Reception / Sara & Jon / Le Parker Meridien / B Freed Photography

Planning & Inspiration

Interview with Lisa Elias, Senior Catering Sales Manager at Le Parker Meridien

Meet Lisa Elias, the Senior Catering Sales Manager one of our favorite venues, Le Parker Meridien, in Midtown Manhattan.

Lisa Elias, Senior Catering Sales Manager, Le Parker Meridien

Lisa Elias, Senior Catering Sales Manager, Le Parker Meridien

 

Located blocks from Central Park, this impeccably stylish space features breathtaking views of the city, chic minimalist decor, and an incredible staff.  We caught up with Lisa about how she started working in events, the day-to-day operations of this one-of-a-kind venue, and her best advice for brides to be.

Wedding Reception / Joyce and Patrick / Le Parker Meridien / Photo by Susan Stripling Photography

Wedding Reception / Joyce and Patrick / Le Parker Meridien / Photo by Susan Stripling Photography

How did you get into events? Is it something you were always drawn to?

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Planning & Inspiration

Meet Bridal Bouquet Illustrator Ashley Cecil

Ever wish you could keep your bridal bouquet  as beautiful as the day you walked down the aisle? Working directly from a photograph, Pittsburgh-based artist Ashley Cecil will illustrate a gorgeous replica of your bouquet.  We caught up with Ashley about how she got into bouquet illustration, creating a family keepsake, and her love of poppies and peonies.  


How did you get the idea to begin illustrating bridal bouquets?

During the summer of 2015, I did a “DIY artist residency” that involved painting bird, bug and botany specimens at several museums here in Pittsburgh and three local high-end florists. Friendships were forged with the florists who hosted me to paint their arrangements, including Stephanie at The Blue Daisy Floral Designs.  We kept in touch, and at some point it dawned on me that florists such as Stephanie have a highly engaged audience of individuals who are in love with their wedding bouquets and want to savor them for a lifetime. I floated the idea of the bouquet paintings to Stephanie and two other florists and got an overwhelmingly warm response. That was the beginning of it.
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Planning & Inspiration

Vendor Feature: Studio Saldana

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Does this photo give you the feels? If so, the crew at Studio Saldana may just be the right photographers for you. We’ve worked with Steven Saldana and his team on two of our favorite weddings, one at the Affinia Hotel, and one at the picturesque Battery Gardens. See our gallery below, and give Studio Saldana a call if you’re still looking for an exceptional wedding photographer in NYC.

 

Venues: The Affinia Hotel / Battery Gardens

Planning & Inspiration

We Love: Natural Expressions Photography

Who are two of the most important people on your wedding day? The bride and groom, best man and maid-of-honor, and last but certainly not least, your florist and your photographer. Because we here at Bride and Blossom spend months making sure that every last detail of your wedding decor is perfect, and your photographer’s job is to capture that perfection, we naturally form close relationships with the photographers we work with.

Natural Expressions  is one of our favorites. They work closely with each bride to create a customized plan that highlights the natural beauty of your love story while using the sleek conventions of fashionable photojournalism to make sure that you remember your wedding day for decades to come. A winner of multiple Wedding Wire awards, Natural Expressions not only takes the traditional wedding photos, but they also offer a variety of photobooth options, ranging from social media kiosks to vintage photo booths, which are always a crowd pleaser!
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Planning & Inspiration

California Dreaming with Carats & Cake

Here on the East Coast, we often look to the other side for inspiration. West Coast weddings have a particular vibe: soft colors, outdoor settings (thanks to their perpetually perfect weather!), bohemian brides. We looked to one of our favorite websites, Carats & Cake, and picked out a few of the California weddings that dreams are made of.

Elizabeth & Eric, Palm Springs


With California’s majestic mountains, palm trees, and lush greenery providing the backdrop, this ceremony is everything a traditional Cali wedding should be. We love the touches of Hollywood-style glamour that offset the natural beauty of the location.

Venue: Avalon Hotel, Palm Springs
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Planning & Inspiration

We Love: Venamour Floral Wedding Ephemera

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We can’t stop admiring the fresh look of Venamour wedding stationery. Lisa Hedge’s just-launched, New York-based studio presents three initial collections, all featuring striking floral designs. Venamour pairs distinctively-elegant lettering and finest-quality paper with florals that evoke both modern photo-realism, and the charm of vintage botanical illustrations. Cards from the Wildflower collection, above, feature bouquet-worthy garden roses in shades of peach, blush and lavender.

Visit Venamour to see all collections and order.