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The Faces of Gillespie Florists: Meet Kayleigh Wheeler

Posted by Thu, Oct 16, 2025 @ 10:31 PM

KSBADGE_25-02 The Faces of Gillespie Florists

Meet Kayleigh: One of the Creative Minds Behind Our Flowers

Ever wonder who’s behind some of the beautiful arrangements at Gillespie Florists? Today we’re introducing you to Kayleigh Wheeler — one of our talented designers and wedding specialists!

Kayleigh’s journey into floristry is a story of passion and persistence. She’s been part of the Gillespie family for a year and a half, but her love for flowers began back in 2016. Starting out in customer service, she quickly became captivated by the design process. Always eager to learn, she asked the designers around her to teach her the craft. That determination paid off, and by 2023, Kayleigh was designing full-time!

KAYLEIGH WHEELER

🌟 Kayleigh’s Favorites

  • Flower: Dahlia

  • Designs: Weddings & anything “weird or unique” ✨

  • Holiday to design for: Mother’s Day

  • Arrangement on our website:
    Autumn Illumination

When asked what she loves most about working at Gillespie, Kayleigh shared:

“The creative liberty and the priority of family.”






💡 A Memorable Moment

One moment that stands out for Kayleigh happened after she led a DIY flower class. A student told her the experience gave her the confidence to design flowers for her daughter’s baby shower. Knowing she helped inspire someone’s creativity left a lasting impression — and moments like these are what make her work so meaningful.

📚 Outside the Shop

When Kayleigh isn’t bringing floral visions to life, she’s usually immersed in one of her other passions. She’s an avid reader (around 100 books a year 🤯), a writer, painter, and even a basketball enthusiast.

We’re incredibly lucky to have Kayleigh’s creativity, kindness, and unique vision as part of the Gillespie team. She helps us bring beauty and heart to so many of your special moments. 💕

Want to read more about our Team Members?

Click a name here:  SARAH  TYLER


 

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