers to your door and provide a full plan that shows you what to order, how much you need, and how to put everything together. You’ll know exactly how many stems go into each bouquet, centerpiece, boutonniere — and how to assemble them step-by-step. Choose one of our DIY flower kits or get a custom plan based on your colors, style, and budget.

“The flowers (on our order) came in large boxes, but they were not labeled, so it took a minute to get the flowers both identified and properly set up. To be fair we were warned about the process, but not about the length of time due to our inexperience. As a note, it took my fiancé 5 hours to process the flowers when first receiving them. I also did not have any updates from them from the time I ordered till they were being shipped. They were beyond more affordable compared to other florists, and the flowers arrived alive and in good spirits. We were able to keep the flowers alive for over four days!! Many of the flowers that we chose did not have specific instructions, so we had to follow the general reference for the flowers and hope for the best. Additionally, some of the flowers that we wanted were not in stock, and they were replaced for us with substitutes but were not notified until we had all of the flowers already delivered to us. Also, as a note, bloom culture uses third party sellers for their flowers, so the quality may vary depending on location. Our flowers were in good condition, and the company we had clearly took good care of the flowers prior to delivering them to us. Would we do it again? Probably not, but it made for good laughs and bonding time and we have stories to tell from it!”

Hannah H., a year ago

Bupp Woodworks & Designs - Flower Preservation

Rating: 5.0 (13 reviews)

Serves Conklin, MI
Offer

***Pricing, options, and the process can be found on our website.*** Welcome to our award-winning flower preservation company, the nation's leading expert in heirloom keepsakes- meticulously handcrafted in small batches. We offer professional flower preservation services so you can cherish your wedding bouquet flowers forever! Accepting fresh, dried, and artificial bouquets from across the USA. All couples welcome. Let us turn your special flowers into a cherished piece of art. Limited availability, book your spot today!

“I cannot recommend Bupp Woodworks enough! I sent them a bouquet of peppermint carnations that held deep sentimental value, and they turned it into the most breathtaking resin pyramid I’ve ever seen. Every petal was preserved with care and artistry, and they even included the note that originally came with the bouquet—now suspended forever in a crystal-clear tribute. From start to finish, the process was smooth, communication was prompt, and the final product exceeded all expectations. If you’re looking for a meaningful way to preserve florals from a special occasion, this is it. Thank you, Bupp Woodworks, for capturing such a beautiful memory in such a unique and lasting way!”

Audrianna, a year ago

“Working with The Poppy and The Peony was such a smooth experience from start to finish. Bunny, the florist, made the whole process fun and easy to navigate, even when I kept adjusting my budget—she rolled with every change without making me feel rushed or pressured. Her knowledge and creativity really shone through in how she understood exactly what I was picturing and brought it to life perfectly. The flowers on our wedding day looked just as I'd imagined them, and Bunny's attention to detail made such a difference. She's a joy to work with and clearly talented at what she does. I'd absolutely recommend The Poppy and The Peony to any couple looking for a florist who genuinely cares about making your vision happen.”

The Poppy and The Peony

Rating: 5.0 (10 reviews)

Starts at $3,000
Serves Conklin, MI

The Poppy and The Peony, located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, is a full service floral and event design studio. Whether you need a little nosegay to send to your best friend, flowers for a somber occasion, a bouquet and buttonhole for a happy little elopement, a hand-beaded crown, or a full event planned - we can help! We also specialize in event design and coordination, so that you can spend your time with those you love and not worrying about the seating chart.

Devin S., a month ago

Pick A Bloom-Preserved & Dried Florist-Shipped Nationwide

Rating: 5.0 (9 reviews)

Starts at $500
Serves Conklin, MI

Pick a Bloom was founded on love and laughter in small-town Surry, Virginia by us, a mother daughter duo, who wanted to see our vision of fresh flower alternatives bloom to life. We work primarily with 100% REAL preserved and dried flowers and foliage.

“Absolutely amazing! I was extremely happy with how they brought my gothic aesthetic to life within my floral arrangements! They were so easy to communicate with and they provided so much detail to the care and unboxing with each shipment! So thrilled with my arrangements and my flower crown!!”

Angela B., 10 months ago

Marco Alexzondra Floral & Event Design

Rating: 5.0 (9 reviews)

Starts at $2,000
Serves Conklin, MI

"It is creativity, emotion, laughter & passion that drives me. My process is a collaboration between myself and my brides & is customized to their needs. It is an exchange of idea’s & thoughts between the two of us. My hope is always to make your day exclusively yours. It is not just about running a marathon just to come up with a number. It’s about taking the necessary time to create a stunning end result. Making your day the most beautiful moment you ever dreamed of is what it is all about. That is what I hope to do for you. Marco Alexzondra Serving Southwest Michigan, Northwest Indiana, and Chicago.

“Marco Alexzondra Floral & Event Design was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. From our very first interaction, their communication style was attentive, collaborative, and inviting - they truly made us feel like partners in creating the floral vision for our special day. The quality of their work was fantastic; the bouquets, centerpieces, and other arrangements they provided were all beautifully designed and well thought-out, elevating the look and feel of our venue. Marco personally added gorgeous floral touches throughout the space, and my wife and I were thrilled with how our bouquets and the wedding party's flowers turned out. We can't recommend Marco Alexzondra Floral & Event Design highly enough!”

Michelle B., 2 years ago

Anthology On Main | Literary Flowers Handcrafted From Book Pages

Rating: 5.0 (7 reviews)

Starts at $2,500
Serves Conklin, MI

Anthology On Main specializes in wedding flowers handcrafted from real book pages. I create each bloom from your favorite novels in the flowers and colors you love, with no seasonal limitations. Based in Kansas and shipping nationwide, I design meaningful florals that remain beautiful for decades.

“Katie was amazing to work with! She helped tailor our flowers to keep within our budget, and they came out AMAZING. I'm so happy I get to keep them as an amazing keepsake. Everyone at the wedding was floored that they were paper and not real. And having quotes from our favorite books to look at all day was just a memorable experience.”

Joanna L., a year ago

Miracle Bay Studios (a Sola Wood Florist)

Rating: 4.9 (7 reviews)

Starts at $65
Serves Conklin, MI
Offer

Miracle Bay Studios is a father–daughter floral studio creating custom, hand-painted sola-wood florals that stay beautiful for months. What started with Kayla’s own wedding has grown into a full-service design studio offering bouquets, décor, and tailored color palettes that never wilt in heat or humidity. We’re here to make your wedding florals stunning, stress-free, and perfectly you — with pieces you can enjoy long after the day has passed. Estimated pricing is based on a variety of factors and needs, all quotes are considered custom and we are happy to create a floral plan that fits your budget.

Michigan Flower Barn

Rating: 5.0 (7 reviews)

Serves Conklin, MI

Looking for flowers to use for your wedding or event? We offer three different floral packages to order from – whether you’re wanting to DIY arrangements or want full service floral design, MFB can provide you with locally grown cut-flowers no matter the budget. A buyer’s pass is not required for these options! We are open by order appointment only, check out our ordering options below to learn more about our seasonal flowers for your celebrations!

“Sheri at Blue Daisy Events was a fantastic florist who helped make my ideas come to life and in a reasonable budget! She was super communicative and flexible all the way to wedding day, even able to add more to the order late in the game. As a bride planning the wedding out of state, we really valued her knowledge of our venue, seasonal flowers and creative ways to move ceremony arrangements into the reception. Highly recommend!”

Blue Daisy Events

Rating: 5.0 (6 reviews)

Starts at $2,000
Serves Conklin, MI

Every celebration is an opportunity to create an unforgettable experience. We love to get creative to make each event unique, and bring a fresh approach to every project. We specialize in handling all of the logistics and details it takes to make the vision for your event come to life. Let's make your event successful, stress free and memorable.

McKenna, 3 months ago

Alaina’s Flowers + Event Co.

Rating: 5.0 (6 reviews)

Starts at $2,000
Serves Conklin, MI

Welcome to Alaina’s Flowers + event co.! We are a one-stop-shop equipped & excited to handle all your event needs! Whether it's weddings, corporate events, or parties, our amazing team is here to bring your visions to life. Sit back, and enjoy every moment as we create unforgettable experiences just for you!

“We used Flowers by Alaina for our wedding bouquet/boutonniere and I’m still in awe looking at pictures of it. Alaina makes her process extremely easy, with a user-friendly webpage to navigate for starters. Communication was timely, functional, addressed our wants, and just very friendly on top of it. The quality of the bouquet and boutonniere were beyond words. Alaina took the vision in my head and brought it to life with her exquisite touch and creative mind. The colors, quality, and whimsical look of the bouquet truly had me speechless. The amount of compliments I received and still do receive is a representation of how beautiful her work truly is. I wish we had had more of a budget for florals so that I could have used her services for more things throughout our day, and I highly recommend you do if you are able, because you will not be disappointed! Highly recommend Alaina and her work!”

Madison P., 2 years ago

“I only had bouquet and my now husband had a lapel crawler. The dried flower arrangement from Zombie Flowers was stunning. It looked incredible in photos and is still just as beautiful now. Knowing it will last forever makes it such a meaningful keepsake.”

Zombie Flowers

Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)

Serves Conklin, MI

After the global zombie apocalypse, in the early winter of '24, I heeded the call, picked up my shovel and shotgun and headed out to the fields. Protecting this wide world from the pestilence that is the zombie flower is no small feat, but I've learned to survive. I've made it my mission to hunt these jokers down, wrangle them together, and to serve to you dead off the proverbial platter. In these post-apocalyptic times, the zombie flowers make for excellent mantle trophies, but some have said they make awesome wedding bouquets. Whatever your cup of tea, these zombie flowers are one of a kind prepared just for you.

Neeyaz H., 8 months ago

Hidden gem

Studio Wilde Floral

Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)

Starts at $5,000
Serves Conklin, MI

Hi, I'm Sarah! Welcome :) Studio Wilde is bases out of my home studio in Fenton, MI. I like to focus my work on unique and artful design with a bit of funk. My favorite client to work with is someone who wants something unique and personalized to them!

“Sarah isn’t just a florist - she is an ARTIST. I’ve used Sarah now for several events and she has always exceeded expectations. She takes a vision and makes it not only a reality, but curates something that is unique to the buyer & the moment. Most recently Sarah made my wedding bouquet, boutonnieres and my maid/matron’s bouquets. They were perfect. All I did was show her a few photos from Pinterest and she brought my vision to life. It turned out EXACTLY how I had imagined it. I can’t say enough nice things about Sarah. She is incredible. Hire her. You won’t regret it. Photos by: Vintage Bound”

Courtney M., a year ago

“If we could give Eli Davis more than 5 stars, we absolutely would! Eli was incredibly passionate, communicative, and detail-oriented. She took the time to sit down with my wife and me, letting ideas flow naturally while offering creative and thoughtful suggestions that helped bring our vision to life. She made the entire process feel easy and stress free. On the day of our wedding, the flowers completely exceeded our expectations. They brought so much life to our décor, and our guests could not stop complimenting them all night long. We couldn't have asked for a better florist and would recommend Eli to anyone looking for someone who truly cares about making your event unforgettable”

Davis & Dahlias

Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)

Starts at $500
Serves Conklin, MI

Hi, I’m Eli, the owner and lead floral designer behind Davis & Dahlias! I’m passionate about creating thoughtful, personalized floral designs that bring each couple’s unique vision to life. I believe your wedding flowers should feel just as special as the memories you’re making, and I’m committed to making the planning process seamless, enjoyable, and stress-free from start to finish. Whether you’re envisioning an intimate celebration or a grand wedding day, I’d be honored to create florals that reflect your style and leave a lasting impression. I can’t wait to hear your story and help make your wedding day unforgettable!

Jack M., a month ago