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.
Why this business stood out
The verified notes
- Anna praised as easy to work with and highly communicative
- Handles both intimate memorial and celebratory event florals
- New-ish downtown Manchester shop building a strong reputation
In their clients’ words
What people say on Google
Katherine D
4 months ago
Anna was wonderful and so accommodating. Great quality and communicative. Highly recommend to everyone for any occasion. My mom was absolutely delighted.
Katherine Langlois
7 months ago
Anna (the owner of Mara Floral) is such a talented human! I am obsessed with the floral arrangement I was gifted for Valentine’s Day. She also had done a bouquet for my mother and sister, which were also just as spectacular. I highly recommend you work with Anna for any floral arrangement need (wedding, gift, personal). She is very easy to work with, has so much knowledge and is one of the kindest humans I’ve ever met- you can tell she truly puts her heart and soul into her work. She only uses the best quality, and gives you great tips on a detailed card of ways to help make your arrangements last longer!
kelly fontana
3 months ago
Mara’s performed beautiful work for my MILs memorial today. The arrangements received many compliments, several from members of the Manchester Garden Club! We planned this from out of state, yet Anna really put our mind at ease. I’m happy to give her business great reviews. The Rose Boynton family appreciates Mara’s very much.
George Ware
7 months ago
Beautiful shop, amazing flower arrangements! Definitely recommend if you are in the area!
Frances Koptiuch
8 months ago
If flowers speak to you…Mara designs sing !!🎶
Reviews from Google. Read all of them on Google.
Good to know
When they are open
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
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.
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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.