Meet The Founder 

How it all began ~

Symanthia began her studies in June 1983, through “Weddings Beautiful”, right after her high school graduation, and where she earned her certification upon completion, under the Direction and Founder, Doris Nixon.

Under completion and certifications with "Weddings Beautiful", Symanthia was recognized in several Bridal Magazines known worldwide, like Bride Guide and Bride's Magazine, as an outreach Certified Wedding Specialist and Events Planner, to Bride's all over the world.

Experience followed by working in one of her first jobs, working in a Bridal Boutique.

Since then, she has helped guide and direct many Brides' plan and coordinate their dream wedding, while keeping within their budget.

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Symanthia continued working with Brides but developed interest in making a career in the banking industry and worked 15 years in the industry where she climbed to management pretty quickly.  Having a background in the banking industry, provided Symanthia with the knowledge and skills required to run successful businesses.

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Shortly After working with Bride's, Symanthia decided to expand her studies in Etiquette, where she furthered her education, and earned her certifications as a Children’s and Teens Etiquette Specialist, in 1996 she gained additional training, and experience through Linda Dyer, founder of “Pretty Me”, “Finishing Touches”, and Boys at their Best”, based on the Virginia Metropolitan area. ​

She taught boys and girls etiquette courses through - hands on workshops and held fashion shows through major department stores.

Her students were among a variety of residents across Horry County, which also included children of politicians, lawyers and Senators from across the midlands.

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Symanthia chose to write her own etiquette teaching material and opened up her first etiquette workshop under ~

“The Manners in Me” ~

which she taught in public schools through an after school recreational program.

After a few years in teaching this program, she decided to branch out within the community, offering additional workshops to other young children and teens, through her second program “Southern Graces Etiquette ".  

She taught hundreds of children and teens the basics of etiquette, which also helped get them ready for college and into the workforce.

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Symanthia also earned certifications in 1983, and 1984, within the Interior Design industry, where styling homes and Special events was among her newfound love. ​

She went on to say, ~her passion in decorating creating vignettes, and table scaping, has been instilled within, for a very long time, as early as in my childhood, as a little girl who loved to play with pretty tea-sets.

 

In addition to Symanthia's list of credential's ~

She is an Ordained Minister-where she finds it a true honor, and in being included in a very special part of uniting couples in a legal binding relationship!

She incorporates this honor in helping couples with elopements and combining luxury picnics as part of the special occasion.

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Among all of her trades, she retired from working behind the chair, as a cosmetologist and business owner of 20 years, and where Today, she now has found new, exciting opportunities with a BIG twist ~ that really allows her to express and "show off", what she loves to do the most ~ ​

Symanthia is among the very first to offer.

Luxury Styled picnics along the Grand Strand, and surrounding areas of Horry & Georgetown Counties, SC~​​

"I have always had a flair for decorating spaces and making them look beautiful to my eye.

That passion, combined with my love for the outdoors, led me to create Blossoms and Blankets Luxury Styled Picnics.

With my exceptional decorating talents, I create intricate setups that are perfect for a day of relaxation, fun and luxury.

Each setup is tailored to the client's individual needs and preferences.

Seeing others gather together, encircled with family and friends, brings such joy and light, and it is such an honor to be a part of those special occasions!

~​To now, being able to include Luxury Picnic styling to my service board, where I can use my talent and creativity, makes me beyond excited!

​​This is A wonderful way and outlet, to express my creativity."​

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