| Flourish was founded in 2004 by wedding planner Georgina Tegart, a Brit. She has been involved in planning special events since her first job at a London-based accounting firm organizing seminars and international meetings. She honed her skills working for a charity in event management, fundraising, and development, before moving permanently to the U.S. in 1996. She graduated with honors from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and moved to Chicago , which is now her adopted hometown. Before starting Flourish, Georgina worked as the Chief Operating Officer for a medium sized organization, managing the human resources, information technology, and general business functions. |

Photo by Tricia Konig
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| In her spare time, she advanced her creative skills, working in a floral design studio, taking catering classes, planning special events, and throwing fabulous parties for her family and friends. Flourish allows her to meld her artistic and practical sides.
Georgina Tegart is an active member of the Association of Bridal Consultants, the International Special Events Society. |
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