Ana and Jack Wedding - Brides Shoes Rings Vows - The Foundry - Asher Gardner Photography

Planning & Inspiration

The Flat Lay Wedding Photo: Gorgeous Ideas From the Bride & Blossom Archives

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Ana and Jack Wedding - Brides Shoes Rings Vows - The Foundry - Asher Gardner Photography

Ana and Jack Wedding – Brides Shoes Rings Vows – The Foundry – Asher Gardner Photography

What started out as an afterthought with photographers scrambling to find bits and pieces to place on a hotel room floor while the bride got ready, the flat lay photo is now one of the most anticipated shots in a wedding album. Personal and artistic, it can be perceived as a symbolic portrait of a couple expressed through jewelry, heirloom keepsakes, and invitations. And together, these objects of affection tell a very special story.

Planning and curating are essential to getting a gorgeous flat lay wedding photo. It’s all in the details, so think about which elements of being a bride and getting married mean the most to you. Be sure to talk with your photographer ahead of time – some pros are very experienced in this type of photography and even carry a styling kit with them. Lastly, decorative accents such as flowers and petals, ribbon, ornate dishes, and beautiful ring boxes all help in making a perfect picture. To stimulate a creative flow of ideas, we rounded up highlights of flat lay shots from our Real BB Weddings.
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Rebecca and Nelson Wedding - Bride Groom Bouquet Boutonniere - Tribeca Rooftop - Jason Thomas Crocker Photography

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A New Year, A New Beginning: Inspirational Quotes For 2021

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Rebecca and Nelson Wedding - Bride Groom Bouquet Boutonniere - Tribeca Rooftop - Jason Thomas Crocker Photography

Rebecca and Nelson Wedding – Bride Groom Bouquet Boutonniere – Tribeca Rooftop – Jason Thomas Crocker Photography

 

Full of challenges, difficulties, and lessons learned, 2020 was tumultuous to say the very least. Entering January, we are committed to a fresh and positive outlook driven by hope, agency, and change. Simply put, it’s a new year and time for a new beginning. To put this recharged perspective into effect for 2021, we gathered inspirational quotes by some of the greatest luminaries of all time. Let their words of wisdom and guidance help put the past to rest for there’s a better and brighter future ahead for all of us.
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Rebecca and Nelson Wedding - Bride Groom Dancing - Tribeca Rooftop - Jason Thomas Crocker Photography

Planning & Inspiration

Fun & Exciting Valentine’s Day Date Ideas In New York City

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Rebecca and Nelson Wedding - Bride Groom Dancing - Tribeca Rooftop - Jason Thomas Crocker Photography

Rebecca and Nelson Wedding – Bride Groom Dancing – Tribeca Rooftop – Jason Thomas Crocker Photography

 

If you ask us, the second most romantic city in the world (behind Paris of course) is New York City. Whether you are single and looking for romance or have been together for years, there’s something new and adventurous to do around the clock. Every February, the city really turns up the heat with special offerings for couples in love or just looking to take their relationship to the next level. From a ‘magical’ candlelit dinner to spending the night at a world famous museum, here are fun and exciting date ideas guaranteed to make this Valentine’s Day in New York City unforgettable.
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Yelena and Chris Wedding - Brides Shoes Jewelry - Brooklyn Botanic Garden - Sascha Reinking Photography

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Pantone Classic Blue Wedding Ideas

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Yelena and Chris Wedding - Brides Shoes Jewelry - Brooklyn Botanic Garden - Sascha Reinking Photography

Yelena and Chris Wedding – Brides Shoes Jewelry – Brooklyn Botanic Garden – Sascha Reinking Photography

 

When Pantone named “Classic Blue” as its 2020 Color of the Year, we, admittedly, had mixed emotions. From a floral designer’s standpoint, the announcement presented quite a challenge as there are very few flowers that are naturally blue. At the same time, blue is a timeless, versatile, and emotionally charged color – qualities that make it a perfect fit for weddings. This notion is furthered when we consider what Pantone said in support of its choice.

Instilling calm, confidence, and connection, this enduring blue hue highlights our desire for a dependable and stable foundation on which to build as we cross the threshold to a new era.
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