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Christine Mandese

February 15, 2026

Plant Girl Floral (also known as Plant Girl Shop) • Newport, Providence + South County Quick answer: Yes—most “dream flowers” are possible. However, timing matters. If you plan around your month, you’ll get better quality, better pricing, and better performance 🌿 Best months by bloom: Peonies (late May–mid June) • Hydrangea (June–September) • Dahlias (late […]

bright flower bouquet at wedding in Newport Rhode Island

February 15, 2026

Christine Mandese

Castle Hill Wedding Photography with bouquet of flowers

If you’re searching for the best florist for weddings in Newport, Rhode Island, you’ve probably seen two kinds of work. First: pretty flowers in a vase.Second: florals that make a room feel finished the moment you walk in. That second feeling is what most couples mean when they say, “We want luxury.” However, luxury florals […]

Christine Mandese

February 15, 2026

Featured Venues: Castle Hill Inn (Newport), OceanCliff (Newport), waterfront ceremonies on Ocean DriveStyle Notes: airy coastal romance, movement-friendly designs, sturdy seasonal bloomsLogistics Tip: plan shade, hydration, and placement to protect blooms before guests arrive Outdoor ceremonies in Newport and South County are stunning, but Rhode Island weather has a personality of its own. Plant Girl […]

Wedding Rhode Island Ceremony Arch

February 14, 2026

Christine Mandese

Candlelight at wedding in newport RI

By Plant Girl Floral (also known as Plant Girl Shop) There’s a moment at almost every wedding reception that changes the room. The sun drops. The candles get lit. Suddenly, the space feels warmer, softer, and more romantic.At that point, guests lean in closer. Conversations get quieter. Meanwhile, your photographer catches those golden images you’ll […]

Christine Mandese

February 14, 2026

By Plant Girl Floral (also known as Plant Girl Shop) You’ve saved 47 photos on Pinterest. Your mood board has blush, sage, dusty blue, terracotta, champagne, mauve, burgundy, and maybe a little lavender. Your bridesmaids’ dresses are one color, your invitations are another, and now you’re looking at flowers and wondering how any of this […]

February 14, 2026

Christine Mandese

Taylor Swift wedding flowers

A Simple Checklist Couples Can Use Choosing a wedding florist sounds simple—until you start planning. Suddenly you’re comparing portfolios, decoding proposals, and wondering if the florist who looks amazing on Instagram can actually execute at your venue on a summer Saturday in Newport. If you’re searching for the best wedding florist in Rhode Island, here’s […]

Christine Mandese

February 13, 2026

Ceremony-to-Reception Floral Repurposing: How to Save Money Without Sacrificing Design By Plant Girl Floral (also known as Plant Girl Shop) Here’s something most couples don’t realize until they’re deep in planning: the flowers you invest in for your ceremony don’t have to stay there. Repurposing means we move select ceremony florals into the reception during […]

Belle Mer Wedding Day in Newport RI

February 12, 2026

Christine Mandese

Best Florist for Weddings in Newport, Rhode Island: What “Luxury” Florals Actually Look Like in Real Life If you’re searching for the best florist for weddings in Newport, Rhode Island, you’ve probably noticed something. A lot of florals look “pretty” online. However, luxury florals feel different in person. They feel intentional the moment guests arrive. […]

Christine Mandese

February 12, 2026

Rosecliff is one of Newport’s most iconic wedding venues, and planning Rosecliff wedding flowers is a unique challenge. It’s also one of the most misunderstood when it comes to floral design. The grand staircase, the sweeping ballroom, and the oceanfront terrace are stunning on their own. However, without the right approach to scale, even gorgeous […]

Getting married at Rosecliff Mansion

February 11, 2026

Christine Mandese

Belle Mer Wedding

Photography @hedifieldphotography Belle Mer is one of Newport’s most iconic waterfront venues—bright, modern, and effortlessly elegant. And because the space is so clean and open, your florals are not just “decor.” They’re a primary design feature that sets the tone of the entire celebration. If you’re planning a Belle Mer wedding, this is the question that […]

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