Ramos By Melanie, is a Latina female owned Atlanta floral business. Floral businesses continue to expand all throughout Georgia. However, Ramos by Melanie continues to be one of many in Marietta that offer’s different styles of arrangements budget friendly. I am Melanie Ortiz, founder of Ramos by Melanie. I sell custom eternal or custom real flower and rose arrangements. My arrangements are used as a sign of love, appreciation, or an act of kindness. When I was younger, I also loved flowers and my passion for them continues to grow.
At 13 years old attending Marietta Middle School, I started my business, Ramos by Melanie on March 14, 2023. I saw a bouquet of roses on my explore page, so I decided to try and make one. After making only one bouquet, I was confident enough to start promoting myself. That same night I decided to make an Instagram and post my first bouquet I made. My first post got over 200 likes which made me even more passionate to promote my business. My first order was from a stranger only one month after I started. After two years, my passion for flowers remains the same, and I continue to have my business because I love that flowers are used as a way to show love, appreciation, or kindness.
I sell a variety of custom flower and rose arrangements. About a year ago, I decided to start selling eternal bouquets. Although eternal bouquets are very difficult and challenging to make, I love that they will last forever and can be kept forever. My prices start from $65. However, I am willing to work with my customer’s budgets. I strongly feel my prices are valuable because my arrangements always freshly made and made to my customers’ liking.
At the start of my business it was very difficult to get customers. However, I always stayed positive and continued to promote my business any chance that I got. Most of my customers tend to be males because they usually buy gifts for their girlfriends, mothers, or friends. However, not only is it males, it is also women who like to buy gifts for themselves or others.
Throughout the journey of my business I have gone through several obstacles and lessons. School has been one of my biggest obstacles, there have been times where I get several of orders for the same day. Having to manage my orders, school, and work is difficult. However, my mom has been one of my biggest supporters. She always manages to get the flowers or roses I need whenever I’m in school. I have also had to learn through several of mistakes. About six months into my business, I decided to start asking for a 50 percent non-refundable deposit after a few incidents where customers wouldn’t pick up the order they ordered. This made me loose profit several of times, so now I charge a 50 percent non-refundable deposit to secure the order. In the future, I would love to make arrangements for events and expand my business more.
In conclusion, I believe that if someone wants to start something they enjoy, they should do it. At the start, you won’t get as many orders, but it is important to remember that not everything starts good. My name on Instagram is @ramosbymelanie, I take orders through Instagram or through my phone number that is on my Instagram. Anyone can support my business by following and following my journey. Feel free to send me a message to order.
