Festive Fall Centerpiece Ideas You Can Make at Home

Showroom with Rachel – BB behind the scenes – Fall Floral Trends – Kim Mancuso Photography

With the holidays just around the corner, many of us are looking forward to reconnecting with friends and family around the table. If you’ve stepped up to the plate of hosting Thanksgiving this year, you’ve probably spent some time scrolling Instagram and Pinterest looking for ways to elevate the atmosphere at dinner with beautiful decor. Look no further, we have you covered. From an intimate candlelit tablescape to floral arrangements that look like modern works of art, here are festive, DIY fall centerpiece ideas that celebrate the joy of the season.
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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

by Kate Murphy

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

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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Jessica and Brian Wedding - Low Centerpiece Place Setting - Battery Gardens - Rebecca Yale Photography

Planning & Inspiration

How To Create The Perfect Wedding Place Setting Using Floral Accents

by Kate Murphy

Jessica and Brian Wedding – Low Centerpiece Place Setting – Battery Gardens – Rebecca Yale Photography

You spent countless hours researching and designing your dream wedding centerpieces. Perfect in every way, they are the focal points that set the tone for your reception atmosphere. But why limit the beauty of these floral arrangements to the middle of the table? In our experience, floral decor that truly impresses incorporates elements of surprise with attention to detail. One piece offering couples an opportunity to ‘mix things up’ with style and personality is the place setting. The visual allure of a crisp Phalaenopsis bloom placed on a chic charger is inescapable. Whether you want to underscore a sophisticated all white theme, express your boho chic aesthetic, or channel the natural surroundings of the countryside, the following ideas for using floral accents are guaranteed to create an unforgettable dining experience for your guests.
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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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Anna and Jack Wedding - Tablescape High and Low Centerpiece - The Foundry - Asher Gardner Photography

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Gorgeous Wedding Centerpiece Ideas For Round Reception Tables

by Kate Murphy

Anna and Jack Wedding – Tablescape High and Low Centerpiece – The Foundry – Asher Gardner Photography

Congratulations! After months of meetings, phones calls, and emails, you and your wedding planner (if you have one) have mapped out the dining space in painstaking detail to determine the seating layout of your reception. Now it’s time to make an appointment with your florist to design the floral decor that will underscore the tone of your wedding and pull together the room. When we first talk with clients, we go over their desired wedding style, color scheme, favorite flowers along with any images they have pinned and saved for inspiration. At this point, they have a good sense of the shape, size, and layout of their tables with the most popular being round, rectangular and banquet. This information is important because certain types of centerpieces pair best with each kind of table.
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