As a Boston wedding photographer, I spend a lot of time admiring the unique and creative florals at every wedding that I photograph. Besides photography (of course haha), florists are one of my favorite vendors! I have so much respect and admiration for what they are able to create. I’ve tried to put together a bouquet, and trust me, it is not easy. So when people ask me who to book for wedding flowers in Boston, I actually have opinions.
These are four New England floral designers I’ve either worked alongside, photographed extensively, or just genuinely admire — and I think you should look them up if you’re planning a wedding in Boston, Cape Cod, or anywhere in New England.
Rumphius Farms
Roxy, the florist behind Rumphius Farms, does garden-style floral design that feels alive — like it grew straight out of the ground and onto your aisle. Her work is color-forward and movement-driven, with a lot of texture: ranunculus, sweet peas, garden roses, the kind of arrangements that look a little wild and a lot romantic. It’s because of her that I discovered butterfly ranunculus, which are probably one of my favorite flowers now! She created the arrangements for my friend’s proposal, and incorporated autumn colors and elements in a way that I have never thought of before. There were full on maple leaves and branches in the arrangement, and she made it look stunning.
If you’re getting married somewhere in Greater Boston or on the Cape and you want your flowers to feel like part of the landscape instead of a backdrop, Rumphius Farms is worth a look. She’s worked at venues like Glen Manor House and Rosecliff, and her florals photograph beautifully in that soft, editorial, film-forward way — which, as someone who shoots film, I obviously appreciate.
Althea Floral Design
Julian at Althea Floral Design is the move if you want bold. Like, actually bold. We’re talking saturated color, unexpected textures, floral installations that guests stop and take photos of before they even find their seat.
Althea works across New England and does both full weddings and standalone installations, so if you’ve got a vision that doesn’t look like every other Pinterest board, this is a good place to start. Couples consistently mention how calm and communicative Julian is to work with, which, as someone who’s photographed a lot of weddings, matters more than people think. A chill florist on a wedding morning is worth their weight in gold. Julian is so thoughtful and friendly, and at the most recent wedding that I did with them, they provided branded napkins for the bride and bridesmaids to dry off the bouquets with! This is super important so the bouquets don’t wet the dresses, but I’ve never seen a florist provide napkins! It’s the little details that count.
Sam Callery Designs
Sam’s approach to florals is intentional and seasonal — she got her start in a grocery store floral department and has built that into a genuine love of nature-inspired, sustainable design. She works weddings and events across New England, from Nantucket to the Berkshires, and if you follow her on Instagram you’ll see she also shoots film, so there’s a natural overlap in how we both think about slowing down and paying attention to detail. I’ve worked with Sam a few times, and her florals are always so colorful and beautiful! I’m excited to have a wedding with her in this upcoming season, and I’ve seen the intentional and creative moodboard that she created for the couple
If your wedding vision leans more toward organic, unfussy, true-to-the-season florals rather than heavily styled perfection, Sam is someone to reach out to. Check out more of the colorful garden wedding that I worked with Sam with at the Bradley Estate in Canton, MA.
How to Actually Pick a Boston Wedding Florist
A few things I’d think about, from someone who’s watched a lot of couples go through this process:
- Look at real weddings, not just styled shoots. Styled shoots are gorgeous but they’re not weather, budget, or timeline-constrained. Ask to see real wedding galleries.
- Talk about your venue early. Florists who’ve worked your venue before (or similar ones) will know things like ceiling height for hanging installations, whether the ceremony space gets full sun, or if there’s a loading dock issue nobody warns you about.
- Ask how they handle the “moving flowers” plan. A lot of the best florists design ceremony florals to be repurposed at the reception — it saves money and it means nothing gets wasted.
- Book early. Florists can get booked out a year or more in advance, especially for peak season (May through October).
If you’re planning a Boston wedding and want vendor recommendations beyond florists — photographers, obviously, but also planners, venues, and more — feel free to reach out. I love connecting couples with people who are going to take care of them on the actual day.
Rachael Shek is a documentary-style wedding photographer based in Boston, shooting film, digital, and Super 8 across New England. Get in touch to talk about your wedding day.
