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Emma’s Flower Truck — Little Blue Truck, Big Blooms in Marietta
November 20, 2025
That cheerful rumble and little blue ’66 Chevy you’ve seen around? That’s Emma’s Flower Truck.
Owner Amelia grew up in this very truck—piled in the back with siblings on Halloween, grinding gears while learning to drive the neighborhood loop, grinning at that friendly rumble you could hear from a mile away.
In 2023, she gave her family heirloom a new chapter: fresh flowers, bright smiles, and pop-ups that feel like a front-porch visit with neighbors. The Chevy has a few gentle upgrades now (hello, power steering and A/C), but its heart is the same: show up, spread joy, and make someone’s day with a bouquet.
The truck’s story is pure Georgia folklore. She started as a farm truck, was stolen for two years in the ’90s, and—miraculously—returned in great shape after a routine traffic stop. And so she rested in the driveway, quietly waiting for her next chapter.
In 2020, Amelia felt the nudge to start growing flowers; by 2023, her dad said “yes” to using the Chevy, and the idea bloomed into a business that is growing into something special.
On truck days, Emma’s Flower Truck rolls onto the Square like a neighbor pulling into the driveway—buckets of local blooms in the bed, kraft paper at the ready. Kids climb onto tiptoe to choose stems, couples lean in to build a “just because” bouquet, and regulars wave before asking what’s fresh from Clarkshire Gardens or Whim Wham Art Farm.
Amelia talks folks through her easy recipe—3–5 stems of filler, 3–5 focal blooms—then tucks in a sprig of something that smells like home. Someone always spots the crochet flowers and adds one on top.
Between pop-ups she’s hosting workshops, prepping wreaths, and putting the finishing touches on a small home studio so she can offer more weekly deliveries. And through it all, the sweetest part is steady and simple: Amelia behind the tailgate, calling you by name, living out a dream that keeps turning strangers into neighbors—wherever the little blue Chevy goes.
“I’ve always wanted it to be more than a hobby—I gave it everything I had in the midst of mom life.”
Rooted in Cobb, she builds the truck’s bouquets the same way she’s built the business—with local hands. She sources American-grown blooms whenever possible, going between nearby growers the week of big events and cutting from her own backyard when the garden is flush. You’ll find stems from friends like Greg Clark of Clarkshire Gardens (Woodstock) and Nicole at Whim Wham Art Farm (Canton), but the relationships go beyond flowers. Neighborhood spots open their doors—Basecamp, The Local, Pie Bar, Sarah Liz Boutique, Hippie Kids, Qualusi Vineyards, GA Food & Wine Festival, Marietta Square Market, and more—turning pop-ups into little reunions where regulars wave, kids pick stems, and newcomers get welcomed in.
Ask around the Square and you’ll hear the same thing: Amelia remembers your name, your favorite flower, and who you’re surprising. Schools, nonprofits, and neighborhood associations loop her in for fundraisers and feel-good gatherings; she loops right back with time, blooms, and a smile. It’s flowers, yes—but it’s also fellowship.
Family + community
Amelia builds her calendar the way she builds bouquets—with care and people in mind.
As a mom of three, she spaces the big pop-ups every 2–3 weeks so weekends still feel like family, then sprinkles in weekday flowers by plan. The kids have roles (and pride) in the truck: quick rides, tiny “helpers” at setup, and Emma happily “organizing the gifting table.”
What fills Amelia’s cup most are the familiar faces—neighbors who stop by every time, the friend who brings a new friend, the quiet “thank you” when a bouquet is meant for someone who needs a lift.
What’s next
Holiday magic is in full swing: workshops, wreath orders, and a home studio that’s almost finished—so weekly deliveries can bloom even bigger in the new year. Catch the truck at the Jingle Belles & Bubbly in Downtown Kennesaw (Dec 12), and peek at her Holiday Shop Subscription for giftable goodness through the season. However you find her—on the Square, at a pop-up, or at your own event—expect the same thing every time: a warm hello, thoughtful stems, and a little more joy than you arrived with.
“Find something you love, start small, and just begin. Marietta has been so welcoming.”
CTA / How to book
Want the truck for your school, nonprofit, or neighborhood? Email emmasflowertruck@gmail.com to customize your event. Follow @emmasflowertruckga for pop-ups, workshops, and studio updates.
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I first moved to Marietta, GA, at the age of nine, and it has held my heart ever since. Today, I am a proud Marietta resident along with my husband, and I still have a passion for helping people to discover, explore, and enjoy our warm and welcoming hometown. My background and professional work in marketing and real estate led me to create Merry in Marietta as a community hub to connect residents, prospective residents, and visitors with all the best that Marietta has to offer. I’m excited to show you around!