Light Up Your Love: How to Decorate Your Wedding Ceremony With Candles

Anna and Michael Wedding – Ceremony Aisle Candles – Catch – Zani and Duwayne Photography

A thoughtfully designed wedding evolves in mood throughout the day, with the ceremony often being the most intimate moment. Because décor plays such a powerful role in shaping the atmosphere, many couples ask us how to create a setting that feels personal and heartfelt as they exchange vows in front of loved ones. Our first recommendation? Candles. A timeless symbol of romance, warmth, and celebration, candles have an undeniable ability to transform a space. Their versatility makes them especially appealing – they pair beautifully with lush, organic florals as well as with a clean, contemporary aesthetic.
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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

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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Brook and Scott Wedding - Reception Atmosphere - High Centerpiece - Guastavinos - Olivia Christina Photography

Planning & Inspiration

How To Decorate A Large Reception Venue With Wedding Flowers

by Kate Murphy

Brook and Scott Wedding – Reception Atmosphere – High Centerpiece – Guastavinos – Olivia Christina Photography

One of the biggest challenges of having a wedding reception at a big venue is figuring out how to fill it with decor. As much as soaring ceilings and endless floor area inspire awe, they also induce anxiety for couples once they start thinking about florals. We always remind our clients that instead of feeling stressed, they should view this as an opportunity to be creative, expressive, and make their wedding unforgettably unique. There are tried-and-true designs and tablescape plans that tick all the boxes for transforming a cavernous space into a warm and majestic scene. From hanging floral installations to bright white floral arrangements to bold and colorful centerpieces, here are stunning ideas for decorating a large reception venue with wedding flowers.
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Lara and Tom Wedding - Low Centerpiece - New York Botanical Garden - Pat Furey Photography

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Fresh Wedding Ideas Using Pantone’s 2024 Color of the Year Peach Fuzz

by Kate Murphy

Lara and Tom Wedding – Low Centerpiece – New York Botanical Garden – Pat Furey Photography

If you were to imagine a painterly sunset vista, a picture awash with graduating pink and orange may come to mind. Sauntering throughout the composition, harmonizing its alluring scheme is Peach Fuzz, Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2024. Where as last year’s color, Viva Magenta, announced itself in dramatic fashion, Peach Fuzz greets with soft caress. Pantone Color Institute Executive Director Leatrice Eiseman elaborates:

“In seeking a hue that echoes our innate yearning for closeness and connection, we chose a color radiant with warmth and elegance. A shade that resonates with compassion, offers a tactile embrace, and effortlessly bridges the youthful with the timeless.”
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Hannah and Brad Wedding - Chuppah Detail - Metropolitan Club - Melani Lust Photography

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Our Favorite Wedding Flower and Decor Trends For 2024

by Kate Murphy

Wedding trends come and go. For couples in the midst of planning a wedding in 2024, deciding on what’s in and what’s going to be out by next year can be difficult. While we tend to shy away from the term ‘trend,’ there seems to be a collective desire from clients and professionals alike to incorporate floral and decor elements that create jaw-dropping weddingscapes while allowing couples to express their individuality. And by choosing to design a wedding that is personal and a sincere reflection of what you love, your wedding will defy becoming a fad and stand the test of time. To help you get inspired, we rounded up our favorite wedding flower and decor trends for 2024.
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