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HEY Y`ALL, WE'RE

Mel & Jim

Growing up in Alabama, my parent’s loved to host family and friends with dinner parties, holiday get-togethers, and festive celebrations. I grew up to love planning, decorating, and entertaining. One day, after helping my niece plan her wedding and continuing with this new second job, I decided to make my passion my main career. Thus, Lemon Drops was born! My husband and I started the business in the garage of our home but have grown and expanded into the brick and mortar storefront our clients know today. 

 

Studying everything from floral arranging and timeline creation, we dedicated ourselves to knowing the business and being able to adapt to the demanding world of weddings. While I brought the background in event planning and decorating, Jim brought in his ingenuity and craftsmanship; using problem solving skills and his knowledge in construction to build custom arches and figure out the “how to”  whenever a bride comes in with a specific dream. 

 

Thank you for visiting our site and we hope you allow us to be a part of your day and join the Lemon Drops Family! 
 

A zest of elegance. A splash of sophistication. A twist of southern charm.

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Coordinators of Chaos

MEET THE MAIN 

Squeezes

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KRISTINE

WEDDING MANAGER

TIMELINE SPECIALIST

LEAD COORDINATOR

BORN/ RAISED: OMAHA, NEBRASKA

FAVORITE PART OF THE JOB: COMING UP WITH A PERSONALIZED TIMELINE FOR EACH COUPLE BASED ON HOW THEY WANT THEIR SPECIAL DAY TO GO.

FAVORITE ASPECT OF A WEDDING: WHEN THE BRIDAL SONG STARTS AND EVERYONE GETS EXCITED. YOU CAN FEEL EVERYONE’S ANTICIPATION. IT IS THE MOMENT OF THE WEDDING.

FAVORITE AESTHETIC FOR A WEDDING: TROPICAL/ BEACH. I MOVED TO FLORIDA FOR A REASON. 

WHERE YOU CAN FIND ME AT A WEDDING: YOU CAN ANSWER THAT BY ASKING YOURSELF “WHERE IS THE FOOD?” I AM ALWAYS NEAR THE CHARCUTERIE BOARD. NOTHING HITS BETTER THAN MAC AND CHEESE FROM A WEDDING.

WHEN I’M NOT PLANNING EVENTS: YOU CAN FIND ME EMBROIDERING, ATTEMPTING TO GARDEN, READING, BUT MOST LIKELY, HAVING A NAP WITH MY CATS, SHRIMP AND SESAME.

MOST USED PHRASE IN THE OFFICE: “HYDRATE OR DIEDRATE.”

STARBUCKS ORDER: THE BIGGEST (ICED OR HOT DEPENDING ON THE SEASON) CHAI LATTE WITH OAT MILK
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MARISSA

SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER

INITIAL CONSULTATION SPECIALIST

LEAD COORDINATOR

BORN/ RAISED: PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA

FAVORITE PART OF THE JOB: HELPING COUPLES FIND THEIR AESTHETIC AND SEEING THE BLUEPRINTS FOR THEIR DREAM WEDDING COME TO LIFE. ALSO, VIBING WITH HONEST BRIDES WHO TELL IT LIKE IT IS AND ALLOW ME TO DO THE SAME. 

FAVORITE ASPECT OF A WEDDING: WATCHING THE COUPLE WALK DOWN THE AISLE FOR THE FIRST TIME AS OFFICIALLY MARRIED! WHETHER THEIR RECESSIONAL WAS PRACTICED OR NOT, IT’S ALWAYS FUN TO WATCH. 

FAVORITE AESTHETIC FOR A WEDDING: INSTA WORTHY, OVER THE TOP, AND NEVER BEFORE SEEN! THE ITALIAN COASTAL THEME HAS A PLACE IN MY HEART TOO…

WHERE YOU CAN FIND ME AT A WEDDING:  TAKING ALL THE BEHIND THE SCENES PICTURES AND VIDEOS FOR THE GRAM AND JUDGING THE VENUE’S SHIRLEY TEMPLE. 

WHEN I’M NOT PLANNING EVENTS: SCROLLING TIK TOK, GETTING MY NAILS DONE, TANNING ON THE BEACH, AND GOING TO COUNTRY CONCERTS. DO NOT GET ME STARTED ON MORGAN WALLEN.

MOST USED PHRASE IN THE OFFICE: “MAKE SURE YOU TAKE IT IN "0.5

STARBUCKS ORDER: VENTI STRAWBERRY ACAI LEMONADE WITH 4 PUMPS OF RASPBERRY TOPPED WITH VANILLA SWEET CREAM COLD FOAM MIXED WITH STRAWBERRY PUREE. EXTRA.. JUST LIKE ME!
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LIZ

OFFICE MANAGER

ORDERING SPECIALIST

LEAD COORDINATOR

SE HABLA
ESPAÑOL!

 

BORN/ RAISED: TAMPA, FLORIDA

FAVORITE PART OF THE JOB: EVERY DAY IS DIFFERENT FOR ME. ONE DAY I'M LEARNING TO BUILD A WEBSITE, THE NEXT, I'M SHOPPING FOR SPECIALTY GLASSWARE TO BE USED AT OUR NEXT EVENT ALL WHILE BEING KRISTINE’S EMOTIONAL SUPPORT HUMAN.

FAVORITE ASPECT OF A WEDDING: THE END OF THE EVENT WHEN I SEE THE NEWLYWEDS WITH THE BIGGEST SMILES ON THEIR FACES AND THEY CAN’T SEEM TO STOP. THAT'S THE KIND OF HAPPINESS I WISH FOR THEM FOR YEARS TO COME.

FAVORITE AESTHETIC FOR A WEDDING: GIVE ME A THEMED WEDDING ANY DAY OF THE WEEK! I LOVE FIGURING OUT HOW TO TIE IT IN WITH SMALL DETAILS TO FIT THE WEDDING. 

WHERE YOU CAN FIND ME AT A WEDDING: BY THE DESSERTS. I HAVE A  SWEET TOOTH TO FEED.

WHEN I’M NOT PLANNING EVENTS: READING, 3D PRINTING MODELS, PLAYING VIDEO GAMES, GOING TO METAL CONCERTS, AND CHASING AFTER MY TWO BENGALS; MARVEL AND ZERO.

MOST USED PHRASE IN THE OFFICE: “ON IT. GOT IT. WORKING ON IT.” 

STARBUCKS ORDER: ICED CHAI LATTE WITH OAT MILK, & ONE EXTRA PUMP OF CHAI IN A NEW STARBUCKS CUP.
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PEYTON

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

ASSISTANT COORDINATOR  

BORN/ RAISED: ST.PETERSBURG, FLORIDA

FAVORITE PART OF THE JOB: HELPING CILENTS DESIGN THEIR EVERYDAY FLOWER ORDERS & HELPING COORDINATE WEDDINGS!    

FAVORITE ASPECT OF A WEDDING: I LOVE SEEING THE “DETAIL SHOTS” AND FEELING THE AESTHETIC COME THROUGH WITH ALL THE SMALL TOUCHES. 

FAVORITE AESTHETIC FOR A WEDDING: I LOVE A NEUTRAL BOHO LOOK WITH PAMPAS AND BUNNY TAILS.

WHERE YOU CAN FIND ME AT A WEDDING: FOLLOWING THE LEAD COORDINATOR AND BEING THE BEST ASSISTANT POSSIBLE. 

WHEN I’M NOT PLANNING EVENTS: PLAYING WITH BELLA, MY CHIHUAHUA, HANGING OUT WITH MY YOUNGER SISTERS, HAVING BRUNCH WITH FRIENDS, AND MAKING A COFFEE RUN. 

MOST USED PHRASE IN THE OFFICE: * PHONE RINGS* “I GOT IT!”

STARBUCKS ORDER: VENTI ICED COFFEE WITH 2% MILK, 6 PUMPS VANILLA, CARAMEL DRIZZLE, A SPLASH OF CREAM, AND FIVE PUMPS OF CLASSIC SYRUP. 

KASSY

FLORAL DESIGNER

ASSISTANT COORDINATOR

BORN/ RAISED: BUSHNELL, FLORIDA

FAVORITE PART OF THE JOB: BRINGING A COUPLE'S VISION TO LIFE.

FAVORITE ASPECT OF A WEDDING: THE FEELING OF LOVE EVERYWHERE! I LOVE LOVE.

FAVORITE AESTHETIC FOR A WEDDING: MAXIMALIST. MORE IS MORE! THE OVERGROWN WILD GARDEN FEEL IS MY FAVORITE!

WHERE YOU CAN FIND ME AT A WEDDING: BUSTLING THE BRIDE’S DRESS BEFORE HER FIRST DANCE.

WHEN I’M NOT PLANNING EVENTS: GOING TO SCHOOL FOR PHYSICAL THERAPY, HANGING OUT WITH MY CAT, CJ, AND SEEING FRIENDS! 

MOST USED PHRASE IN THE OFFICE: *GASP* “LOVE IT.”

STARBUCKS ORDER: STRAWBERRY ACAI REFRESHER LEMONADE

Frequently Asked Questions

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Our Daily Dose of Vitamin

Canine

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BLEU EUBANKS

Our office extrovert loves meeting our customers and clients when they come into the store. Her tail wags when she gets to be apart of the action and make new friends in the process. If you stop by the shop, be sure to ask for Bleu!

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GOLDIE EUBANKS

Our shy lil lady loves to comfort the staff and sit under their desks while placing a paw on their shoe. She may not have a dominating presence but, she's got a heart of goldie.

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