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Family cultivates Southern Occasions - Valdosta Daily Times

I like to make it like a garden. I like to know what kind of person they were and match that as opposed to just putting an arrangement up.”She offers free delivery to McLane Lakewood Funeral Home.For the holidays, she sets up table pieces, wreaths and garlands that can be picked up or delivered.“For Thanksgiving, you do a pretty arrangement with pumpkins and candles, flowers,” she said. Because she is an experienced florist she knows what flowers are available throughout the year and what flowers can substitute. “Pinterest, sometimes I have to make suggestions because certain flowers are only available certain times of year,” Squires said. Southern Occasions also sells candles and gift items. Squire also does wedding and party coordinating, she said. “It gets kind of hectic and time gets away from you,” she said. “I do start to finish with the bride. I make sure the wedding or any event runs smoothly.”Southern Occasions delivers to Valdosta, Lake Park, Hahira, Statenville, Jennings, Fla., Madison, Fla.Prices for flowers start at $12 and go up from there. But the average price for a vase arrangement runs $35-$60. Southern Occasions is located at 1509 Marian Ave, Suite A, and is open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m.-noon Saturday. Saturday hours may be extended during holiday seasons. More information: Call (229) 559-5050; or visit Southern Occasions on Facebook. Jason Smith is a reporter at The Valdosta Daily Times. He can be contacted at 229-244-3400 ext.1256.