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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, 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 

As New England-based floral designers, we have a deep appreciation for the beauty and versatility of a tented wedding reception. Whether you’re in your backyard, on the coastline, or at a gorgeous historic property, a tent allows you to enjoy the beautiful location without sacrificing comfort and class. But behind that effortless look is a […]

A large hanging floral installation in a tented wedding reception

Floral and Design Tips for Tented Wedding Receptions

Hanging wisteria over wedding reception tables at The State Room in Boston

If there is anything we love, it is bringing the beauty of nature inside. As luxury florists and event designers, we were overjoyed to work alongside Jessica Hennessy on this beautiful wedding at The State Room in Boston. When Danielle and Michael explained their vision for their flowers, they told us they wanted to bring a […]

Floral Installations for a Wedding at The State Room in Boston