Portrait Of A Bride: Beautiful Ideas For Photographing Wedding Bouquets, Jewelry, Shoes & More

Katerina and Johnathan Wedding – Brides Shoes Rings Bouquet – Soundview – JayLim Studio

You may be scratching your head thinking, “What do these photos have to do with bridal portraits? I don’t see an actual bride in any of them.” Let us explain. One of the most exciting things about getting ready for your wedding is choosing what you will wear. After great thought and consideration, you selected your wedding dress, bouquet, shoes, and jewelry because they express your personal style and make you feel your best. Together, they tell an intimate story filled with the emotion, love, and beauty that you felt on the day you got married.
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Anna and Michael Wedding - Bride and Groom Portrait Bouquet - Catch - Zani and Duwayne Photography

Weddings

Anna & Michael: An Elegant, Tropical Celebration at Catch Steak NYC

by Kate Murphy

Anna and Michael Wedding – Bride and Groom Portrait Bouquet – Catch – Zani and Duwayne Photography

When Anna and Michael met at the end of 2020 during the pandemic, dating was anything but casual. “Life still wasn’t back to ‘normal,’” Anna remembers. “Because many places to socialize weren’t open, we immediately spent a lot of time together.” The situation was to Michael’s favor because he was on a waiting list to get a new puppy (It was Michael’s profile photo with his parents’ puppy that initially caught Anna’s attention). “I was really excited when it finally arrived,” she says. “Michael goes to work very early every day. I was working remotely so he asked me to stay over for a week to help.” Raising a puppy in New York City isn’t easy. “My patience was definitely tested. I threatened to go back home a couple of times,” she jokingly says. “That first week turned into me pretty much moving in and we have been inseparable ever since.”
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Planning & Inspiration

Pretty Ideas For Styling Bud Vase Wedding Centerpieces

by Kate Murphy

Natasha & Robert Wedding – Reception Low Centerpiece – Burden Kahn Mansion – Andrey Nastasenko

When it comes to dreaming up show-stopping wedding table decor, we tend to think of sky-high, blooming displays or bountiful florals that cascade onto the floor. While bud vase centerpieces may not be the first thing that comes to mind, the impact that these small arrangements have on creating a captivating tablescape should not be underestimated. It’s all about styling – these petite beauties can be presented alone or in clusters, with taper candles or votives, and with luxurious fabrics or natural accents. Whether your aesthetic is classic elegance, natural romanticism, or modern chic, we’ve rounded up pretty ideas for using bud vases in your wedding centerpieces.
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Joye and Scott Wedding - Bridal Bouquet - Tribeca Rooftop - Rafal Ostrowski Photography

Planning & Inspiration

Neutral Pink: How Brides Are Rethinking This Traditional Wedding Bouquet Color

by Kate Murphy

Joye and Scott Wedding – Bridal Bouquet – Tribeca Rooftop – Rafal Ostrowski Photography

Truth be told, for each Real BB Weddings bride who embraces pink for her wedding bouquet, there’s one just behind her who wants nothing to do with the color. Pink symbolizes compassion, femininity, love, and romance – everything you want on your big day. And because of this, it tends to be a bold color on the eye and emotions, thus, influencing the overall aesthetics and mood of a weddingscape. If your style is modern, refined, or understated, high-impact may not be what you are going for. Recently, however, we are seeing clients use pink in innovating ways that will make naysayers have a change of heart. Neutral, muted, soft blush, even nude are the adjectives that come to mind when describing these calming pink tones that are appearing more and more in bridal arrangements.
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Alexandra and Robert Wedding - Low Centerpiece Candles - New York Botanical Garden - A Day of Bliss

Planning & Inspiration

Elevated Wildflower Ideas: How To Tame Rustic Florals For Your Wedding

by Kate Murphy

Alexandra and Robert Wedding – Low Centerpiece Candles – New York Botanical Garden – A Day of Bliss

When asked about her desired floral style for her wedding at the New York Botanical Garden’s Stone Mill, Real BB Bride Alexandra replied, “When I met with Bride & Blossom, I explained that I wanted to complement the already beautiful space, with an elevated, wildflower theme.” She continues, “Flowers that felt romantic, whimsical, and chic, but not overly edited. And the colors to capture the impression of a golden sunlight with pops of yellow, orange and pink highlights.” Ever since talking with Alexandra, we’ve been obsessed with the idea of using blossoms we see growing freely in meadows, fields, and forests and tailoring them for an upscale special event.
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Emma and Izzet Wedding - Greenery and Purple Bloom Low Centerpiece - Blue Hill at Stone Barns NY -Rebecca Yale Photography

Planning & Inspiration

A Guide To Beautiful Wildflower Wedding Decor Ideas

by Kate Murphy

Emma and Izzet Wedding – Greenery and Purple Bloom Low Centerpiece – Blue Hill at Stone Barns NY -Rebecca Yale Photography

We love cultivated floral decor. But heading into summer, we can’t help but fall under the spell of wildflowers. Charming, colorful, and natural, they add a fresh, carefree feel to the weddingscape. Your first assumption may be that wildflowers can only be used in ‘boho,’ ‘rustic,’ ‘country,’ or ‘organic’ decorative themes. But as you will see, wildflowers can be worked into just about every wedding style from clean and minimalist to classic and elegant. The big question here is, “How ‘wild’ do you want to go?” Keep in mind, you don’t have to make a full commitment to the theme. Adding just few wildflowers to more ‘traditional’ wedding blossoms is all that is needed to bring a sense of lighthearted joy to your big day.
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Planning & Inspiration