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

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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Alexis and AJ Wedding - Olive Oil Bottle Favor - Maritime Parc - Bri Johnson Studios

Planning & Inspiration

Thoughtful Wedding Favors that Add Beauty to the Table

by Kate Murphy

Alexis and AJ Wedding – High Centerpiece – Maritime Parc – Bri Johnson Studios

On the planning to-do list, wedding favors are that one item that is fun to think about, but hard to make a final decision on. You want to thank family and friends for coming with something that they’ll appreciate and find useful. At the same time, you may be thinking about how these small gifts can be used to compliment your wedding aesthetic and theme. Over the years, some of the most unique wedding favors we’ve seen have doubled as reception table décor. Thoughtful, practical, and beautifully designed, the following ideas not only enhance the dining experience but also leave a lasting impression through their intention and creativity.
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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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Nicola and Albert Wedding - Bride Bridesmaids Bouquet - Stephanie Naru Photography

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2024 Holiday Gift Guide For Her (Your BFF Who is Getting Married!)

by Kate Murphy

Nicola and Albert Wedding – Bride Bridesmaids Bouquet – Stephanie Naru Photography

When it comes to shopping for the best friend who is in the midst of planning her wedding, the best holiday gifts for the bride-to-be are thoughtful, personal, and fun. Each woman is unique – the key is to focus on what you think she’ll appreciate during this exciting, but also very hectic period leading up to the big event. If making decisions about a venue, dress, and catering have her feeling stressed out, a journal may be just what she needs. Perhaps she and her partner just bought their first house and could use stylish decor to make it feel more like a ‘home.’ If you’re looking for an arts & culture lover, a scarf inspired by an Impressionist painting is a must-have accessory for the season. And she’s sure to find her signature wedding day scent by sampling the luxury fragrances in a perfume sampler set. Read on for more ideas from our 2024 holiday gift guide for her – aka your BFF who is getting married!
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Katie and Bryan Wedding - Bride and Groom Kissing Bouquet - New York Botanical Garden - Sarah Churchill Photography

Weddings

Katie & Bryan: A Tropical-Boho Affair at New York Botanical Garden

by Kate Murphy

Katie and Bryan Wedding – Bride and Groom Kissing Bouquet – New York Botanical Garden – Sarah Churchill Photography

Katie and Bryan met through an app in early 2021 during COVID when going on a ‘first date’ was proceeded with caution. After a sushi dinner, Kate invited Bryan over so they could continue talking. “At 6 am, after two bottles of cabernet sauvignon and 12 hours of nonstop conversation, we basically had to pry ourselves away from each other,” the bride remembers. The connection was immediate for the two Tauruses whose birthdays are two days apart. “Bryan and I are the same in so many ways,” she adds.” We are weird and silly, but also strong-willed and driven.”
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Alexandra and Robert Wedding - Reception Atmosphere Tablescape Low Centerpiece - New York Botanical Garden - A Day of Bliss

Planning & Inspiration

Bright Ideas For Using Colorful Taper Candles From Real BB Wedding Receptions

by Kate Murphy

Alexandra and Robert Wedding – Reception Atmosphere Tablescape Low Centerpiece – New York Botanical Garden – A Day of Bliss

If you want your wedding reception to have an air of enchanted romance, decorate the tables with lush floral arrangements under candlelight. If you want the room to be an extraordinary scene to remember, make sure the light is coming from colorful tapered candles. Ask anyone in the midst of planning for their big day and they’ll say it didn’t take long to come across a vibrant, flickering display in a wedding editorial or on Instagram and Pinterest. While beautiful, often these ultra-saturated tablescapes are designed on a set for a magazine or to catch your attention while scrolling, leaving the question, “Would that actually work for my wedding?”
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