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Christine Mandese

January 27, 2026

  Quick Answer: Yes—same team and design style. Plant Girl Floral is our current studio name; Plant Girl Shop is the legacy listing name still visible on major wedding directories. If you’re planning a Newport wedding and researching florists, you’ve probably come across both “Plant Girl Floral” and “Plant Girl Shop” in your search results. […]

January 27, 2026

Christine Mandese

Belle Mer Wedding centerpieces

If you searched for Plant Girl Shop and found Plant Girl Floral, you’re in the right place. Plant Girl Floral is the new name for Plant Girl Shop—same team, same design standards, and the same full-service wedding experience you’ve always known. Read the official name update here: Plant Girl Floral (Formerly Plant Girl Shop) Why […]

Christine Mandese

January 26, 2026

  Quick Answer: How Should You Design Belle Mer Wedding Flowers? Island House and Water Salon need different floral scale and placement. If you are planning your Belle Mer Wedding Flowers, the best approach is to match the room size, choose a few strong focal moments, and keep the palette crisp so it looks clean […]

Belle Mer Wedding

January 26, 2026

Christine Mandese

Wedding Candles

Quick Answer: How Should You Use Candles in Luxury Wedding Design? The safest, most elegant candlelight uses protected flames and consistent grouping. Hurricanes and votives create reliable glow, while tapers add height when the venue allows them and the setup is stable. Including luxury candles at a wedding is one of the best ways to […]

Christine Mandese

January 26, 2026

Quick Answer: What Do Floral Ceiling Installations Cost? Ceiling installs cost more because they require engineering, labor, and safe rigging—not just flowers. The biggest price factors are the size of the install, the mechanics required, and the time the venue allows for set-up and tear-down. Basic hanging greenery installations might start around $2,000-4,000, while elaborate […]

Ceiling installation at a wedding

January 25, 2026

Christine Mandese

Newport Wedding RI

Quick Answer: Which Floral Moments Create the Most Impact? We’ve rounded up 10 reception installs guests always photograph for inspiration. Guests photograph the biggest focal points: the entrance, head table, dance floor, and any dramatic overhead or staircase install. If you want the most impact, invest in one or two strong moments rather than spreading […]

Christine Mandese

January 25, 2026

Quick Answer: What Makes a Wedding Tablescape Look Luxurious? A luxury tablescape works because every element matches in tone and style. Choose a clear direction, then repeat it across linens, candles, and florals so the table feels curated instead of mixed. Success requires intentional coordination between all elements, appropriate scale for table size, and cohesive […]

January 25, 2026

Christine Mandese

Rosecliff Mansion Newport Mansion Weddings with Flower Centerpieces

Quick Answer: What Makes a Head Table Look Luxurious? A luxury head table looks layered and intentional, not crowded. Combine a strong floral focal point with clean candle groupings and consistent spacing so the table reads polished in photos and in person. The key is balancing substantial florals with adequate negative space, incorporating varied heights […]

Christine Mandese

January 25, 2026

  Quick Answer: What Makes Luxury Wedding Florals Feel Transformative? Scale is what makes a luxury wedding feel like a transformation. When you consider what makes luxury wedding florals feel transformative, it’s a combination of grand elements and thoughtful placement. The right large pieces—placed in the right spots—fill the room visually and photograph beautifully from […]

Belle Mer Wedding

January 24, 2026

Christine Mandese

Ocean Cliff Wedding Flowers and Candles

Quick Answer: When Does Greenery Look Luxurious vs. Sparse? There are certain times when statement greenery truly stands out, especially when its luxury defines the ambiance of a space. Statement greenery is luxury when it is full, styled, and supported by structure or focal blooms. If greenery looks thin or unfinished, it reads like a […]

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