Doris and James Wedding - Bride and Groom Portrait - William Vale - Jaymo James

Planning & Inspiration

Holiday Gift Guide For Couples Planning A Wedding – Best Ideas For 2022

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Doris and James Wedding - Bride and Groom Portrait - William Vale - Jaymo James

Doris and James Wedding – Bride and Groom Portrait – William Vale – Jaymo James

Your favorite duo will be spending their first holiday season together after announcing their engagement. Pinpointing the perfect holiday gift to give a couple planning a wedding can be a challenge. You want to get them a present that is personal and celebrates their future together, but also want it to be practical, helping to ease any stress they are feeling while figuring out the details for their upcoming nuptials.

To narrow down your search, start by thinking about what their shared interests and passions are? Do they find romance in the kitchen cooking together? Did they bond over a love for travel? Are they first-time home owners in need of decor to liven up their new place? From must have tools for making craft cocktails to stylish home accessories to artisanal goods for making a gourmet dinner, we have put together the best holiday gift ideas for couples in 2022.
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Planning & Inspiration

Beautiful Ideas For Decorating The Stairway At Your Wedding

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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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Sammi and Steven Wedding - Sweetheart Table - Tribeca Rooftop - Danny Weiss Studio

Unique Wedding Table Linen Ideas That Are Anything But Basic

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Sammi and Steven Wedding - Sweetheart Table - Tribeca Rooftop - Danny Weiss Studio

Sammi and Steven Wedding – Sweetheart Table – Tribeca Rooftop – Danny Weiss Studio

From the flowers and candles to the cutlery, many details come into play when designing your reception tables. Providing the foundation to all of these details are the fabric elements that cover the table, also known as linens. While a table laid out in traditional white is a proven wedding mainstay, acting as a canvas on which to paint a lovely scene, it’s refreshing to behold a dining room bedecked in surprising textures, bold colors, and eye-catching patterns. Pairing luxurious velvet with frilly florals, diaphanous chiffon with wood, and garden inspired centerpieces with blossoming textiles – there are styling formulas that make these dynamic settings work so they have wow-factor, but still feel balanced and cohesive. Best described as artistic, inspirational, and one-of-kind, here a unique wedding table linen ideas that are anything but basic. Read More

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

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

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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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A Guide To Candle Holders: Bright Ideas For Every Wedding Style

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Rylie and Richard - Wedding Tablescape Floral and Greenery Garland - Lotte Palace - Dreamlife Photos and Video

Rylie and Richard – Wedding Tablescape Floral and Greenery Garland – Lotte Palace – Dreamlife Photos and Video

The earliest candle holder dates to 400 B.C. and is made of clay. We’ve come a long way since then and while they still serve a functional purpose, candle holders are now an essential detail used in wedding decor and come in an array of sizes, shapes, styles, finishes, and colors. When it comes time to select a type of candle holder, we tell our clients to start the process by considering their flowers and desired aesthetic in relationship to the venue space. Whether you want to illuminate your reception with grand candelabras or dress up a long tablescape with lyrical dancing flames, we’ve put together a guide to candle holders with beautiful ideas for shining light on your wedding day.
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Meaningful Ways To Remember Loved Ones At Your Wedding

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Petula and Sheldon Wedding - Heaven Sign - Dyker Beach Golf Course - Bashful Captures

Petula and Sheldon Wedding – Heaven Sign – Dyker Beach Golf Course – Bashful Captures

The day you get married will be filled with moments that you’ll cherish forever. Naturally, you’ll want to share these moments with the people you care about most. But with life’s happiest events comes the realization that special people have passed on and will be absent from the celebrations. Though they are no longer with us in the physical sense, their spirit lives on in our hearts. Having a symbolic representation of them such as a photo or keepsake close by helps fill the empty space they’ve left while offering comfort and bittersweet joy. From your bouquet to decor, here are meaningful ways to honor the memories of loved ones at your wedding.
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