Canopy of Blooms at Gramercy Hotel

Mairin & Seo’s evening wedding on the rooftop of the Gramercy Park Hotel exuded elegance and class. They married in front of a romantic and lush flower wall and dined and danced under a canopy of white blooms.

 

Vendors

 

Venue: Gramercy Park Hotel

Photographer: Stak Studios

Bride’s Gown: Ines di Santo

Cake: Ron Ben Israel

Catering: Union Square Events

Music: Art Strings & DJ Gary Stewart

Invitations: Paper Finger

Hair & Makeup: Michael Lucero

Dance Floor: Tower Productions

Flowers Donated to: Repeat Roses

Entertainment: The Haiku Guys

Rachel Trimarco - Founder Owner Bride & Blossom

Planning & Inspiration

Founder Rachel Trimarco On 10 Years With Bride & Blossom

It’s hard to believe that our very own Rachel Trimarco, a self-professed born planner, never intended to start a career in the wedding industry. Fast forward ten years later and she’s running a successful floral design and décor company in the heart of Manhattan.

 

Rachel Trimarco - Founder Owner Bride & Blossom

Rachel Trimarco – Founder Owner Bride & Blossom

 

Rachel’s passion for flowers and sharp business aptitude led her to establish Bride & Blossom in 2008. Social media was just getting started. A new business couldn’t rely on posting eye-catching photos with snappy captions to attract attention and gain visibility. Rather, quality work, commitment, and maintaining excellent client relations were required. This was especially true in the wedding industry where goods and services are valued for their visual appeal and ability to meet clients’ aesthetic tastes.
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Madalyn & Jonathan Wedding - Bride and Father Dance - Hanging Roses - Guastavino's NYC - Joshua Zuckerman Photography

Planning & Inspiration

Beautiful Ideas for Hanging Flowers On Your Wedding Dance Floor

Imagine looking up during your first dance and seeing a stunning canopy of flowers hanging above you. Wedding flowers are no longer reserved just for the table. When it comes to incorporating blooms into the reception, couples are getting creative, using high-impact arrangements to define the most important spaces.

 

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

Ina and Kevin Wedding – Hanging Floral Chandelier – The Park Hyatt NYC – Christian Oth Studio

 

Between the aforementioned first dance, father-daughter dance, and any special wedding traditions you plan on including in the festivities, the dance floor is an area that receives a lot of attention. One of our current wedding decor obsessions is hanging florals! Many of our brides are taking the concept to the dance floor. We’ve had the pleasure of working on unique designs that are not only beautiful to look at, but evoke a joyous reception atmosphere that will have guests partying all night long! Looking for inspiration? Here are our favorite ideas for decorating with florals on the dance floor.
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Marianna & Peter Wedding - Bride Groom Kiss - Mandarin Oriental New York - Fred Marcus Studio

Weddings

Marianna & Peter Celebrate Saying “I do” With A Glamorous Black Tie Reception

The vows have been exchanged and now it’s time for the newlyweds to celebrate their life together! Marianna & Peter didn’t miss a beat welcoming guests to their glamorous reception. Décor reflected the couple’s classic black tie style. But the party mood was full of energetic excitement with everyone toasting the couple and dancing well into the night! In today’s post, we present the final chapter in Marianna and Peter’s wedding story.

Marianna & Peter Wedding - Centerpiece Calla Lily Black Magic Garden Rose - Mandarin Oriental New York - Fred Marcus Studio

Marianna & Peter Wedding – Centerpiece Calla Lily Black Magic Garden Rose – Mandarin Oriental New York – Fred Marcus Studio

 

Part 4: Reception Décor, Card Table, and Sweetheart Table
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Elianna Phelps - Cait McCarthy Photography

Planning & Inspiration

Color Me Gorgeous! Stunning Ideas for Incorporating Color Into Your Wedding Decor

 

Elianna Phelps - Cait McCarthy Photography

Elianna Phelps – Cait McCarthy Photography

Wedding flowers evoke a sense of celebration. One of the most expressive ways to set the mood and style of your wedding is through color. We can’t think of anyone more qualified to dish advice on color than our very own Elianna Phelps. With a background in fine art, Elianna brings her expert knowledge of color theory, form, and composition to wedding floral design and styling. And after working in the luxury wedding industry for over half a decade, she’s helped numerous NYC brides realize their perfect wedding colors and style. Here, Elianna talks about all the creative and unique ways to incorporate gorgeous color into your big day!
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I Said Yes - via brit.co

Planning & Inspiration

Just said “yes?” How to Get Started Planning for Your Wedding

Congratulations on your engagement! Take some time to enjoy the moment. But once the sparkling (that ring!) engagement clouds start to lift, you’ll have to take the first steps toward planning your wedding. Just thinking about choosing a venue, finding a dress, and deciding on types of flowers and decor can be overwhelming for any bride-to-be. But with strategy and organization, you’ll stay on course to making your wedding dreams a reality. Here’s how to get started.

 

I Said Yes - via brit.co

I Said Yes – via brit.co

 

Make A Checklist

The average engagement lasts 16 months. You won’t have an exact date set in stone until you confirm a venue, but it’s smart to have an idea of which month/season in which you want to get married. From there, you can work out a checklist with a timetable to make sure important things like making a guest list, choosing your bridal party, and securing vendors are taken care of. A quick Google search will uncover a bevy of wedding checklists – we like this detailed one from Perfect Wedding Guide.
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