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AndreA Cole
Craftswoman. CEO. Community Builder.
HER Story Turning Flowers - and Dreams - Into a Thriving Business
What if a single bouquet of flowers could change your life? For Andrea Cole, that’s exactly what happened. In 2016, a simple Valentine’s Day gift from her then-boyfriend (now husband) ignited a spark—not just romantically, but professionally. That bouquet wasn’t tossed a few days later. Instead, it became the seed of something extraordinary: a bold business that now touches thousands of lives across the country.
Andrea is the founder of dbandrea®, the nation’s leading flower preservation studio. But more than that, she’s a modern woman building a business on her own terms—where passion meets precision, and creativity is the currency of growth.
A Love Story Becomes a Business Story It didn’t start with a business plan. It started with curiosity, a glue gun, and a vision to preserve something beautiful. Andrea taught herself the intricate art of flower preservation —then mastered it. What began as a personal project soon blossomed into a full-fledged enterprise.
Today, her company invests over 30 hours of handcrafted work into each order, transforming once-in-a-lifetime floral arrangements—from weddings, pageants, and memorials—into timeless keepsakes. Each piece is a blend of science, artistry, and heart.
Andrea didn’t stop at creating beautiful art— she built a powerhouse brand around it. At dbandrea®, she leads a team of artisans, marketers, and client specialists who mirror her commitment to excellence. And she does it all while maintaining a distinct brand voice rooted in elegance, legacy, and love.
As if that weren’t enough, Andrea also serves as Director of Marketing and Communications for the WIPA (Wedding International Professionals Association) Dallas-Fort Worth chapter, where she mentors others and fosters collaboration in the events industry.