Laura & Charlie’s Sophisticated, Fun-Filled Reception

Laura and Charlie Wedding - Low Centerpiece - Cluster Arrangement - Christian Oth Studio

Laura and Charlie Wedding – Wedding Cake Cutting – Cipriani – Christian Oth Studio

The evening’s celebrations commenced with guests enjoying hors oeuvres and raising the first of many glasses to Laura and Charlie. While everyone mingled, the newlyweds took advantage of this time to finally relax and relish the moment. “I loved sneaking away with Charlie after the ceremony,” Laura remembers. “We were able to eat our cocktail hour food by ourselves and reflect on the fact that we were officially married!” Here, she shares the final chapter in her Real BB Wedding Story.

Part 4: Reception, Card Table, & Centerpieces
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Yelena and Chris Wedding - Bride Bridesmaids Bouquet - Brooklyn Botanic Garden - Sascha Reinking Photography

Planning & Inspiration

Bride & Blossom’s Top Wedding Decor Ideas For Spring 2020

by Kate Murphy

Yelena and Chris Wedding – Bride Bridesmaids Bouquet – Brooklyn Botanic Garden – Sascha Reinking Photography

The birds are chirping. The trees are budding. Dawn breaks with a misty air all around. With these first signs of spring comes the start of our busiest wedding season. We work with our couples to make their special day as personal and unique as possible. Still, there are trends that dominate our clients’ Pinterest boards and saved Instagram images when they come in to meet with us. A few in particular have caught the eye of the Bride & Blossom team. What is so exciting about the trends we are about to discuss is that they are beautiful and captivating while feeling timeless. Here are Bride & Blossom’s top wedding decor ideas for Spring 2020.
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Stefanie and Mike Wedding - Bride and Groom Bouquet Chuppah - Gotham Hall - Emma Cleary Photography

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Stefanie & Mike: Opulent Romance at Gotham Hall

by Kate Murphy

Stefanie and Mike Wedding – Bride and Groom Bouquet Chuppah – Gotham Hall – Emma Cleary Photo and Video

After seeing a Broadway show with her mom and grandma, Stefanie planned to meet up with friends for a night out in the city. Stefanie reassured them not to worry about how she would get home – her friend Mike had offered to drive in from East Meadow, just a town over from where her parents lived in Long Island and pick her up. She just had to ask. Grandmas know best and Stefanie’s grandma saw the situation clear as day. “If he is going to drive all the way into Manhattan at 1 am to pick you up and then just turn around and bring you home, he must be in love with you.”
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Randi & Bryan Wedding - High Centerpiece - Gurneys Montauk - JoVon Photography

Planning & Inspiration

The Harlow Stand: Elevating Wedding Table Decor

by Kate Murphy

Randi & Bryan Wedding – High Centerpiece – Gurneys Montauk – JoVon Photography

There are many reasons for wanting lofty table décor – it commands the eye while creating an alluring reception atmosphere. From a practical standpoint, a high centerpiece allows for more space below to accommodate the ever-flowing drinks and cuisine. One major trend we saw in our 2019 Real BB Weddings was the harlow stand. Taking the place of a tall vase, the harlow stand is 4-post metal structure used to display flowers. It is available in various heights and colors such as gold, silver, bronze, and black.
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Mia & Joe Wedding - High Centerpiece - The Water Club - by Jessica Corapi Photography

Planning & Inspiration

BB Behind The Scenes: Types of Wedding Flower Vases

by Kate Murphy

Mia & Joe Wedding – High Centerpiece – The Water Club – by Jessica Corapi Photography

What’s that? You don’t have Pinterest board devoted to wedding flower vases? Not to worry, you are certainly not alone. From finding a venue and dress to narrowing down a color scheme and décor style, most people haven’t had a second to consider which type of vessel will hold their wedding flowers.

When we first meet with clients in the Bride & Blossom showroom, one of the topics we go over is vases. For this BB Behind the Scenes installment, Rachel walks us through the assortment of choices available, ranging from tall and elegant vases to low pedestals to mirrored cube holders. For more inspiration, read on to see how different vase types have been used in our Real BB Weddings.
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Summer Wedding Table Decor - via chicandstylishweddings.com

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15 Pretty Summer Wedding Table Decor Ideas That Captivate The Eye

by Kate Murphy

Summer Wedding Table Decor – via chicandstylishweddings.com

The summer wedding season is full swing, and we couldn’t be happier. This is a time when lavish, candelabra centerpieces give way to décor that is more natural and garden inspired. We are not saying luxurious and striking table tops are out right now. Rather, designs are being filtered through a lens that has adjusted to the colors and mood that come with the warmer months. Looking for inspiration to make your special day unforgettable? Here are fifteen pretty wedding table décor ideas that guests will be talking about for years to come.
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