Interview With Natalie LaRosa of Soil + Soul Studio

Natalie LaRosa – Founder of Soil + Soul – photo courtesy of artist

When we were tagged in a photo on Instagram featuring artwork of preserved baby’s breath, our first thought was, “Wow! This is beautiful!” Admittedly, our second thought was, “But, what does this have to do with our wedding flowers?” Then we saw that a past bride had made the post and also tagged Soil + Soul Studio. Turns out, the tiny white flowers were actually taken from a bouquet of baby’s breath we made for Holly, the past bride, to carry at her wedding last year. We then reached out to Holly for more details.
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High Centerpiece / Hannah & Mark / St. Regis Hotel / Shira Weinberger Photography

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BB Venues We Love: The St. Regis New York

by Kate Murphy

High Centerpiece / Hannah & Mark / The St. Regis New York / Shira Weinberger Photography

With its exclusive location, breathtaking atmosphere, and storied history that goes back over a century, The St. Regis is a crown jewel of New York City. Marked by exquisite details from floor to ceiling, the interior radiates beauty and grandeur at every turn. It is no wonder couples desiring a classical luxury wedding choose The St. Regis for their special day. Bride & Blossom has had to opportunity to decorate the venue many times over the years. It is never lost on us what an honor it is to work there.
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Rebecca and Nelson Wedding - Bride Groom Dancing - Tribeca Rooftop - Jason Thomas Crocker Photography

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Fun & Exciting Valentine’s Day Date Ideas In New York City

by Kate Murphy

Rebecca and Nelson Wedding – Bride Groom Dancing – Tribeca Rooftop – Jason Thomas Crocker Photography

If you ask us, the second most romantic city in the world (behind Paris of course) is New York City. Whether you are single and looking for romance or have been together for years, there’s something new and adventurous to do around the clock. Every February, the city really turns up the heat with special offerings for couples in love or just looking to take their relationship to the next level. From a ‘magical’ candlelit dinner to spending the night at a world famous museum, here are fun and exciting date ideas guaranteed to make this Valentine’s Day in New York City unforgettable.
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Givenchy Spring 2020 Couture - via vogue.com

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Bridal Looks Straight From The Spring 2020 Couture Runway

by Kate Murphy

Guo Pei Spring 2020 Couture – via vogue.com

The Spring 2020 Couture shows just wrapped up in Paris. Peppered throughout many of the collections were some of the most daring bridal looks that we have ever seen. Keep in mind that when creating couture, most designers strive to translate their most lavish and avant-garde ideas into fashion. Thus, the couture bride ignores all sense of tradition and does not play by anyone’s rules but her own. Simply put, the aisle way is her runway.

We thought it would be fun to put expectations aside of what a lady should wear when she says “I Do.” Here, we’ve rounded up the must-see Spring 2020 Couture bridal looks from designers such as Chanel, Givenchy, and Elie Saab. So relax, and take a moment to forget about all the photos your mom keeps emailing of dresses she thinks will “look beautiful on you!”
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Randi & Bryan Wedding - High Centerpiece - Gurneys Montauk - JoVon Photography

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The Harlow Stand: Elevating Wedding Table Decor

by Kate Murphy

Randi & Bryan Wedding – High Centerpiece – Gurneys Montauk – JoVon Photography

There are many reasons for wanting lofty table décor – it commands the eye while creating an alluring reception atmosphere. From a practical standpoint, a high centerpiece allows for more space below to accommodate the ever-flowing drinks and cuisine. One major trend we saw in our 2019 Real BB Weddings was the harlow stand. Taking the place of a tall vase, the harlow stand is 4-post metal structure used to display flowers. It is available in various heights and colors such as gold, silver, bronze, and black.
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Yelena and Chris Wedding - Brides Shoes Jewelry - Brooklyn Botanic Garden - Sascha Reinking Photography

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Pantone Classic Blue Wedding Ideas

by Kate Murphy

Yelena and Chris Wedding – Brides Shoes Jewelry – Brooklyn Botanic Garden – Sascha Reinking Photography

When Pantone named “Classic Blue” as its 2020 Color of the Year, we, admittedly, had mixed emotions. From a floral designer’s standpoint, the announcement presented quite a challenge as there are very few flowers that are naturally blue. At the same time, blue is a timeless, versatile, and emotionally charged color – qualities that make it a perfect fit for weddings. This notion is furthered when we consider what Pantone said in support of its choice.

Instilling calm, confidence, and connection, this enduring blue hue highlights our desire for a dependable and stable foundation on which to build as we cross the threshold to a new era.
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