Rebecca and Kevin: Classic New York City Glamour at Tavern on the Green

Rebecca and Kevin Wedding – Bride and Groom Portrait – Tavern on the Green – Lizzie Burger Photography

Rebecca and Kevin met in January 2021 during the Pandemic after matching on Hinge. Unable to sit through another date eating pasta outside in the cold under a heated lamp, Rebecca did something she ordinarily wouldn’t do – she accepted an invitation to come to Kevin’s apartment so he could cook dinner for her. Taking a risk paid off. “My thoughts on love at first sight changed,” she remembers. “The man standing in the entryway was everything I hoped for and, up until that day, never found. Kevin had made lemon pasta, spiral potatoes, and bacon wrapped dates and I never looked back.”
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Alexis and AJ Wedding - Olive Oil Bottle Favor - Maritime Parc - Bri Johnson Studios

Planning & Inspiration

Thoughtful Wedding Favors that Add Beauty to the Table

by Kate Murphy

Alexis and AJ Wedding – High Centerpiece – Maritime Parc – Bri Johnson Studios

On the planning to-do list, wedding favors are that one item that is fun to think about, but hard to make a final decision on. You want to thank family and friends for coming with something that they’ll appreciate and find useful. At the same time, you may be thinking about how these small gifts can be used to compliment your wedding aesthetic and theme. Over the years, some of the most unique wedding favors we’ve seen have doubled as reception table décor. Thoughtful, practical, and beautifully designed, the following ideas not only enhance the dining experience but also leave a lasting impression through their intention and creativity.
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Stefanie and Mike Wedding - Wedding Cake Detail - Gotham Hall - Emma Cleary Photography

Planning & Inspiration

Sugar Flower Wedding Cakes: Masterpiece Desserts Inspired By Bride & Blossom Centerpieces

by Kate Murphy

Hannah and Brad Wedding – Wedding Cake Detail – Metropolitan Club – Melani Lust Photography

As wedding floral designers, what we are about to say may sound controversial – at first. We do support using fake flowers as decoration, but only as long as they are made of sugar. We would be in obvious denial to not recognize the artistry and allure of the sugar flowers topping wedding cakes specially made for our couples. These blooming confections are so lively, rich, and detailed, they fool even the most trained eye.

Hannah and Brad Wedding – High Centerpiece Detail – Metropolitan Club – Melani Lust Photography

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Stephanie & Ricky: A Modern Love Story at The Glasshouse

by Kate Murphy

Stephanie and Ricky Wedding – Bride and Groom Portrait – The Glasshouse – Berit Bizjak Photography

Stephanie and Ricky met in Fall 2010 when both were still teenagers. “It was at Ricky’s best friend’s birthday party at a Hibachi Restaurant. We started BBM (Blackberry messaging) that night and haven’t missed a day since,” Stephanie remembers about their instant connection. Twelve years later and now living together in downtown Manhattan, the couple was taking their daily walk through the neighborhood. Usually a calm scene, the gates of St. Vincent’s Triangle Park had been taking over by FDNY due to a fire in the nearby subway station. Despite Stephanie’s serious hesitation, Ricky insisted they continue walking through the area. Her tone quickly changed to one of surprise after realizing that a photographer was taking photos of them. On April 1, 2022, Ricky got down on one knee and proposed to Stephanie.
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Harmony and Derrick Wedding - Bride and Groom Kissing Floral Arch - Guastavinos - Christopher Duggan Photography

Weddings

Unforgettable Highlights From The Real BB Weddings Of 2024

by Kate Murphy

Harmony and Derrick Wedding – Bride and Groom Kissing Floral Arch – Guastavinos – Christopher Duggan Photography

2024 was an amazing year for Real BB Weddings from start to finish. Looking back over the past twelve months, there are moments that defined the beauty, sentiment, and joy only felt when two people commit fully to each other. On each occasion, we were honored to help tell their love story, creating a floral backdrop for the first chapter of many to come. What’s so special about the weddings we are going to share is that while all beautiful and set within New York City’s most desirable venues, they are an authentic reflection of the couple’s singular bond, style, and personality. And from a floral designer’s standpoint, we saw artistic plays on classic white flowers, symbolic designs marrying different cultures and faiths, and decorative themes that captivated with contrast and surprise. Please join us as we relive unforgettable highlights from the Real BB Weddings of 2024.
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Katie and Bryan Wedding - Bride and Groom Kissing Bouquet - New York Botanical Garden - Sarah Churchill Photography

Weddings

Katie & Bryan: A Tropical-Boho Affair at New York Botanical Garden

by Kate Murphy

Katie and Bryan Wedding – Bride and Groom Kissing Bouquet – New York Botanical Garden – Sarah Churchill Photography

Katie and Bryan met through an app in early 2021 during COVID when going on a ‘first date’ was proceeded with caution. After a sushi dinner, Kate invited Bryan over so they could continue talking. “At 6 am, after two bottles of cabernet sauvignon and 12 hours of nonstop conversation, we basically had to pry ourselves away from each other,” the bride remembers. The connection was immediate for the two Tauruses whose birthdays are two days apart. “Bryan and I are the same in so many ways,” she adds.” We are weird and silly, but also strong-willed and driven.”
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