Modern Candelabra Centerpiece Ideas To Elevate Your Wedding Reception

Shelby and Max Wedding – High Centerpiece with Candles – Brooklyn Botanic Garden – Emma Cleary Photography

The candelabra has been lighting up tablescapes for centuries. Purely functional at the beginning, they transformed into ornate, gilded displays trimmed with flowers and fruit covering tables at lavish dinners and special events. Elegantly spectacular, it’s no wonder that couples today are still choosing to incorporate the candelabra centerpiece into their wedding reception decor.

Cari and AnShih Wedding – High Candelabra Centerpiece – Lotte New York Palace NYC – by Kelly Kollar Photography

What’s so attractive about the candelabra is the Old-World allure that it brings to wedding decor. It’s a distinctive aesthetic however and may not work if you lean toward a chicer and simpler look. The question then is can you still have the same sky-high luminosity at dinner, but without the baroque excess and frills? Looking back on our favorite wedding decor trends for 2024, we are happy to say that it’s absolutely possible. Read on for modern candelabra centerpieces ideas guaranteed to elevate your big day celebration.
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Jaslyn and Andrew Wedding - Bride and Groom Portrait Bouquet - Guastavinos - Jaylim Studio

Weddings

Jaslyn & Andrew: Artistic Elegance at Guastavino’s

by Kate Murphy

Jaslyn and Andrew Wedding – Bride and Groom Portrait Bouquet – Guastavinos – Jaylim Studio

Jaslyn and Andrew met during college when they both were studying abroad. Jaslyn remembers, “On the second night of our program, a group of us headed out for a tapas crawl. I immediately noticed Andrew – he has a voice that carries across the room and makes everyone feel like a good friend.” Andrew was struck by Jaslyn’s warm smile and contagious laugh. Over cocktails, they each felt a spark. For the next six weeks, they were inseparable, traveling to different countries, going on date after date, and getting to know each other.
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Asya and Anders Wedding - Reception Decor Lounge Arrangement - Dear Stacey Wedding Photography

Planning & Inspiration

Bride & Blossom Naples: Introducing Our Wedding Floral & Event Decor Location In Florida

by Kate Murphy

Asya and Anders Wedding – Reception Decor Lounge Arrangement – Dear Stacey Wedding Photography

If you have been following along with us on social media during the past few months, you may already know that the launch of Bride & Blossom’s new location in Naples, FL is underway. Getting to this point took over a decade of work building a luxury floral and décor company in New York City, partnering with vendors, and cultivating client relationships. In addition to a commitment to providing services that meet the highest professional standards, our philosophy has always been about finding a balance that is focused on staying present while setting goals and being open to new opportunities. This mindset guides Bride & Blossom’s Florida expansion, and we are excited for the path ahead of us.
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Christine and Matt Wedding - First Dance - Tribeca Rooftop - Andy Gaines Photography

Planning & Inspiration

13 Wedding Dance Floor Decor Ideas Designed To Get You On Your Feet

by Kate Murphy

Christine and Matt Wedding – First Dance – Tribeca Rooftop – Andy Gaines Photography

The vows have been exchanged, dinner has been served, and now the wedding band is hitting the first note, signaling that the real party is about to begin. It comes as no surprise really that when asked what the favorite part of their wedding was, many of our clients respond along the lines of “dancing the night away surrounded by the people we love most!” All the stress related to wedding decorum has passed and the dance floor becomes a symbol for everyone to relax, let loose, and have fun. Many couples choose to send the message to their guests that this area is designated for celebration without limits by creating a beautiful and welcoming setting. Additionally, this is a focal point in the reception that allows for creative freedom, playfulness, and surprise – we worked on wedding at Oheka Castle that started with an elegant garden theme and ended with everyone dancing under a covering of balloons and flowers. From fairytale floral canopies to blooming chandeliers to shimmering disco balls, here are unique wedding dance floor decor ideas guaranteed to get you on your feet.
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Anna and Michael Wedding - Bar Floral Arrangement - Catch - Zani and Duwayne Photography

Planning & Inspiration

13 Creative Ways To Elevate Your Wedding Bar

by Kate Murphy

Anna and Michael Wedding – Bar Floral Arrangement – Catch – Zani and Duwayne Photography

We all know that a great party is fueled by an endless flow of drinks. It’s no wonder then that couples are choosing to celebrate their big day with a statement wedding bar. Not only a watering hole serving signature cocktails to instigate those late night dance offs, the bar serves as a focal point of your reception while establishing cohesiveness throughout your weddingscape, creating unity with style, color scheme, and personal touches. As you will see, it’s also a great spot to repurpose florals from your ceremony.
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Katerina and Johnathan Wedding - Brides Shoes Rings Bouquet - Soundview - JayLim Studio

Planning & Inspiration

Portrait Of A Bride: Beautiful Ideas For Photographing Wedding Bouquets, Jewelry, Shoes & More

by Kate Murphy

Katerina and Johnathan Wedding – Brides Shoes Rings Bouquet – Soundview – JayLim Studio

You may be scratching your head thinking, “What do these photos have to do with bridal portraits? I don’t see an actual bride in any of them.” Let us explain. One of the most exciting things about getting ready for your wedding is choosing what you will wear. After great thought and consideration, you selected your wedding dress, bouquet, shoes, and jewelry because they express your personal style and make you feel your best. Together, they tell an intimate story filled with the emotion, love, and beauty that you felt on the day you got married.
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