Elevated Wildflower Ideas: How To Tame Rustic Florals For Your Wedding

Alexandra and Robert Wedding – Low Centerpiece Candles – New York Botanical Garden – A Day of Bliss

When asked about her desired floral style for her wedding at the New York Botanical Garden’s Stone Mill, Real BB Bride Alexandra replied, “When I met with Bride & Blossom, I explained that I wanted to complement the already beautiful space, with an elevated, wildflower theme.” She continues, “Flowers that felt romantic, whimsical, and chic, but not overly edited. And the colors to capture the impression of a golden sunlight with pops of yellow, orange and pink highlights.” Ever since talking with Alexandra, we’ve been obsessed with the idea of using blossoms we see growing freely in meadows, fields, and forests and tailoring them for an upscale special event.
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Olivia Michaels and Sunim Choi - Owners/Designers of Goldpoint Jewelry - photo by Giovanni Cardenas

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Interview with Olivia Michaels and Sunim Choi of Goldpoint Jewelry

by Kate Murphy

Olivia Michaels and Sunim Choi – Owners/Designers of Goldpoint Jewelry – photo by Giovanni Cardenas

Manhattan Avenue in Brooklyn’s neighborhood of Greenpoint has become a shopping/eating/drinking destination in recent years. Any given day, you’ll find locals and tourists alike strolling its sidewalks lined with buzzed-about-restaurants, bars, and specialty shops. The newest, and without a doubt the shiniest addition to the block is Goldpoint Jewelry, a beautiful boutique specializing in modern engagement rings and wedding bands.

Sunim Choi and Olivia Michaels make up the team behind this minority and women-owned business. Collectively, Sunim and Olivia have over 20 years of experience working in the New York jewelry world, holding various positions ranging from bench jeweler and technician to designer (they each had their own fine jewelry lines) to sales and management. After years of talking about collaborating and starting their own store, they finally made the move and opened Goldpoint Jewelry in March.
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A Spirits Expert’s Guide To Planning The Cocktails For Your Wedding

by Kate Murphy

Pour My Party – Spirits Tasting

When you really think about it, all of life’s most important events are celebrated with a drink. The day you get married is no exception. While the champagne toast is a long-standing tradition, couples nowadays understand the role that the cocktail experience plays in setting the vibe of their wedding. From the menu and alcohol selection to drink presentation and style, they are incorporating fun and fresh ways to keep their guests are in a festive mood from the moment they take their seats at the ceremony to when they step off the dance floor last song.
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Elizabeth and Andrew Wedding - Low Centerpiece - The Foundry - Anastasiia Photography

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Pretty Wedding Centerpiece Ideas For Long Reception Tables

by Kate Murphy

Elizabeth and Andrew Wedding – Low Centerpiece – The Foundry – Anastasiia Photography

If you have been following along, you know that we have already covered round and rectangular tables. The final installment in this blog series will explore floral decor options for long reception tables. Occasionally referred to as banquet style, this layout is created by pushing together rectangular tables to create a long table that seats ten or more guests. Wedding planners and floral designers alike love this setup because of how its clean lines and perfect proportions give the impression that all elements, from the flowers and place settings to the chairs, are lined up flawlessly.
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Lauren & Brett Wedding - Low Centerpiece Gold Mercury Glass Quicksand Roses Seeded Eucalyptus Ranunculus - Liberty Warehouse Brooklyn

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Beautiful Wedding Centerpiece Ideas For Rectangular Reception Tables

by Kate Murphy

Lauren & Brett Wedding – Low Centerpiece Gold Mercury Glass Quicksand Roses Seeded Eucalyptus Ranunculus – Liberty Warehouse Brooklyn

Rectangular, also referred to as ‘communal’ or ‘farmhouse,’ is a popular type of table shape used in Real BB Weddings. Similar to their round counterpart, rectangular tables seat 8 to 10 guests and typically measure eight-feet by 42-inches. We often see rectangular tables used in a mix-and-match reception layout, either with circular or banquet seating. We do want to point out that while rectangular encourages a relaxed and ‘familial’ atmosphere, socializing can be limited where guests may end up talking to the person sitting next to them. From a floral designer’s standpoint, what is so appealing about this type of table is how it offers ample surface for a variety of centerpiece styles and decor. It also wins major points for versatility and can be set up in the dining room of a private estate or in a chic industrial space. From lush, romantic garlands to posh and modern arrangements, here are beautiful centerpiece ideas for rectangular tables culled from the Real BB Wedding archives.
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Anna and Jack Wedding - Tablescape High and Low Centerpiece - The Foundry - Asher Gardner Photography

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Gorgeous Wedding Centerpiece Ideas For Round Reception Tables

by Kate Murphy

Anna and Jack Wedding – Tablescape High and Low Centerpiece – The Foundry – Asher Gardner Photography

Congratulations! After months of meetings, phones calls, and emails, you and your wedding planner (if you have one) have mapped out the dining space in painstaking detail to determine the seating layout of your reception. Now it’s time to make an appointment with your florist to design the floral decor that will underscore the tone of your wedding and pull together the room. When we first talk with clients, we go over their desired wedding style, color scheme, favorite flowers along with any images they have pinned and saved for inspiration. At this point, they have a good sense of the shape, size, and layout of their tables with the most popular being round, rectangular and banquet. This information is important because certain types of centerpieces pair best with each kind of table.
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