Plant Office

Plant Office is a botanical design studio and boutique in Portland, Maine. Lead designer and owner John Sundling has worked as a florist since 2011 and in professional design since 2005, drawing on a background in theatrical design. The business is rated 5.0 across 17 reviews.

Why Plant Office suits LGBTQ+ couples

Plant Office is LGBTQ+-owned. John asks clients to trust the choice of flowers, textures and foliage while staying open to bringing in something special that reflects what matters to you. That collaborative approach suits couples who want flowers that read as personal rather than from a catalog.

Approach to flowers

The studio is a founding member of Maine Flower Collective and uses locally grown flowers as much as possible. In colder months, when local blooms are unavailable, it sources from trusted New England flower farms.

• Event and wedding design
• Locally grown flowers in season
• New England sourcing in colder months
• Collaboration with clients on a personal palette

Working with a florist

Bring photos of colors, textures and shapes you like, and say what you dislike. Be open on budget. Seasonal flowers cost less and look better than out-of-season imports, so be flexible on varieties.

Think about where flowers will have the most effect: an arch at the ceremony, tables at the reception or bouquets and boutonnieres. Ask about delivery, setup and breakdown, and who collects rentals after the event. Maine weddings often take place outdoors, so ask how flowers hold up in wind or heat.

Where Plant Office works

The studio is in Portland, Maine, on the coast. Ask about travel to islands, mid-coast venues or farther inland.

Questions

Are the flowers local?

The studio uses locally grown flowers as much as possible, and sources from New England farms in colder months.

Is there a boutique?

Yes. Plant Office is both a design studio and a boutique.