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Getting married is a big deal. Choosing a photographer and florist is also a big deal.

We get that.

​We know you're letting us in on one of the most intimate and beautiful days of your life. It means you trust us to meet your entire community, and create photographs and florals you want to treasure for the rest of your life, and pass onto future generations. That's a humbling responsibility. It's also why we love this work.

That's why we're a boutique floral and photography company, which means we take on fewer clients. We show up, as real people who care about you: your story, your style, your hopes and dreams. Every wedding, we start from scratch.

For photography, we promise not only to do our best to deliver the most beautiful, meaningful photographs possible; but we promise to be your partners throughout the planning process and the entire day. With a photojournalistic style, we capture you and your love in all your unique and authentic you-ness. After all, you don't want taking photographs to get in the way of actually making the memories.

For floral design, we have ridiculously high standards for design, quality, and sustainability. We use almost exclusively Rhode Island grown flowers and foliage sourced from local, female-owned farms. We also farm a portion of our own flowers in reclaimed, formerly vacant lots in urban Providence. We translate what you love into florals that are real-life works of living art.

We're based in Rhode Island and Hawaii and often service greater New England, but are always down to travel for a good time.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

One Event / Day
Digital Files

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional
Vintage

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
Prints
Save the Date

Reviews of Ephemera - Photography and Floral Design

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Morgan Sent on 08/14/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic photographer for small wedding

Phoebe was a delight to work with! We hired her to photograph our small family wedding and we couldn’t have been happier with how the pictures came out. She captured the day so beautifully and even though we had a short wedding (only 3hrs) we have so many lovely pictures to remember this special day by. Phoebe was happy to take our suggestions and work with us to achieve the style and mood we had in mind. We are so grateful to her for being there on this important day.
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Lila Sent on 07/26/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Florist and Photographer

Phoebe did both the flowers and photography for our wedding and she absolutely killed it!! With the flowers, she was able to take our inspiration photos and (probably only semi-helpful) descriptions of the vibe we wanted and bring them to life in the most beautiful way. She even helped us figure out a color scheme to keep the overall design of the wedding cohesive. On the day of, the flowers were perfect and walking into the reception space and seeing them all took my breath away.

Phoebe also did an incredible job on the photography side. I normally hate having my picture taken, but she made us feel comfortable and at ease. She provided just enough direction to get good angles and photos but not so much that anything felt forced or too posed. Her second photographer, Therese, was also lovely! She handled the pre-ceremony group shots while Phoebe worked on getting flowers set up, and did an excellent job herding the family members and bridal party into the right shots. We also got our photos back very quickly after the wedding.

Throughout the process, Phoebe was very upfront about pricing and worked with us through two COVID postponements. She was very easy to communicate with and brought a great, calming energy to our planning and our day. I would definitely recommend Ephemera to other couples!
Katelyn
Katelyn Sent on 10/30/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding day

We were on the hunt for a photographer to for our small, outdoor wedding. The state park we went with for our special day had a variety of different elements including an old mansion, stone cabin, and lots of woodsy trails that we wanted to capture what it was that we loved so much about our venue in our photos. What caught our attention about Phoebe’s work was her attention to detail and, of course, the beautiful floral work. Not only did we feel she could showcase the beauty of where we tied the knot, but do it while telling a beautiful and romantic love story! Phoebe was so flexible with not only our budget, but also accommodating any request we threw her way! Phoebe is a very down to earth soul who made us feel comfortable on our wedding day and helped who we are as a couple, shine through in our photos!! You won’t be disappointed!
Bre
Bre G. Sent on 03/14/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Look No Further: Jaw-Dropping Florals, Integrity & Professionalism

As one of the top caterers in the city, I work with a lot of different vendors, and admittedly, have some pretty high standards. Ephemera exceeded my expectations across the board.

I had first admired Ephemera’s florals at a Providence Preservation Society event a few years back, so when it came time for my wedding, Phoebe (the owner) was my top pick. Her dedication to support local flower-farming, seasoned professionalism and infectious passion continued to confirm that I had made the right decision. She quickly honed in on the spirit of my event, became my style-collaborator, and graciously tailored the floral design to my ever-changing list of wants. Most of all, she honored the creative freedom I gave her by crafting arrangements more beautiful, or should I say “jaw-dropping”, than I could have ever envisioned.

While I imagine Ephemera would do great things with ANY floral direction, I would highly recommend them for someone seeking a vibrant, organic-feeling, superbly original and whimsically-pinnable aesthetic. I can’t wait to use her again!
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Katherine Sent on 02/20/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful photography and flowers

I knew I didn’t want the “traditional” cheesy photos/standard plain roses for my wedding. We were not disappointed with our choice, hiring Ephemera for both our engagement shoot and our ceremony day. We opted for the extra hours, and how flexible they were with handling our schedule/our last minute needed changes on the day of. We had a lovely experience, and will forever recommend them to anyone who is looking.
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Meredith Sent on 02/07/2019
5 out of 5 rating

So happy with Ephemera- exactly what we wanted!

We are so happy we chose Ephemera photography for our wedding. Phoebe was so easy to work with. She was responsive with email, professional, and organized. She was easy to work with, and everything excited to help find unique photo spots in the location grounds. We were looking for a basic package- wonderful photography and digital photos - with no extra frills. She provided exactly that. The photos are AMAZING and artistic, rather than standard formal. Even the candids. It’s amazing what she can do as a solo photographer. We are so happy with them, and highly recommend Ephemera photography!!!
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John Sent on 01/19/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Phoebe is the best!

Phoebe is wonderful to work with. She is professional and helpful with any questions or concerns you may have. She comes prepared and doesn't miss a moment. Phoebe is also very flexible and was able to accommodate our requests. She arrived on time and stayed to make sure we had all the shots we needed. Thank you for capturing this beautiful day.
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Taylor Sent on 07/29/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Phoebe did such an AMAZING job. She did the flowers for our wedding on 6/23/18, she was so responsive throughout the entire process. A lot of the florists we looked at before weren’t what we were looking for, we came across her and we’re so impressed, she has such great style and taste! Go with Phoebe, she does an excellent job.
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David Sent on 07/22/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Phoebe did an amazing job with our wedding flowers! She was very helpful during the planning process, and clear about all of the pricing. We had specific ideas for the centerpieces, which were put together flawlessly. The arbor was beyond expectation, absolutely stunning, and an excellent back drop for all of our ceremony pictures! All the bouquets were beautiful as well. Everything was done with care, thought, and attention, there was no comprise in anything Epherma delivered!

Phoebe was also a photographer at our wedding. She was on time, professional, and helpful throughout the day!
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Kerstin Sent on 07/18/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Phoebe was incredible. She was responsive and easy to communicate with and work with even though we were planning from out of state. As a gay couple we wanted to make sure we found a photographer who was lgbt friendly which is harder said than done but Phoebe made us feel comfortable from the start and is clearly well-informed about the lgbt community which we really appreciated. On our wedding day she did an absolutely amazing job capturing the events and the mood of the day. Our guests haven’t stopped raving about interactions with her. She was a great sport about climbing around on rocks at Beavertail after our ceremony. Also, without Phoebe’s input I’d still be working on crafting a timeline for the day. We cannot recommend her highly enough!
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Ephemera - Photography and Floral Design frequently asked questions

Ephemera - Photography and Floral Design includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Ephemera - Photography and Floral Design includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • Digital Files
Ephemera - Photography and Floral Design offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
  • Vintage
Ephemera - Photography and Floral Design offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Ephemera - Photography and Floral Design offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
  • Save the Date
Ephemera - Photography and Floral Design is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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