Long Stem Wedding Bouquet - via elle.com.au

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Long Stem Wedding Bouquet Ideas For Every Type Of Bride

Long Stem Wedding Bouquet - via elle.com.au

Long Stem Wedding Bouquet – via elle.com.au

 

One of our favorite floral designs to collaborate on with brides is the bouquet. There are so ways to go with what is the most personal element of your wedding flowers. A forecasted wedding trend for 2019 is the long stem bouquet. We’re hesitant to use the word “trend” here, because it suggests that what is “in” now will be “passé” sooner or later. It is our aim to create designs that speak to a bride’s style and personality, something she can look back at years from now and still be happy with. This is what makes the long stem bouquet so wonderful. While it will bring dramatic flair to your big day look (heads will turn, we promise), it complements styles ranging from classic to romantic to modern. Here are fifteen gorgeous long stem wedding bouquet ideas for every type of bride.
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Linsey Snyder Wachalter, Founder of Face Time Beauty Concierge

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Interview With Linsey Snyder Wachalter of Face Time Beauty Concierge

Linsey Snyder Wachalter, Founder of Face Time Beauty Concierge

Linsey Snyder Wachalter, Founder of Face Time Beauty Concierge

If there is one day in your life when you want your makeup and hair to look flawless, it’s the day you walk the aisle. Many of our brides entrust Linsey Snyder Wachalter to get a radiant wedding day glow. At the urging of her father, Linsey set out to make her mark in the beauty industry and she hasn’t looked back since. It was this constant drive and view of every mini-success as a sign to move forward that led Linsey to found Face Time Beauty Concierge. Today, Linsey and her expert team polish and primp clients around the world.
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Personalized Flower Seed Wedding Favors from Plain Jane - via etsy.com

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10 Etsy Shops To Help You Plan A Perfect Wedding

Personalized Wedding Coffee Favor From Mavora - via etsy.com

Personalized Wedding Coffee Favor From Mavora – via etsy.com

 

When it comes right down to it, what makes a wedding truly remarkable are the details. And figuring out how to make those details special and personal is a daunting task for any couple. When asked about a detail that really stood out such as a cool cake topper, dazzling accessory, or fun favor, many of our brides have said they found them on Etsy. There are numerous reasons to shop the online marketplace for your wedding needs – you are supporting small businesses and talented artists and craftspeople, navigating the site is easy and efficient so you can find exactly what you are looking for, and you can wear those favorite, but rather tattered sweats without judgement. To make the process even easier for you, we rounded up ten Esty shops offering unique goods to help you plan for an unforgettable wedding.
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Jennifer & Sean Wedding - Bride Groom - Brooklyn Botanic Garden - by Andrew Henderson

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6 Amazing Venues For An Outdoor Garden Wedding In NYC

Jennifer & Sean Wedding - Bride Groom - Brooklyn Botanic Garden - by Andrew Henderson

Jennifer & Sean Wedding – Bride Groom – Brooklyn Botanic Garden – by Andrew Henderson

 

One of the best things about getting married in New York City is all of the amazing venue options that are available. As spring comes to full bloom, couples take advantage of the warm weather, sun-kissed blue skies, and natural backdrops and move their weddings outdoors. Peppered throughout the five boroughs are breathtaking gardens perfect for saying “I Do.” From lush, majestic grounds to intimate, flower-filled gems, here’s where to have a garden wedding in New York City.

New York Botanical Garden (2900 Southern Boulevard)
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Dara & Jared Wedding - Bouquet - Greenwich Hyatt by Brian Hatton

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7 Alternatives To The Bouquet Toss: How Brides Are Breaking Tradition

Dara & Jared Wedding - Bouquet - Greenwich Hyatt by Brian Hatton

Dara & Jared Wedding – Bouquet – Greenwich Hyatt by Brian Hatton

 

Have you ever wondered where the tradition of tossing the bouquet actually originated? The reason is not as lovely as one might think. It started hundreds of years ago when touching the bride was believed to bring good luck. Can you imagine how uncomfortable and invasive that must have felt?! Unruly guests would go to such lengths as to rip off pieces of her dress! As a distractive way to appease the crowd, the bride would toss her bouquet and then make a quick getaway. Over time, the distraction evolved into a gesture in which the bride passes good luck to one single lady.
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Blue Nile Engagement Ring - via bluenile.com

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5 Expert Tips On Planning The Perfect Proposal

Christina & Derek Wedding - Wedding Ring Detail - The Foundry LIC - Kevin Markland Photography

Christina & Derek Wedding – Wedding Ring Detail – The Foundry LIC – Kevin Markland Photography

 

We always look forward to hearing about our brides’ amazing proposal stories. Each story is different from the next and one thing is for sure, there is no right or wrong way to pop the question. Still, the person who is doing the asking could be feeling the pressure. While getting engaged is an exciting milestone for any couple, it can also come with some challenges during the planning process. Proposing to the love of your life should be a joyous time, not one that causes stress, so we have compiled a few tips to get you started!
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