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ARTFUL, INSPIRED FLORAL DESIGN

for wild love and spirited celebrations

Based in New Haven, Connecticut

Go ahead—raise a glass, get excited, and grab this moment by the bouquet.

Your wedding is one thing above all else: yours. Whether it’s whimsical and full of wonder or intimate and all about the understated—it should exude your energy. You’re not just here for someone who can help you check “wedding flowers” off a list—you’re here for a discerning, design-obsessed wedding florist who will help you seize this opportunity to lean into what you love. Because what you love is where the magic lies.

Let your imagination run wild—and then let us go for it.

We’re here to make your boldest dreams a living, breathing, blossoming reality.

Emma MacHugh Connecticut floral designer weddings

 A Connecticut wedding florist who thrives at the intersection of enthusiasm and expertise.

Welcome—I’m Emma, a fast-talking New Englander who can chat wedding flowers with all of the energy in the world…but never without an impeccably designed spreadsheet in hand. I believe your vision deserves artistry you can trust in and organization you can rely on—and I’m happy to bring both (along with a killer collection of vintage rocks glasses) to the beautiful world of floral design.

colorful summer wedding bouquet with poppies yellow local blossoms orange ranunculus citrus and coral charm peonies held by a new england bride

our offerings

 Earth-friendly wedding flowers for the conscious-minded and color-obsessed


Our brand of floral design is all about embracing your individuality, celebrating your partnership, and honoring our natural environment. For those who value intentional design, local blossoms, and the wonderful people and planet who make that magic possible—First Blush is all you.

  • I wanted something more unique, and she absolutely delivered.

    “Emma’s work is jaw-dropping! We got so many compliments on our flowers, from our bouquets to our centerpieces. She took my ‘deep, romantic fall vibe with texture’ and really ran with it. I wanted something more unique, and she absolutely delivered.”

    D+T

  • Your wedding will be 100x more beautiful if you go with her!

    “Working with Emma and her team was an absolute delight from start to finish. She is an incredibly talented florist who took our exact floral vision and executed it beyond our wildest dreams! She was always available, attentive, and fast to respond. Most importantly—everyone at the wedding raved about the arrangements and our bouquets. Your wedding will be 100x more beautiful if you go with her!”

    A+D

  • Emma is a bright spot.

    “Emma repeatedly went above and beyond to make our wedding floral dreams come true. She not only understood our vision, but executed it to a T. We valued florals and were extremely particular, and yet, Emma blew us away with how well she captured our vision. In an industry filled with over-the-top vendors, Emma is a bright spot.”

    K+E

  • She is not just a florist—she is a true artist.

    “I worked with Emma on a romantic New England wedding. Emma is exceptionally talented. Her work speaks for itself. She is able to adapt to any circumstance. What's great, she is not just a florist, she is a true artist at heart. Her artistry comes alive through and through in the details. So whatever vision a couple has for their wedding, can only be enhanced by her touches.”

    K+A

  • She went above and beyond to help make our wedding day pure magic!

    “We can’t thank Emma enough for our perfect wedding florals. We were truly blown away the moment we walked in and saw how stunning our venue looked thanks to her. She understood our vision exactly and went above and beyond to help make our wedding day pure magic!”

    N+B

the possibilities

dom + jon at a private home in old saybrook, ct

ava + tommy at van wilgens in new haven, ct

eden + ryan at the loading dock in stamford, ct

white winter wedding flowers with white sweet pea white roses variegated foliage in a gold compote in simsbury ct

wedding flowers that serve up all of the fabulous feels—and a process that instills endless confidence—you’re right where you belong.

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