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Christine Mandese

January 20, 2026

  One of the first questions couples ask when planning wedding florals is: “How much should we actually budget for flowers?” Unlike many wedding expenses with clear pricing—venue rental fees, photographer day rates, or catering per-person costs—floral budgets can feel frustratingly vague. Consequently, understanding what different investment levels actually provide helps you set realistic expectations […]

Ocean Cliff Historic Venue Newport RI

January 17, 2026

Christine Mandese

Belle Mer Newport Ri Wedding Picture Photography and Wedding Florist

Rhode Island’s coastal wedding venues—from Newport’s historic estates to waterfront properties in Watch Hill and Narragansett—deserve florals that honor their setting without looking like a generic beach theme. If you’re planning a wedding at Belle Mer, Castle Hill Inn, OceanCliff, or any of our beautiful seaside locations, understanding what “coastal luxury” actually means in floral […]

Christine Mandese

January 14, 2026

Belle Mer is one of Newport’s most sought-after wedding venues, offering sophisticated waterfront elegance with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Newport Harbor. If you’re planning a Belle Mer Newport wedding, flowers are a key aspect of your waterfront elegance guide. As a luxury wedding florist specializing in Belle Mer celebrations, I’m sharing how to create stunning florals […]

Belle Mer Newport RI

January 13, 2026

Christine Mandese

Olivia Culpo Wedding

  Plant Girl Floral Beyond portfolios and Instagram feeds—here’s what actually makes a wedding florist exceptional for your Rhode Island celebration When couples search for the “best florist for weddings in Rhode Island,” they’re usually looking at portfolios, scrolling Instagram, and comparing pretty pictures. And while beautiful work matters, it’s not what separates an exceptional […]

Christine Mandese

January 13, 2026

Round Table Centerpieces: The 5 Layouts That Photograph Best include low lush, bud vase groupings, tall classics, compote elegance, and mixed-height candle moments—plus the sightline rules that ensure guests can actually see each other   The centerpiece question comes up at every consultation: “What style should we do?” The answer isn’t about what’s trending—it’s about […]

Belle Mer Wedding Flower Centerpieces and Fireplace

January 7, 2026

Christine Mandese

Shephard's Run Wedding with colorful flower palette spring wedding new england

There are some weddings that feel like they belong in a storybook—celebrations where every detail has been thoughtfully considered, where soft seasonal florals by Shepherd’s Run wedding flowers, an award-winning florist, create an atmosphere of effortless romance, and where the beauty lingers in guests’ memories long after the last dance. We’re thrilled to share that […]

Christine Mandese

December 31, 2025

  How thoughtful floral design elevates every moment of your Newport wedding. If you are seeking a Newport RI Wedding Florist who offers Luxury Coastal Wedding Flowers, you’re in the right place. Our Newport RI Wedding Florist specializes in creating stunning arrangements that perfectly complement the luxury coastal feel you desire for your special day. […]

Newport Wedding Coastal Wedding Florals

December 29, 2025

Christine Mandese

Belle Mer Wedding Flowers in Rhode Island Weddings

Our luxury floral design company for Rhode Island weddings believes that luxury floral design is about more than beautiful flowers — it’s about intentional storytelling. When couples come to us for their Rhode Island wedding, they’re looking for florals that feel sophisticated, personal, and deeply connected to their vision. We take that responsibility to heart. […]

Christine Mandese

December 13, 2025

The Best Newport RI Wedding Venues for Stunning Floral Designs in 2025 Choosing the perfect wedding venue in Newport RI is one of the most exciting—and important—decisions you’ll make. Let me introduce you to the top 10 wedding venues in Newport RI, ranked by a luxury florist for 2025. As a luxury wedding florist who […]

Castle Hill Ceremony Arch

October 8, 2025

Christine Mandese

Rose Cliff Mansion Wedding

Rose Cliff Mansion Wedding Set along Newport’s breathtaking coastline, Ari and Devon’s Rose Cliff Spring Wedding at Rosecliff Mansion was a stunning celebration of timeless romance, artful design, and spring’s most joyful colors. The day captured the essence of elegance and warmth. From their intimate first look on the grand staircase to the sweeping ocean […]

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