Entries by Kate Murphy

Bride & Blossom’s Favorite Bridal Shops in New York City

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Congratulations on your engagement! Once you’ve enjoyed the moment, it’s time to start planning for the big day. At the top of your to-do list is finding the perfect wedding gown. With so many designers and looks to choose from, the task is met with a mix of joy and anxiety. One thing is for sure though: you want to find a frock that makes you feel beautiful and is a true expression of your style and personality.

We spend a lot of time with our brides. While conversations focus on flowers, we love to hear about a bride’s dress, where she got it, and how she knew it was the one for her. We’ve gleaned a lot of insight over the years and thought it would be fun to put together a guide to Bride & Blossom’s favorite bridal shops in New York City.
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Wedding Inspiration for the Romantic Bride

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Your wedding is the day when you get to live out your very own fairy tale. As the bride, you are the belle of the ball. And bridal details such as the dress, hair and makeup, jewelry, and flowers are very important to making you look and feel your most beautiful.

Bride and Blossom loves nothing more than working with our clients to make their fairy-tale dreams come true. From attire to décor, here are wedding ideas to inspire the romantic bride.

 

 

Wedding arches are a décor focal point where a bride can express her style and personality. Create a mood of pure enchantment by exchanging vows under an arch made of white birch branches embellished with gorgeous purple roses, white peonies, antique hydrangea, and bloom filled hanging terrariums.
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6 Custom Wedding Art Ideas

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The love and excitement you feel on your wedding day is like never before. You are about to start a new life with the person you care about most, surrounded by family and friends. This is a moment you’ll want to cherish and revisit for years to come. Capture the day in a personal way with a one-of-a-kind piece of art. Here are 6 inspiring custom wedding art ideas.

Portrait of a Dress: Artist Kristina Bailey was asked by a friend to paint his bride’s wedding dress as an anniversary gift. This sparked the idea to make portraits of wedding dresses, capturing the exquisite details and sumptuous fabrics. You absolutely loved your wedding dress. It was pretty enough for a painting! With Portrait of a Dress, you can go back to that day, and evoke the beauty and ease you felt wearing your gown whenever you want!
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Ideas for Creative New York City Wedding Photos

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When it comes to wedding photos, the bride planning her nuptials in New York City has much to look forward to. From the iconic architecture, breathtaking skyline views, and buzzing street scenes to the lush public parks, the city is a boundless source of visual stimulation. An amazing photo opportunity can be found just about everywhere you look. Here are 6 inspiring ideas for capturing creative and unique New York City wedding photos.

New York City Skyline Backdrop: Towing skyscrapers and monumental bridges mark the city’s famous skyline. There’s no better way to remember your New York City wedding than using a stunning view of Downtown Manhattan or the Brooklyn Bridge as a photo backdrop. Get a shot of you and your husband-to-be taking in the city’s alluring magic, or round up the girls for a dreamy sunset picture.
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8 Groomsmen Gift Ideas That Are Unique And Practical

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Just like your bridesmaids, the men in your wedding party deserve a gift of appreciation for their hard work and support. Now, we don’t mean to underestimate your future husband, but there is a good chance he will need a little help finding something for his best buddies. You have enough on your plate as it is. The last thing you need is another item added to the to-do list. To lessen your load, we put together this idea guide for unique and practical groomsmen gifts.

 

Groomsmen - Alyson & Gary - The Estate at East Wind - Kate Neal Photography

Groomsmen – Alyson & Gary – The Estate at East Wind – Kate Neal Photography

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