20 Questions with Jon Gerych

Jon Gerych, owner of Gerych’s Flowers and Events is known for creating magical events. One of the foremost wedding experts in the area, Jon has a talent for turning an ordinary place into an extraordinary experience through flowers, design and decor. We recently caught up with Jon to get to know him a little better.

1. What is your local Neighborhood SEEN? Fenton
2. One word to describe the event / production industry? Fantastic!
3. Where do you find inspiration? In everything I see.
4. Are you currently reading anything? Or favorite/most inspiring book? Dick and Jane
5. Designing your event 101- what is the best way to incorporate floral into a wedding or event? Floral becomes the final touch in any event whether it is on the tabletop, at the entrance or a ceiling/wall treatment.
6. Easiest décor or plants for a DIY party? Succulents or Herbs
7. Your Favorite plant? Bonsai Plants

8. Your Favorite Flower? Ranunculus
9. Besides roses – what type of flower would you suggest to give for Valentines Day?  French tulips in white, red or pink
10. Your Favorite color? orange
11. Your Favorite Season? Fall
12. Why? Because of all the texture and color hues….
13. Most elaborate wedding venue you’ve ever worked on? The Breakers in Palm Beach, FL
14. Most unique wedding venue you’ve ever worked on?  The Russell Warehouse in Detroit, MI (read about this event here)

15. Favorite place to relax? What’s that? I never relax, but when I do it is in the Greenhouse.
16. Your go to spot for dinner (or any meal) in your local neighborhood? The Laundry

17. Favorite spot for food in metro Detroit? Wright & Company

18. If you had a free plane ticket – where would you go? Paris
19. What has been your greatest achievement? Life & Family
20. Favorite quote? “Never say never!”

For more information about Jon and his business, Gerych’s Flowers and Events, head to http://www.gerychsflowers.com/  or call:  Fenton • (810) 629-5995 Birmingham • (248) 723-5650

713 W. Silver Lake Road, Fenton, MI 48430