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Christine Mandese

May 10, 2026

Understanding What a Full-Service Florist Really Does One of the most common questions couples ask when beginning their wedding planning is simple: Do I really need a full-service florist? The answer often depends on your venue, guest count, and overall vision—but for many weddings, especially in locations like Newport, Rhode Island and Boston, Massachusetts, full-service […]

May 9, 2026

Christine Mandese

Belle Mer Wedding Ceremony in Newport RI

Designing Elevated Coastal Weddings at Belle Mer At Plant Girl Floral (also known as Plant Girl Shop), we specialize in creating refined, full-service floral designs for weddings at Belle Mer. As a Belle Mer Wedding Florist Newport RI, we understand the unique beauty and needs of this extraordinary location. With its modern coastal architecture and […]

Christine Mandese

May 6, 2026

Elegant Wedding Flowers at Four Seasons Hotel Boston A wedding at Four Seasons Hotel Boston is the definition of timeless sophistication. With its refined interiors, grand ballroom, and impeccable service, the Four Seasons provides a setting that calls for floral design that is equally elevated and intentional. Choosing the right Four Seasons Wedding Florist will […]

May 5, 2026

Christine Mandese

  7 Plant Girl Floral · Newport, Rhode Island Planning Guide · Blog 10 ⚠ Common Wedding Flower Mistakes 7 Mistakes Covered 400+ Weddings of Experience 0 Reasons to Repeat Them “The best time to avoid these mistakes is before you make them.” Newport RI · Full-Service Floral Studio In over 400 weddings across Newport […]

Christine Mandese

May 5, 2026

  → Plant Girl Floral · Newport, Rhode Island Design Series · Blog 05 Ceremony → Cocktail Hour → Reception 400+ Weddings Designed 100% Full-Service Studio $10K Starting Investment A Newport RI florist’s guide to designing florals that move with your day The most beautifully designed weddings don’t just look incredible at one moment. They […]

Reviewing flower portfolios with wedding clients

May 3, 2026

Christine Mandese

Winter Wedding in Newport RI

Luxury Floral Design for Weddings at Rosecliff Mansion There are few venues as iconic as Rosecliff Mansion. With its grand staircase, opulent ballroom, and sweeping oceanfront lawn, Rosecliff offers a setting that calls for floral design at the highest level. Choosing the right Rosecliff Wedding Florist can help bring your dream celebration to life. At […]

Christine Mandese

April 18, 2026

Here is something most luxury florists will not tell you: minimal wedding design, done well, can be just as beautiful as lush, abundant florals. The aesthetic is different. The experience is different. But ‘less is more’ is a legitimate design philosophy, not a compromise. What I will tell you—because I have designed both, and I […]

Ocean Cliff Historic Venue Newport RI

March 19, 2026

Christine Mandese

Rosecliff Mansion wedding

  Choosing a wedding florist in Boston is one of the most personal decisions you will make during the planning process. It goes far beyond picking someone who works with flowers. You are choosing a creative partner who will shape the entire atmosphere of your wedding day — from the ceremony arch at a historic […]

Christine Mandese

March 18, 2026

What Couples Forget to Budget for in Rhode Island Wedding Flowers Published by Plant Girl Floral | Newport, Rhode Island’s Luxury Wedding Florist When couples first start budgeting for wedding flowers, they usually think about the big pieces first. They picture the bridal bouquet, the ceremony arch, and the reception centerpieces. Those are important, of […]

Christian McCaffrey & Olivia Culpo wedding

March 16, 2026

Christine Mandese

Belle Mer Wedding centerpieces

Top Rhode Island Wedding Color Palettes for 2026 Published by Plant Girl Floral | Newport, Rhode Island’s Luxury Wedding Florist Color shapes the feeling of a wedding before guests even notice the details. Long before they study the centerpieces or ceremony flowers, they feel the palette through the linens, attire, candlelight, and floral design. That […]

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