Organic Meets Elevated: Reinventing Earth Tone Wedding Flowers

Katie and Bryan Wedding – Ceremony Arrangement Detail – New York Botanical Garden – Sarah Churchill Photography

More than anything, your wedding colors set the tone for your big day, shaping the atmosphere and ensuring the celebration feels cohesive and reflective of your personal style. It’s no surprise that so many of our clients are embracing earth tone wedding palettes now. Warm, romantic, and effortlessly versatile, these neutral hues create a sense of calm and quiet sophistication.

Inspired by the natural world – think layered greens and rich browns of a forest, or the terracotta and sandy blush tones of the desert – earthy schemes bring depth and dimension to a design. Once primarily associated with a bohemian aesthetic, today’s “earth-toned” florals feel far more refined. Through unexpected details, thoughtful styling, and layered textures, we create pin-worthy bouquets, ceremony installations, and centerpieces that feel modern yet timeless, elevated yet inviting.
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Rebecca and Robert Wedding - Tablescape Grouped Arrangments - Bryant Park Grill - Ein Photography

Planning & Inspiration

Wedding Flowers: How To Incorporate Color Boldly in an Elegant and Timeless Way

by Kate Murphy

Rebecca and Robert Wedding – Tablescape Grouped Arrangments – Bryant Park Grill – Ein Photography

Color has the power to transform a wedding, infusing florals with personality, emotion, and unforgettable style. Yet, incorporating bold hues doesn’t mean sacrificing elegance or timelessness. With the right balance of palette, placement, and texture, wedding flowers can make a striking statement while still feeling refined and classic. In this guide, we’ll explore thoughtful ways – brought to life in our Real BB Weddings – that embrace color fearlessly, creating floral designs that are both bold and beautifully enduring.

Use a Monochromatic Palette
If a combination of bold shades doesn’t fit your wedding vision, consider choosing one color family and explore its gradient – blush to magenta, pale peach to deep coral, or soft lavender to plum. The result feels cohesive, sophisticated, and romantic.
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Planning & Inspiration

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

by Kate Murphy

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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Harmony and Derrick Wedding - Bride and Groom Kissing Floral Arch - Guastavinos - Christopher Duggan Photography

Weddings

Unforgettable Highlights From The Real BB Weddings Of 2024

by Kate Murphy

Harmony and Derrick Wedding – Bride and Groom Kissing Floral Arch – Guastavinos – Christopher Duggan Photography

2024 was an amazing year for Real BB Weddings from start to finish. Looking back over the past twelve months, there are moments that defined the beauty, sentiment, and joy only felt when two people commit fully to each other. On each occasion, we were honored to help tell their love story, creating a floral backdrop for the first chapter of many to come. What’s so special about the weddings we are going to share is that while all beautiful and set within New York City’s most desirable venues, they are an authentic reflection of the couple’s singular bond, style, and personality. And from a floral designer’s standpoint, we saw artistic plays on classic white flowers, symbolic designs marrying different cultures and faiths, and decorative themes that captivated with contrast and surprise. Please join us as we relive unforgettable highlights from the Real BB Weddings of 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

by Kate Murphy

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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Preeya and Chris Wedding - Bride and Groom in Vintage Taxi - Gotham Hall - Susan Stripling Photography

Planning & Inspiration

Best Ideas For Capturing Iconic New York City Wedding Photos

by Kate Murphy

Preeya and Chris Wedding – Bride and Groom in Vintage Taxi – Gotham Hall – Susan Stripling Photography

There are countless reasons that make New York City the best place in the world to get married. Topping the list are the endless locations and unique opportunities for taking wedding photos. Ultimately, you want to be able to look at your album years from now and relive all the love and emotion that you felt that day. For couples getting married in the Big Apple, this often means having photos that are personal and unique, but also showcase the architecture, culture, history and energy that makes NYC so special. From celebrated landmarks and famous restaurants to made-for-the-movies first looks and romantic secret gems, we went through the Bride & Blossom archives to round up the best ideas for capturing iconic New York City wedding photos.
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