Poquonnock Plains | Floral Design
Sculptural, Garden-Inspired Wedding Florals Rooted in Season, Designed with Intention
A floral design studio rooted in a tiny, intensely cultivated urban farm in Groton, CT.
“I couldn’t have asked for a better florist experience for my wedding. As a fellow creative and former wedding vendor myself, I know the challenges that come with bringing someone else’s vision to life, and MaryAnn did just that. She sourced the most beautiful flowers/fruit and props and took my unique vision and made it a reality, all while being kind, communicative, and easy to work with. She stayed until my wedding was over, and even donated my flowers to a good cause. I would give her 10 stars if I could.”
Wedding Flowers, Artfully Imagined
You have a vision for your wedding, even if every detail hasn’t come together yet. You’re drawn to the romance of an old-world estate, the beauty of an overgrown garden, or a modern celebration softened by expressive, sculptural flowers. You want the day to feel cohesive, personal, and unmistakably yours - and a floral designer who understands your aesthetic, brings a thoughtful point of view, and helps bring it all to life.
At Poquonnock Plains Floral Design, my signature aesthetic - Romantic Botanical Modernism - is expressed through a modern English garden style. I bring an intuitive understanding of natural form together with a thoughtful eye for composition, proportion, and movement. Each design is created with intention, balancing the romance and abundance of the garden with sculptural detail, contemporary artistry, and a sense of harmony within the space.
Exceptional design begins with exceptional flowers. I grow many of the flowers used in my designs, complementing each season’s harvest with blooms from other local growers and specialty imports. This thoughtful mix allows me to work with the character and beauty of the seasons while bringing together the colors, varieties, and creative possibilities each design calls for.
Your flowers should do more than look beautiful individually. From statement ceremony installations to thoughtfully composed reception tablescapes, every element is considered in relation to the whole.
Rather than filling every available space with flowers, I help you focus your investment where it will have the greatest impact. Through distinctive installations, sculptural arrangements, layered textures, and intentional placement, we create focal points that transform a space without overwhelming it — creating a compelling and emotional experience in person, and one that translates beautifully into your photographs.
Most couples who work with me on full-service floral design invest between $5,000 and $8,000. This investment allows us to develop a cohesive floral vision, balancing statement elements with the supporting details that bring the celebration together.
Your celebration deserves floral design with intention, artistry, and a clear point of view—not a collection of arrangements that could belong to any wedding. If you're drawn to the unexpected beauty of nature and a romantic aesthetic that feels both timeless and contemporary, I'd love to hear what you're imagining. Together, we can create something that feels uniquely yours.
Let’s Bring Your Vision to Life
For couples who don’t need full-service floral design, my à la carte collection offers seasonal, thoughtfully designed wedding flowers without the full-service planning process.
Explore the à la Carte Collection
Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)
Here are answers to questions I am asked about the wedding and event floral design services I offer
Q: What is the design aesthetic of Poquonnock Plains?
A: If I had to sum up my “floral identity,” I would say my designs are sculptural, seasonally driven wedding florals that feel artful, immersive, and deeply connected to place. My designs are:
Romantic Botanical Modernism
Modern English Garden Style
Nature-led, design-driven florals
Layered, textural, and intentionally composed
Arranged with movement and restraint
Organic forms with a refined, editorial finish
Artistic but grounded
Organic but intentional
Romantic but sophisticated
Or more succinctly: Effortless, nature-led elegance with an artistic edge
Q: Where do your flowers come from?
A: As a flower farmer and floral designer, I grow seasonal flowers at Poquonnock Plains and can create designs using flowers grown by me and other local flower farmers when that is your priority. If your vision calls for specific varieties, colors, or the scale of an enormous installation, I also source from specialtiy wholesalers to bring that vision to life. The flowers we use depend on your preferences, the season, and the design itself.
Q: What makes your wedding florals sustainable?
A: I grow seasonal flowers at Poquonnock Plains, use floral foam-free mechanics, and reuse plastics to minimize waste. I also offer rental compotes, bud vases, candles, and other items, giving couples a reusable alternative to purchasing containers that may be discarded by the venue at the end of the night. All flowers not taken home at the end of the evening are donated to a local non-profit.
Q: Can you work with my specific color palette and vision?
A: For full-service weddings, absolutely. I’ll work with you to develop a floral design that reflects your vision while offering creative direction on color, seasonal flowers, and complementary details to bring the entire design together.
Options and Offerings
Q: Do you offer different service levels for different budgets and needs?
A: Yes, I offer several options:
Full-Service Wedding: Custom floral design with creative collaboration, site visits, delivery, on-site installation, and breakdown. Pipe and drape is also available as a professionally installed addition, priced separately. A minimum investment applies- discover more here
À la Carte Options: Ideal for couples who are planning an intimate celebration, an elopement, or otherwise do not need full-service. À la carte offers individual floral pieces without a minimum order. Couples handle their own set-up. Arches and other installations are not available. Explore the collection here
Q: Do you offer decor rentals?
A: Yes, I offer rental vases and vessels, candleholders with glass, ceremony pedestals, and arches.
The Booking Process
Q: How do I book your services for my wedding?
A: Your experience begins with a curated inquiry (here). After reviewing your details, I’ll personally reach out to invite you to a 30-minute consultation by phone or Zoom to discuss your vision, aesthetic, and investment. You’ll then receive your floral proposal and a personalized estimate.
Our pricing calculator is also available to help you explore your floral investment before a consultation.
When you’re ready to move forward, you will receive your contract and initial invoice. Your date is officially reserved once your signed contract and deposit are received. From there, we’ll begin refining the details of your floral design.
Q: How far in advance should I book my wedding flowers?
A: I recommend booking 9-12 months in advance, particularly for popular wedding dates and peak-season weekends. Availability is limited, as I only take on one full-service wedding per day.
Q: Do you offer on-site consultations or venue visits?
A: Yes, absolutely. Site visits are included for all my full-service wedding clients as part of the design process.