Jess and Christopher Wedding - Moongate Ceremony Arch - New York Botanical Garden - Katrina Sorrentino

Planning & Inspiration

Fresh Decor Backdrop Ideas For Your Wedding Ceremony

Jess and Christopher Wedding - Moongate Ceremony Arch - New York Botanical Garden - Katrina Sorrentino

Jess and Christopher Wedding – Moongate Ceremony Arch – New York Botanical Garden – Katrina Sorrentino

While each couple has a different vision for their wedding, the desire to have floral décor that is distinctive and original is something that they all have in common. The ceremony backdrop is a focal point where you and your partner will meet and ultimately start a new life together. Thus, in design and symbolism, it should be a beautiful representation as unique as your love. We’ve already proclaimed our admiration for the wedding ceremony arch. As promised, we went through the Real BB Weddings archives and are now sharing alternative options to the traditional archway. From moongates to ‘living’ arrangements, these fresh decor backdrop ideas for your wedding ceremony are sure to have guests talking long after you say ‘I Do.’
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Mary and Galen Wedding - Spray Rose Boutonnieres - Hudson Hotel - Jacquelyne Pierson Weddings

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Fresh Boutonnieres For Spring & Summer Weddings

Mary and Galen Wedding - Spray Rose Boutonnieres - Hudson Hotel - Jacquelyne Pierson Weddings

Mary and Galen Wedding – Spray Rose Boutonnieres – Hudson Hotel – Jacquelyne Pierson Weddings

The white rose is always a safe bet when it comes to choosing boutonnieres for your wedding. Just because the traditional flower has trimmed lapels for decades without fail doesn’t mean you can’t take a risk and think outside of the box – there is no shortage of winning ideas for adding floral embellishment to a groom’s attire. The goal is to find a boutonniere that is unique, but also aligns with your overall floral design whether the theme is classic, natural, or modern. To help you pin down the perfect look, we went through the Real BB Weddings archives and rounded up distinctive blooms worn by our grooms over the years. Stylish, bold, and unpredictable, here are fresh boutonniere ideas for spring and summer.
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Meaningful Ways To Remember Loved Ones At Your Wedding

Petula and Sheldon Wedding - Heaven Sign - Dyker Beach Golf Course - Bashful Captures

Petula and Sheldon Wedding – Heaven Sign – Dyker Beach Golf Course – Bashful Captures

The day you get married will be filled with moments that you’ll cherish forever. Naturally, you’ll want to share these moments with the people you care about most. But with life’s happiest events comes the realization that special people have passed on and will be absent from the celebrations. Though they are no longer with us in the physical sense, their spirit lives on in our hearts. Having a symbolic representation of them such as a photo or keepsake close by helps fill the empty space they’ve left while offering comfort and bittersweet joy. From your bouquet to decor, here are meaningful ways to honor the memories of loved ones at your wedding.
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Beautiful & Thoughtful Ideas To Highlight Reserved Seats At Your Wedding Ceremony

Sara and Zach Wedding - Wedding Aisle Arrangement Reserved Seat Sign - New York Botanical Garden - Katherine Marchand Wedding

Sara and Zach Wedding – Wedding Aisle Arrangement Reserved Seat Sign – New York Botanical Garden – Katherine Marchand Wedding

Your parents, grandparents, and immediate family make up the VIP guests who deserve front row seats at your wedding. For this reason, designating the first and second rows (and third if needed) at your ceremony is important to avoid any confusion – no one wants to play an awkward game of musical chairs because they unknowingly sat where they shouldn’t have. Often groomsmen double as ushers and are on hand at large weddings, directing guests where to go as they arrive. But for weddings of any size, ‘reserved’ seating signs can be used to ensure your big day starts out flawlessly with everyone comfortably sitting down to the celebrations that are about to begin. From welcoming floral arrangements to personalized name tags, we rounded up beautiful ideas for assigning special seating at your wedding ceremony.
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