AAMI Golden Slipper
Glamour at the Golden Slipper - Ros Reines, The Sunday Telegraph
Those who held coveted invitations to the corporate marquees were also well served.
Society florist Susan Avery had one of the busiest Saturdays this year, supplying many of the marquees. In the AAMI marquee, the non-stop entertainment incuded stilt-walkers, magicians, and juggling acts.

Small Business Awards
At a special Awards presentation, Susan Avery was inducted into the Small Business - Hall of Fame. Ms Avery's acceptance speech was...
"I would especially like to thank you, our customers, friends, supporters and suppliers (daily, monthly or whenever) who have all been part of 4,000 weddings, 13,000 functions, 250,000 arrangements, Top 150 Florists in the World, Top Sydney Shops, Sydney Festival 1994-2000, Small Business of the Year Finalist, Small Business - Hall of Fame, and anything else I've forgotten…"

Sydney Morning Herald
Trish Treanor,
The Avery standard is natural, full and luxurious, without any accoutrements. Her inspiration for design comes from the flower itself and from the untamed character of the local species.
Susan Avery's fling with flowers began at 15 in Toronto. She is now recognised as Sydney's leading florist. Clientele includes Queen Elizabeth, the Dalai Lama, celebrities, rock stars and politicians.
Her high profile work has included Olympic functions and major society weddings. Susan also conducts lectures and workshops.

In Any Event - Relaxing before the Rush
Trevor Connell
On arrival guests were struck by the simple but very elegant décor by Susan Avery. Glass bowls and vases filled with oranges, lemons and limes were placed on scattered tables while others combined the citrus with candles and floated on water.

citysearch.com.au - Valentine Emergency!
"We have clients ring at 5pm," says Charles McKean, "They say, 'I'm going to be home in half an hour, can you have the flowers there, and say I ordered them yesterday.' We do what we can."