Meg and Brendan Wedding - Bridal Bouquet - Brooklyn Botanic Garden - Jaymo Jaymes

Planning & Inspiration

Peonies, Calla Lilies & More: Stunning One-Flower Wedding Bouquets

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Meg and Brendan Wedding - Bridal Bouquet - Brooklyn Botanic Garden - Jaymo Jaymes

Meg and Brendan Wedding – Bridal Bouquet – Brooklyn Botanic Garden – Jaymo Jaymes

Finding your bridal style is an exciting journey and how a woman arrives at hers is deeply personal. While some brides may have envisioned their veil-to-train look long before hearing the proposal, others find their style unfolding in real time, learning more about themselves with every choice they make. Which brings us to the next important decision: selecting your wedding bouquet.

Scrolling through inspiration on Instagram and Pinterest often reveals bouquets overflowing with an array of flowers, fillers, and lush greenery. While these abundant arrangements are undeniably eye-catching on social media, they don’t resonate with every bride. For clients seeking a more distinctive alternative, we often suggest focusing on a single variety of flower. The appeal of a mono-floral bouquet lies in its quiet confidence – it reflects an aesthetic sensibility guided by personal taste rather than passing trends.
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Anna and Michael Wedding - Ceremony Aisle Candles - Catch - Zani and Duwayne Photography

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

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

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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Brienna and Patrick Wedding - Bridal Portrait Bouquet - Tribeca Rooftop - Anthony Vazquez Photography

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Simply Classic Ideas For Long-Stemmed Wedding Bouquets

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Brienna and Patrick Wedding - Bridal Portrait Bouquet - Tribeca Rooftop - Anthony Vazquez Photography

Brienna and Patrick Wedding – Bridal Portrait Bouquet – Tribeca Rooftop – Anthony Vazquez Photography

For many of our brides, the wedding bouquet is the defining element that inspires the rest of their floral decor. It is no secret then that we love designing handheld arrangements – not only essential from a planning standpoint, they are a deeply symbolic expression of a woman’s style and personality. And for this reason, it should appear as though she is carrying the arrangement, not the other way around.

Choosing blooms that make an impression while accentuating a bride’s ensemble instead of distracting from it can be challenging. At this point, we’d like to turn the conversation to the long-stemmed wedding bouquet. What’s so exciting (and surprising!) about the featured designs is how they read as dramatic but not overly bold, polished but not overly restrained. Read on for long-stemmed wedding bouquet ideas for the classic bride.
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Shelby and Max Wedding - High Centerpiece with Candles - Brooklyn Botanic Garden - Emma Cleary Photography

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Modern Candelabra Centerpiece Ideas To Elevate Your Wedding Reception

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Shelby and Max Wedding - High Centerpiece with Candles - Brooklyn Botanic Garden - Emma Cleary Photography

Shelby and Max Wedding – High Centerpiece with Candles – Brooklyn Botanic Garden – Emma Cleary Photography

The candelabra has been lighting up tablescapes for centuries. Purely functional at the beginning, they transformed into ornate, gilded displays trimmed with flowers and fruit covering tables at lavish dinners and special events. Elegantly spectacular, it’s no wonder that couples today are still choosing to incorporate the candelabra centerpiece into their wedding reception decor.

Cari and AnShih Wedding - High Candelabra Centerpiece - Lotte New York Palace NYC - by Kelly Kollar Photography

Cari and AnShih Wedding – High Candelabra Centerpiece – Lotte New York Palace NYC – by Kelly Kollar Photography

What’s so attractive about the candelabra is the Old-World allure that it brings to wedding decor. It’s a distinctive aesthetic however and may not work if you lean toward a chicer and simpler look. The question then is can you still have the same sky-high luminosity at dinner, but without the baroque excess and frills? Looking back on our favorite wedding decor trends for 2024, we are happy to say that it’s absolutely possible. Read on for modern candelabra centerpieces ideas guaranteed to elevate your big day celebration.
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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

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

12 Statement Wedding Bouquet Ideas For Every Type of Bride

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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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