How To Create Intimacy in Grand Spaces with Floral Design

Khushbu and Kevin Wedding – Candelabra Centerpiece Tablescape – Gotham Hall – JAYlim Studio

From ornate ballrooms layered in old-world glamour to historic halls rich with architectural character to industrial lofts defined by clean lines and modern scale, New York City is home to some of the most iconic wedding venues in the world. As floral designers, we’ve had the privilege of transforming these extraordinary spaces for celebrations of every style and season. With every event comes the same inspiring challenge: how to use florals not simply as decoration, but as a tool to create warmth, intimacy, and connection within a grand space
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Katie and Bryan Wedding - Ceremony Arrangement Detail - New York Botanical Garden - Sarah Churchill Photography

Planning & Inspiration

Organic Meets Elevated: Reinventing Earth Tone Wedding Flowers

by Kate Murphy

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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Kelsey and Alex Wedding - High Centerpiece Tablescape - Brooklyn Botanic Garden - Cappy Hotchkiss Photography

Weddings

Breathtaking Moments from the Real BB Weddings of 2025

by Kate Murphy

Kelsey and Alex Wedding – High Centerpiece Tablescape – Brooklyn Botanic Garden – Cappy Hotchkiss Photography

If we had to sum up the Real BB Weddings of 2025 in a single word, it would be surprise. What began as visions saved to Pinterest boards, Instagram folders, and iPhone notes blossomed into once-in-a-lifetime celebrations, blending luxury florals, thoughtful design, and intentional styling with deeply personal details to create singular, heartfelt experiences for newlyweds, guests, and vendors alike.

We were especially delighted to see timeless mainstays – white florals and lush greenery, candelabra décor, and classic black-tie aesthetics – reimagined in bold and unexpected ways. Nothing felt cookie-cutter or by the book. It’s never lost on us that we play a role in telling each couple’s love story, creating a floral backdrop for the first chapter of many still to come. Join us as we look back on these breathtaking moments from the Real BB Weddings of 2025.
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Brienna and Patrick Wedding - Bridal Portrait Bouquet - Tribeca Rooftop - Anthony Vazquez Photography

Planning & Inspiration

Simply Classic Ideas For Long-Stemmed Wedding Bouquets

by Kate Murphy

Brienna and Patrick Wedding – Bridal Portrait Bouquet – Tribeca Rooftop – Anthony Vazquez Photography

For many of our brides, the wedding bouquet is the defining element that inspires the rest of their floral decor. It is no secret then that we love designing handheld arrangements – not only essential from a planning standpoint, they are a deeply symbolic expression of a woman’s style and personality. And for this reason, it should appear as though she is carrying the arrangement, not the other way around.

Choosing blooms that make an impression while accentuating a bride’s ensemble instead of distracting from it can be challenging. At this point, we’d like to turn the conversation to the long-stemmed wedding bouquet. What’s so exciting (and surprising!) about the featured designs is how they read as dramatic but not overly bold, polished but not overly restrained. Read on for long-stemmed wedding bouquet ideas for the classic bride.
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Lara and Tom Wedding - Low Centerpiece - New York Botanical Garden - Pat Furey Photography

Planning & Inspiration

Fresh Wedding Ideas Using Pantone’s 2024 Color of the Year Peach Fuzz

by Kate Murphy

Lara and Tom Wedding – Low Centerpiece – New York Botanical Garden – Pat Furey Photography

If you were to imagine a painterly sunset vista, a picture awash with graduating pink and orange may come to mind. Sauntering throughout the composition, harmonizing its alluring scheme is Peach Fuzz, Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2024. Where as last year’s color, Viva Magenta, announced itself in dramatic fashion, Peach Fuzz greets with soft caress. Pantone Color Institute Executive Director Leatrice Eiseman elaborates:

“In seeking a hue that echoes our innate yearning for closeness and connection, we chose a color radiant with warmth and elegance. A shade that resonates with compassion, offers a tactile embrace, and effortlessly bridges the youthful with the timeless.”
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Planning & Inspiration

Round, Square, Or Curved: Which Type of Wedding Ceremony Arch Is Right For You?

by Kate Murphy

Maddy and Alec Wedding – Ceremony Atmosphere – New York Botanical Garden – Brindamour Photography

The arch is the focal point of the ceremony and for many, the most important decor element in a wedding. All eyes will be concentrated on this structure standing at the end of the aisleway where it frames the couple as they exchange vows. In both indoor and outdoor settings, it anchors a space while establishing the aesthetic tone for florals and decor. Symbolically, the archway represents a couple’s future home as they start their new life together.

Scrolling through Instagram and Pinterest for inspiration, you’ll quickly notice that ceremony arches come in various shapes and sizes. Going back through the Real BB Weddings archives, we narrowed it down to the three most popular shapes: round, square, and curved. Because each design is uniquely beautiful from the next and requires different structural materials to make, deciding which type of archway is right for your wedding ceremony can be difficult. To help make the selection process easier, we are breaking down everything you need to know about round, square, and curved archways.
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Planning & Inspiration