Anna and Michael Wedding - Bar Floral Arrangement - Catch - Zani and Duwayne Photography

Planning & Inspiration

13 Creative Ways To Elevate Your Wedding Bar

Anna and Michael Wedding - Bar Floral Arrangement - Catch - Zani and Duwayne Photography

Anna and Michael Wedding – Bar Floral Arrangement – Catch – Zani and Duwayne Photography

We all know that a great party is fueled by an endless flow of drinks. It’s no wonder then that couples are choosing to celebrate their big day with a statement wedding bar. Not only a watering hole serving signature cocktails to instigate those late night dance offs, the bar serves as a focal point of your reception while establishing cohesiveness throughout your weddingscape, creating unity with style, color scheme, and personal touches. As you will see, it’s also a great spot to repurpose florals from your ceremony.
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Tamara and Dan Wedding - High Centerpiece Grouped Arrangements - Weylin - Sergey Lapkovsky Photography

Planning & Inspiration

Pretty Wedding Centerpiece Ideas Using Grouped Arrangements

Tamara and Dan Wedding - High Centerpiece Grouped Arrangements - Weylin - Sergey Lapkovsky Photography

Tamara and Dan Wedding – High Centerpiece Grouped Arrangements – Weylin – Sergey Lapkovsky Photography

Distinctive, dynamic, and versatile come to mind when thinking about the table decor ideas that we are going to highlight. Trading out the single centerpiece, grouped arrangements offer endless design and styling opportunities for your wedding reception. Typically composed of three or more small arrangements, they can feature a floral recipe evenly distributed through the composition or one type of flower in each vase, exuberant color or a monochrome palette, vessels of different sizes and shapes or a uniform collection. Whether your wedding style is classic and sophisticated, contemporary chic, or whimsical garden, the creative possibilities using grouped arrangements are limitless. 
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Mary and Galen Wedding - Spray Rose Boutonnieres - Hudson Hotel - Jacquelyne Pierson Weddings

Planning & Inspiration

Fresh Boutonnieres For Spring & Summer Weddings

Mary and Galen Wedding - Spray Rose Boutonnieres - Hudson Hotel - Jacquelyne Pierson Weddings

Mary and Galen Wedding – Spray Rose Boutonnieres – Hudson Hotel – Jacquelyne Pierson Weddings

The white rose is always a safe bet when it comes to choosing boutonnieres for your wedding. Just because the traditional flower has trimmed lapels for decades without fail doesn’t mean you can’t take a risk and think outside of the box – there is no shortage of winning ideas for adding floral embellishment to a groom’s attire. The goal is to find a boutonniere that is unique, but also aligns with your overall floral design whether the theme is classic, natural, or modern. To help you pin down the perfect look, we went through the Real BB Weddings archives and rounded up distinctive blooms worn by our grooms over the years. Stylish, bold, and unpredictable, here are fresh boutonniere ideas for spring and summer.
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Asya and Anders Wedding - Brides Bouquet - Dear Stacey Wedding Photography

12 Statement Wedding Bouquet Ideas For Every Type of Bride

Asya and Anders Wedding - Brides Bouquet - Dear Stacey Wedding Photography

Asya and Anders Wedding – Brides Bouquet – Dear Stacey Wedding Photography

While most clients come to us knowing exactly how they want their wedding bouquet to look, you’d be surprised by how many refer to their hand-held florals as an afterthought only to become incredibly excited in the design process. A symbol of style, personality, and love, the bridal bouquet means so much to the woman who carries it. We’ve been fortunate to have helped create some unforgettable arrangements over the years. These big day florals exceeded expectation and challenged convention with the use of a bold palettes, unique accents, and distinctive styling.
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Brook and Scott - Wedding Stairway Greenery Garland - Guastavinos - Olivia Christina Photography

Planning & Inspiration

Beautiful Ideas For Decorating The Stairway At Your Wedding

Brook and Scott - Wedding Stairway Greenery Garland - Guastavinos - Olivia Christina Photography

Brook and Scott – Wedding Stairway Greenery Garland – Guastavinos – Olivia Christina Photography

Whether you are getting married at a countryside vineyard, art museum, contemporary loft space, or historic estate, there is a good chance that your wedding venue has a stairway somewhere in its layout plan. While trimming a staircase may not be the first item on your ‘To Do List’ for floral decor, it’s still an area that should be given thought and attention. As wedding florists, we can say that in our experience, it’s these extra details of embellishment that not only enhance a weddingscape, but are also what stands out most to guests. Imagine being welcomed to a church ceremony with entrance stairs lined with greenery and candles, or turning the corner in a centuries-old mansion to discover a twisting staircase adorned with a mélange of fresh flowers. Read on to see more beautiful ideas for decorating the stairway at your wedding.
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Melanie & Nick Wedding - High Centerpiece - Suffolk Theater - Sean Gallery Photography

Maximalist Wedding Flowers: Stunning Ideas For Taking Design To The Extreme

Melanie & Nick Wedding - High Centerpiece - Suffolk Theater - Sean Gallery Photography

Melanie & Nick Wedding – High Centerpiece – Suffolk Theater – Sean Gallery Photography

You’ve probably heard the term ‘maximalism’ used to describe a style of interior design. Rooted in the ‘more is more’ philosophy, this approach to decorating the home is marked by bold colors, mixed patterns, and a play with scale. It’s joyful, dramatic, and emotional all at the same time – everything you want to feel on the day you get married. This got us thinking – we are used to hearing the term ‘minimalist’ applied to wedding flowers and decor. But what about the opposite end of the design spectrum where the sky’s the limit (literally and figuratively)?
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