A Guide To Candle Holders: Bright Ideas For Every Wedding Style

Rylie and Richard – Wedding Tablescape Floral and Greenery Garland – Lotte Palace – Dreamlife Photos and Video

The earliest candle holder dates to 400 B.C. and is made of clay. We’ve come a long way since then and while they still serve a functional purpose, candle holders are now an essential detail used in wedding decor and come in an array of sizes, shapes, styles, finishes, and colors. When it comes time to select a type of candle holder, we tell our clients to start the process by considering their flowers and desired aesthetic in relationship to the venue space. Whether you want to illuminate your reception with grand candelabras or dress up a long tablescape with lyrical dancing flames, we’ve put together a guide to candle holders with beautiful ideas for shining light on your wedding day.
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Weddings

Lauren & Patrick: Autumn Bliss at New York Botanical Garden

by Kate Murphy

Lauren and Patrick Wedding – Bride and Groom Portrait – New York Botanical Garden – Theory Photographie

Lauren and Patrick met for their first date in October 2017. They met the classic way you meet anyone in NYC…on Bumble. “We were both nervous, so things got off to a rocky start,” Lauren says. “But after I mentioned that I grew up listening to Billy Joel – who Patrick also listened to with his best friends growing up in Cold Spring Harbor – we instantly clicked. The night continued with margaritas and many laughs, exchanging stories about growing up in New York, and a failed attempt to go to karaoke – it was Tuesday and they closed at 10 pm.” On their second date, Patrick told Lauren that he was likely moving to Malaysia in six months for work. “I initially shrugged it off. But that following week, Patrick got a call that he was to transfer in four weeks,” she says. After making the most of the time they had left together, the couple decided to commit to a long-distance relationship. “The next two years were filled with so much travel and adventure…so lots of time in an airport!” Lauren remembers.
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Planning & Inspiration

Meaningful Ways To Remember Loved Ones At Your Wedding

by Kate Murphy

Petula and Sheldon Wedding – Heaven Sign – Dyker Beach Golf Course – Bashful Captures

The day you get married will be filled with moments that you’ll cherish forever. Naturally, you’ll want to share these moments with the people you care about most. But with life’s happiest events comes the realization that special people have passed on and will be absent from the celebrations. Though they are no longer with us in the physical sense, their spirit lives on in our hearts. Having a symbolic representation of them such as a photo or keepsake close by helps fill the empty space they’ve left while offering comfort and bittersweet joy. From your bouquet to decor, here are meaningful ways to honor the memories of loved ones at your wedding.
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Katie and Kara Wedding - Bridal Bouquet - New York Botanical Garden - Mallory Williams Photography

Planning & Inspiration

Fall In Love With These Wedding Color Palettes That Celebrate The Season

by Kate Murphy

Katie and Kara Wedding – Bridal Bouquet – New York Botanical Garden – Mallory Williams Photography

If there’s one season that announces its arrival with color, it’s fall. As the days get shorter and colder, we take comfort in the richer, warmer hues observed in the natural world – just think of golden sunlight filtering through a canopy of foliage in mid-October! There’s an undeniable romance in the air that allures all the senses, so it’s no wonder fall is a popular time to get married in New York City. Cast through a gilded prism, this atmospheric beauty ushers a change in wedding color schemes used for floral decor. Summer’s airy pastels and crisp whites give way to autumn’s spiced reds, golden yellows, and moody jewel tones. Are you planning to say ‘I Do’ on a date between with the months of September and November and need to lock down your color aesthetic? To help get the ideas flowing, we rounded up gorgeous wedding color palettes that celebrate the fall season.
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Elizabeth and Andrew Wedding - Low Centerpiece - The Foundry - Anastasiia Photography

Planning & Inspiration

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

Planning & Inspiration

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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