Featured Bride Madalyn On Her Breathtaking Chuppah

Madalyn & Jonathan Wedding – Chuppah – Guastavino’s – by Joshua Zuckerman

We love when a bride puts a unique spin on wedding traditions. Symbolizing the home of the soon-to-be newlyweds, the chuppah is one of the most important aspects of the Jewish wedding ceremony. It also lets the bride be creative with décor, and express their personality and style. This week, we talked with our featured bride Madalyn about her breathtaking Lucite and suspended floral chuppah.

Part 3: Ceremony

When guests began arriving at Guastavino’s for Madalyn and Jon’s wedding, New York City was in the midst of its first snowfall of the season. Everyone was more than happy to take cover inside the warm, picturesque venue, but what they were about to see would exceed all expectations.
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Lauren Bohl White - courtesy of A White Cake

Planning & Inspiration

Interview with Lauren Bohl White of A White Cake

by Kate Murphy

Lauren Bohl White – courtesy of A White Cake

Finding your dream job is not always a linear path. Getting there is a journey full of experiences that can act as stepping-stones toward realizing what you are truly meant to do. Just ask Lauren Bohl White of A White Cake. As one of New York City’s most sought after wedding cake designers, Lauren creates magnificent desserts for couples to enjoy on their special day. Just one look at Lauren’s jaw-dropping creations and it’s hard to imagine her doing anything that doesn’t involve baking stunning cakes and sweets!

We’ve had the pleasure of working together with Lauren on many weddings. So we were especially excited when she agreed to be interviewed for Bride & Blossom’s Women Paving the Aisle series. To our surprise, we learned that Lauren had a career as an interior designer before starting her business. Here, she talks about her decision to go back to culinary school, what goes into to making her dazzling floral adorned wedding cakes, and how she stays creatively inspired.
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Ceci Johnson - courtesy of Ceci New York

Planning & Inspiration

Interview with Ceci Johnson of Ceci New York

by Kate Murphy

Ceci Johnson – courtesy of Ceci New York

When Ceci Johnson first started making wedding invitations after work in her NYC apartment, “couture design” was still an unknown concept in the industry. Still, this type of approach felt right to her. When you love and believe in what you do, great work follows. And soon, people take notice and want to be a part of whatever it is you are doing. Ceci is proof of this. In less than a year’s time, she went from creating wedding stationery for friends in the late hours of the night to being singled out as a special talent by the New York design world!
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Madalyn & Jonathan Wedding - Bride & Groom - Guastavino's - by Joshua Zuckerman

Weddings

Madalyn & Jon: A Modern Love Affair at Guastavino’s

by Kate Murphy

We are excited to introduce Madalyn, our Bride & Blossom featured bride for March. Madalyn and Jon said “I do” on a snowy winter day in December at Guastavino’s. Here is the first chapter of their wedding story.

Madalyn & Jonathan Wedding – Bride & Groom – Guastavino’s – by Joshua Zuckerman

Part 1: Engagement & Planning

When the time came to propose to Madalyn, Jon made sure the life changing moment would exceed her greatest expectations. Knowing that she wanted to visit Beacon, NY, Jon planned an end-of-summer trip to the picturesque upstate city. Their itinerary started with a scenic Saturday morning hike up Mount Beacon. It was suppose to be a relaxing start to the day, but Jon’s pace suggested otherwise. Madalyn remembers, “He was practically racing up the mountain!”
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Planning & Inspiration

DIY Bridal Shower Favor Ideas Your Guests Will Love

by Kate Murphy

pedicure in a jar – via evermine.com

Wedding season is just around the corner. And if you’re a best friend, mother, or sister of a bride-to-be, there’s a good chance you’re in the midst of organizing a bridal shower. The pre-nuptial soiree is a great way for everyone to get together, enjoy good food and cocktails, and shake off any jitters before the big event. As with all wedding-related parties, thanking friends for coming with a small token of appreciation is good etiquette. It doesn’t have to be expensive and fancy. In fact, a thoughtful gift you make yourself will do just fine. In need of a little inspiration? Here are ten DIY bridal shower favor ideas your guests will love.
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Aerin and Steven Wedding - High Centerpieces and Garlands - 26 Bridge Brooklyn - Susan Shek Photography

Weddings

Aerin & Steven Celebrate With An Elegant Reception at 26 Bridge

by Kate Murphy

After Aerin & Steven exchanged vows, they led guests down to 26 Bridge for an evening of festivities. The atmosphere expressed the couple’s understated style featuring natural floral décor with a mix of modern and vintage touches. In today’s post, we share the final chapter in their wedding story.

Aerin and Steven Wedding – High Centerpieces and Garlands – 26 Bridge Brooklyn – Photography by Susan Shek

Part 4: Reception Décor, Tablescape, & Vintage Accents

When it comes to décor, few reception venues offer the creative freedom that 26 Bridge does. What makes this renovated metal factory so unique is that it blends New York’s industrial heritage with a modern chic feel. Aerin remembers, “Steven and I fell in love with 26 Bridge immediately. With its spacious, open room, we knew that we could create anything we wanted.”
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