Hannah and Brad Wedding - Chuppah - Metropolitan Club - Melani Lust Photography

Planning & Inspiration

Viva Magenta: How To Use Pantone’s Color Of The Year 2023 In Your Wedding

Hannah and Brad Wedding - Chuppah - Metropolitan Club - Melani Lust Photography

Hannah and Brad Wedding – Chuppah – Metropolitan Club – Melani Lust Photography

To say that we were excited when Pantone announced Viva Magenta as its 2023 Color of the Year would be an understatement. The brand describes the shade as “brave and fearless, and a pulsating color whose exuberance promotes a joyous and optimistic celebration, writing a new narrative.” Simply put, Viva Magenta symbolizes all the love and emotion you feel when you are about to marry your soulmate and start a new life together. Still, it’s a bold color that demands attention, which may make some hesitant about incorporating it into their big day scheme. Does this sound like you? From flowers to attire and accessories to beauty, read on for beautiful ideas on how to use Viva Magenta in your wedding.
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Lorenza and Pete Wedding - Low Centerpiece - New York Botanical Garden - by the Hons

Planning & Inspiration

Beautiful Holiday Table Decor Ideas You Can Make At Home

Lorenza and Pete Wedding - Low Centerpiece - New York Botanical Garden - by the Hons

Lorenza and Pete Wedding – Low Centerpiece – New York Botanical Garden – by the Hons

The holidays are about reconnecting with family and friends and often, our most cherished memories happen around the dinner table. If you are hosting this year, there’s a good chance that you are looking for ideas to create a warm and inviting tablescape for guests to enjoy. What’s so wonderful about decorating for this time of the year is the variety of styles, and aesthetics you have to choose from that fully embrace winter’s charm.

Still, preparing for a merry gathering on top of fulfilling daily work and personal obligations is stressful. So any tips for designing the perfect table setup is going to be helpful right now. To get started, take stock of decor items and accents in the house such as vases, a table runner, linens, and candles that could be used to enhance a dining ambiance. Now read on for beautiful holiday table decor inspiration ranging from lavish jewel-tone florals to rustic evergreen garland that celebrate the magic of the season.
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Brook and Scott - Wedding Stairway Greenery Garland - Guastavinos - Olivia Christina Photography

Planning & Inspiration

Beautiful Ideas For Decorating The Stairway At Your Wedding

Brook and Scott - Wedding Stairway Greenery Garland - Guastavinos - Olivia Christina Photography

Brook and Scott – Wedding Stairway Greenery Garland – Guastavinos – Olivia Christina Photography

Whether you are getting married at a countryside vineyard, art museum, contemporary loft space, or historic estate, there is a good chance that your wedding venue has a stairway somewhere in its layout plan. While trimming a staircase may not be the first item on your ‘To Do List’ for floral decor, it’s still an area that should be given thought and attention. As wedding florists, we can say that in our experience, it’s these extra details of embellishment that not only enhance a weddingscape, but are also what stands out most to guests. Imagine being welcomed to a church ceremony with entrance stairs lined with greenery and candles, or turning the corner in a centuries-old mansion to discover a twisting staircase adorned with a mélange of fresh flowers. Read on to see more beautiful ideas for decorating the stairway at your wedding.
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Showroom with Rachel - BB behind the scenes - Fall Floral Trends - Kim Mancuso Photography

Planning & Inspiration

Festive Fall Centerpiece Ideas You Can Make at Home

Showroom with Rachel - BB behind the scenes - Fall Floral Trends - Kim Mancuso Photography

Showroom with Rachel – BB behind the scenes – Fall Floral Trends – Kim Mancuso Photography

With the holidays just around the corner, many of us are looking forward to reconnecting with friends and family around the table. If you’ve stepped up to the plate of hosting Thanksgiving this year, you’ve probably spent some time scrolling Instagram and Pinterest looking for ways to elevate the atmosphere at dinner with beautiful decor. Look no further, we have you covered. From an intimate candlelit tablescape to floral arrangements that look like modern works of art, here are festive, DIY fall centerpiece ideas that celebrate the joy of the season.
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Sammi and Steven Wedding - Sweetheart Table - Tribeca Rooftop - Danny Weiss Studio

Unique Wedding Table Linen Ideas That Are Anything But Basic

Sammi and Steven Wedding - Sweetheart Table - Tribeca Rooftop - Danny Weiss Studio

Sammi and Steven Wedding – Sweetheart Table – Tribeca Rooftop – Danny Weiss Studio

From the flowers and candles to the cutlery, many details come into play when designing your reception tables. Providing the foundation to all of these details are the fabric elements that cover the table, also known as linens. While a table laid out in traditional white is a proven wedding mainstay, acting as a canvas on which to paint a lovely scene, it’s refreshing to behold a dining room bedecked in surprising textures, bold colors, and eye-catching patterns. Pairing luxurious velvet with frilly florals, diaphanous chiffon with wood, and garden inspired centerpieces with blossoming textiles – there are styling formulas that make these dynamic settings work so they have wow-factor, but still feel balanced and cohesive. Best described as artistic, inspirational, and one-of-kind, here a unique wedding table linen ideas that are anything but basic. Read More

Melanie & Nick Wedding - High Centerpiece - Suffolk Theater - Sean Gallery Photography

Maximalist Wedding Flowers: Stunning Ideas For Taking Design To The Extreme

Melanie & Nick Wedding - High Centerpiece - Suffolk Theater - Sean Gallery Photography

Melanie & Nick Wedding – High Centerpiece – Suffolk Theater – Sean Gallery Photography

You’ve probably heard the term ‘maximalism’ used to describe a style of interior design. Rooted in the ‘more is more’ philosophy, this approach to decorating the home is marked by bold colors, mixed patterns, and a play with scale. It’s joyful, dramatic, and emotional all at the same time – everything you want to feel on the day you get married. This got us thinking – we are used to hearing the term ‘minimalist’ applied to wedding flowers and decor. But what about the opposite end of the design spectrum where the sky’s the limit (literally and figuratively)?
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