Weekender Bag - Harwick Weekender Bag - J.Crew - via J Crew.com

Planning & Inspiration

8 Groomsmen Gift Ideas That Are Unique And Practical

Just like your bridesmaids, the men in your wedding party deserve a gift of appreciation for their hard work and support. Now, we don’t mean to underestimate your future husband, but there is a good chance he will need a little help finding something for his best buddies. You have enough on your plate as it is. The last thing you need is another item added to the to-do list. To lessen your load, we put together this idea guide for unique and practical groomsmen gifts.

 

Groomsmen - Alyson & Gary - The Estate at East Wind - Kate Neal Photography

Groomsmen – Alyson & Gary – The Estate at East Wind – Kate Neal Photography


Read More

Amanda and Donald - Ceremony View - Liberty Warehouse - Photography by South Eleventh

Planning & Inspiration

Venues We Love: The Liberty Warehouse in Red Hook, Brooklyn

Bride & Blossom has had the opportunity to work at the most iconic wedding venues in New York City. Out of all the decisions a bride must make, choosing where she will get married is one of the most important. And nothing brings us more joy than collaborating with a bride to transform a space into a beautiful, wedding-perfect setting that expresses her style, personality, and love.

 

Amanda and Donald - Ceremony View - Liberty Warehouse - Photography by South Eleventh

Amanda and Donald – Ceremony View – Liberty Warehouse – Photography by South Eleventh

 

We are excited to announce the Venues We Love series, weekly blog posts profiling the top places for a wedding in the NYC area. First up is The Liberty Warehouse in Red Hook, Brooklyn.
Read More

Oregon Summer Camp Wedding - Leslie and Christopher - Floral Cocktails - via 100 Layer Cake.com

Planning & Inspiration

6 Signature Cocktails Perfect For A Summer Wedding

After months of planning, you are taking care of the final details for your summer wedding. Admittedly, you’re tired, but still have to pin down the drink menu. Now is not the time to skimp though. Having a refreshing signature cocktail for guests to sip on is especially important during the hottest season of the year. When choosing a custom libation, first consider which type of alcohol and flavors you and your husband-to-be like best. And to add a special personal touch to your drink, we suggest matching it with your wedding colors!

 

Oregon Summer Camp Wedding - Leslie and Christopher - Floral Cocktails - via 100 Layer Cake.com

Oregon Summer Camp Wedding – Leslie and Christopher – Floral Cocktails – via 100 Layer Cake.com


Read More

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

Planning & Inspiration

Creative Ideas for Wedding Floral Décor

 We love taking wedding floral design to new and beautiful heights. While traditional wedding bouquets and centerpieces receive the most attention, there are numerous creative ways to display flowers. Highlighting blooms that are unique and totally unexpected is not only stunning, but it also brings personality and style to the ceremony and reception. For the bride who wants to make a statement, here are five creative ideas for wedding floral décor.

Suspended Blooms

To create a total atmospheric setting, hang flowers from the ceiling. The impression is similar to an art installation and will completely transform the look and feel of your venue space. A neat, rectangular arrangement of upside blooms looks chic and modern. An artful hanging display gives the appearance of a magnificent floral chandelier, while staggering blooms overhead casts an air of romantic enchantment.
Read More

Bride Spraying Perfume - Paula OHara Photography - One Fab Day - via Something Turquoise.com

Planning & Inspiration

Perfect Perfume Scents for Summer Brides

Here at Bride and Blossom, we love all weddings, but to us, summer weddings are especially magical! The summer foliage is lush and in bloom, creating a gorgeous backdrop for a stunning New York bride. As this season is utterly romantic, summer weddings are full of their own perfume indeed, yet also has inspired the perfumista in us all!

 

Bride Spraying Perfume - Paula OHara Photography - One Fab Day - via Something Turquoise.com

Bride Spraying Perfume – Paula OHara Photography – One Fab Day – via Something Turquoise.com

 

The olfactive sense, which is our ability to recognize scents, is the first sense we develop and acts as a gateway to memories. We often remember the surrounding scents in the air when recalling far-off memories from long ago. The scent of freshly cut grass, warm cookies from the oven, or cobblestones glistening and wet from a spring rain.
Read More

5 Autumn Sunset -Bright - Fall -Wedding - Color Palette - via Chic Vintage Brides.com

Planning & Inspiration

5 Wedding Color Combinations for Fall 2017

When it comes to planning for your wedding, you can never start too early. And choosing your wedding colors is one of the biggest decisions you’ll have to make. Once you have a scheme picked out, elements such as floral design, bridesmaids’ dresses, and cake decoration just fall into place. While we believe a bride doesn’t have to follow any set of rules when choosing the style and aesthetic for one of the most important days of her life, the season usually has some influence on wedding colors. And fall is a season that comes to life with lush jewel tones and warm earthy hues. For the bride planning her nuptials for Fall 2017, here are 5 inspiring color combinations perfect for an autumnal wedding.
Read More