A Blossom Shop Florist Celebrates 50 Years in 2025 Family Owned and Full Service

At our recent Ocean County Business Association (OCBA) lunch meeting, we had the pleasure of hearing from Cathy Mulhern of A Blossom Shop Florist in Bayville, NJ. Cathy emphasized that while her shop has all the traditional offerings—cut flowers, wedding florals, funeral pieces—it truly specializes in “selling emotions.” Whether you’re celebrating, consoling, or simply showing you care, A Blossom Shop Florist believes in crafting arrangements that speak to each unique occasion.

Going Local vs. Wire Services

Cathy addressed why A Blossom Shop Florist has chosen to discontinue wire services like 1-800-Flowers and FTD. By cutting out third-party order-gatherers, the shop maintains clear communication with customers about availability, pricing, and custom design options. Cathy stressed that when you order directly from a local brick-and-mortar florist, you can confirm product inventory, specify unique requests, and avoid hidden fees often associated with large wire services.

Customization: From a single rose to elaborate “wine glass” funeral sprays, A Blossom Shop can handle bespoke designs.
Transparency: Direct contact means customers receive exactly what they order, with no unpleasant surprises.
Cost-Effectiveness: Wire services tend to attach fees and reduce the payout to local florists, often leading to smaller arrangements than customers expect.

Celebrating 50 Years in Bayville

Looking ahead, Cathy shared some exciting news: A Blossom Shop Florist will celebrate its 50th anniversary in Bayville throughout 2025. A special event is planned for March 13th at 2 p.m., complete with a mayoral proclamation and commemorative banner. Throughout the anniversary year, keep an eye on the shop’s billboard for special promotions—like discounted flowers in honor of “50”—and other celebratory deals.

Creative Custom Designs

One of the highlights of Cathy’s talk was hearing about the shop’s ability to produce custom floral creations for any occasion, including:

Funeral Sprays in distinct shapes or themes (wine glasses, motorcycles, boats, and more).
Weddings & Milestones, with designs that capture personal style.
Unique Personal Requests, with a team skilled in foam carving and specialized arrangements.

This level of customization demonstrates exactly why a true local florist can deliver something extraordinary for your event or sentiment.

An Ocean County Community Choice Winner for Best Florist year after year

A staple in the Toms River area, they’ve built their second-generation business on exceptional service, fresh products, and emotional connection.

If you need to send flowers out of the area, Cathy recommends verifying that you’re calling a real brick-and-mortar florist—just like hers—so you can count on high-quality, personalized service. Here’s to supporting local businesses and spreading joy through beautiful floral arrangements!