I’M YOUR BOSTON-BASED LGBTQ FLORIST FOR DARING DESIGNS AT SPECIAL CELEBRATIONS
Just like flowers, you’re wild, weird, & wonderful.
And that makes three of us!
Throwing an all-white wedding? Nah, not for you.
Setting your tables with perfectly round, tight arrangements that look like how you feel when you’re buttoned-up in a necktie? Nope, set those flowers free!
Looking to add some drama and delight to your company party (the kind of drama that actually impresses your colleagues, that is)? Yes, please, let’s create a full-on floralscape!
Basically, if your vibe is more mix-it-up than Martha Stewart, then I’m the florist for you.
Hi! I’m Julian Kane,
and here’s what’s at the heart of Althea Floral Design.
Florals are often seen as a standard feature at a wedding or event, but I believe that they’re much more than a decoration.
We humans have always gravitated towards flowers for adornment, protection, and their vibrant symbolism. (Everything just feels more special when flowers are around, right?) At Althea Floral Design, I bring the magic of florals into modern celebrations, creating a lush sensory experience you can delight and get lost in.
In my design process, I aim for bold over boring, unconventional over what’s expected, and inclusive above all.
Althea comes from the Greek word for healing (and okay, maybe it also comes from my mom’s favorite Grateful Dead song and is therefore my middle name…) and I love to channel that spirit into everything I create.
So when we pair up, we won’t just talk colors or vase shapes. We’ll use florals to honor and reflect who you are, enchant your guests, and create a whole vibe for an unforgettable celebration. At Althea, you’re not just buying blooms—you’ll get expressive, original floral art that brings beauty and joy to life all around you in wild, living color.
Here’s where my inspiration stems from
A peek into how Althea grew!
… The book Fairie-ality brought me deep into the world of floral magic as a creative kid. (If you also owned it, HEY, we’re meant to be friends.) I was mesmerized by the possibilities of flowers as fashion and art, not just stems in a vase.
… In another life, I would have been your wedding photographer instead! For years, I took photography classes at the San Francisco Art Institute, but eventually I boomeranged my way back to my truest love—florals. (You know I have your back when it comes to amazing photos, though!)
… Before launching Althea, I trained with the Cass School of Floral Design and got my hands dirty as a retail florist. Let me tell you—the holiday arrangements rush will prepare you for anything. Ask me about surviving the Valentine’s Day floral frenzy!
… My fave blooms aren’t just about bouquets, baby. Some of my most fun projects have included creating a 14-foot rainbow-hued installation for Pride month (hiiii queer friends!) and adorning people with BodyBlooms for creative boudoir sessions.
Some Althea faves (floral and otherwise!)
FLOWER
It’s always changing, but probably stock. Very un-aesthetic name, very gorgeous color variety.
WEDDING JAM
Honestly…? The Cupid Shuffle! (Yes, group dances are kind of dorky and no, I don’t care if you make fun of me!)
STUDIO ASSISTANT
Tallulah, my pup. She is fierce about quality control and makes sure every bouq is as perfect as she is.
And hey—these values are what keep Althea blooming
You are welcome, seen, and celebrated around here!
JOY
Your florals should put a giant smile on your face, delight your guests, and immerse everyone in some enchanting, kaleidoscopic flower magic for a day! I design to share beauty and joy, and I want every single floral creation to help you feel happily inspired.
OPENNESS
I believe in being honest co-creators of your floral vision. Looking for something totally unconventional at your celebration? Yes please, tell me more! Wondering how to allocate your budget, or curious about pricing? I always break it down for you clearly and make thoughtful recs to help you get the most out of your experience.
INCLUSION
These aren’t your wedding industrial complex florals. Straight people aren’t the only people who get married, women aren’t the only people who like flowers, and celebrations can look allll different kinds of ways, right?! As a trans and queer florist, I honor couples, triads, and polycules of any gender, sexual orientation, race, and identity, and partner with clients who are on the same page.
ORIGINALITY
Imagination, not tradition, rules around here. Your celebration is literally one of a kind, so your florals should be too! Thoughtful designs that reflect your personality and the vibe you want to create help set the tone for the whole day.
sustainability
Flowers are an incredible gift the Earth has given us, and designing sustainably is at the heart of my process. Althea is a completely foam-free studio, and reusing, recycling, and composting is second-nature to me. Here’s to more art and less waste!
Just so we're super clear...
Just so we're super clear...
When you hire or partner with Althea Floral Design, you’re supporting a proudly trans-owned business that stands for inclusion above all.
As your floral artist, I’m wildly, loudly, and joyfully pro-love stories of all kinds. For so long, the wedding industry has shown us that an “ideal” couple is white, straight, thin, and young. But when I look at my community, I see a kaleidoscope of people and relationships that deserve to be celebrated just as fully!
That’s why I believe that florals are about so much more than just decorating a venue. I design living art that honors who you truly are—your cultural background, your gender expression, your body, and everything else that makes you literally one of a kind.
After all, “personals” (like bouquets, boutonnieres, flower crowns, and more) are personal! This kind of art means asking deeper questions, thinking creatively, and being imaginative way beyond convention.
To me, weddings and celebrations can be a deliberate act of world-building—a moment where you're not just celebrating love, but actively creating the future you want to live in. So I'm for the nearlyweds who've never seen themselves in bridal magazines. For trans and queer love that has always existed, and will always exist. For fat and disabled people who are worthy and valid just as they are. For older couples finding love in second or third chapters. Even for polyamorous relationships that expand our understanding of partnership.
Bottom line: You deserve nothing less than a florist who makes you feel deeply seen, richly celebrated, and enthusiastically validated, and that’s the florist I’m committed to being for you.
Unconventional florals for your unforgettable celebration
Because you’re so not boring, so your blooms shouldn’t be either!
From the space you’re in to the clothes you’re wearing, everything feels more special when you’re immersed in total floral magic.
Dreaming of lush floral art to help celebrate your love? Imagining an event installation to get your guests’ cameras clicking?
Let’s bring it to life in wild, living color.
