Branch & Bloom is a floral studio in Clevedon, in the Manukau City area, working from a rural property. The studio was started in 2015 by Carol Gibbard, who has grown a cut garden of about 500 square metres, with garden roses and old-fashioned flowers. The website says the studio grows its own seasonal blooms where it can, and supplements them from flower markets and trusted local growers. It designs bespoke florals for weddings, events and life celebrations, including dramatic floral ceilings, statement arches and intimate bouquets, with full-service styling in Auckland and beyond.
Reviewers describe a detailed proposal before the day, a consultation, and an easy process. Wedding florals and bouquets come up most often, and one reviewer says the flowers were the most complimented part of their day. Another says a loose brief was turned into exactly what they had in mind. Reviewers also praise the eye for detail, and say the work was beautiful and expertly handled.