Planning perspective
What to consider before reaching out
A strong first conversation is about fit, not just availability. Share your date, approximate guest count, location, and the feeling you want the day to have. Ask what is included, what typically changes the final quote, and what decisions need to be made earliest.
For a florals partner, confirm how communication works, who will be present on the day, and how the team handles changes. Pricing was not included in the supplied research, so request a current, itemized proposal directly from the business.
In their clients’ words
What people say on Google
Adam C
a year ago
We hired Chris to do our florals and design for our weekend wedding this past November and could not be happier! Chris came highly recommended to us and he did not disappoint. He was professional throughout the entire process and has a wide breadth of knowledge and expertise on all things floral design. Chris brought our design vision to life. We were blown away with his work and artistry! Our absolute favorite was the huge statement garland he created, which smelled heavenly and we enjoyed it all weekend long. Chris crafted phenomenal florals for our ceremony and reception - centerpieces, personal florals, an open air arch, and so much more. Chris and his team installed all of this on-site...
Rebecca Mongada
a week ago
We used C.M. Skerritt Designs for our wedding florals and couldn’t have been happier. He did an amazing job. Can’t recommend him enough!
Sarah L
a year ago
We chose C.M. Skerritt Designs for our wedding florals, and it was truly the BEST decision we could have made. The flowers were an absolute moment — breathtaking in every way. Chris was incredible to work with from start to finish. I went back and forth in the beginning about what I wanted, but he patiently helped me clarify my vision with thoughtful suggestions and expert advice. From our first conversation, he took the time to understand exactly what I was hoping for, and the final result exceeded every expectation. His work showcased his remarkable attention to detail, seamlessly woven into a stunning overall design. The way our tablescapes flowed, accented with candles, created such a b...
Kate Evans
4 years ago
I cannot recommend C.M. Skerritt Designs highly enough! I have ordered gifts through Chris for friends and family several times over the past few years—and his designs are always met with rave reviews. The quality and freshness of the flowers, the design aesthetic, and ease of ordering are always top notch. I had tried many other florists in Portland, Maine previously, and was always disappointed with the experience ... that is, until I found Chris. (I'm also the Director of Marketing for a major luxury florist in another market, so I have exceptionally high standards). When my fiancé and I decided to tie the knot in a small family ceremony in Portland, we chose Chris to design the flowers...
Samantha Berman
a year ago
If you’re thinking of hiring Chris as a florist for any event, stop thinking. Just do it. You will not be sorry! Chris did an absolutely phenomenal job with our wedding in October 2024. We trusted his process with the colors and types of flowers and I am SO unbelievably glad we did because Chris is incredibly talented! So stop thinking. Call him now.
Reviews from Google. Read all of them on Google.
Getting here
How far is this from home?
Pick the city you and most of your guests will be driving from and we will estimate the trip.
An estimate for planning, not live traffic. Leafy weekends in October always take longer.
For your guests
Lovely places to stay nearby
The Press Hotel, Portland
Walkable downtown base in an old newspaper building.
The Francis, Portland
Small and elegant, good for the wedding party.
Higgins Beach Inn, Scarborough
Beach rooms fifteen minutes from the city.
Three stops worth the detour
Somewhere pretty for photographs, and somewhere warm for a good cup of coffee.
Portland Head Light, Cape Elizabeth
Cliffs, surf, and the most photographed light in Maine.
Eastern Promenade
Harbor islands behind you in every frame.
Tandem Coffee + Bakery, Portland
The morning coffee and biscuit stop locals send you to.
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Editorial note: this profile is based only on the vendor research supplied to New England Celebrations. It is not a paid endorsement, interview, or first-person testimonial. Pricing and availability are on request.