Sophia & Sam Wedding - Bride and Groom Portrait - Tribeca 360 NYC - by Shira Weinberger

Weddings

Sophia & Sam: Understated Glamour at Tribeca 360

We are excited to introduce Sophia, Bride & Blossom’s featured bride for April! Sophia and Samuel said “I do” on a beautiful September day in a gorgeous ceremony and reception at Tribeca 360. Here is the first chapter of their wedding story.

 

Sophia & Sam Wedding - Bride and Groom Portrait - Tribeca 360 NYC - by Shira Weinberger

Sophia & Sam Wedding – Bride and Groom Portrait – Tribeca 360 NYC – by Shira Weinberger

 

Sophia was enjoying drinks with friends on a Thursday evening. After catching up over a few rounds, she stepped away from the group to sit down and check the time on her phone. Her concern about the late hour and going to work in the morning must have been apparent because just seconds later a complete stranger approached and said, “Hey there! Why do you look so bored?” After introducing himself as Sam, he offered to buy Sophia a drink and introduce her to his friends. Once they got to the table, Sophia turned to Sam laughing and said, “Actually… these are all MY friends!”
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Madalyn & Jonathan Wedding - Bride - Guastavino's - by Joshua Zuckerman

Weddings

Featured Bride Madalyn On Her Carolina Herrera Dress and Personal Touches

One of the best things about working with brides is hearing about how they found their dream wedding dress and the personal touches that will go into making the big day extra meaningful. This week, our featured bride Madalyn shares the story behind finding her gorgeous Carolina Herrera gown!

 

Madalyn & Jonathan Wedding - Bride - Guastavino's - by Joshua Zuckerman

Madalyn & Jonathan Wedding – Bride – Guastavino’s – by Joshua Zuckerman

 

Part 2: Gown & Personals

“I felt totally comfortable and like myself in my dress, which is exactly what I wanted for my wedding day,” says Madalyn. For many brides, finding the perfect wedding ensemble can be a daunting task. But the process came together effortlessly for this bride. “I found my dress at Carolina Herrera, and chose it because I thought the style was so classic and elegant,” she recalls.
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Aerin and Steven Wedding - Bride Bouquet - 26 Bridge Brooklyn - Susan Shek Photography

Weddings

Bride & Blossom Featured Bride Aerin On Her Pronovias Wedding Dress and Personal Touches

In planning her own wedding, Bride & Blossom Featured Bride Aerin made sure that every element was personal and full of meaning. This week, Aerin spoke to us about finding her perfect wedding gown and how she incorporated family heirlooms into her wedding day.

Aerin and Steven Wedding - Bride Bouquet - 26 Bridge Brooklyn - Susan Shek Photography

Aerin and Steven Wedding – Bride Bouquet – 26 Bridge Brooklyn – Susan Shek Photography

 

Part 2: Wedding Dress & Personals

 Many brides-to-be approach the topic of wedding dresses with apprehension, knowing that the process can take weeks, even months in some cases. When asked about her experience, Aerin said, “ I was enjoying planning for my wedding so much that when it came time to find a dress, I was beyond ecstatic.” Early in her search, she came across a Pronovias dress in a bridal magazine. “My heart was set on it,” she recalls.” With fingers crossed, Aerin made an appointment with the designer’s flagship store in Manhattan to try the dress on in person. She remembers that special moment of looking in the mirror, “The dress fit effortlessly and I felt like it was meant to be.” Made of crepe and tulle fabric, the breathtaking Pronovias design features exquisite gemstone embellishment along the back trailed by a sweeping skirt.
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Marianna & Peter Wedding - Bridal Portrait - Vera Wang Dagmar Dress - Mandarin Oriental New York - Fred Marcus Studio

Weddings

Bride & Blossom Featured Bride Marianna On Her Vera Wang Wedding Dress and Personal Touches

When it comes to weddings, what we really want to know about are the pretty details like the dress, shoes, and jewelry, and all those personal touches a bride adds to make her wedding day extra meaningful! This week we spoke to our featured bride Marianna about all the care that went into picking her gorgeous Vera Wang gown!

 

Marianna & Peter Wedding - Bridal Portrait - Vera Wang Dagmar Dress - Mandarin Oriental New York - Fred Marcus Studio

Marianna & Peter Wedding – Bridal Portrait – Vera Wang Dagmar Dress – Mandarin Oriental New York – Fred Marcus Studio

 

Part 2: Gown & Personals

When we asked Marianna about saying yes to the dress, she told us, “I knew I wanted a classic Vera Wang sweetheart ball gown. I only tried on four dresses, and the last dress was the one I went with. I immediately fell in love with the classic design and long bridal train. I knew it was the perfect dress because I felt like a princess.” Not many brides-to-be have it this easy in the hunt for a wedding dress. But take just one look at Marianna wearing her breathtaking Dagmar gown by Vera Wang and you can tell that it was meant to be. She completed her bridal attire with a sweeping cathedral veil, also from Vera Wang’s Iconic Wedding Collection.
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Marianna & Peter Wedding - Bride & Groom - Bouquet - Mandarin Oriental New York - Fred Marcus Studio

Weddings

Marianna & Peter: A Classic New York Affair at the Mandarin Oriental

We always look forward to the fresh start that comes with a new year! We’ve decided to take a new approach to presenting you with our weddings on our blog. Each month, we’ll feature a new Bride & Blossom bride, and take you through her wedding journey from start to finish over a series of posts. Our hope is that our dear readers will get to know our beautiful brides more and see what makes each Bride & Blossom wedding so special and unique from the next!

 

Marianna & Peter Wedding - Bride & Groom - Bouquet - Mandarin Oriental New York - Fred Marcus Studio

Marianna & Peter Wedding – Bride & Groom – Bouquet – Mandarin Oriental New York – Fred Marcus Studio


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Ranunculus Wedding Bouquet - via stylemepretty.com

Planning & Inspiration

Pretty Types of Flowers for Winter Wedding Bouquets

Just because you are getting married during the coldest time of the year doesn’t mean that you can’t carry a stunning floral bouquet down the aisle! In fact, winter offers many types of flowers that reflect the beauty of the season, which can be designed in a bevy of styles and color palettes ranging from all white to rich wine and berry hues. For the winter bride getting ready to tie the knot, here’s all the inspiration you need to create the prettiest bouquet for your wedding day.

Anemone

Anemone Flower - via thefrenchsampler.blogspot

Anemone Flower – via thefrenchsampler.blogspot

 

Due to its delicate appearance, the anemone symbolized fragility and anticipation in the language of flowers. The anemone’s unique beauty made it a muse to Monet and Matisse and each master painter used the bloom as inspiration in their art.
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