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Castle Hill Inn Weddings Ceremony lawn logistics, wind considerations, and the coastal flower choices that hold up on Newport’s most photographed bluff. Castle Hill Inn’s ceremony lawn is, without exaggeration, one of the most breathtaking wedding backdrops in New England. Ocean cliffs, open sky, and a lighthouse in the distance mean the setting is […]
Design Approach Choosing Flowers That Match Your Wedding Venue Every venue has a personality before a single flower arrives. Here’s how to read it, with real examples across six Rhode Island venues. I’m Christine, founder of Plant Girl Floral, and one of the first things I do with any couple is really look […]
Venue Guide Newport Mansion Wedding Flowers What it takes to design for five of Newport’s grandest properties — Rosecliff, Marble House, Castle Hill, OceanCliff, and Belle Mer. I’m Christine, founder of Plant Girl Floral. Newport’s mansion venues are some of the most architecturally significant wedding settings in the country, and each one calls for […]
Why Plant Girl Floral A look inside the service, process, and real weddings that shape our reputation as a Newport florist. Every couple planning a Newport wedding eventually asks the same question: with so many talented florists in Rhode Island, why do so many couples land on Plant Girl Floral? The answer isn’t a […]
Choosing a Wedding Florist A practical guide to evaluating portfolios, asking the right questions, and finding a designer who truly knows Newport’s venues. If you’ve started searching for a florist in Newport, RI, you’ve probably noticed the sheer number of options — and how differently they all describe themselves. “Luxury,” “full-service,” “boutique,” “coastal-inspired” […]
Rhode Island Wedding Flower Trends for 2027 🌿 Planning a wedding in Rhode Island in 2027? Floral design continues to evolve toward immersive experiences rather than simply decorating a venue. Couples are looking for flowers that create emotion, transform spaces, and tell their story from the moment guests arrive. At Plant Girl Floral, we’re seeing […]
Design Techniques Luxury Wedding Flowers in Rhode Island: What Makes a Wedding Feel High-End? It’s rarely one big thing. It’s five specific decisions, made well, all at once. I’m Christine, founder of Plant Girl Floral, and I get asked some version of this question constantly: what actually makes a wedding feel high-end? It’s tempting […]
Design Philosophy Luxury Floral Design RI: What It Actually Means Luxury isn’t a price tag on an invoice. It’s a set of decisions made long before the flowers ever arrive. I’m Christine, founder of Plant Girl Floral, and “luxury” is a word that gets used loosely in the wedding industry — sometimes it just […]
Getting Started The most reliable places to start your search, and what to actually ask once you’ve found a few options. I’m Christine, founder of Plant Girl Floral, and I get this question often, usually early in the planning process: where do I even start looking for a florist? Rhode Island has plenty of talented […]
How to Choose Best Wedding Florist Rhode Island Awards, reviews, and portfolio can all tell you something different. Here’s how to actually evaluate them before you book. I’m Christine, founder of Plant Girl Floral. Search for “best wedding florist Rhode Island” and you’ll get a long list of studios, most of them […]