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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.

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

As luxury event florists, we wholeheartedly believe that your wedding flowers are the key to creating a space that feels like you. Flowers are not just pretty pieces of decor. They emotionally impact your guests, welcoming them to your wedding experience and grounding them in the present moment. From the moment your guests arrive, your […]

Wedding guests raise their glasses to toast to a happy marriage

Creating a Memorable Guest Experience Through Your Wedding Flowers

A close shot of a white flower arrangement with chrysanthemums and hanging greenery

Our favorite part of being luxury wedding florists is designing arrangements that match each couple’s vision and personality. Jasmine and Christopher were married at the Hay-Adams Hotel, a beautiful, sophisticated 5-star hotel in the heart of Washington, D.C. To complement the timeless elegance of their venue, the couple and their planner decided on a classic […]

A Modern, Black and White Wedding at The Hay-Adams Hotel in Washington, D.C.

As luxury florists, a big part of our job is creating jaw-dropping floral installations for weddings and events. But did you know we also offer comprehensive floral design education? Here at Abby Garden, we are passionate about teaching florists to create breathtaking designs with our responsibility to the planet in mind. The most common floristry […]

A large floral installation above a dance floor at a tented wedding reception

Three Expert Techniques for Elevated Floral Installations

A long table covered in blue and white hydrangeas at a wedding reception at French's Point

As luxury wedding florists, we love nothing more than returning to our favorite venues to witness another incredible love story. This time, we were lucky enough to return to French’s Point, a breathtaking coastal estate in Maine. Brett and Hailey found us through a previous wedding we designed there! Traveling from Texas, Brett and Hailey’s […]

A Blue and White Hydrangea Wedding at French’s Point 

Here at Abby Garden, we aren’t just luxury florists. We are also leaders in the field of sustainable wedding flowers. Over the past years, we have conceptualized, designed, and produced groundbreaking processes, tools, and mechanics for foam-free floral designs that have evaded florists for decades. We are deeply passionate about caring for our planet while […]

A moody, purple climbing floral arrangement made of sustainable wedding flowers

The Foam-Free Advantage: Why Sustainable Wedding Flowers Matter

A floral arch of baby's breath, bouvardia, and botanic lisianthus

When we say designing luxury florals for weddings is an absolute dream job, we’re not exaggerating. It is a privilege to work alongside couples to create exquisite, statement-making pieces that leave your guests’ jaws on the floor. Aggy and Andrew found us through their wedding planner after their first florist canceled, and we think it […]

Creative Floral Design for a Wedding at the Asticou Inn in Bar Harbor, Maine