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Christine Mandese

September 22, 2026

  Somewhere in every wedding budget spreadsheet, the same question shows up: *could we just do the flowers ourselves?* It’s a completely reasonable thing to consider, and for some weddings, DIY genuinely makes sense. For others, it ends up costing more time, money, and stress than couples expect. Here’s an honest look at both sides, […]

September 22, 2026

Christine Mandese

  Decor & Styling Cascading vs. Round vs. Hand-Tied: Choosing Your South Florida Bridal Bouquet Shape From cathedral-length cascades to tightly gathered rounds, your bouquet shape sets the tone for every photo of your South Florida wedding day. Long before your guests see your centerpieces or your ceremony arch, they see your bouquet. It’s in […]

Christine Mandese

September 21, 2026

  Plant Girl Stories Wedding Flower Installation Day: What Really Happens Behind the Scenes in Newport, RI Long before your first look, our team is already on-site — here’s what a Newport wedding florist’s installation day actually looks like, start to finish. By the time you walk down the aisle, your flowers have already had […]

September 21, 2026

Christine Mandese

  Decor & Styling Floral Chandeliers & Hanging Installations: Elevating Your South Florida Wedding Reception Why suspended florals have become one of the most requested ways to transform a reception space from the ceiling down. Walk into a reception where the florals aren’t just on the tables but hanging overhead, and the room reads differently […]

Christine Mandese

September 21, 2026

  Floral Design & Inspiration Glen Manor House Wedding Flowers: Designing for Newport’s Cliffside English Garden Estate Ivy-covered stone, boxwood-lined lawns, and a bluff over Narragansett Bay call for florals that feel grown, not arranged. Of all the venues we design for around Newport, Glen Manor House asks the most interesting question of a florist: […]

Glen Manor Pink Wedding

September 20, 2026

Christine Mandese

  Weddings & Events Rehearsal Dinner Flowers in Palm Beach & Miami: Setting the Tone for Your Wedding Weekend How to design a rehearsal dinner that feels like the opening chapter of your wedding weekend, not an afterthought. Every South Florida wedding weekend has a first act, and it isn’t the ceremony. It’s the rehearsal […]

Christine Mandese

September 20, 2026

  Wedding Flower Trends Fall Wedding Flowers in Palm Beach & Miami: Warm-Weather Blooms for South Florida’s Golden Season As the heat of summer eases, South Florida’s fall wedding season brings a warmer palette, more comfortable outdoor evenings, and some of the year’s most romantic light. If you’re planning a fall wedding in Palm Beach […]

September 20, 2026

Christine Mandese

Ocean Cliff Wedding Arch

Choosing a wedding florist is one of those decisions that feels bigger than it should, mostly because it’s hard to know what actually separates a great fit from a merely good one until you’re already deep into planning. Whether you’re getting married along the coast in Newport, in the heart of Boston, or anywhere else […]

Christine Mandese

September 20, 2026

  Education & Tips A season-by-season guide to when you should book your Newport wedding florist, so your favorite blooms and your favorite estate are both still available. One of the first questions we hear from newly engaged couples is some version of, “Is it too early to book our florist?” The honest answer is […]

OceanCliff Repurposing Plan: Ceremony Flowers That Work Twice

September 19, 2026

Christine Mandese

  Weddings & Events Why Hire a Full-Service Wedding Florist in Palm Beach & Miami What separates a curated floral experience from a flowers-only vendor, and why it matters most on the day you can’t redo. Every couple planning a Palm Beach or Miami wedding eventually hits the same question: do we really need a […]

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