Althea Floral Design


Price per arrangement

Bouquets start at $285, and centerpieces at $100

Minimum spend

$5,000 total


About Althea Floral Design

Julian Kane

Owner & Head Designer

You: You aren’t interested in traditional, round, monochrome designs and want wedding flowers that are as unique as you are. Us: We bring bold color, whimsical vibes, and avant-garde designs to Nearlyweds that want something different. Althea Floral Design is led by Julian Kane, a passionate designer who loves to create unique and vibrant arrangements that reflect your individual style and personality. With a focus on bold and bright colors, we aim to bring your wedding to life with unforgettable floral designs that leave a lasting impression.

At the heart of our business is a commitment to sustainability and inclusivity. We believe in the importance of taking care of our planet. Our dedication to sustainability is reflected in our choice of being a 100% foam-free florist, as well as our efforts to compost all organic scraps, minimize waste, and use local blooms when possible. We are also committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels comfortable expressing their unique vision for their wedding, regardless of race, gender, or sexual orientation. As an LGBTQ-owned business, we are committed to creating a space where all couples feel welcome and included.

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Services

Service levels

  • Full-Service Floral Design

Pre-wedding services

  • Consultations
  • Event design
  • Venue visits

Post-wedding services

  • Cleanup

Day-of services

  • Container rentals
  • Decor rentals
  • Delivery
  • Setup
  • Structure rentals

Arrangement styles

  • Architectural with branches and twigs
  • Flower-forward with fresh blooms

Floral arrangements offered

  • Bouquets
  • Boutonnieres
  • Cake flowers
  • Centerpieces
  • Ceremony decor
  • Flower baskets
  • Flower crowns
  • Flower jewelry
  • Installations
  • Table runners

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

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29 reviews

  • CA

    Caroline A.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Oct 19

    Dream Florals, Dream Vendor

    Julian accomplished my sexy mermaid pirate floral goals beyond my wildest dreams. I gave them the vibe -- relaxed, colorful, architectural, ocean but not beach-y -- and they absolutely crushed it. I was so thrilled by their proposal that I sent it to every vendor as my design inspiration. A highlight was my bouquet, a Julian-original floral seashell "purse" cornucopia that got compliments from random strangers on the street!! For super creative, artistic, and colorful florals, with an incredible vendor experience, I cannot recommend Althea more highly. I am so grateful for Julian's design genius and their services that made my wedding beautiful.

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    Joy

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Jul 2, 2026

    Smashed it out of the park!!

    I found Julian via Instagram and after scrolling their feed and going to their immaculately-designed website, I was sold. Meeting them and having them be an absolute delight was the cherry on top. They crafted a mood board that was spot-on, taking my initial thoughts (lush, bright, whimsical) and bringing them to (larger than) life. Our wedding was an absolute dream and it’s been two weeks and our guests are still raving about the florals. I’m so happy I’m getting my bouquet preserved because it is truly a showstopper. Hire Julian — you won’t regret it!!

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    Eleanor

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •May 15, 2026

    Beautiful flowers!

    We had such a wonderful time working with Julian and cannot recommend them enough!! The entire process went super smoothly and Julian was excellent about responding in a timely manner. We felt like our goals for the florals were listened to/considered and the personal flowers & venue were absolutely beautiful.

  • HC

    Hannah C.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Mar 26, 2026

    Compassionate, talented, & a breeze to work with!

    We can't recommend Althea Floral and Julian enough! They have an incredible talent and their love for their craft shone through their work and every conversation we had with them. We had complete confidence they'd create something amazing for us, and we were right - Julian's creations were so stunning: Ethereal, romantic, funky, and beyond anything we could have imagined. They felt so us, but also flowed perfectly with the venue. (All photos by Maddy Bethune!)

  • MR

    Melissa R.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Dec 27, 2025

    a-la-carte was amazing!

    My wife and I got our flowers a-la-carte through Julian at Althea Floral Design and they came out GORGEOUS. We chatted before the wedding about the general vibe we were going for and color palette, along with the special request that I really wanted dusty millers in the bouquets, and Julian made it happen. The bridal bouquets, bridal party bouquets, and boutonnieres were all so unique and exactly what we were hoping for! Would absolutely recommend Althea Floral Design to anyone looking for florals for their wedding or event!


We offer delivery, setup, and breakdown services within a 100 mile radius of Boston. We are happy to travel to Newport, RI and Provincetown, MA!
We have a $5,000 minimum for full-service weddings. However, we offer A La Carte options through our website with no minimums!
Yes! Dried florals make for stunning bouquets. If interested in bringing in dried elements, please make note in the inquiry/Q&A forms.
This is up to you! Some of our vases are rental only, in which case we will need to come back at the end of the night to strike. However we are happy to create designs for you without any rental goods, and the full arrangements are yours (and your guests'!) to take home. For any events where we rent out vases, votives, candles, etc, we will add in a strike fee to cover late-night labor. Strike fees start at $250 and vary depending on the amount of items and the strike start time.
One zillion percent yes. As a trans and queer florist myself, my business is proudly inclusive, and I adore celebrating your relationship with the joy and honor it deserves. I am particularly passionate about encouraging wedding vendors/florists to use more gender affirming language throughout the wedding planning process. Making sure my queer and trans clients feel seen and respected while working together is one of my top priorities.