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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.

We love fresh flowers, and so do all of the couples we work with. But as wedding and event florists deeply rooted in sustainable practices, we recognize that sometimes, using faux flowers is better for us, our clients, and even the planet! In this blog, we want to debunk some myths around using faux flowers […]

A bride dances with her dad beneath a floral chandelier made of blue, white, and green real and faux flowers

Understanding How We Use Faux Flowers for Your Wedding 

A hanging floral chandelier made of faux white and blue flowers

You might be surprised to hear us talking about faux flowers. But as sustainable florists and educators, we’ve found that using faux flowers can actually be a huge benefit to us, our clients, and the planet. Keep in mind, we’re not replacing fresh blooms! We’re just complementing our designs with high-quality silk stems. Keep reading […]

How to use Faux Flowers as a Florist

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 […]

Abby Garden Floral's Foam-Free Floral Systems

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

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

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 […]

Inside the Design Process of a Luxury Floral Studio 

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 […]

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

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

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

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 […]

Three Expert Techniques for Elevated Floral Installations

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

Abby Garden Floral wedding flower table arrangement

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FLORAL HARMONY: UNDERSTANDING COLOR THEORY IN FLORAL DESIGN