Warm Up To These Winter Wedding Candle Ideas

Sarah and Sam Wedding – Reception Atmosphere Tablescape – Bryant Park Grill – Jaymo James

As the season turns and a crisp chill takes to the air, nothing feels more comforting than coming home and lighting a few candles. After years of designing weddings in New York City between the months of November and March, we’ve found that the flickering flames that warm the hearth have the same impact on setting a winter tablescape. Not only welcoming to guests who have made a cold sojourn to be at your celebration, candles help to create an undeniably romantic reception atmosphere.
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Weddings

Gabriela & Sam: A Sophisticated Garden Soirée in Brooklyn

by Kate Murphy

Gabriela and Sam Wedding – Bride and Groom Walking Down Aisle – Brooklyn Botanic Garden – Kate Edwards Weddings

Gabriela and Sam met in 2019 when they both worked together at an advertising agency. After months of hardly ever interacting in the office, they joined coworkers for Friday night karaoke. The next morning, Gabriela woke up to a text from Sam asking her to go to the Central Park Zoo later that day. Remembering the effortless unfolding of their relationship, Gabriela says, “Sam and I knew immediately that we wanted to continue to see each other. There was no ‘what are we?’ stage. One day we were single and the next day we were together. It felt right and we just went for it. As they say, ‘when you know, you know.’”
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Julie and Nicholas Wedding - Ceremony Atmosphere - Floral Arch Aisle Arrangements - The Foundry - Unique Lapin

Planning & Inspiration

5 Important Questions To Ask Your Wedding Florist

by Kate Murphy

Julie and Nicholas Wedding – Ceremony Atmosphere – Floral Arch Aisle Arrangements – The Foundry – Unique Lapin

We’re not just making a biased statement here – your florist is going to play a major role in your wedding. From the ceremony entrance to the sweetheart table, their arrangements will set the look and tone of your entire weddingscape. As with any vendor, it’s important that the pro and client are on the same page to ensure that expectations are met and the day is flawlessly beautiful from start to finish.

An expert florist should be able to provide information about types of flowers and season availability along with advice about which floral designs best complement your wedding style and venue. Over the years, we’ve found that successfully turning a couple’s wedding vision into reality relies on maintaining an open conversation from the first meeting until the day of. So grab you’re planning notebook and pen – here are five important questions to ask your wedding florist with notes from the Bride & Blossom team.
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Anna and Michael Wedding - Bar Floral Arrangement - Catch - Zani and Duwayne Photography

Planning & Inspiration

13 Creative Ways To Elevate Your Wedding Bar

by Kate Murphy

Anna and Michael Wedding – Bar Floral Arrangement – Catch – Zani and Duwayne Photography

We all know that a great party is fueled by an endless flow of drinks. It’s no wonder then that couples are choosing to celebrate their big day with a statement wedding bar. Not only a watering hole serving signature cocktails to instigate those late night dance offs, the bar serves as a focal point of your reception while establishing cohesiveness throughout your weddingscape, creating unity with style, color scheme, and personal touches. As you will see, it’s also a great spot to repurpose florals from your ceremony.
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Anna and Michael Wedding - Bride and Groom Portrait Bouquet - Catch - Zani and Duwayne Photography

Weddings

Anna & Michael: An Elegant, Tropical Celebration at Catch Steak NYC

by Kate Murphy

Anna and Michael Wedding – Bride and Groom Portrait Bouquet – Catch – Zani and Duwayne Photography

When Anna and Michael met at the end of 2020 during the pandemic, dating was anything but casual. “Life still wasn’t back to ‘normal,’” Anna remembers. “Because many places to socialize weren’t open, we immediately spent a lot of time together.” The situation was to Michael’s favor because he was on a waiting list to get a new puppy (It was Michael’s profile photo with his parents’ puppy that initially caught Anna’s attention). “I was really excited when it finally arrived,” she says. “Michael goes to work very early every day. I was working remotely so he asked me to stay over for a week to help.” Raising a puppy in New York City isn’t easy. “My patience was definitely tested. I threatened to go back home a couple of times,” she jokingly says. “That first week turned into me pretty much moving in and we have been inseparable ever since.”
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13 Floral Wedding Dresses That Are Anything But Traditional White

by Kate Murphy

Floral Wedding Dresses – Monique Lhuillier Floral Wedding Dress – via vogue.com

On a rare occasion, a designer marries our first love, flowers, with our second love, bridal attire. To see a floral wedding dress emerge on the runway, or even better, the ceremony aisle way commands attention from fashion critics and guests alike. While traditional white will always be a mainstay, there is something refreshing, romantic, and playful about a blossoming big day look. Just because you are drawn to a classic style doesn’t mean flowers are off the table. From understated organic patterns to feminine pastels: refined floral brocade and embroidery to modern watercolor prints, there are options for every bridal aesthetic. Read on to see our selection of favorite floral wedding dresses from designers such as Monique Lhuillier, Marchesa, Lela Rose, Oscar de la Renta, and more.
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