Kelly and Jon Wedding - Chuppah Detail - Maritime Parc - Yumi Matsuo Studios

Planning & Inspiration

How To Use Greenery In Your Wedding Ceremony Backdrop (What You Need To Know)

Kelly and Jon Wedding - Chuppah Detail - Maritime Parc - Yumi Matsuo Studios

Kelly and Jon Wedding – Chuppah Detail – Maritime Parc – Yumi Matsuo Studios

You have researched and pinned ‘all things’ flowers, but have you given any deep thought to the greenery that you will use in your wedding ceremony backdrop? This is a question we ask all of our clients and in most cases, the answer is ‘no.’ Understandably, as leaves and stems usually play a supporting role to the real stars of the show – roses, peonies, orchids, and dahlias. But like any great movie or play, unforgettable wedding decor is dependent on the chemistry between the entire cast.
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Lauren & Lou Wedding - Lounge Centerpiece Detail - Natirar - Pat Furey Photography

Planning & Inspiration

Modern Wedding Candles: Fresh Ways To Light Up Your Day

 

Lauren & Lou Wedding - Lounge Centerpiece Detail - Natirar - Pat Furey Photography

Lauren & Lou Wedding – Lounge Centerpiece Detail – Natirar – Pat Furey Photography

 

Candles are known for the warm, captivating glow that they bring to a space. It’s impossible to fall under the spell of a tablescape illuminated by the charm of a sea of flickering flames. To go along with our renewed outlook for 2021, we decided to re-consider the classic decorative element. Meant to speak to a modern sensibility, the following examples, all from the Real BB Weddings archives, feel less lost in the sands of time and more ready for tonight’s highly anticipated gala. From the ceremony aisle to the sweetheart table, here are fresh and inspired ways for incorporating candles into your wedding day.
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Jillian & Sean Wedding - Bride & Groom - Guastavinos - by Joseph Lin

Planning & Inspiration

Holiday Gift Guide For the Couple Planning Their Wedding

Jillian & Sean Wedding - Bride & Groom - Guastavinos - by Joseph Lin

Jillian & Sean Wedding – Bride & Groom – Guastavinos – by Joseph Lin

 

Two people you care about very much are in love and planning to get married. It’s an exciting (and slightly stressful) time right now, which makes finding the perfect holiday gift to give them all the more important. Perhaps you want to give them something that caters to their shared interests, spruces up the home, or livens up date night. We have you covered and put together a comprehensive gift guide for the couple planning their wedding.

 

Modern Deco LED Wireless Charging USB Task Lamp - via westelm.com

Modern Deco LED Wireless Charging USB Task Lamp – via westelm.com


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Marisa & Harland Wedding - Bride & Groom - Liberty Warehouse - by Mel Barlow

Planning & Inspiration

Stylish And Clever Wedding Sign Ideas

Marisa & Harland Wedding - Bride & Groom - Liberty Warehouse - by Mel Barlow

Marisa & Harland Wedding – Bride & Groom – Liberty Warehouse – by Mel Barlow

 

Telling your love story is a goal for most couples planning a wedding. Not only decorative accents, signs spell out (literally) the emotions and excitement felt during this once-in-a-lifetime event. They can also be used to highlight the special moments – first date, first kiss, proposal – in your relationship leading up to the walk down the aisle. On a lighter note, signs can be humorous – an expression of your fun-loving personalities. Looking for inspiration? We rounded up stylish and clever wedding sign ideas every engaged couple must see.
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Rashna & Sean Wedding - Ceremony - Bronx Zoo - Dideo Films Photography

Planning & Inspiration

Religious & Cultural Wedding Traditions and What They Mean

Rashna & Sean Wedding - Ceremony - Bronx Zoo - Dideo Films Photography

Rashna & Sean Wedding – Ceremony – Bronx Zoo – Dideo Films Photography

One of the best things about doing weddings in New York City is the richness of diversity here. We get to work with couples that represent many religions and cultures from around the world. They want to incorporate elements that symbolize their faith and backgrounds during their wedding. Often times, a union is marked by the coming together of different beliefs and practices. Either way, it’s unforgettable to witness the bond of marriage center around something that is so important to two people. Here’s a look at various religious and cultural wedding traditions and what they mean.
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Maldives - Dinner On The Beach - courtesy Paper & Diamond

Planning & Inspiration

Paper & Diamond’s Expert Guide To Luxury Honeymoon Destinations

Maldives - Dinner On The Beach - courtesy Paper & Diamond

Maldives – Dinner On The Beach – courtesy Paper & Diamond

 

The months leading up to your wedding day are filled with major decision-making regarding décor, entertainment, and catering, countless meetings with vendors, and dress fittings. Chances are you and your fiancé haven’t had a moment of quality time together since you started planning for the big day. That’s what makes the honeymoon so special. It’s a chance for just the two of you to escape, relax, discover, and start married life together.

More and more couples want a post-wedding vacation that mixes luxury with new experiences. After years of traveling the world working in fashion, design, and production, Debbi Lee gained intuitive understanding of the tastes of her discerning clients. Combining her passion for travel and consulting skills, she founded Paper & Diamond, a luxury travel company based in Los Angeles. As a luxury travel expert, Debbi has built a global network of partners whose properties and services set the bar for meeting the expectations and desires of jet-setting guests.
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