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Welcome to American Stems!

Nestled in the charming seaside town of Harwich Port, MA, American Stems is a boutique floral design studio where blooms get the royal treatment—and every petal has a purpose. We specialize in bespoke wedding design and floral artistry, but really, we’re just out here living our best flower-filled lives.

Our founder and head designer, Kelsey Harris, launched AS in 2018 after spending time on a specialty cut flower farm in central Massachusetts. With her hands in the dirt and her heart in full bloom, Kelsey discovered her superpower: transforming nature’s finest into floral magic.

Our design style? Think warm, wild, and wonderfully unexpected. Our designs are all about sparking conversations, creating soulful moments, and reminding you to stop and smell the roses—or at least admire the ranunculus!

We’re proud to source from local farmers, embrace nature’s bounty, and design with an intentional, "why-not-throw-in-one-more" variety. From Cape Cod to The Islands and beyond, Kelsey and her talented team are ready to bring your floral dreams to life, one lovingly placed petal at a time.

So, whether you're getting married, throwing a party, or just need a little floral pick-me-up, we’ve got you. And trust us—our flowers have a way of making every day feel like a celebration.

Check out our website for a detailed look into our process! www.americanstemsfd.com

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average price for a bridal bouquet?

$250

What is the average price for a bridesmaid bouquet?

$125

What is the average price for a boutonniere?

$20

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

$250

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

$350

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

Clean Up
Consultations
Delivery
Event Design
Set Up
Venue Visit

How would you describe your floral designs?

Modern
Romantic

Which of the following services do you provide?

Clean Up
Consultations
Delivery
Event Design
Samples
Set Up
Venue Visit

What types of arrangements do you provide?

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

Reviews of American Stems

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Rhye Sent on 10/14/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Above + beyond!!!

I can’t say enough wonderful things about American Stems – working with Kelsey was a dream! From our initial consultation and throughout the whole process, she truly understood our vision and brought it to life in the most beautiful way. I didn't have a specific idea for my flowers or décor other than wanting a few colors and an organic/ beachy aesthetic, and she exceeded all expectations. The ceremony flowers were breathtaking and seeing them for the first time as I walked down the aisle was one of the highlights of my day. My bouquet could not have been more beautiful, and the bridesmaids’ bouquets were stunning and so unique. Our reception was in the ballroom at Ocean Edge, and I totally relied on Kelsey’s expertise to help soften the space. In addition to our flowers, Kelsey also designed the tablescapes. The garden inspired floral arrangements combined with candles, driftwood and shells transformed the room from a corporate ballroom to a cozy, beachside dinner party setting. She also came up with the idea to use oyster shell candles – which I loved and surprised us with a beautiful arrangement in front of the band stand! Truly went above and beyond. I received so many compliments on the florals and tables. Kelsey is super responsive, easy to chat with and run ideas by, cognizant of budget and SO talented. We are so grateful for American Stems - highly recommend!!!
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Rachel Sent on 03/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing and beautiful

American Stems was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding! Kelsey is so incredibly talented and kind and skilled and wonderful to work with. Our flowers were absolutely gorgeous and almost one year later people are still raving about them! I would work with her over and over again!
Yanni
Yanni Sent on 09/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Stunning florals

Kelsey’s vision and her ability to make abstract ideas come alive is unparalleled. We were aiming for a whimsical, organic, fun ikebana-inspired wedding, and that is what she turned out and more. We didn’t even have a color scheme when we talked to her, but Kelsey was the one who suggested sunset tones — a choice that looked stunning the day-of and anchored the rest of our aesthetic choices in a way that paid off in spades.

We knew Kelsey was the vendor for us immediately after we got off the phone with her. She is flexible, accommodating, responsive, honest about what looks good (even if it might be the less expensive option), and completely willing to work within budget. We were blown away when we saw our florals on the day of the wedding, and our guests said they had never seen anything like it. We are so grateful for Kelsey and would recommend her to anyone without any reservation.
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Ellen Sent on 08/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Dream florist!

Working with Kelsey was such a delight - we didn't have a strong mood board going into our wedding but knew how we wanted it to feel, and that we wanted to play up the natural beauty of the Cape while adding some bright sunset colors. Kelsey worked closely with us to craft the perfect vibe - we both work in food so she used things like tomato vines and herbs throughout bouquets which was such a thoughtful touch. The bright dahlias were stunning, she really took our loose vision and brought it to life. I remember admiring my bouquet the whole day after our wedding, I couldn't get over it!
Alicia
Alicia Sent on 04/14/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely delighted with the florals!

Kelsey did an awesome job with florals for our small wedding reception in The Newbury. We really loved the effortless, modern arrangement which really rounded the entire look, and Kelsey is a delight to work with - she understood our vision right away and is willing to work within our budget constraints and not sacrificing our vision by a bit! Would highly recommend anyone to work with Kelsey and let her do her magic.
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Meaghan Sent on 12/11/2022
5 out of 5 rating

10/10! Absolutely recommend

Obsessed would be an understatement when it came to how I felt about Kelsey's florals for our wedding day (and rehearsal dinner)! They exceeded all expectations. Being somebody who didn't have a super specific idea for my flowers other than wanting romantic + organic, I relied on her expertise and vision from day one and she was wonderful through the whole process from the creative proposal all the way through to day of. Kelsey was communicative, attentive to details, cognizant of budget, and went above and beyond, even providing advice and guidance to ensure the whole place setting aesthetic was perfect beyond just the flowers. Hire Kelsey & American Stems!!! You will not be disappointed.
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 12/02/2021
5 out of 5 rating

I wish I could give 10 stars!

Kelsey is an incredible florist!! I am still receiving compliments on how romantic and perfect our oceanside beach florals looked! Kelsey and I planned the florals for my wedding for about 2 years, and she seriously made my dreams come true. Our 20 person head table with the various centerpieces and budvases looked like a movie set. I am so thankful for Kelsey and her incredibly creative talent! My only wish is that I lived closer to her workspaces so I could constantly treat myself to her floral subscriptions :)
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Jen E. Sent on 08/30/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Her talent is unmatched

I reached out to Kelsey after my husband and I postponed our wedding and decided to change our whole vision. Kelsey was incredible to work with. She worked with our budget and was flexible with all the changes I threw her way (including changing our venue a few months before our wedding date). I told her I wanted a romantic boho vibe and had a few colors in mind and let me tell you... she DELIVERED. She brought my vision to life and it truly exceeded my expectations. I received so many compliments about how amazing and unique the florals were. Honestly look no further for a florist, you will not be disappointed! Thank you so much Kelsey!
Abby
Abby Sent on 08/29/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommend! Thank you Kelsey!

So beyond happy with my wedding florals! Kelsey was great to work with; professional, creative and attentive to all details. She created a portal sharing the items we reviewed, helping give a visual on everything discussed. Kelsey was easy to connect with and was quick at responding to questions. I requested earthy florals with pops of white and she exceeded all my expectations. She even added fresh mint from the farm the morning of the wedding, I loved it!! So thankful for all of her hard work in making such a stunning addition to my wedding. Cannot wait for photos to come back. Highly recommend!
Antonia
Antonia Sent on 12/19/2022
4.8 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Flowers for a Beautiful Day

Kelsey truly exceeded our expectations with the florals she created for our October wedding in Boston. We are so in love with how the bouquets, ceremony arch, centerpieces, and additional florals turned out. Overall she was very responsive to emails and worked with us to achieve what we wanted in our budget. She had some really great, creative ideas as well like adding greenery to our marquee lights - something we never would have thought of but got so many compliments on. Super happy we went with Kelsey for our florals and highly recommend!
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