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Belle Mer Real Weddings Belle Mer Wedding Flower Arrangements We Love Tall centerpieces, low centerpieces, staircase florals, ceremony arches, and sweetheart tables from our favorite Belle Mer designs. Belle Mer’s waterfront setting and flexible, airy event space give florists a lot to work with — high ceilings for dramatic installations, a striking staircase […]
Castle Hill Inn Weddings Ceremony lawn logistics, wind considerations, and the coastal flower choices that hold up on Newport’s most photographed bluff. Castle Hill Inn’s ceremony lawn is, without exaggeration, one of the most breathtaking wedding backdrops in New England. Ocean cliffs, open sky, and a lighthouse in the distance mean the setting is […]
Luxury weddings throughout Rhode Island continue to evolve each year, and floral design has become one of the most important elements shaping the overall guest experience. Couples are moving beyond traditional centerpieces and embracing florals as part of the atmosphere, architecture, and storytelling of the wedding day itself. At Plant Girl Floral (also known as […]
Bridal Bouquets · Design Guide · Newport RI By Christine · Plant Girl Floral · Newport, RI The bridal bouquet is the most photographed element of any wedding — more than the centerpieces, more than the ceremony arch, more than any individual installation element in the reception. It appears in virtually every meaningful portrait, […]
Spring Weddings · Newport RI · Seasonal Florals. Discover inspiring Spring Wedding Florals in Rhode Island for your special day. By Christine · Plant Girl Floral · Newport, RI Every season in Newport has its distinct beauty, and after designing florals through all of them, I will say plainly what I believe: spring is […]
Rhode Island coastal weddings are known for their incredible scenery, waterfront venues, sailcloth tents, and elegant guest experiences. While these weddings often appear effortless in photographs, the reality behind the scenes is far more complex. Designing florals for a coastal wedding requires careful planning, experienced logistics, and a team that understands how waterfront environments affect […]
Island Weddings · Martha’s Vineyard · Nantucket By Christine · Plant Girl Floral · Newport, RI There is a particular kind of couple who chooses Martha’s Vineyard or Nantucket for their wedding. They want the island not despite its inaccessibility but because of it — the ferry crossing, the unhurried landscape, the sense of […]
Floral Trends · Newport · Coastal New England By Christine · Plant Girl Floral · Newport, RI Trends in wedding florals move more slowly than fashion trends, and for good reason — a wedding is a once-in-a-lifetime event, and couples who are spending $15,000 to $40,000 on florals are generally more interested in timeless […]
Venue Guide · Belle Mer · Newport RI By Christine · Plant Girl Floral · Newport, RI Belle Mer occupies a category all its own among Newport wedding venues. Situated on a private island in Newport Harbor, it offers a combination of outdoor waterfront ceremony spaces, a modern Harbour Room ballroom with sweeping […]
How to Design Wedding Flowers for Newport’s Most Iconic Venues Newport is known for its breathtaking coastal views, historic mansions, and elegant waterfront venues. Newport Wedding Venues each offer something unique—and each requires a thoughtful floral approach to truly bring it to life. At Plant Girl Floral (also known as Plant Girl Shop), we’ve designed […]