I learned to love florals at a very young age as my mother always picked flowers for me. She learned to garden in boarding school. She did not grow up with her parents. As I grew older, I learned, that for her, growing flowers was a way to heal and to nurture. To gift the flowers she cultivated, was her way to show love. I recall the joyful feeling running through my soul each time I caught a sight of the flowers. When I had the opportunity to choose, I knew I wanted to bring the same joy of flowers to others.

My previous experience includes a combined 10+ years helping families in public service & social Services. My former education includes a Master's Degree with a concentration in operations and management. In 2021, I dug into my deep love for florals & my creative side. With my husband's -Charles Bernal, SSgt /USMC, Ret.- & family support I founded Eternal Bouquets by JM and designed on a part-time basis while still holding my full-time job in public service. I quickly realized that my experience in leading, planning, managing & organizing numerous successful projects in public services, have provided me with the tools to embark into the Floral & Event Design industry.

In the Spring of 2022, I took a leap of faith and made the decision to become a Floral & Event Designer on a full-time basis and in July 2022, I obtained my Floral & Event Designer certification by @EvolutionEventos. Most recently, in August 2022, I completed a 10-week Large Installations Master Class taught by the famous Sarah Campbell (as seen in the Netflix show Big Flower Fight) @intrigue_designs.

THANK YOU!

You allowed us this year to bring floral love to 1000+ individual orders and numerous events!