Beautiful Decor Ideas with Sweet Pea Wedding Flowers

Lavender White Sweet Pea Bouquet - via pinterest.com

No flower expresses spring’s fun and cheerful side like the sweet pea. With their butterfly-like shape, sweet peas have a delicate, yet playful beauty that looks wonderful in wedding floral decor. Blossoming in bold and pastel shades of pink, purple, red, yellow, and white, they are the perfect flower choice when you want to add a pop of color to a celebration.

Pink Sweet Peas – via thegardenlove.com

The sweet pea’s origin is traced back to the 17th century when a Sicilian monk is said to have sent seeds to England. Soon after, Henry Eckford, a Scottish nurseryman, breeded the flower to how we know it today. The bloom became popular in the 1800s when it was considered the floral emblem of Edwardian England and was used to decorate weddings and parties. In the language of flowers, the sweet pea symbolizes delicate pleasure, bliss, good-bye, and thank you for a lovely time.
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Kate & Chase Wedding - Bride & Groom - Mansion at Natirar - by Sally Pinera

Weddings

Kate & Chase: Bohemian Elegance at the Mansion at Natirar

by Kate Murphy

We are excited to introduce Kate, our Bride & Blossom featured bride for May! Kate & Chase exchanged vows on a beautiful day in late summer at the Mansion at Natirar. Here is the first chapter in their wedding story.

Kate & Chase Wedding – Bride & Groom – Mansion at Natirar – by Sally Pinera

Part 1: Proposal & Planning

Williamsburg, Brooklyn attracts a creative crowd. On any given sun-filled day, the neighborhood’s McCarren Park is sprawling with people relaxing on blankets, picnicking, and discreetly drinking wine out of red solo cups. If you are an artist, the chances of meeting another artist are pretty good. But what are the chances that the other art-minded person is your soul mate? Kate looks back, “That date is so memorable for the both of us and brings back a feeling that is unexplainable. We definitely were in a love spell, and the entire day was surreal, fascinating, and full of laughter.”
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Kate & Alex Wedding - Battery Gardens - couple - orange, peach bouquet - by Susan Shek Photography

Planning & Inspiration

Bride & Blossom Venue Spotlight: Battery Gardens

by Kate Murphy

Kate & Alex Wedding – Battery Gardens – couple – orange, peach bouquet – by Susan Shek Photography

When it comes to choosing where to get married in New York City, each couple is different from the next. Some couples want a venue with a view while others want one that is rich in history and tradition. Access to a picturesque backdrop for taking photos is always a plus. And let’s not forget about cuisine. A guest’s wedding experience is always shaped by the food that is served.

Located at the Southern most corner of Manhattan’s Battery Park, Battery Gardens offers all of these things and more to the couple looking for their perfect wedding venue. New York City’s history began in Battery Park when Dutch Settlers landed there in 1683. Today, it is a 25-acre public park exuding a tranquil beauty that makes visitors completely forget they are actually in bustling metropolis. Nestled within this urban oasis, Battery Gardens has stunning indoor and outdoor spaces that accommodate the wedding from the start of the ceremony to the end of the reception. Esteemed veteran chef Ari Nieminen heads the kitchen, which offers delectable menus designed to meet the highest culinary tastes. And breathtaking vistas of New York Harbor are ever-present through out the wedding festivities.
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Planning & Inspiration

Interview with Marcus Mordachini of Fusion Productions

by Kate Murphy

From ceremonial structures, centerpieces, and linens to entertainment and cuisine, there are so many aspects that go into planning a beautiful wedding. All of these features are lost without amazing lighting. Lighting can be used to completely transform the look and feel of a venue, creating a breathtaking setting where memories that last a lifetime are made.

Image Courtesy of Fusion Productions

Marcus Mordachini founded his company, Fusion Productions, in 1997. For the past 20 years, he has been making couples’ wedding wishes come true through innovative techniques in lighting and event design. We had the pleasure of talking with Marcus about how he got started in the industry, what it is like to work in New York City’s top wedding venues, and the latest trends and technologies couples are using to illuminate their special day.
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Ruchi and Chirag Wedding - Sweetheart Table - Gustavinos -Photography by Sheheryar Shahid

Planning & Inspiration

Gorgeous Wedding Decor Ideas For Your Sweetheart Table

by Kate Murphy

Ruchi and Chirag Wedding – Sweetheart Table – Gustavinos -Photography by Sheheryar Shahid

The vows have been exchanged and now it’s time for the newlyweds enjoy the celebrations at their exclusive table for two. These days, more and more couples are opting to have a sweetheart table set up during the reception. Not only providing a romantic space to relax after an exciting, but admittedly busy day, the sweetheart table also serves as a unique decor feature where you can get really creative with flowers, linens, and furniture. From simple elegance to high impact glamor, here are gorgeous sweetheart table decor ideas that will make your wedding memories all the more special!
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