‘5 Minutes with…’ is a series of short interviews with some of the esteemed vendors listed on our directory. We get to know the brilliant people behind the brands we love. Today, we meet Bukky of Lovebug Florist.
Bukky Yusuff is the founder of Lovebug Florist – a luxury fresh floral company located in GRA Port Harcourt providing fresh flowers for birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, and other special occasions. A lawyer turned professional florist, Bukky has always loved all things gardening and floristry and established Lovebug in 2013. She lives in Port Harcourt with her husband and son. In her spare time, she enjoys relaxing at home with her family.
Your Brand In Three Words… Fresh, Innovative, contemporary
The Part of My Job I Enjoy The Most… Seeing a client’s reaction when they have their fresh florals delivered.
My Biggest Accomplishment To Date… Bringing joy and brightness to every bride we have been privileged to cater to on their big day. One bride, in particular, called it “Sparkles” – I think it’s the “lovebug effect”. You cannot really explain it till you feel it.
The Best Vendor You’ve Worked With… Yemi Adewale of YDA creation. Her energy and attention to detail is amazing.
One Quality Every Nigerian Wedding Vendor Must Have and Why? Every Nigerian Wedding Vendor must be detail-oriented. It’s the little things that make the most difference.
In my spare time, I spend time with my family. They are my world.
Interesting Fact about You… I am a lawyer turned Floral designer.
What Songs Are Currently on Replay? Tekno – Duro
What Book are you currently reading, or what was the last book you read? A lineage of Grace by Francine Rivers
Call or Text? Definitely call
Cook or Be Cooked For? Be cooked for.
Favorite Food? Eba of course. It’s no secret lol
Ideal Holiday Destination… Barbados
3 Guests For Dinner, who would they be? Karen Tran, J Keith white, and Preston Bailey
