Madalyn & Jonathan Wedding - Bride and Father Dance - Hanging Roses - Guastavino's NYC - Joshua Zuckerman Photography

Planning & Inspiration

Beautiful Ideas for Hanging Flowers On Your Wedding Dance Floor

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Imagine looking up during your first dance and seeing a stunning canopy of flowers hanging above you. Wedding flowers are no longer reserved just for the table. When it comes to incorporating blooms into the reception, couples are getting creative, using high-impact arrangements to define the most important spaces.

 

Ina and Kevin Wedding - Hanging Floral Chandelier - The Park Hyatt NYC - Christian Oth Studio

Ina and Kevin Wedding – Hanging Floral Chandelier – The Park Hyatt NYC – Christian Oth Studio

 

Between the aforementioned first dance, father-daughter dance, and any special wedding traditions you plan on including in the festivities, the dance floor is an area that receives a lot of attention. One of our current wedding decor obsessions is hanging florals! Many of our brides are taking the concept to the dance floor. We’ve had the pleasure of working on unique designs that are not only beautiful to look at, but evoke a joyous reception atmosphere that will have guests partying all night long! Looking for inspiration? Here are our favorite ideas for decorating with florals on the dance floor.
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Stylish Decor Ideas For the Modern Engagement Party

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modern floral centerpiece - via ruffledblog.com

modern floral centerpiece – via ruffledblog.com

 

Congratulations on your engagement! Now it’s time to celebrate with friends and family. The engagement party can be used as the foundation for establishing your wedding style as a couple. And since you both gravitate toward a simple, minimalist aesthetic, why not use this shared sentiment in planning for your upcoming nuptials? There’s no better place to start than with the inaugural festivities. For those of you looking for stylish inspiration, here are Bride & Blossom’s favorite decor ideas for the modern engagement party.

Invitations

Your engagement party invitations will be the first element that sets tone of what kind of wedding you will be having. A design featuring modern calligraphy and text on a white and grey marble background looks trés chic. Prefer more color? Look at designs with watercolor embellishment.
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Favorite Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas For Her, For Him, For Couples

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The stress of finding a thoughtful Valentine’s Day gift can be overwhelming, especially when it coincides with a milestone wedding anniversary. You want to find something meaningful, personal, and symbolic. In need of inspiration? We are here to help! Whether you are celebrating a new engagement or 50th wedding  anniversary, here are our favorite Valentine’s Day gift ideas, which your sweetheart will surely to love!

Newly Engaged

Congratulations on your engagement! This is a very exciting time and you and your honey should be relishing every moment. Both of you have a wedding to plan for and what better way to start than with a Valentine’s Day gift to honor the big day!
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Lauren & Michael Wedding - Calla Lily Detail - Rainbow Room - Jeff Reeder Photography

Planning & Inspiration

Stunning Decor Ideas With Calla Lily Wedding Flowers

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With its exquisite silhouette and arresting beauty, few flowers set hearts a flutter like the calla lily. Our brides just love this bloom! And when it comes to wedding decor, the calla lily is versatile and grows in a spectrum of stunning colors such as crisp white, yellow, pink-peach, purple, and a deep aubergine that looks almost black! Whether your style is modern chic, classic, or romantic, the calla lily, our bb bloom in spotlight, is a great choice to decorate with on your wedding day.

Lauren & Michael Wedding - Calla Lily Detail - Rainbow Room - Jeff Reeder Photography

Lauren & Michael Wedding – Calla Lily Detail – Rainbow Room – Jeff Reeder Photography


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Planning & Inspiration

Best Warm Honeymoon Destinations For Winter Newlyweds

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Sri Lanka - image courtesy of alle travel

Sri Lanka – image courtesy of alle travel

You just had the winter wedding you always dreamed of. Now it’s time to getaway and celebrate the start of your new life together in a warm and romantic place. The world is full of beautiful gems fit for honeymoon bliss. But with so many options, deciding on where to go can be difficult. Start by considering what kind of vacation you as a couple really want. Do you want to spend your days relaxing on the beach sipping umbrella cocktails from a coconut? Or would you rather discover a new place by taking in its local culture, traditions, and cuisine? To help the couple planning their post-nuptial holiday, we reached out to some of NYC’s favorite luxury travel specialists for their expert advice on the best warm honeymoon destinations for 2018.
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Winter Bride - via thefashionmedley.com

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Winter Skincare: Expert Advice For A Wedding Day Glow

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Winter may be pretty to look at. But with the freezing temps, wind, and spending hours indoors in a dry, heated environment, this time of year wreaks havoc on our skin. Planning a winter wedding is stressful enough. The last thing you want to deal with is a dull, flaky complexion.

Winter Bride - via thefashionmedley.com

Winter Bride – via thefashionmedley.com

We’ve had the pleasure of watching our brides look and feel their best at the hands of some New York City’s finest wedding make up artists. Who better to give winter skincare advice than the experts?! Here they share their must-have products, and Dos and Don’ts for achieving glowing skin on your wedding day.
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