Shifali & Vikram: A Modern Indian Wedding at Vesper

Shifali and Vikram Wedding – Bride and Groom Portrait – Vesper – Tati and Roman Photography

Shifali and Vikram first met at a wedding he was officiating. Her friend – the groom – had been telling her about Vikram, but she wasn’t interested at first. “Once the ceremony started, I couldn’t stop laughing,” she recalls. “I immediately asked for an introduction.” They began dating soon after, while Shifali was living in New York City and Vikram was completing his residency at Penn. “We knew our relationship was something special early on,” she shares, “because we were both making the effort to travel back and forth to see each other.”
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Alexis and AJ Wedding - Olive Oil Bottle Favor - Maritime Parc - Bri Johnson Studios

Planning & Inspiration

Thoughtful Wedding Favors that Add Beauty to the Table

by Kate Murphy

Alexis and AJ Wedding – High Centerpiece – Maritime Parc – Bri Johnson Studios

On the planning to-do list, wedding favors are that one item that is fun to think about, but hard to make a final decision on. You want to thank family and friends for coming with something that they’ll appreciate and find useful. At the same time, you may be thinking about how these small gifts can be used to compliment your wedding aesthetic and theme. Over the years, some of the most unique wedding favors we’ve seen have doubled as reception table décor. Thoughtful, practical, and beautifully designed, the following ideas not only enhance the dining experience but also leave a lasting impression through their intention and creativity.
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Stefanie and Mike Wedding - Wedding Cake Detail - Gotham Hall - Emma Cleary Photography

Planning & Inspiration

Sugar Flower Wedding Cakes: Masterpiece Desserts Inspired By Bride & Blossom Centerpieces

by Kate Murphy

Hannah and Brad Wedding – Wedding Cake Detail – Metropolitan Club – Melani Lust Photography

As wedding floral designers, what we are about to say may sound controversial – at first. We do support using fake flowers as decoration, but only as long as they are made of sugar. We would be in obvious denial to not recognize the artistry and allure of the sugar flowers topping wedding cakes specially made for our couples. These blooming confections are so lively, rich, and detailed, they fool even the most trained eye.

Hannah and Brad Wedding – High Centerpiece Detail – Metropolitan Club – Melani Lust Photography

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Nhung & George: Soft Blossom Romance at The Foundry

by Kate Murphy

Nhung and George Wedding – Bride and Groom Ceremony – Freestanding Arrangements – The Foundry – Justin Jun Lee

Nhung and George began dating in August 2018. Although they met through Bumble, Nhung remembers the spark that kicked off their relationship as feeling natural and effortless, like when two strangers meet and know they’re going to be lifelong friends. “We are so different but also alike. We both have a great sense of humor and style, but George is messy and I’m neat,” she says. “We balance each other in ways we never knew we both needed.”

While many couples plan elaborate, social media-ready proposals, Nhung and George approached their engagement with the same relaxed, easy-going attitude that brought them together. The event took place on April Fool’s Day 2023 while they were on vacation in Turks & Caicos. “George isn’t the most romantic let’s just say that,” Nhung jokingly admits. “So, we planned for him to ask at sunset.” With some time to kill before popping the question, he took a quick dip in the ocean while she waited on the beach with the ring.
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Harmony and Derrick Wedding - Bride and Groom Kissing Floral Arch - Guastavinos - Christopher Duggan Photography

Weddings

Unforgettable Highlights From The Real BB Weddings Of 2024

by Kate Murphy

Harmony and Derrick Wedding – Bride and Groom Kissing Floral Arch – Guastavinos – Christopher Duggan Photography

2024 was an amazing year for Real BB Weddings from start to finish. Looking back over the past twelve months, there are moments that defined the beauty, sentiment, and joy only felt when two people commit fully to each other. On each occasion, we were honored to help tell their love story, creating a floral backdrop for the first chapter of many to come. What’s so special about the weddings we are going to share is that while all beautiful and set within New York City’s most desirable venues, they are an authentic reflection of the couple’s singular bond, style, and personality. And from a floral designer’s standpoint, we saw artistic plays on classic white flowers, symbolic designs marrying different cultures and faiths, and decorative themes that captivated with contrast and surprise. Please join us as we relive unforgettable highlights from the Real BB Weddings of 2024.
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Rachel and Adam Wedding - Chuppah - Brooklyn Botanic Garden - LH Photography

Weddings

Rachel & Adam: Enchanted Splendor at Brooklyn Botanic Garden

by Kate Murphy

Rachel and Adam Wedding – Bride and Groom Portrait Bouquet – Brooklyn Botanic Garden – LH Photography

Rachel and Adam met in Washington, D.C., where they lived a block apart. Rachel was attending Georgetown Law School and they started dating four months prior to the beginning of COVID. Rachel remembers, “We were lucky to be together during the pandemic and found a lot of activities to keep us busy.” Now deemed ‘Camp Adam’ by the couple, this time was spent doing everything from playing tennis, hiking, and kayaking to taking virtual cooking and candle making classes to doing puzzles. While many would find being thrown into such an intense situation while still getting to know a person challenging, Rachel and Adam credit this period for establishing the strong foundation of their relationship. “Adam and I perfectly balance each other out. We love to sit on the couch watching TV shows and movies together just as much as we love to play tennis or go out with friends. Neither of us could imagine spending our life without the other.” She finishes, “To this day, we still try to incorporate ‘Camp Adam’ activities into our free time.”
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