Top 5 Rhode Island Florists to make your Dream wedding day

When planning your dream wedding, finding the perfect florist is essential to creating an unforgettable atmosphere. Whether you're envisioning an elegant affair, a rustic celebration, or a sustainably-minded event, Rhode Island offers a wealth of talented florists who can bring your vision to life. In this post, I’ll lay out my top five Rhode Island florists who stand out for their unique styles, commitment to sustainability, or ability to travel.

Flowers by Semia: The Providence Wedding Florist Making a Splash Across the US

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Flowers by Semia is an iconic choice for florist in Rhode Island, renowned for its luxurious and sophisticated floral designs. Located in Providence, Flowers by Semia has gained a stellar reputation for creating breathtaking arrangements that exude elegance and charm. Semia Dunne, the creative force behind the brand, combines her background in fine arts with a passion for flowers, resulting in truly artistic creations.

One of the standout features of Flowers by Semia is their attention to detail and personalisation. Every arrangement is meticulously crafted to reflect the couple's unique style and preferences. Whether you're looking for classic, romantic bouquets or modern, avant-garde installations, Semia and her team can bring your vision to life. Their use of high-quality, locally sourced flowers ensures that each arrangement is fresh and vibrant, adding a touch of natural beauty to your wedding day.

To make the deal even better, Flowers by Semia is committed to sustainability. They prioritise eco-friendly practices, such as sourcing flowers from local growers and minimizing waste through composting and recycling. This dedication to sustainability makes them an excellent choice for environmentally conscious couples.

In addition to their stunning floral designs, Flowers by Semia offers exceptional customer service. Their team is known for being attentive, responsive, and genuinely invested in making your wedding day perfect. With Flowers by Semia, you can expect a seamless and enjoyable experience from start to finish.

Greenlion Design: The Perfect Little Compton Couple Designing Florals for the Perfect Couples

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Greenlion Design is a Newport-based floral studio known for its innovative and nature-inspired designs. Co-founded by Kim Lamothe and Christopher Moon, Greenlion Design specializes in creating unique, whimsical arrangements that highlight the beauty of natural elements.

One of the defining features of Greenlion Design is their emphasis on sustainability and eco-conscious practices. They prioritize using locally grown, seasonal flowers and foraged materials, ensuring that each arrangement is not only beautiful but also environmentally friendly. But their commitment to sustainability doesn’t ever stop them from unbelieveable and artistic floral installations, awarding them as one of the best floral design studios by Martha Stewart Weddings.

Greenlion Design’s style is characterized by its organic, free-flowing arrangements that effortlessly blend different textures and colors. Whether you're planning a garden wedding, a rustic barn celebration, or an extravagant mansion wedding by the sea, their floral designs will add a touch of enchantment to your event. Their use of unexpected elements, such as branches, berries, and foliage, creates arrangements that are both visually stunning and uniquely personal.

Another standout aspect of Greenlion Design is their flexibility and willingness to travel. They are well-equipped to handle weddings across Rhode Island and beyond, ensuring that your dream wedding can be realized no matter where it takes place. Their team is dedicated to working closely with couples to understand their vision and bring it to life with creativity and precision.

Sweet Talk Floral: A Fresh and Bold Take with a Personal Touch

Sweet Talk Floral, located in Providence, Rhode Island, is known for its romantic and whimsical floral designs. Owner and designer Lorinda combines her love for flowers with a background in fashion, resulting in arrangements that are both artistic, fresh, and luxurious.

Sweet Talk Floral is particularly celebrated for its attention to color and composition. Lorinda’s designs define ‘creative,’ featuring perfectly curated bouquets with a harmonious blend of colors and textures. Her ability to create depth and movement in each arrangement makes her work stand out, adding a magical touch to any wedding.

One of the unique aspects of Sweet Talk Floral is their approach to working with couples. Lorinda believes in building strong relationships with her clients to understand their personalities and preferences deeply (a HUGE asset, that I value in my own wedding vendor business!). This personalized approach ensures that each floral design is a true reflection of the couple's love story and wedding theme. She is dedicated to making the planning process as smooth and enjoyable as possible, offering guidance and support every step of the way. With Sweet Talk Floral, you can expect not only stunning flowers but also a delightful experience.

Overall, on a design level, Sweet Talk Floral sets the bar really high creatively—if high-end luxury with a mix of youthful fun is your vibe, Sweet Talk is absolutely for you.

Poppy Flowers: Making Wedding Florals Accessible

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Poppy Flowers is a distinctive approach to wedding florals, because it is a full service florist for everyone in the US, not just Rhode Island. In fact, it’s the nation’s largest full-service floral studio specifically for weddings and events. Since opening their doors in 2019, Poppy has already done over 1,000 weddings, and are famed for their accessibility.

Founded my Cameron Hardesty, Poppy began from the most earnest place—a florist trying to plan her own wedding, and struggling with the options out there. Poppy boasts a totally customisable experience, no matter where you are. The kicker is that Poppy is also very cost-friendly, making this essential detail of your day a bit less of a headache. So how does that work?

Poppy has streamlined the process for couples choosing their florals in collaboration with local designers. All you have to do is sign up, choose your flowers (and yes, you can get help with this step from a professional if you don’t know exactly what you want), get paired with a local designers, and then voila! Poppy handles the logistics, and you’re all done!

While this approach isn’t maybe for everyone, it completely changes the game when it comes to wedding florals, making it a lot simpler and a lot easier. And no matter if you’re in Oregon, Texas, Alabama, or Maine, they’ve got you covered wherever your wedding day may be.

Shade Studio: The Ideal Blend of Sustainability and an Aesthetic Eye

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Shade Studio, one of my personal favourites, is a Block Island-based studio founded by Ayla Shade. Put into her own words, Shade Studio is ‘the intersection of regenerative agriculture, responsible land stewardship, production farming and seasonally inspired floral design.’ After studying ecology, permaculture, farming ethics, biodiversity, and a long list of related subjects, Ayla has built a beautiful flower farm that is environmentally responsible, and absolutely not lacking in beautiful design.

Using locally grown florals, Ayla’s eye for the exquisite details stands out as one of Rhode Island’s top vendors, mixing creativity, personalisation, natural elements, and stunning pops of colour in such a masterful way. She’s pretty much a one-woman show with a very small staff working alongside her, making each wedding she takes on, the start of a great relationship between her and her couples. I really admire her approach, also because I emulate this same intention with my own clients too.

Shade Studio proves that you don’t have to sacrifice beauty for responsibility—a concept that can often be overlooked when planning a wedding. Not to mention that Block Island is a buzzing hub for weddings in the summer, and she knows the ins and outs of the area like no one else. If you’re having your wedding on Block Island, she’s definitely my choice for top of the list!

Choosing the right florist is a crucial part of planning your dream wedding. Whether you're drawn to the luxurious elegance, nature-inspired creativity, romantic whimsy, modern innovation, or artistic bespoke designs, Rhode Island has a wealth of talented florists to suit your style and preferences, and this is by no means an exhaustive list! Each of these florists brings something unique to the table (literally), ensuring that your wedding day is beautifully adorned with flowers that reflect your love story and vision.