Founder Rachel Trimarco On 10 Years With Bride & Blossom

Rachel Trimarco - Founder Owner Bride & Blossom

It’s hard to believe that our very own Rachel Trimarco, a self-professed born planner, never intended to start a career in the wedding industry. Fast forward ten years later and she’s running a successful floral design and décor company in the heart of Manhattan.

Rachel Trimarco – Founder Owner Bride & Blossom

Rachel’s passion for flowers and sharp business aptitude led her to establish Bride & Blossom in 2008. Social media was just getting started. A new business couldn’t rely on posting eye-catching photos with snappy captions to attract attention and gain visibility. Rather, quality work, commitment, and maintaining excellent client relations were required. This was especially true in the wedding industry where goods and services are valued for their visual appeal and ability to meet clients’ aesthetic tastes.
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Lacie Porta - Founder and Artist at Framed Florals

Planning & Inspiration

Interview With Lacie Porta of Framed Florals

by Kate Murphy

We receive a lot of questions about wedding floral preservation. Wedding florals are a big investment of time and money, and many brides want to commemorate their day with a beautiful preserved floral keepsake.

Lacie Porta – Founder and Artist at Framed Florals

Lacie Porta, founder of Framed Florals, first caught our attention when one of our brides had her preserve a wedding bouquet. It was love at first sight! Lacie’s designs are unique, beautiful, and reflect a modern sensibility. We were beyond excited when she agreed to be interviewed for our Bride & Blossom’s Women Paving the Aisle series. Here, Lacie talks about what motivated her to start her floral preservation company Framed Florals, finding creative inspiration in the everyday, and the three people she would invite to her dream dinner party.
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Madalyn & Jonathan Wedding - Bride and Father Dance - Hanging Roses - Guastavino's NYC - Joshua Zuckerman Photography

Planning & Inspiration

Beautiful Ideas for Hanging Flowers On Your Wedding Dance Floor

by Kate Murphy

Imagine looking up during your first dance and seeing a stunning canopy of flowers hanging above you. Wedding flowers are no longer reserved just for the table. When it comes to incorporating blooms into the reception, couples are getting creative, using high-impact arrangements to define the most important spaces.

Ina and Kevin Wedding – Hanging Floral Chandelier – The Park Hyatt NYC – Christian Oth Studio

Between the aforementioned first dance, father-daughter dance, and any special wedding traditions you plan on including in the festivities, the dance floor is an area that receives a lot of attention. One of our current wedding decor obsessions is hanging florals! Many of our brides are taking the concept to the dance floor. We’ve had the pleasure of working on unique designs that are not only beautiful to look at, but evoke a joyous reception atmosphere that will have guests partying all night long! Looking for inspiration? Here are our favorite ideas for decorating with florals on the dance floor.
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Aerin and Steven Wedding - Bride and Groom - 26 Bridge Brooklyn - Susan Shek Photography

Weddings

Aerin & Steven: Modern Elegance at 26 Bridge in DUMBO, Brooklyn

by Kate Murphy

We are excited to introduce Aerin, our Bride & Blossom featured bride for February! On an early summer day, Aerin and Steven exchanged vows in a beautiful ceremony at Holy Trinity Cathedral followed by a stylish reception at 26 Bridge in Brooklyn’s DUMBO neighborhood. Aerin did double-duty as both bride and planner. Here, she shares the first part of their love story.

Aerin and Steven Wedding – Bride and Groom – 26 Bridge Brooklyn – Susan Shek Photography

Part 1: Proposal & Planning

Aerin and Steven share a passion for traveling to new places steeped with history and culture. Québec City was at the top of their must-travel list and the couple finally made the journey for a romantic winter weekend. Aerin recalls, “It was February, so we expected it to be cold. But Canada-cold is definitely a different kind of cold. The temperatures dropped to -40 degrees with the wind chill!”
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Fred Astaire and Audrey Hepburn - via theredlist.com

Planning & Inspiration

Favorite Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas For Her, For Him, For Couples

by Kate Murphy

The stress of finding a thoughtful Valentine’s Day gift can be overwhelming, especially when it coincides with a milestone wedding anniversary. You want to find something meaningful, personal, and symbolic. In need of inspiration? We are here to help! Whether you are celebrating a new engagement or 50th wedding anniversary, here are our favorite Valentine’s Day gift ideas, which your sweetheart will surely to love!

Newly Engaged

Congratulations on your engagement! This is a very exciting time and you and your honey should be relishing every moment. Both of you have a wedding to plan for and what better way to start than with a Valentine’s Day gift to honor the big day!
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Marianna & Peter Wedding - Bride Groom Kiss - Mandarin Oriental New York - Fred Marcus Studio

Weddings

Marianna & Peter Celebrate Saying “I do” With A Glamorous Black Tie Reception

by Kate Murphy

The vows have been exchanged and now it’s time for the newlyweds to celebrate their life together! Marianna & Peter didn’t miss a beat welcoming guests to their glamorous reception. Décor reflected the couple’s classic black tie style. But the party mood was full of energetic excitement with everyone toasting the couple and dancing well into the night! In today’s post, we present the final chapter in Marianna and Peter’s wedding story.

Marianna & Peter Wedding – Centerpiece Calla Lily Black Magic Garden Rose – Mandarin Oriental New York – Fred Marcus Studio

Part 4: Reception Décor, Card Table, and Sweetheart Table
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