Afterall Floral

06/02/2025

Let’s talk repurposing ♻️

Not every florist does it and there are reasons why. Some do it and charge a repurposing fee, some build the fee into the cost of the piece. When you’re chatting with potential wedding florists, be sure to ask their stance on this offering. Here’s our take-

We’re proud of every piece that leaves our studio. We would LOVE you to enjoy each piece for as long as possible. “Possible” depends on construction, ingredients, weather, labor, and event flow. Experience has taught us what works & when it works.

For example, these aisle pieces were successfully repurposed as tent entrance and head table decor. This repurposing moment worked because:

1. The construction was 360 degrees and intended to be viewed from above in both locations
2. The ingredients were heat tolerant and we replaced spent blooms with reserved blooms
3. Although hot, the weather cooperated
4. We were able to cart the pieces in one trip from the ceremony site to the reception site using two carts and four staff members.
5. The repurposing took place during cocktail hour, out of view of the guests and after the photographer had taken ceremony shots.

Do you need to consider these elements when dreaming up your wedding florals? Nope, that’s what we are here for. If we know something will work, we will suggest it to you during the planning process. It brings us joy to see our pieces live a longer life!

What are some pieces that just don’t work when repurposed? For us, it’s wedding party bouquets, arbor decor, pieces that will be viewed from a different perspective, and pieces experienced during cocktail hour 🤮 Every florist is different and some may be more willing to wing it, with varying results 🤷🏻‍♀️ Be sure to ask your florist what their experience level is with repurposing and if they actually like to do it.

The best answer is, they do it all the time bc it aligns with their values and design style, they love to do it when it works, and they refuse to do it when it won’t work.

01/02/2025

Just a table full of August garden delights ✨ If you’re into carefree, candlelit late summer nights, we wanna talk to you! Our available August Saturdays are the 9th & 23rd.

29/01/2025

We wish you could smell these sweet pea through the phone 💕 a dreamy flowerscape for a baby shower at (yes, they host intimate events!) 📸 by

27/01/2025

Happy Monday morning ✨ you’re all likely back at work which means…wedding planning time 😉 this bouquet inspiration comes from the lovely Isabelle who was drawn to texture, movement, and vining elements 🌿 A definite favorite of ours, we hope you like it too.

15/01/2025

21/12/2024

Happy winter solstice 🩵 on this day of the least sunlight we are reflecting back to the brightest, hottest wedding day of the season, July 6th.

Thankfully most of our blooms were locally grown and withstood the heat during set up perfectly 🥂 reason 1 million to ask your florist for local flowers!

Yes, those are summer sweet peas grown right in Hancock, NH. We are so fortunate to have farmers nearby growing the most interesting & inspiring blooms, paired with clients who trust us to follow our hearts.

Congrats H&I we hope you’re cuddled up somewhere reflecting on your magical wedding day ✨

07/12/2024

Having a winter wedding? Not sure what flowers will be available? We got you! Although this wedding was actually in May, ALL of these flowers are available December-February. While we love to support our local farmers when it's their growing season, we can always source blooms from growing seasons elsewhere too! Our ideal winter wedding flowers are a mix of textural greenery with early spring blooms. ​​​​​​​​​.​​​​​​​​​captured perfectly by

26/11/2024

30 days till Christmas! We love the holiday season around here. It’s nice to have something hopeful and joyful to look forward to be let’s be honest- we really love the holidays because we REALLY love to decorate. Is it just us or do we need extra decor this year?!

If you need a lil help decorating, let us know! We’ll be in the metrowest and north shore area next week. We design custom wreaths, garland, planters, storefronts and whatever else needs a little holiday goodness.

For NH locals, we have the most gorgeous wreaths for sale at Mayfair Farm shop in Harrisville, NH. Grab some of their granola while you’re there!

14/11/2024

We are deep in consultation and proposal creation mode...which leads us to digging through past client albums for reference images....which then leads us to clicking through every photo and reliving the day start to finish. (and that is just one reason why our proposals have a week long turnaround time, wouldn't have it any other way). ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Anyways, we just came across this photo from T+T's '23 October wedding in the Berkshires and hot damn this is the perfect wedding party attire. The color palette, the fabrics, we are in love. For all the October couples out there trying to coordinate mismatched wedding party attire, here ya go. You're welcome from Taylor. 😘

12/11/2024

If you are getting married at the end of September, this could be your ceremony design! All hydrangeas were grown locally in NH and VT and some lovingly foraged off the side of the road. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Dream vendor team:
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15/10/2024

The head table in high summer ☀️At a favorite venue with friends planning and behind the lens. Locally grown fruits and flowers throughout, a celebration of New Hampshire’s summertime delights.

27/09/2024

September has been a busy month, our posting has fallen off because we've been designing beauties like this bouquet for Berit and Will. We just received their gallery and are swooning! Everything in this bouquet is locally grown and delicious. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

02/09/2024

Happy Anni H + M!! We're going to have to share a separate post for Tupper and his floral collar because he just looks so handsome! ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Couple: and
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02/09/2024

Congratulations E + O! We loved flowering your wedding at Monadnock Berries! ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​HUGE thank you to our incredible freelancing staff who helped bring this vision to life and the local growers for your incredible blooms.

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28/08/2024

the sexy boutonniere

25/08/2024

Give us a bare structure and we'll give you a lived-in Italian summer patio. ​​​​​​​​​.​​​​​​​​​Every pop of color in this arbor decor is a living plant (even the pops of orange in the top). We kept them in their soil, zip tied them, and covered with greenery. We planted them in the garden afterwards! (Where we forgot to water them but whatever, we tried). Always striving towards sustainability in a one time use industry.

21/08/2024

Happy Anniversary A+J!

20/08/2024

marigold + beeswax candles, you bet the tablescape smelled incredible