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How to Save on Wedding Flowers with In-Season Blooms (Fall & Winter in New England)
The easiest way to cut your wedding flower budget is to choose what's in season. Here's what's in season for fall and winter weddings in New England.
Chelsea Hyde
Oct 14 min read


The First Night of the Year: The Romance of a New Year's Day Wedding in New England
The first night of the year: the quiet romance of a January 1st winter wedding in Boston, the South Shore, the North Shore, Rhode Island and New Hampshire.
Chelsea Hyde
Oct 15 min read


A First Night Wedding: The Romance of a New Year's Eve Wedding in New England
Dreaming of a First Night wedding? Why New Year's Eve is so romantic in Boston, the South Shore, the North Shore, Rhode Island and New Hampshire.
Chelsea Hyde
Oct 15 min read


Christmas & New Year's Eve Wedding Flowers: Holiday Bouquet Ideas
Planning a December wedding? The best Christmas and New Year's Eve wedding flowers, five holiday bouquet palettes, and how to keep your bouquet forever.
Chelsea Hyde
Oct 14 min read


Trader Joe's Wedding Flowers: How to DIY a Bouquet You'll Love
DIY wedding flowers from Trader Joe's: what to buy, how many bunches you need, when to shop, how to keep them fresh, and how to keep your bouquet forever.
Chelsea Hyde
Oct 13 min read


How Much Do Wedding Flowers Cost? A 2026 Budget Guide
The average couple spends about $2,800 on wedding flowers, and more in the Northeast. Real costs by guest count, what's included, and where to splurge or save.
Chelsea Hyde
Oct 13 min read


15 Questions to Ask Your Wedding Florist (Before You Sign)
Meeting wedding florists? Bring these 15 questions about style, seasonal flowers, budget, setup and the one almost every bride forgets: what happens to your bouquet after.
Chelsea Hyde
Oct 13 min read


The Bouquet Toss: Do You Have to Toss Your Real Bouquet?
Do you have to toss your real wedding bouquet? Where the bouquet toss comes from, why most brides toss a second bouquet, sweet alternatives, and how to keep yours.
Chelsea Hyde
Oct 13 min read


The Best Flowers for Preservation: Which Wedding Blooms Press Beautifully
Planning your wedding flowers? The blooms that press and preserve beautifully, the ones that need a little extra care, and how each color changes over time.
Chelsea Hyde
Oct 13 min read


Micro Weddings, Elopements & Courthouse Weddings: Bouquet Ideas That Still Feel Big
Bouquet ideas for micro weddings, elopements and courthouse weddings, plus courthouse flower tips and how to keep your bouquet as framed art after the day.
Chelsea Hyde
Sep 303 min read


Fall & Winter Wedding Flowers: What's in Season (and What Preserves Beautifully)
The best fall and winter wedding flowers for New England brides, from dahlias and garden roses to anemones and evergreens, plus which blooms look stunning pressed.
Chelsea Hyde
Sep 303 min read


Meaningful Engagement Gift Ideas She'll Keep Forever
Thoughtful engagement gift ideas for the newly engaged bride from moms, grandmothers, friends and bridesmaids, including gifts she'll keep long after the wedding.
Chelsea Hyde
Sep 303 min read


Just Engaged? What to Do First (and a Wedding Planning Timeline for 2027)
Congratulations! If you just got engaged, you're in good company. Nearly 40% of engagements happen between Thanksgiving and Valentine's Day, and December is the most popular month to say yes. Right now you're probably somewhere between floating and overwhelmed. Everyone is asking about the date. Your phone is full of screenshots. You have a hundred tabs open and a Pinterest board that grew overnight. Take a breath. The average engagement lasts about 15 months, so you have tim
Chelsea Hyde
Sep 304 min read


Wedding Bouquet & Flower Preservation in Massachusetts
Wedding bouquet and flower preservation handmade in Hull, MA for brides across Massachusetts: Boston, the Cape, the North Shore and beyond.
Chelsea Hyde
Sep 302 min read


Wedding Bouquet Preservation in New Hampshire
Wedding bouquet and flower preservation for New Hampshire brides, from Portsmouth to the Lakes Region. Pressed, framed floral art by ADONIA Studios.
Chelsea Hyde
Sep 302 min read


Wedding Bouquet Preservation in Rhode Island
Wedding bouquet and flower preservation for Rhode Island brides, from Newport to Providence. Pressed, framed floral art handmade by ADONIA Studios.
Chelsea Hyde
Sep 302 min read


10 Wedding Keepsake Traditions Modern Brides Love (and When to Plan Each One)
The wine box ceremony, anniversary letters, saving the top tier of your cake and more: the wedding keepsake traditions modern brides love, and when to plan each one.
Chelsea Hyde
Sep 305 min read


How Much Does Bouquet Preservation Cost? (And Is It Worth It?)
What bouquet preservation costs in 2026, what changes the price, whether it's worth it, and how brides budget for it, including adding it to the registry.
Chelsea Hyde
Sep 303 min read


Pressed vs. Resin Bouquet Preservation: Which Is Right for Your Wedding Flowers?
Pressed or resin? How the two most popular ways to preserve your wedding bouquet compare on look, size, care and where they live in your home.
Chelsea Hyde
Sep 303 min read


Wedding Bouquet Preservation on the South Shore & Boston
Wedding bouquet and flower preservation handmade in Hull, MA, with next-day pickup across the South Shore and Boston. Where we serve, pricing, how it works and FAQs.
Chelsea Hyde
Sep 302 min read
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