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Christine Mandese

July 23, 2026

  Reception Design How Flowers Transform a Ballroom Five before-and-after moments that turn an empty room into the setting for the most important night of a couple’s life. An empty ballroom is a strange thing to stand in. The bones are there — the chandeliers, the columns, the tall windows — but until the flowers […]

Castle Hill Wedding Flowers in New England

July 21, 2026

Christine Mandese

    South Florida Wedding Florist Floral Mistakes South Florida Couples Should Avoid Five planning missteps we see most often, and how to sidestep each one before they cost you time, money, or peace of mind. Most floral disappointments on a wedding day aren’t the result of a bad design — they’re the result of […]

Christine Mandese

July 20, 2026

    Our Approach Why Luxury Couples Choose Custom Floral Design Instead of Packages A pre-set package can fill a room with flowers. Custom design builds a wedding that could only belong to one couple. Almost every couple planning a luxury wedding eventually asks the same question: is a floral package enough, or does the […]

July 18, 2026

Christine Mandese

Planning a Belle Mer Wedding? Explore Our Floral Guide for Inspiration Belle Mer is one of Newport’s most sought-after wedding venues, and it’s easy to see why. From the sweeping waterfront views to the light-filled reception space, every corner of the property offers an elegant backdrop for a truly unforgettable celebration. When couples begin planning […]

Christine Mandese

July 18, 2026

Planning Your Wedding Flowers? Start Here. One of the biggest questions couples have when planning their wedding is, “Where do I even begin with flowers?” For couples specifically interested in Wedding Flowers at Ocean Cliff in Newport, knowing where to start can feel overwhelming. From bouquets and centerpieces to ceremony installations and candlelit receptions, wedding […]

July 17, 2026

Christine Mandese

Newport Beach House Wedding

  Miami Wedding Florist Miami Wedding Flower Trends Couples Are Loving The palettes, blooms, and design ideas showing up most often in our Miami wedding consultations this season. As a Miami wedding florist, I get a front-row seat to what couples are actually asking for — not just what’s trending online, but what people are […]

Christine Mandese

July 16, 2026

    Palm Beach Wedding Florist Palm Beach Wedding Flower Trends for 2027 Seven directions shaping ceremonies and receptions along the coast this coming season. Every year, the flowers change before the couples do. As a Palm Beach wedding florist, I spend a lot of time watching where floral design is heading — not just […]

Christian McCaffrey & Olivia Culpo wedding

July 15, 2026

Christine Mandese

      Reception Floral Design. Explore The Most Luxurious Wedding Reception Flower Ideas to create an unforgettable celebration. The Most Luxurious Wedding Reception Flower Ideas Six floral moments that turn a beautiful reception into an unforgettable one. A reception is made of dozens of small design decisions, but only a handful of them actually […]

Christine Mandese

July 15, 2026

    Design Philosophy Why a natural, gathered-from-the-garden approach to florals remains one of the most enduring choices a Rhode Island couple can make. Floral trends come and go. Bold, saturated palettes have their moment, minimalist single-stem installations have theirs, and then a few years later couples look back at their wedding photos and wince […]

July 12, 2026

Christine Mandese

Plant Girl Shop Christine - Best Wedding Florist

  Seasonal Inspiration Newport Rhode Island Wedding Flower Inspiration by Season Every season on this coastline has its own mood. Here’s how to design around it, from spring’s soft romance to winter’s quiet elegance.   I’m Christine, founder of Plant Girl Floral, and after years of designing weddings across every month of the calendar in […]

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