Entries by Kate Murphy

BB Behind The Scenes: Types of Wedding Flower Vases

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Mia & Joe Wedding - High Centerpiece - The Water Club - by Jessica Corapi Photography

Mia & Joe Wedding – High Centerpiece – The Water Club – by Jessica Corapi Photography

 

What’s that? You don’t have Pinterest board devoted to wedding flower vases? Not to worry, you are certainly not alone. From finding a venue and dress to narrowing down a color scheme and décor style, most people haven’t had a second to consider which type of vessel will hold their wedding flowers.

When we first meet with clients in the Bride & Blossom showroom, one of the topics we go over is vases. For this BB Behind the Scenes installment, Rachel walks us through the assortment of choices available, ranging from tall and elegant vases to low pedestals to mirrored cube holders. For more inspiration, read on to see how different vase types have been used in our Real BB Weddings.
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Nicole & Matt: A New Year’s Eve Fête at Houston Hall

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Nicole & Matt Wedding - Flower Arch Ceremony - Houston Hall - Jaylim Studio

Nicole & Matt Wedding – Flower Arch Ceremony – Houston Hall – Jaylim Studio

 

It’s practically unheard of these days for a couple to meet without the help of a dating app. Nicole and Matt were introduced the old-fashioned way. “When I started at my company’s New York office, they sat me next to him,” Nicole says. “We would get coffee. Overtime, we began flirting a little, but nothing really happened.” Well, nothing really happened immediately.

We are excited to introduce Nicole, our Bride & Blossom Featured Bride for December. Nicole and Matt said ‘I Do’ on New Year’s Eve at Houston Hall. Here, she shares the first chapter of their love story.
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Holiday Gift Guide For the Couple Planning Their Wedding

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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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Holiday Gift Guide For The Bride-to-Be

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Hilary & Brad Wedding - Bride Getting Ready - Plaza Hotel - Hechler Photographers

Hilary & Brad Wedding – Bride Getting Ready – Plaza Hotel – Hechler Photographers

 

If anyone could use an extra pick-me-up this holiday season, it’s the friend who is in the thick of wedding planning. With the anxiety of getting ready for the big day coupled with the usual stress this time of year brings, she has a lot on her plate. What better way to put the cheer back in life than with an amazing gift that lets her know you are thinking of her. From beauty and pampering to personalized goods to home décor, here’s the ultimate gift guide for the bride-to-be.
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Lauren & Lou Celebrate with a Chic Cocktail Reception

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Lauren & Lou Wedding - Communal Table Centerpiece - Natirar - Pat Furey Photography

Lauren & Lou Wedding – Communal Table Centerpiece – Natirar – Pat Furey Photography

 

After months of planning and work, one of the most anticipated moments a bride faces on her wedding day is finally getting to see how the reception décor turned out. BB Featured Bride Lauren recalls when she first walked into the ballroom at Natirar Mansion. “Seeing the room for the first time, I was flooded with feelings of happiness and relief. The décor was far beyond anything I could have imagined.” Here, Lauren shares the final chapter in her Real BB Wedding story.

Part 4: Reception, Tablescape, & Ceiling Installation
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Interview With Claudio Marquez, Founder of Mod Society

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Claudio Marquez - Founder of Mod Society - photo by @manifest_it_collective

Claudio Marquez – Founder of Mod Society – photo by @manifest_it_collective

 

If music be the food of love, play on. – William Shakespeare

Much rides on the shoulders of a wedding band. After all the formalities of the marriage ceremony are said and done, the wedding band is responsible for playing the soundtrack that accompanies the newlywed’s once-in-a-lifetime celebration. This is where Claudio Marquez and Mod Society come in. Through music, Mod Society stimulates the emotions, mood, and energy that create memories people remember long after the last song is played.

Shortly after moving to New York City in 2009 to pursue his career, Claudio watched as fellow musicians picked up gigs (and made money!) playing at weddings. Interested yet unsure how to break into this type of work, he decided to form his own band. In its early days, Mod Society was just a trio that played while guests sipped cocktails waiting for the reception to begin. At present, Mod Society is an ever-evolving music collective known for keeping wedding dance floors jam packed well into the night.
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