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Christine Mandese

December 18, 2025

The Art of Luxury Floral Installations for Weddings Luxury floral installations have transformed wedding design, moving beyond traditional bouquets and centerpieces to create immersive, architectural floral experiences. As a luxury wedding florist specializing in statement installations, I’m sharing everything you need to know about creating show-stopping florals that leave guests speechless. What Are Floral Installations? […]

Hanging Installation in Newport RI at Castle Hill Rhode Island Venue

December 17, 2025

Christine Mandese

Chanler at the Cliff Walk

Newport Wedding Venues & Luxury Floral Design Guide Newport, Rhode Island is one of New England’s most sought-after wedding destinations, attracting couples from across the country who want to celebrate in historic elegance and coastal beauty. In this Newport Wedding Venues & Luxury Floral Design Guide, as a luxury wedding florist specializing in Newport venues, […]

Christine Mandese

December 16, 2025

Rhode Island Seasonal Flower Guide for Weddings Choosing seasonal flowers for your Rhode Island wedding isn’t just smart for your budget—it’s the secret to getting the freshest, most beautiful blooms on your big day. As a luxury wedding florist specializing in Rhode Island celebrations, I’m sharing everything you need to know about which flowers are […]

Seasonal Flowers in New England Weddings 2026

December 16, 2025

Christine Mandese

Rosecliff Mansion Wedding

Newport’s grand Gilded Age mansions provide some of America’s most spectacular wedding venues. Planning wedding flowers for these historic properties requires understanding their architectural grandeur, period-appropriate aesthetics, and practical considerations. This comprehensive guide covers designing luxury flowers for The Breakers, Rosecliff, and Marble House—three of Newport’s most iconic mansion wedding venues. The Breakers: Vanderbilt Splendor […]

Christine Mandese

December 15, 2025

When to Book Your Wedding Florist: Rhode Island Planning Timeline Quick Answer: Book your wedding florist 8-12 months before your wedding date. For popular dates (June-October in Rhode Island) or Newport venues, book 12-18 months in advance to secure your preferred florist. One of the most common questions I hear from newly engaged couples is: […]

Christine, Owner of Plant Girl Floral

December 15, 2025

Christine Mandese

Castle Hill Fall Wedding Arch

Castle Hill Inn stands as one of Newport’s most prestigious wedding venues, combining historic elegance with breathtaking ocean views. Planning wedding flowers for this iconic location requires understanding the venue’s unique characteristics, seasonal considerations, and how to create designs that complement rather than compete with the spectacular natural beauty. This comprehensive guide walks you through […]

Christine Mandese

December 11, 2025

Few Newport wedding venues can match the dramatic beauty of Ocean Cliff. Perched on a cliff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, this stunning venue blends Victorian style with amazing coastal views. Recently, we had the honor of designing Ocean Cliff wedding flowers in Newport, RI, for a beautiful wedding. It showed the timeless elegance of blue […]

Ocean Cliff Newport RI Reception Space

December 8, 2025

Christine Mandese

Your complete guide to choosing the perfect flowers for every season in coastal Rhode Island One of the most important decisions in wedding floral design is understanding what blooms beautifully during your wedding season. As a luxury Newport wedding florist, we’re constantly asked: “What flowers will be available for my wedding date?” and “How do […]

Christine Mandese

December 8, 2025

Discover the most sophisticated floral trends defining Newport’s high-end weddings this year The world of luxury wedding florals is constantly evolving, and 2025 brings fresh, exciting trends that perfectly complement Newport’s blend of historic elegance and coastal beauty. As a luxury wedding florist who has designed for over 400 weddings across New England—including high-profile celebrations […]

Cape Cod Wedding Flowers

December 1, 2025

Christine Mandese

Colorful wedding arch

There’s nothing quite like a wedding at The Bohlin Newport RI. The harbor views, the sailing-inspired architecture, and the gentle coastal breeze create an atmosphere that welcomes elegance. For this celebration, we had the joy of working with a luxury color wedding florist Newport RI who specializes in stunning schemes and bold, artistic statement florals—the […]

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