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Welcome to FRESHCUTS—the AG blog—your source of inspiration for all things floral and event-related. We’re here to inspire you with the beauty and sophistication of sustainable floral design, providing insights, tips, and industry trends. Discover the secrets behind designing gorgeous foam free floral designs, gain valuable insights on planning perspectives direct from a wedding florist and explore our world of how we do flowers. Whether you’re just venturing into foam free mechanics, envisioning the perfect florals for a tented wedding, planning an unforgettable event in Maine and greater New England or seeking expert advice on flowers, our blog is your go-to guide.

When a family turns their private lakeside property into a multi-day wedding venue, the flowers can’t just be pretty. They have to perform. Paige and Blake’s tented wedding in Maine took place at a family home on Long Lake in Naples. Over the course of a weekend, their private estate became the setting for lakeside […]

A Tented Wedding in Maine with English Garden Charm

Abby Garden Floral's Foam-Free Floral Systems

Over the last decade, the conversation around sustainable floristry has grown louder. More designers are questioning the materials we use, the waste we create, and the systems that shape our work behind the scenes. For many florists, the first step into sustainability begins with a simple question, “What would it look like to design without […]

Building a Community Around Sustainable Event Design With Foam-Free Floral Systems

As luxury event florists, we are well acquainted with the creative process. In fact, over our collective decades in the floral industry, we’ve developed a unique and streamlined design process to bring flowers from vague ideas to in your hands. If you’re planning a wedding and want to understand the in-depth process behind each of […]

A woman creates a sample centerpiece as part of the floral design process

Inside the Design Process of a Luxury Floral Studio 

A florist stands on a ladder while placing blooms in a trellis

We’ve been in the floral industry for nearly a decade. And in that time, not only have we designed dozens of bespoke wedding and event florals, but we’ve also become the leading educators in sustainable floristry. And we’re about to take it one step further. We’ve noticed a gap in the market for florists who […]

The Event Production Suite: Your New Floral Pricing Calculator, Stem Counter, and Ordering System All in One

With a new year comes new trends. Our job as luxury wedding florists is to pay attention to the floral trends of 2026—and trust us, they’re good. We’re seeing some of our favorite design ideas return in 2026, bringing a fresh perspective on how florals can elevate every event. From exciting new elements (fresh fruit, […]

Floral decor on a bar with bright pink and purple flowers with fresh fruit

The Most Exciting Floral Trends for 2026

A place setting at a wedding reception at the Cliff House

As luxury wedding florists, we are always excited when couples come to us wanting something classic and grand. Lizzy and Michael were married in a local church and hosted their reception at The Cliff House, an absolutely stunning four-star hotel in Maine. We knew their floral designs needed to match the level of subtle grandeur […]

Timeless, Luxurious Florals for a Wedding at The Cliff House in Maine 

As luxury florists, our job is to create floral designs that complement and elevate your wedding venue. Tara had a very specific vision for her beachfront wedding at Kalmar Village. She couldn’t find a designer in Cape Cod or Boston who fit the style she was going for. On a whim, Jessica Hennessey, their wedding […]

A half-arch floral altar piece for a beach wedding at Kalmar Village

A Fall Beach Wedding at Kalmar Village in Cape Cod 

A fireplace decorate with white and pink flowers and cascading greenery

Welcome to Abby Garden, where luxury floral design meets sustainability. We’re leaders in crafting foam-free floral installations for weddings and events. We use eco-friendly floral mechanics to create jaw-dropping designs while honoring our planet—and we teach you how to do it, too!  This blog covers our top foam-free floral mechanics and answers frequently asked questions […]

Our Top Floral Mechanics That Are Foam Free

As luxury wedding florists, we are so honored when couples find us after seeing our previous work. Hannah and Josh found us through a wedding we did for one of Hannah’s friends back in 2022. Three years later, we were doing Hannah’s own wedding on Josh’s family’s property! We absolutely love designing floral installations for […]

A hanging floral arrangement above a dance floor with maroon and blue flowers and glass hanging lanterns

Seasonal Floral Design for a Private Estate Wedding in Maine 

A film photo of a wedding ceremony at the Barn on Walnut Hill, with white pillars covered in flowers as the seats

As luxury floral artists, we love to stretch our creative muscles by partnering with other vendors to create one-of-a-kind designs that challenge traditional wedding conventions. This photoshoot at the Barn on Walnut Hill is a perfect example. We were inspired by a non-traditional ceremony seating arrangement and explored how florals could become an integral part […]

Photoshoot at the Barn on Walnut Hill – A Floral Study on Form & Texture