We Love: Inspired Cocktail Table Linens & Cuffs

We love these chic, clever linen sets and “table cuffs,” from BBJ Table Fashions. Highboy tables are perfect for wedding cocktail hours and for reception side tables. Guests need a place to set down drinks while they dance all night! Wedding and event pros have all sorts of tricks to keep draped fabric out of the way and looking lovely. Finally, solutions have arrived. Separate sheaths and toppers give a creative options. Sheaths are designed to be twisted, and toppers can be square (above left), or an elastic cap style (above right) that stays put. And, how gorgeous is that matte-sequin, blush-champagne fabric?
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Planning & Inspiration

Bouquet Recipe: Organic & Textured

by Elianna Phelps

Beautiful bride Courtney wanted garden-like wedding flowers that looked almost fresh picked. We’ll be sharing more from the waterfront ceremony and reception at Manhattan’s Battery Gardens soon, but first, this special bouquet warranted a new bouquet recipe.

If you’re planning your own wedding right now and you’ve just started gathering inspiration, you might feel confused about terminology. Love this look? Ask your wedding florist for a natural or organic shape with texture and dimension. The shape here is softly rounded, but not round or compact.

Courtney’s bouquet was composed of ivory and white garden roses, white anemones and ranunculus, blush La Perla roses, with accents of seeded eucalyptus and cascading jasmine vines. We think it looked perfect with the bride’s loose, romantic waves and that gorgeous champagne dress with the delicate, dark-lace overlay.
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Planning & Inspiration

Astonishing Wedding & Flower Videos

by admin

Whether you’re planning your wedding, building an empire, or just working your way through an endless to-do list, remember to look up, take a breath, and notice the beauty and magic all around us. Here are a few videos that inspired and astonished us this week.

First, breathtaking views of opulent Oheka Castle, one of our favorite Long Island wedding venues, by Aerial New York.

Here’s the wedding video everyone’s talking about – this groom levitates! Watch Jillian Sipkins and Justin Willman’s first dance, appropriately performed to “I Put a Spell On You,” and prepare to be awed. Here’s the full version. Can someone please explain to me how he does it?
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Planning & Inspiration

We Love: Instax Mini 8 in Pink

by Rachel Trimarco

Our new intern brought her cute, instant camera to the studio and took these shots of phalaenopsis orchids. Days later, we spotted one at flower class. This is the latest version of Fuji’s candy-colored Instax Mini. Simple to use, with a pop-out lens and included strap, it’s the perfect gift for a flower girl. I’m going to pick one up to surprise my four-year old daughter. She loves taking pictures (and posing!). Maybe this will reduce her obsession with my iPhone… too much to hope?

Get the Fuji Instax Mini 8 Instant Camera at Urban Outfitters

Rachel Trimarco - CEO - Bride and Blossom -Assisting Bride To Be

Planning & Inspiration

The Secret of What Makes Us Different – Revealed!

by admin

Did you know that we are New York City’s only luxury, floral-design company specializing exclusively in wedding flowers? It’s true, we only do weddings! Our company name makes it pretty clear we cater to brides. In this video, Rachel, Founder of Bride & Blossom, explains how that sets us apart. Get a peak behind the scenes at Gotham Hall and The Plaza Hotel, and watch our team create unique hanging florals and an ethereal white chuppah.

Rachel was inspired to start a floral-design studio after creating all the floral decor for her own wedding. That initial spark of passion informs everything we do. We never lose sight of how much every detail, of every bouquet and arrangement we create, matters.
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Planning & Inspiration

Flowers of #NYFW

by admin

It’s that time of year again, and the city is abuzz with fashionistas, designers, models, and editors, teetering in heels from one runway to the next in search of upcoming trends from tried and true favorites and fresh new talents. While we may not be on the forefront of how to curate your perfect SS16 wardrobe, we rounded up some of last week’s fantastic floral-inspired designs to delight your eyes and spark your imagination…