BB Behind The Scenes: Types of Wedding Flower Vases

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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Jillian & Sean Wedding - Bride & Groom - Guastavinos - by Joseph Lin

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Holiday Gift Guide For the Couple Planning Their Wedding

by Kate Murphy

Jillian & Sean Wedding – Bride & Groom – Guastavinos – by Joseph Lin

Two people you care about very much are in love and planning to get married. It’s an exciting (and slightly stressful) time right now, which makes finding the perfect holiday gift to give them all the more important. Perhaps you want to give them something that caters to their shared interests, spruces up the home, or livens up date night. We have you covered and put together a comprehensive gift guide for the couple planning their wedding.

Modern Deco LED Wireless Charging USB Task Lamp – via westelm.com

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Holiday Gift Guide For The Bride-to-Be

by Kate Murphy

Hilary & Brad Wedding – Bride Getting Ready – Plaza Hotel – Hechler Photographers

If anyone could use an extra pick-me-up this holiday season, it’s the friend who is in the thick of wedding planning. With the anxiety of getting ready for the big day coupled with the usual stress this time of year brings, she has a lot on her plate. What better way to put the cheer back in life than with an amazing gift that lets her know you are thinking of her. From beauty and pampering to personalized goods to home décor, here’s the ultimate gift guide for the bride-to-be.
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Mod Society - Photo by @manifest_it_collective

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Interview With Claudio Marquez, Founder of Mod Society

by Kate Murphy

Claudio Marquez – Founder of Mod Society – photo by @manifest_it_collective

If music be the food of love, play on. – William Shakespeare

Much rides on the shoulders of a wedding band. After all the formalities of the marriage ceremony are said and done, the wedding band is responsible for playing the soundtrack that accompanies the newlywed’s once-in-a-lifetime celebration. This is where Claudio Marquez and Mod Society come in. Through music, Mod Society stimulates the emotions, mood, and energy that create memories people remember long after the last song is played.

Shortly after moving to New York City in 2009 to pursue his career, Claudio watched as fellow musicians picked up gigs (and made money!) playing at weddings. Interested yet unsure how to break into this type of work, he decided to form his own band. In its early days, Mod Society was just a trio that played while guests sipped cocktails waiting for the reception to begin. At present, Mod Society is an ever-evolving music collective known for keeping wedding dance floors jam packed well into the night.
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Showroom with Rachel - BB behind the scenes - Fall Floral Trends - Kim Mancuso Photography

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BB Behind The Scenes: Fall Floral Trends We Love

by Kate Murphy

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

As Part of our new BB Behind the Scenes series, we are taking you into our New York City showroom, sharing tips, trends, and advice about wedding flowers, planning, fashion, and so much more. This is a space where we really get to know our couples and how they envision their special day. In creative collaboration, we choose the blooms, decor, and mood that is a genuine expression of their love, personality, and style. Simply put, the Bride & Blossom Showroom is where all the magic happens and we are thrilled to open it up to our readers and followers.
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Michael Fitzgerald George Plionis - Designers Of Til Death Do Us Part Jewelry Collection

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Interview With Michael Fitzgerald & George Plionis – Designers of ‘Til Death Do Us Part’ Wedding Jewelry

by Kate Murphy

Michael Fitzgerald George Plionis – Designers Of Til Death Do Us Part Jewelry Collection

On an unseasonably warm afternoon in early Autumn, we met with Michael Fitzgerald and George Plionis at Fitzgerald Jewelry in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Michael is originally from Ireland and runs Fitzgerald Jewelry along with wife Hiroyo. Born in Australia, George is a designer and Assistant Professor of Product and Industrial Design at Parsons. In collaboration, they created ‘Til Death Do Us Part,’ an engagement and wedding collection.

Admittedly, when we first heard about wedding jewelry that flirts with beliefs about love, death, and the afterlife, our first thought was, “How possibly could that work?” Our immediate second thought was “We have to see it for ourselves.” After viewing the collection in person, it was evident that these pieces, despite the fact that some have skulls, were about celebrating life and the here and now while honoring the bond we make to another.
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