In the late 1980s, Vancouver was a city of opportunity, fresh beginnings, and hidden love stories waiting to be written. Among the many dreamers who arrived on its shores were two young souls, each carrying their hopes, ambitions, and a longing for a place to call home.

Lily’s Florist was born not just as a business, but as a symbol of love, dedication, and a new chapter in their lives. A love that eventually blossomed into a family of four, a home among the scent of roses and lilies.

What started as a wedding gift became my parent's life's work, their legacy, and their heart.

Now, more than 30 years later, Lily’s Florist is more than just a flower shop—it’s a place where love stories begin, where friendships are nurtured, and where a family’s journey continues to bloom, one petal at a time.

Almost 30 years have now passed of what began as a wedding gift has blossomed into something much greater—a family legacy.

My sister and I, raised among the scent of fresh roses and the hum of their parents’ laughter, grew up watching love stories unfold in bouquets, comfort expressed in lilies, and joy shared through the simple act of giving flowers. We saw how their parents poured their hearts into every petal and stem, not just arranging flowers but creating moments that mattered.

Now, as adults, we've stepped into the business, not out of obligation, but out of commitment and carrying on a legacy that was built from the hands of our parents.But beyond business, together we've built something deeper—a community. Regular customers have become old friends, their stories intertwined with the shop’s history.

For the family behind Lily’s Florist, this has never just been a flower shop. It’s a place where life’s biggest and smallest moments are honored with something as simple, yet profound, as a flower. It’s a reminder that love, in all its forms, is worth celebrating.

Time moves forward, seasons change, and yet, at Lily’s Florist, some things remain the same.

Vancouver has always been a place where dreams take root, where people from all walks of life come to build something from nothing. It was that same spirit that brought my parents together here decades ago.

Because Lily’s Florist has never been just a flower shop. It has been a witness to love stories, a source of comfort in times of loss, and a part of life’s celebrations, big and small. It is a place where personal connections still matter, where people are greeted with respect.

As Vancouver grows and changes, and as technology speeds up the world around it, Lily’s Florist remains a reminder of what truly matters—human connection. It stands for the days when shopkeepers knew your order before you asked, when neighbors stopped to chat instead of rushing past, when a simple flower could brighten someone’s entire week.