The Best Wedding Florists in Sperry, OK

“Absolutely flawless arrangements! We got a budget friendly package for our wedding but, these folks really made it look like we dropped a ton of money. The quality for the price we paid was well over what our expectations were. Needless to say, we are extremely satisfied and will be returning clients for anniversaries and special occasions!”

Flowergirls Weddings

5.0

Serves Sperry, OK

Flowergirl Weddings is a special event florist based in Tulsa, OK. Owner Cindy has worked in this industry for more than 35 years. She opened the company in 2002 and love using their talents to add beauty to life's milestones. Cindy works as the designer at Flowergirl Weddings, while her daughter Ashley works as the wedding manager. Together, they hope to make the process as simple and enjoyable as possible. They see every arrangement as an opportunity to exercise their artistic skills, whether you've envisioned something modern or vintage.

Andy, 5 months ago

Crimson Street Florals

5.0

Serves Sperry, OK

Hiiii! I am SO excited you're here🤭 My name is Annabeth Allen, owner of Crimson Street Florals. I have always been creative but didn't know what I wanted to do with my creativity. Then I discovered the world of flowers!🌸 I haven't looked back since. I have loved the wedding industry for a while now and work both as a wedding coordinator and a florist. It truly is such an honor to be a part of one of the biggest days in a person's life🥹 Some fun facts about me are that I love coffee, and calligraphy, and am recently engaged! So when I'm not working on your big day, chances are I'm working on my own😅 Let's work together

“Annabeth's floral business is truly something special, and it comes from the heart in everything she creates. I've seen firsthand how much love, care, and attention she pours into each arrangement, and it's amazing to watch her bring beauty to life through her designs. Whether it's for a wedding or a special event, she has this incredible ability to take a vision and make it even more beautiful than you could have imagined. Every detail is thoughtfully crafted, and you can tell she genuinely cares about making each moment unforgettable. It's not just about the flowers for Annabeth; it's about creating something meaningful, and that's what makes her business so extraordinary.”

Austin J., a year ago

Sincerely Yours Florals

Starts at $1,000
Serves Sperry, OK

Hello, I’m Gabrielle, owner and lead designer at Sincerely Yours Florals, a floral design studio based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, specializing in weddings and meaningful celebrations. My passion for floral design comes from the way flowers can tell a story—how color, texture, and movement come together to express emotion in the most natural way. Thank you for taking the time to learn about my work—I would be honored to bring your vision to life and add your wedding day to the growing story of Sincerely Yours Florals.

Earth and Ivy Events

Starts at $50 per arrangement
Serves Sperry, OK

Earth and Ivy is a wedding florist and event planner based in Tulsa, OK. Owner and lead florist, Natasha Fraser, is passionate about creating memorable and personal arrangements for couples on one of the most life changing days of their lives. Earth and Ivy adopts a fully personalized and collaborative approach to wedding design. Whether you need full-scale florals or a few essential arrangements, I am always pleased to work with anyone who needs me.

Something Borrowed Blooms

4.9

Starts at $250
Serves Sperry, OK

Thousands of brides across the United States and Canada have trusted Something Borrowed Blooms to provide the perfect flowers for their wedding day. We offer brides the expensive peonies, delicate ranunculus, out-of-season anemones, and the ever-impossible-to-find-magnolia — all at a fraction of the cost.

“We loved using Something Borrowed Blooms for our wedding flowers. We used them for my bridal bouquet, bridesmaid bouquets, and extra flower bunches to decorate around our venue, and everything turned out beautifully. I even purchased my bridal bouquet so I could display it forever, and it still looks just as stunning. Everyone kept commenting on how realistic and well put together the flowers looked, even more so than some real flower arrangements we’ve seen. It was such a relief not to have to worry about keeping anything in water or paying the high price of fresh florals. The flowers arrived at our venue a few days early, and the return process afterward was incredibly easy. I would recommend Something Borrowed Blooms to any bride who wants a beautiful, stress-free floral option!”

Andrea G., 4 months ago

Flower Moxie – Do-It-Yourself Wedding Flowers

4.9

Starts at $350
Serves Sperry, OK

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.

“I recommend 100% using flower moxie if you want to DIY your flowers. My cousin used them for her wedding and had a great experience so I decided to use for mine as well. I was worried since my wedding was on a Sunday that a Thursday delivery would have my flowers wilting by the time of the actual wedding. It was perfect. The flowers lasted so long. The recipes for the arrangements are easy to follow. Everyone loved my florals and was surprised it was DIY. I would totally use them again.”

JS R., 9 months ago

“Poppy was just what I wanted for our wedding! I very quickly and easily found the flowers I loved and wanted and it was all online or over the phone! Anna, the floral expert assigned to our order, was very responsive and when we had our meeting with her, she was very helpful in making sure we were ordering exactly what we wanted. I absolutely loved the blush traditional bouquet for me and my bridesmaids and the blush romantic garden flower clouds. The clouds were PERFECT to top each of the wine barrels that served as our altar. We were complimented a lot on the clouds. Overall, could not have been happier with Poppy. I would highly recommend for your wedding!”

Poppy Flowers

4.5

Starts at $1,750
Serves Sperry, OK

Poppy is blooming all over the U.S. with a dedicated team of floral designers and with a network of more than 800 local florists. As the nation’s fastest growing and largest full-service wedding florist, we are also the leading expert in floral trends. Check out our website for a free report featuring top 2024 wedding floral trends along with inspirational wedding photos from over 1000 venues and real weddings. Founded in 2019 by Cameron Hardesty (previously of UrbanStems and a White House florist alumna), Poppy is a women-led team with a talented network of majority-women designers.

Linda L., a year ago

“The Faux Bouquets were absolutely fantastic for our wedding! From the very beginning, they were awesome to work with - extremely responsive and so helpful in guiding us through all the floral options. Their communication style was great, and they really listened to our vision and preferences. The end product was stunning - the bouquets, centerpieces, and other arrangements were so pretty and went beautifully with our color scheme. We were thrilled with how everything turned out, and would highly recommend The Faux Bouquets to any couple planning their wedding.”

The Faux Bouquets

5.0

Starts at $175
Serves Sperry, OK

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.

Ashley G., 13 days ago

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

5.0

Starts at $1,500
Serves Sperry, OK
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.

“Jen was absolutely wonderful to work with! She took my idea of Harry Potter inspired bouquets and made it a reality. Throughout the process, she kept me updated and checked in on any suggested changes to make sure I was happy. I was absolutely stunned by the results and my bridesmaids loved their bouquets, which I gave to them as a gift after the wedding. I highly recommend Wood & Word Blooms if you're looking for beautiful custom bouquets that will last you forever and incredible customer service.”

Melissa, 8 months ago

Bloom Culture: Do-it-yourself Wedding Flowers

4.9

Serves Sperry, OK

A common misconception about Bloom Culture is that we are telling people they SHOULD DIY their wedding flowers… when in reality we are telling people they CAN DIY their wedding flowers… if they want to. With Bloom Culture you can create you own wedding flowers with Confidence. We help you get creative, stay in-control of your wedding budget, and enjoy the most beautiful wedding flowers. We have pre-made DIY Flower Collections or you can get a custom design with our FREE online quote or chat with us one on one for more guidance!

“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 month ago

Bupp Woodworks & Designs - Flower Preservation

5.0

Serves Sperry, OK
Offer

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. Offering over 40 different keepsake options for every budget and style including: •ring holders •necklaces •bookmarks •ornaments •jewelry dishes •vanity trays •coasters •candle holders •wine stoppers •pyramids •cubes •gemstones •bookends •large floral blocks •hexagons •arches •wall hangings •wood shadowboxes •large wood serving trays •clear acrylic serving trays •river tables and custom heirloom furniture. Book your spot today!

“I was referred to Bupp Designs by my wedding planner and they absolutely did not disappoint! Tina does such beautiful work and I couldn’t have asked for a better way to preserve my flowers! She was also very communicative and made sure I liked the arrangement before pouring. So many options to choose from as well! I know there’s another added expense, but truly you won’t regret preserving your flowers especially with Bupp!”

Kat, 7 months ago

“Bent Creek Bouquets was a joy to work with for our wedding flowers. From our first conversation, the team was sweet, caring, and quick to respond to any questions we had. Their attention to detail and personalized service made the process of selecting our wedding florals a breeze. The bouquets and arrangements they created had a lovely, hand made quality that perfectly matched the intimate feel of our celebration. We were thrilled with the final results and would highly recommend Bent Creek Bouquets to any couple looking for exceptional wedding flowers at a great value.”

Bent Creek Bouquets

4.9

Starts at $200
Serves Sperry, OK

We are a husband and wife duo who share a passion for connecting with people and reflecting the stunning beauty of God's creation. Our mission is to create arrangements that are as unique as the stories and lives we are blessed to be part of. We handcraft each piece with meticulous care and attention to detail, ensuring it’s perfect for your special moments.

Emily D., 4 months ago

Anthology On Main | Book Page Flowers

5.0

Starts at $2,500
Serves Sperry, OK

Anthology On Main is an alternative paper florist, specializing in flowers handmade from book pages! I handcraft your wedding flowers from the pages of your favorite books, using your favorite flowers (no matter the season) and in your colors that coordinate with your wedding palette. Although my studio is based in Kansas, I ship flowers all over the US. Your flowers will stay beautiful long after your wedding day, with no preservation needed, for meaningful keepsakes that last for decades. Whether you’re planning a full wedding or an intimate elopement, I’ll work with you to bring your vision to life with artistry and meaningful details.

“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 month ago

Pine and Petal Weddings - WOOD FLOWERS

5.0

Starts at $200
Serves Sperry, OK
Offer

WOOD FLOWERS that last a lifetime. At Pine & Petal Weddings, we believe flowers should endure as long as the memories they celebrate. Our handcrafted sola wood bouquets and décor go beyond fleeting blooms—capturing your story in pieces that last for years. From walking down the aisle to gifting a friend or gathering around the table, our wooden flowers are keepsakes that bring joy, comfort, and timeless beauty to life’s most meaningful moments.

“I can’t say enough good things about Pine and Petal Wood Flowers! I had the absolute pleasure of working with Vanessa Ward throughout the entire process, and she was incredible. I was completely lost when it came to choosing colors and styles, but Vanessa helped me pick shades that perfectly matched my wedding color scheme and flowers that suited my taste beautifully. She was so communicative, kind, and accommodating—especially when I needed my flowers made and shipped on a tight timeline. Everything arrived on time and looked stunning! I would highly recommend Pine and Petal to anyone looking for elegant, timeless, and long-lasting floral arrangements. We plan to have our bouquet proudly on display as a beautiful reminder of our wedding day, and I couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out!”

Kayla J., 14 days ago

“From the moment we first spoke with Amber at Lush & Luxury, we knew we were in good hands. Her communication was amazing - she was an attentive listener who paid close attention to every detail of our vision. The florals and decor she created for our wedding day were truly exceptional. Amber's talent and professionalism shone through in every aspect, from the stunning bouquets to the elegant ceremony arch. She went above and beyond, working tirelessly for 18 hours to make sure every element was perfect. Amber's pricing was also incredibly reasonable, especially considering the high quality of her work. When our previous florist unexpectedly ghosted us, Amber came to the rescue and helped coordinate our entire day. We will be forever grateful to her for making our wedding day so magical. If you're looking for a florist who is talented, knowledgeable, and truly cares about making your vision a reality, look no further than Lush & Luxury! Thank you for everything Amber!”

Lush & Luxury

5.0

Starts at $500
Serves Sperry, OK

"Brightening each persons day one petal at a time" is what we live by daily. I created Lush & Luxury with warmth, hospitality and childhood memories. I've been in the floral industry for 15 years which started back for me my junior year of high school. Receiving my first bouquet of flowers ignited a passion. My passion is providing high quality wedding flowers & superior design techniques with integrity, honesty and grace.

Emma, 9 months ago

“Great choice! Glad we picked them for our wedding. Excellent service!”

Free Flow Florals

5.0

Starts at $2,500
Serves Sperry, OK

***CLICK ON GLOBE ICON UNDER PROFILE PHOTO TO FILL OUT FLORAL DESIGN INQUIRY FORM. WE WILL ONLY RESPOND VIA BY FORM.*** If you would like us to get started on planning directly, we ask that you kindly fill out the form and one of our team members will get back to you as soon as possible!

James T., 10 months ago

“Susanne is such a kind human and truly understood my vision. She stood out to me because just by my description in the inquiry, she made a "vision board" and was super motivated to understand what I wanted. She even planned a trip to a flower market so we could scope out different kinds of flowers/greenery since I was not the most knowledgable about flowers. Everyone RAVED about the flowers at my wedding and were so impressed by how elegant it turned out. It was so beautiful! I would highly recommend her to anyone in the north Houston area.”

Wanderie Floral Studio

5.0

Starts at $4,500
Serves Sperry, OK for additional fees

Whatever love looks like to you, we are here to celebrate it boldly, joyfully, and in every detail. When you book Wanderie Floral Studio, we get to know and understand your vision turn them into real life dreams. We specialize in quirky romantic, whether it's boho, minimalism, or chic classic. We want to be the joy bomb on your special day.

Lauren H., 7 months ago

Tipsy Designs WOOD FLOWERS!

5.0

Starts at $850
Serves Sperry, OK for additional fees
Offer

EDIT to bring more awareness. I am NOT a fresh flower florist. I work with beautiful handmade wood flowers. I hand paint them to fit your vision and arrange them. No silk flowers. (unless not available in wood) NO fresh flowers. I am sorry for the inconvenience. Please only inquiry if you are aware that I am NOT a FRESH florist. PRICING is linked through my website under my logo photo I discovered wood flowers when I was planning my wedding in 2020. From that point I fell in love and Tipsy Designs blossomed! Since then, we have done several weddings, even was hired by the football hall of fame in Canton Ohio in August 2023.

“Ronna was our floral artist for our wedding on 9/27/25. She was the best vendor we worked with! She was so communicative with us, really making sure our color and flower design preferences were what we wanted. Not only that, she was a huge support system for me throughout the entire planning process. She drove 100 miles the day before our wedding to set up and install. She also designed our centerpieces! She went above and beyond, and I’m so thankful to know her. I will be a forever customer of Ronna’s and Tipsy! I can’t thank Ronna enough, and I will be forever grateful.”

Mary Dee N., 2 days ago

Rosemary's Garden Florals

4.7

Starts at $4,000
Serves Sperry, OK for additional fees
Offer

My name is Rosemary Sammons and I would like to thank you for considering Rosemary's Garden Florals as your wedding florist. All my floral creations are composed of everlasting blooms that can resemble any flower in nature, but are made to last a lifetime. When you choose Rosemary's Garden Florals for your wedding, you can rest assured that each arrangement will be created with fine attention to detail. I am proud to offer my floral services for hand delivery in the state of Florida and secure shipping throughout the United States.

“Rosemary's Garden Florals was a dream to work with for our wedding day. From the start, they were extremely communicative, providing frequent updates and beautiful proposals that gave us confidence in their vision. On the day of, their floral arrangements truly exceeded our expectations - the centerpieces, bridal bouquet, arch decor, and cake florals were all absolutely gorgeous and long-lasting. We received so many compliments from our guests on the stunning florals that brought our wedding to life. Rosemary's Garden Florals was an invaluable vendor that helped make our special day even more beautiful.”

Michaela P., a year ago

“Blooms by Becks was an absolute dream to work with for our wedding flowers. From the very first interaction, Rebecca (AKA Becks) was incredibly fast to respond and personable, making the entire process seamless. Her flawless and thoughtful floral design truly elevated our special day - the stunning floral arch and beautiful aisle flowers were showstoppers that all of our guests raved about. Becks is simply the best, and we are so grateful to have had her bring our wedding vision to life in such an amazing way!”

Blooms by Becks

5.0

Starts at $3,500
Serves Sperry, OK for additional fees
Offer

Blooms by Becks is a premier floral, design, and event planning studio based in Dallas, Texas, specializing in elevated experiences focusing on exquisite detail. We offer a full-service approach to luxury events, seamlessly integrating bespoke florals, artful design, and meticulous planning to create moments that are as unforgettable as they are beautiful. From intimate soirées to grand celebrations, each event is thoughtfully curated and flawlessly executed. Our team is known for its discerning eye, refined aesthetic, and commitment to excellence ensuring that every detail reflects the highest standards of style and sophistication.

Hailey, 2 months ago

“Taheera and her team at Flower By Designs were an absolute dream to work with for our wedding. From the moment we first met, Taheera's warmth and passion for her work put us at ease. When an unexpected storm forced us to move the ceremony indoors, Taheera and her team quickly adapted and flawlessly transformed the space, ensuring our decor looked stunning. Taheera's attention to detail was impeccable, and her husband's beautiful piano playing during cocktail hour was a highlight for all our guests. We could not have asked for a better florist and day-of coordinator - Taheera truly went above and beyond to make our wedding day perfect. I would recommend Flower By Designs to any couple in a heartbeat.”

Flower By Designs

5.0

Starts at $4,500
Serves Sperry, OK for additional fees

Flower By Designs has proudly served the Las Vegas area for the past 26 and a half years as a comprehensive "one-stop shop" for a wide range of event needs. Unlike many others, we offer an extensive selection of services, including Day-of Coordination, Wedding Planning, Photographer/Videographer services, DJ services, Photo booths, Floral walls, Venue selection assistance, Elegant table arrangements, Arch Rentals & Custom builds, Cake Decorating, Catering, Impersonators, Limo services, and Furniture Rentals, there is no limit to what we can do to bring your vision to life. Website flowerbydesignslv Email info at flowerbydesignslv . Com

Bethany G., a month ago

Novelty Rose

Starts at $10,000
Serves Sperry, OK for additional fees

Hey there, welcome to Novelty Rose! This is our little online creative nook where we share our love affair with flowers.. so excited you’re here. As you take a look around, you’ll see that our aesthetic is happily inspired by the blooms of each season as we offer lush and timeless florals in an expression of our couple’s unique and intimate vision for their special day.

“Working with Becca and Sincerely Flowers was a great experience. Becca was so kind and really did a great job. All of my guest took home the centerpieces after my wedding which made them happy. Becca was sure to give suggestions on what flowers go best together which I really appreciated because I know nothing about flowers. My coordinator even said Becca was amazing and came on time and was prepared. She didn’t need anything because she thought of everything. I would definitely recommend Becca and Sincerely Flowers for your wedding.”

Sincerely Flowers

5.0

Starts at $1,500
Serves Sperry, OK

At Sincerely Flowers, we believe your wedding day deserves nothing less than perfection. That’s why we create custom floral designs tailored to your unique vision, ensuring every arrangement tells your love story. We exclusively use farm-fresh flowers grown with little to no chemicals, paired with recycled and sustainable materials, so your celebration is as kind to the planet as it is beautiful. With a low minimum investment of $1,500, we make luxury floral design accessible, and our team of expert Floral Designers is ready to bring your dream wedding to life in all major U.S. cities.

Joy P., a year ago

“I highly recommend Flowersforweddings for all your wedding flower needs! They provided flowers for my wedding this past November, and their flowers were stunning and everything I had wanted! They arrived on time and they were more beautiful than I imagined them! Thank you flowersforweddings!”

FlowersForWeddings.com

5.0

Starts at $99
Serves Sperry, OK

Our wedding flowers come professionally pre-designed and bundled by a master florist, ready to shine right out of the box. We offer bridal bouquets, bridesmaid bouquets, boutonnieres, corsages, centerpieces and more, all pre-arranged and shipped to your door. Not only are our wedding flowers convenient, but they are gorgeous, budget-friendly, and shipped fresh from the farm. When you plan for your wedding, you likely want everything to be as beautiful as possible. If you want wedding flowers that amaze, then Flowers For Weddings has what you need. Discover what wedding flowers we can provide for your wedding anywhere in the US.

Oralia G., a year ago

The Fleuriste

5.0

Serves Sperry, OK

We provide luxury floral, decor and production for weddings & events across Oklahoma and beyond! Partnering with The Fleuriste gives our couples carte-blanche access to a full-service event production team that specializes in building custom installs, execution of extraordinary floral designs, and a crew of lighting experts unmatched by any other.

“The Fleuriste is truly the best florist in OKC. They made all of my dreams come true, not just with florals, but with other design elements too, such as the different black acrylic bars and head table they provided for my reception. They helped to make my reception unique and special despite having to reschedule for Covid in 2020. We were originally supposed to get married in June, which was perfect because I wanted pink peonies everywhere, so when I had to reschedule to August I knew we may not be able to have that, however, The Fleuriste made it happen. They were so accommodating and kind. I would recommend them to any and everyone for their wedding or event because each piece they do is unique.”

Baleigh & R., 3 years ago

PenPoint Events And Floral

Starts at $800
Serves Sperry, OK

PenPoint Events and Floral is a premier retail flower and design company. PenPoint creates beautiful floral masterpieces and conceptualizes total event designs to accommodate our client's need and budget.

Shuman Koutory Event and Design- florals

Serves Sperry, OK

Shuman Koutory Event & Design LLC is a wedding and special event coordination company based in Duluth, GA. Owner and lead planner Ashli Shuman strives to create memorable celebrations that exceed the expectations of couples and their loved ones. The team is proud to offer a fully-tailored experience to every couple they work with to ensure that their dream wedding comes to life.

“Elizabeth & Leigh were amazing as our florist and wedding designer! We had a few bumps in the road figuring out our design early on, but once Morgan understood my vision, it exceeded all expectations. She provided a few vision boards to help build out what I was looking for, which was extremely helpful prior to the wedding day. The final execution was spot on. The flowers were stunning and the overall design was just beautiful. Morgan has such an eye for detail, and her creativity is unmatched. On the big day, everything looked even better than we imagined and we received so many compliments from our guests.”

Elizabeth And Leigh

5.0

Starts at $7,000
Serves Sperry, OK for additional fees

I want your wedding or special event to feel elevated, intentional , and totally you. Our designs are unique, bespoke, and will form the backdrop of memories to last a lifetime. I invite you into the creative process by getting to know you, your relationship, and your inspirations. Whatever your vision, I want to make it a reality.

Brooke C., a year ago