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Based out of Yarmouth, Maine, 48LongStems serves couples throughout Maine and beyond. As a full-service wedding and event florist in Maine, our skilled floral designers have years of experience planning all types of weddings and events – from designing arrangements for the White House, to backyard weddings, to DIY brides, to destination weddings, we have done them all and take great pride in ensuring we bring your vision to life.

We believe strongly in supporting local farms whenever possible, and reducing our environmental foot-print. We specialize in creating unique arrangements that incorporate local seasonal blooms and greens, for designs that not only represent you and your partner, but pay tribute to Maine’s beautiful forests and coastline on your special day. We work with brides with various budgets, to intently deliver their dream florals. DIY or Partial DIY Bride? Interested in a having a Flower Party (our Famous Flower Bar) for your wedding or shower? Looking to rent ceremony or reception items to elevate and complete your look? We can help with all of these! Consultations are free! We look forward to working with you!

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average price for a bridal bouquet?

$175

What is the average price for a bridesmaid bouquet?

$125

What is the average price for a boutonniere?

$25

What is the average price for a low table arrangement (per arrangement)?

$125

What is the average price for an elevated table arrangement (per arrangement)?

$229

Which of the following are included in the cost of your floral services?

Consultations
Delivery
Event Design
Set Up
Venue Visit

How would you describe your floral designs?

Classic
Country
Eclectic
Glamorous
Modern
Nautical
Romantic
Rustic
Tropical
Vintage

Which of the following services do you provide?

Clean Up
Consultations
Delivery
Event Design
Samples
Set Up
Venue Visit
Wholesale/Bulk

What types of arrangements do you provide?

Aisle Decor
Altar Decor
Bouquets
Boutonnieres
Centerpieces
Chuppah Decor
Corsages
Flower Baskets
Flower Crowns
Flower Petals
Single Flowers

Reviews of 48LongStems

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Michael Sent on 02/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional Service and Stunning Florals for Our DIY Wedding

Planning a DIY floral arrangement for our wedding seemed daunting at first, especially since we envisioned a unique mix of tropical flowers, traditional roses, and even some fruit elements. However, the team at 48longstems transformed this challenge into a delightful experience. From our first phone conversation, it was clear that they were committed to bringing our vision to life. They took the time to understand our goals, provided expert advice on flower pairings, and meticulously coordinated the delivery schedule to ensure every bloom would be at its peak beauty on our big day.
What truly set 48longstems apart was their dedication to customer service. They patiently guided us through the process of preparing and caring for each type of flower, ensuring we felt confident and supported every step of the way. Despite my concerns about taking up too much of their time, they reassured me that my satisfaction was their priority, and they certainly delivered on their promise.
The quality of the florals we received was beyond our expectations, and the arrangements turned out beautifully, exactly as predicted. The level of care, detail, and professionalism provided by 48longstems was exceptional, making our wedding day even more special.
We are immensely grateful to 48longstems. To anyone embarking on a DIY floral journey for their wedding, or in need of expert guidance and beautiful flowers, we highly recommend 48longstems.
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Kate Sent on 08/30/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Professional and easy to work with

48LongStems was phenomenal to work with! They listened to what we wanted, created the exact feel we were seeking, while staying within budget. I can't recommend them enough!
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Mallory Sent on 12/30/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Floral services

Karin and Brittany were absolutely amazing. So personable and knowledgeable, they knew exactly what I needed when I told them my vision. HIGHLY recommend.
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Tracy Sent on 08/27/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The best floral vendors you could EVER work with!

With one week until my daughters wedding, another vendor cancelled my order due to lack getting white roses. I Immediately called Mike at 48 long stems, it was evening time but I gave it a shot, right away he answered and hit the ball rolling in assisting me. He always kept me informed of the status of my order, and the quality of the product is 5 star. The flowers were fresh, gently packed, and beautiful. They lasted almost 3 weeks after the wedding! They are the perfect floral vendor for any occasion! I was able to do ALL the flowers for my daughters wedding for about $900.
Laura
Laura Sent on 06/19/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding florals and decor

Karin is outstanding! We came to her with a vision on a Pintrest board and she delivered! She truly went above and beyond; we had a mock session with her where we played with different table decor set ups. She even called our catering company in advance of the mock up to find out table dimensions and plate layout. We gave her a lot of flexibility to be creative and I'm so glad we did. What she came up with was beyond my dreams. Highly recommend working with 48 Long Stems.
Tiana
Tiana Sent on 05/25/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Nothing Short of Amazing

Okay y'all, full disclosure this is going to be a long review but PLEASE READ if you are a bride looking to figure out how to tackle your wedding flowers. When I got engaged I had a big vision for my wedding florals but the actual costs of wedding florals basically stopped my in my tracks. I started doing research on how I could do it on my own, and I came across 48LongStems. That is when I met the amazing people named Karin and Mike. For months these two wonderful people worked with me to make sure the vision for my wedding would come together. I must have changed my mind ohhh only a hundred times or so and Mike and Karin were always there for me easing all my worries. I mean, I was literally on the phone with them sometimes at 7pm (their time) and not once did they ever make me feel like I was a bother and they were always there to help me figure it out. Then came the week of my wedding- my florals were dropped off at my house the Tuesday before my wedding and I spent Wednesday letting them bloom/settle, and Thursday putting my florals all together with my mom. Brides- trust me you CAN do this- and Karin will be there every step of the way to help you. On my Saturday wedding my florals were still insanely fresh (I did not see even see any wilting at all), lush, and GORGEOUS!!! It was like the farm had picked the flowers that day, the quality control is really amazing and completely superseded our expectations. Honestly what started as the most stressful part of my wedding, turned out to be one of the best memories and activities I did during wedding planning. It is all thanks to Karin and Mike who I hope I can work with again someday maybe for a friends wedding or event. Thank you so much to you both. To make a long story short, I would do it all over again.
Christina
Christina Sent on 05/25/2022
5 out of 5 rating

AMAZING quality flowers & very affordable!

As a bride (with zero experience, and did all the flowers myself, with my mom and 2 sisters) I've done plenty of research on flowers, affordability, quality, etc.
I am SO GLAD I ordered from 48 long stem. I made a baby's breath bulk order from Costco but then cancelled my baby's breath flowers after reading some terrible reviews on Costco website. Despite my cancellation, they still sent me the flowers. and let me tell you, it DOES NOT compare to 48 long stems baby's breath. The quality of baby's breath and roses from 48 long stem were outstanding! Also Karen, a woman who works at 48 long stem spent hours with me on the phone helping and instructing me on what to buy and how to arrange my flowers for success. She is just the sweetest woman and an honor/ pleasure to work with her. She dedicated so much time, even after hours to help me with whatever I needed. Karen, you are such a gem! I received so many compliments on our flowers! it was truly a dream wedding!
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Rachel Sent on 11/05/2021
5 out of 5 rating

great experience from start to finish

I had priced out greens for centerpieces and I called other vendors and none were knowledgeable and not patient as my order wasn't going to be at the top end of cost. I found 48 long stems and their reviews were so good that had to call. EVERY POSITIVE WORD WAS TRUE! I spoke with Michael and he walked me through the best choice for my needs and helped me with quantity. He walked me through the process step by step from ordering to shipping and tracking and then how to care for the greens until the event. He was spot on with every detail. That helped a great deal at a stressful time. An outstanding value all around.
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Ann M. Sent on 10/20/2021
5 out of 5 rating

48LongStems Exceeded Expectations

I wanted a talented local Maine floral design consultant who would work with my daughter to understand her vision and welcome her interest in being ‘hands-on’ in the design process. Karin exceeded our expectations in all aspects of our relationship including people skills, design talent, cost consciousness, and personalized delivery. I highly recommend Karin and Mike at 48 LongStems for excellence in customizing floral services to individual clients. We loved the outcome!

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Alison Sent on 09/04/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing flowers!

Karen was so flexible and knowledgeable of what I liked based on my inspiration photos and knew what would be in season so there would be not issues. She came to arrange them with me and some of my party and it was so fun and stress relieving! She arranged all the flowers at the location and they were perfect!! She was helpful with our budget to actually help us come in below!! It was the most incredible experience, couldn’t express it more!
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