Our Story
Bouquet Florist has been established on the same corner of Cheddar, Somerset for over 40 years. In 2015 Carol and Claire Willcox a dynamic mother-daughter duo with over 30 years floristry experience between them took over the flower shop.
Bouquet Florist specialise in delivering fresh flowers, indoor and outdoor plants, chocolates, alcohol, and helium balloons within a 15-mile radius of their Cheddar shop daily. And for those special occasions like Weddings and Events, they are more than happy to extend their services further.
Ordering from Bouquet Florist is simple, whether online, by phone or face to face in the shop in Cheddar. They deliver 7 days a week and open Monday - Saturday with fresh flowers available every day.
Meet Claire
Hello im Claire, A little about me…
I grew up in Mark, and attended Wedmore First School, Hugh Sexeys and Kings of Wessex. I studied Agriculture at Cannington College. I was very involved in Wedmore Young Farmers in my youth. I worked for Axe Valley Vets in Blackford as a receptionist for 5 years. After spending time in Australia with my partner Richard I followed my Dads footsteps and started milking cows along side my passion for photography. In 2015 with my mum Carol, we took over the already established Bouquet Florist in Cheddar. Where I was a Saturday girl when I was younger. Since opening our doors lots has happened and I have had my 3 amazing children, Jasper, Sidney and Skye who in my spare time I can be found with in our garden with lots of flowers, wildlife and lots of ducks! My favourite part of running a flower shop is being able to be creative every day and make peoples floral dreams a reality. I especially enjoy working with couples to plan their wedding flowers.
Meet Carol
My name is Carol and I own Bouquet Florist with my daughter Claire. I grew up in Theale, Wedmore. For the last 30 years have lived in Mark, with my husband Richard on our Beef and Sheep farm. From leaving school I worked as a hairdresser for Frontline Style in Wells and Weston Super Mare. When I decided to have a career change and train as a florist, I was delighted to be offered a job at Bouquet Florist, Cheddar. I worked in both the Cheddar and Burnham shop for many years. A change saw me return to hairdressing for a few years working at Bridgwater College where I had some really happy times. In 2015 I returned to Bouquet Florist with my daughter Claire but this time to take over the running of the business. We have not looked back and really enjoy working together. In my spare time you might find me spending time with my 5 grandchildren, at a WI meeting or catching up with friends at Bagley Church. My favourite part of running a flower shop is meeting all our lovely customers who we have got to know so well over the years. Creating sympathy and floral tribute is something I find particularly rewarding as we get to help people through the loss of a loved one.