Business Details
19 Years
experience
Custom Floral Arrangements in Marceline, MO
Since 2007, Busy Bee Floral & Gifts has been dedicated to crafting unique floral expressions and meaningful gifts rooted in the values of God, Family, and Country. Founded by Mary Ann Schmitt as a retirement project, our business quickly evolved into a full-time passion when Julia Marie joined the team in 2008. Together, we rebranded and expanded the original shop into Busy Bee Inspirationals Home of Flowers by Julia Marie, where every customer feels like family. Our team combines decades of floral expertise, including Julia's European Masters Certificate in floral design and her international experience as a floral educator.We pride ourselves on offering a curated selection of exclusive gifts, exotic plants, and personalized memorial arrangements, all supported by our commitment to exceptional service. With a plant pathologist on staff and a focus on community, we provide both practical expertise and heartfelt care to every client interaction.
Services
Floral arrangements
Memorial tributes
Plant care
Gift shop
Floral workshops
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of floral design experience with international expertise
- Our plant specialist holds a PhD in Plant Pathology
- We provide personalized memorial tributes with meaningful themes
- Our gift selection features exclusive items focused on traditional values
- We conduct floral art workshops for all skill levels
Services
Floral arrangements
Custom floral arrangements for weddings, events, and everyday occasions. Our expert designers create unique compositions using fresh flowers and seasonal elements. Available for same-day delivery in Marceline, MO.
Memorial tributes
Personalized memorial arrangements honoring loved ones. We create meaningful tributes with thematic elements that celebrate individual lives. Includes standing sprays, wreaths, and custom memorial displays.
Plant care
Expert plant consultation and maintenance. Our PhD-certified plant pathologist provides care advice, disease diagnosis, and recommendations for both indoor and outdoor plants.
Gift shop
Curated collection of inspirational gifts focused on God, Family, and Country. Features exclusive items like Kerusso apparel, Willow Tree angels, and handmade local artisan products.
Floral workshops
Hands-on floral design education for all skill levels. Led by European Masters Certificate holder Julia Marie, workshops cover basic techniques to advanced international design styles.
People
Mary Ann Schmitt
Co-Owner, Sales Specialist
Founder of Busy Bee Floral & Gifts in 2007, Mary Ann transitioned from a retirement hobby to full-time floral business. She specializes in inspirational gift curation and customer relations.
Julia Marie Schmitt
Co-Owner, Lead Designer
Lead floral designer with European Masters Certificate. International floral educator and workshop instructor, specializing in innovative design techniques and floral artistry education.
Don Schmitt
Plant Specialist
Retired plant pathologist with PhD in Plant Pathology. Provides expert plant care advice and serves as delivery specialist for special occasions.
Questions
What types of floral arrangements do you create?
We create custom arrangements for weddings, funerals, birthdays, and special events using fresh flowers and personalized design elements.
Do you offer memorial flower services?
Yes, we specialize in personalized memorial tributes including standing sprays, wreaths, and custom arrangements that celebrate individual lives.
Are there gift options available?
Our gift shop features exclusive items focused on God, Family, and Country including Kerusso apparel, Willow Tree angels, and local artisan products.
Do you provide plant care advice?
Yes, our PhD-certified plant pathologist offers expert advice on plant care, disease prevention, and optimal growing conditions for indoor and outdoor plants.
Are floral workshops available?
We offer floral design workshops for all skill levels led by our European Masters Certificate designer, covering basic to advanced techniques.
What are your business hours?
We're open Monday-Friday 9:30 AM-4:00 PM. Closed Saturdays and Sundays. Appointments available outside regular hours for special requests.