Bethany Kleppick, Co-founder

Social Media and Marketing Manager/Educator

I have been wedding-obsessed since I was a little girl! I still get really fired up about unique wedding themes & going beyond florals to design each wedding element with care. It has been so special to work for months with couples on seemingly little details, and seeing how it all comes to life in such a special and memorable way. It is all in the details!

I live in Wexford with my husband David and our three boys- Joey, John and Henry! Our favorite activities are playing outside as a family & sharing dinner somewhere new. When I’m not at home, I love to sing in the car & go on walks with my girl friends. Thank you for being here!

Can’t live without: Coffee

Fun fact: I had a bridal magazine subscription at age 12!

go to coffee order: Lavender Latte

Julie Start, Co-founder

Cottage Manager/Senior Designer

Though I consider myself an old soul, I love keeping tabs on what’s up and coming in the wedding world. I enjoy finding ways to incorporate little known blooms and pull together surprising design elements for our couples. My favorite thing is to take something old and revitalize it. I live for when clients become friends & when they light up at the sight of their flowers on the day of their wedding, we can walk home with smiles on our faces, too!

I live in West View in a 1930s home with my husband Greg and our three chihuahuas. We love grilling out on our deck while a vinyl record is playing. When I’m not planning my next home improvement project or vacation, I love thrift shopping and trying new restaurants. I can't wait to meet you!

Can’t live without: Spotify and mascara

Fun fact: I love true crime and collect old Nancy Drew books

Go-to coffee order: Dirty Chai with Oat Milk

Cloe Mathia

Flower Manager/Senior Designer

I have always loved working hard and getting my hands dirty. Growing up, you’d either find me hard at work in a ballet studio or outside knee-deep in dirt making mud pies while wearing my favorite fancy party dress. Creating beauty and working with my hands are two of my very favorite things, and I’m so lucky that I’ve found a career that encompasses both! I absolutely love getting to form relationships with our clients while helping make their wedding day dreams a reality. Dreaming up large-scale floral installations and finding new and unexpected ways to incorporate flowers into venues are two aspects of this job that bring me such joy!

Nowadays you’ll find me either in a yoga class, on a patio somewhere enjoying a cocktail and an order of french fries while reading a good book, or (still) knee-deep in mud caring for the Sapphire & Lace cutting garden. I’m so excited for this beautiful upcoming season with this amazing team and the best clients. I’m looking forward to meeting you and helping your wedding day dreams come to life!

Can’t live without: French fries

Fun fact: I was a professional ballerina

Go-to Coffee Order: Matcha Lemonade

Sarah Moawad

Inventory Manager/Designer

I have loved flowers since I was a child and my mother grew dahlias bigger than my head in our backyard. After some time working in an office setting I found a listing for a flower shop job and got excited for the first time to interview for a job. I worked in a few retail flower shops before finding Sapphire & Lace. I love that we are making these special days amazing for our brides and I’m very grateful that I’ve found a job that allows me to be around and create with some beautiful flowers.

I like to play cozy games on my switch like Animal Crossing. My favorite genres to read and watch are sci-fi, fantasy, & horror. I love to get together with friends to play D&D and have board game nights.

Can’t live without:Live music & hand sanitizer

Fun fact: I lived in France for school

Go-to coffee order: Strawberry Refresher or any fruit iced tea