An independent florist in Stockport town centre is celebrating its first birthday.

Sweet Bud opened in September 2025 and has quickly become a Merseyway fixture, with a cosy shop which is festooned with colour and sweet with floral fragrance.

The store celebrated its one-year anniversary on Sunday 27th with a massive giveaway, featuring prizes from other independent local businesses.

"Thanks for all the birthday wishes and for making the day so special on Sunday", Sweet Bud founder Liv Woodward said.

"We had our best day in the shop ever. It was great to see so many of you celebrating with us."

Sweet Bud specialises in a wide range of beautiful flowers, plants and accessories.

You can walk in and pick up a small bunch for an informal occasion, or you can arrange delivery of a plethora of choice picks for an upcoming event - think weddings, birthdays, launch events, and more.

Originally based out of a studio in Levenshulme, the business has made a name for itself working with clients such as the BBC, Penguin Publishing, Old Trafford cricket ground, and more.

And that's in addition to a host of smaller family events across Stockport and Greater Manchester.

And the business boasts a flawless five-star rating on Google reviews.

Liv says her mission is "to boost moods, create art and provide a sustainable choice of floristry in Manchester".

"Our style is modern, unusual, artistic and eco-conscious", she said.

Indeed, Sweet Bud works to be as eco-friendly as possible in its sourcing and packaging.

It means that when you buy flowers from here they don't come swaddled in unnecessary plastic or floral brick, which can be harmful to the environment.

And as well as flowers, Sweet Bud also offers a lovely range of houseplants, plant pots, candles and other gifts.

You can find Sweet Bud at 16 Merseyway. The shop is open from 9am-5.30pm on Monday to Saturday (except Tuesdays), and 10.30am to 4.30pm on Sunday.

Find more information on their website or on the Sweet Bud Instagram page.