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Christine Mandese

June 11, 2026

    Plant Girl Floral About Portfolio Contact Belle Mer Wedding Budget Guide · Newport, RI How Much Does a Belle Mer Wedding Cost? A Real Budget Breakdown Transparent, honest cost guidance for couples planning a wedding at Belle Mer — so you can make informed decisions from the very beginning of your planning process. […]

Belle Mer Wedding Ceremony in Newport RI

June 10, 2026

Christine Mandese

Belle Mer high centerpieces at wedding reception

      Plant Girl Floral About Portfolio Contact Belle Mer Floral Design · Newport, RI From ceremony arches over the harbor to reception centerpieces that fill the Island House — a deep dive into floral design for Newport’s most iconic waterfront venue. Designing florals for Belle Mer is one of my favorite creative challenges. […]

Christine Mandese

June 10, 2026

  Castle Hill Inn Wedding Flowers: Floral Design Ideas for One of Newport’s Most Iconic Wedding Venues Few wedding venues capture the beauty of coastal New England quite like Castle Hill Inn. Situated on a private peninsula overlooking Narragansett Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, Castle Hill offers breathtaking waterfront views, historic charm, and a timeless […]

Castle Hill Reception Floral installation in reception tent with flowers hanging from tent

May 26, 2026

Christine Mandese

Getting married at Belle Mer in Newport RI

  Fall Weddings  ·  Newport RI  ·  Seasonal Florals. For couples planning Fall Wedding Florals Rhode Island offers unique seasonal inspiration. By Christine  ·  Plant Girl Floral  ·  Newport, RI Newport is magnificent in summer. But there is an argument — one I find more compelling with every season I work through — that September […]

Christine Mandese

May 26, 2026

    Hiring Guide  ·  Rhode Island Wedding Florist By Christine  ·  Plant Girl Floral  ·  Newport, RI Couples planning luxury Newport and Rhode Island weddings often face a version of the same question: should we hire a florist who is based here in Rhode Island, or is it worth bringing in a designer from […]

Olivia Culpo Wedding Flowers in Rhode Island

May 23, 2026

Christine Mandese

Christine, wedding florist sharing insight on wedding luxury venues in New England

Rhode Island has become one of the most sought-after wedding destinations in New England, and it is easy to understand why. From historic Newport mansions to waterfront sailcloth tents overlooking the ocean, the state offers an incredible range of venues for couples planning elegant coastal weddings. As a Rhode Island wedding florist, we have seen […]

Christine Mandese

May 23, 2026

    Venue Guide  ·  OceanCliff  ·  Newport RI By Christine  ·  Plant Girl Floral  ·  Newport, RI OceanCliff is a venue that earns its name. Perched on the cliffs above the open Atlantic on the eastern edge of Newport’s Ocean Drive, it offers one of the most visually dramatic wedding settings anywhere in coastal […]

Ocean Cliff Wedding in Newport RI

May 20, 2026

Christine Mandese

Winter Wedding in Newport RI

  Venue Guide  ·  Rosecliff Mansion  ·  Newport RI By Christine  ·  Plant Girl Floral  ·  Newport, RI There are Newport wedding venues, and then there is Rosecliff. When a couple books Rosecliff Mansion for their wedding, they are choosing the grandest ballroom on the Bellevue Avenue corridor — a space modeled on the Grand […]

Christine Mandese

May 6, 2026

  $ Plant Girl Floral · Newport, Rhode Island Investment Series · Blog 07 $10,000 Starting Investment · Full-Service Florals   Most couples hear the minimum and feel uncertain. This is a clear, honest breakdown of what that investment creates—and what it takes to go further. Studio Minimum $10,000 Typical Newport Range $15K – $40K+ […]

How much does a wedding cost in Rhode Island?

May 5, 2026

Christine Mandese

Aisle flower pieces at ceremony

Introduction Planning a wedding in Boston, Massachusetts offers a beautiful blend of historic charm and modern sophistication. From grand ballrooms to waterfront venues, Boston provides a refined setting that calls for equally thoughtful floral design. At Plant Girl Floral (also known as Plant Girl Shop), we specialize in full-service wedding florals designed to elevate each […]

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