Romantic Valentine’s Day Date Ideas in NYC for Every Type of Couple

Helen and Alex Wedding – Brides Bouquet – Tribeca 360 – Ein Photography

It’s that time of the year again when red, heart-shaped boxes of chocolate start filling drugstore aisles to remind us that Cupid is dusting off his bow and arrow. There’s no shortage of ways to spend Valentine’s Day in New York City with the person you care about most. In fact, because the options are so plentiful and enticing, you may find it difficult deciding what to do on February 14th. Look no further, we are here to help.

Now, we’re not going to list all the amazing restaurants offering tailored, three-course menus for two. Rather, we have put together romantic, low-stress, and fun Valentine’s Day date ideas in NYC for every type of couple from art & music lovers to sentimentalists to homebodies. And before going on, we would like to announce a special giveaway in collaboration with JL Rocks Jewelry. Check out our instagram post for your chance to win the luxury jewelry designer’s diamond-studded Mini Illusion Baguette Necklace.
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Carliah and Chris Wedding - Bride and Groom Portrait - Maritime Parc - Moses Cruz Photography

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How To Pay For Your Dream Honeymoon (With Credit Card Points Earned From Your Wedding)

by Kate Murphy

Carliah and Chris Wedding – Bride and Groom Portrait – Maritime Parc – Moses Cruz Photography

You’re not alone if you entered 2023 with full intentions of finally getting a grip on your finances. But managing money can be difficult and overwhelming, especially if you are about to start planning for a wedding. What if we were to say that every penny spent on your upcoming nuptials, from the engagement ring to the dress to the venue, could be used to fund travels for a dream honeymoon?

We are excited to introduce financial travel expert Armand Khatri. Armand and his wife are getting ready to embark on their honeymoon in Japan next month. This once-in-a-lifetime trip is being covered entirely by credit card points and miles that the couple earned from paying for their wedding. Here, Armand breaks down the strategies and tips you must follow to take full advantage of your credit card use, and turn your wedding expenses into benefits and rewards.
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Alexandra and Alexander Wedding - Bride Bridesmaids Bouquet Chuppah - New York Botanical Garden - Khaki Bedford Photography

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Our Favorite Wedding Decor Trends for 2023

by Kate Murphy

Alexandra and Alexander Wedding – Bride Bridesmaids Bouquet Chuppah – New York Botanical Garden – Khaki Bedford Photography

The top wedding experts seem to be on the same page when it comes to forecasting wedding trends for 2023 – it’s going to be an incredible year to say ‘I do.’ Extravagant welcome and after-parties, mismatched bridesmaids dresses, regal bridal attire, Art-Deco style engagement rings, and cash registries were repeatedly mentioned in conversations about ‘what’s in’ for 2023. Reading through the various lists, we placed our focus on flowers and decor. What struck us about these ‘trends,’ a term we use very loosely, is that they are not trends at all. By this, we mean an ‘of the moment thing’ that looks cool on Instagram, but has no hope of aging well. Rather, these ‘trends’ point toward a collective shift in couples’ perspectives regarding how they want their wedding to look and feel in a ‘post-pandemic’ moment. Our lives have been forever changed. Naturally, the way we approach major life events will be different too. Pomp and circumstance give way to authenticity and sentiment revealing the current mood for 2023 – weddings are to be joyful celebrations bursting with unfiltered love and emotion.
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Asya and Anders Wedding - Chuppah Ceremony Atmosphere - Dear Stacey Wedding Photography

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Asya & Anders’ Luxe Tropical Wedding Featured in Bridal Guide Magazine

by Kate Murphy

Asya and Anders Wedding – Chuppah Ceremony Atmosphere – Dear Stacey Wedding Photography

We couldn’t have dreamed of a better way to kick off the new year than with the news we are about to share with you. Real BB Weddings couple Asya and Anders’ luxe tropical-inspired wedding is featured in Bridal Guide Magazine’s March/April 2023 issue. We partnered with ES Blooms to transform the couple’s waterfront home into a blossoming island paradise. From the lush tropical flowers that included coral, purple, and pink Phalaenopsis orchids, birds of paradise, anthuriums, and rich greenery to the unique decorative details to the rattan and bamboo furniture and celestial canopy lighting, no monstera leaf was left unturned in creating a vibrant atmosphere of a destination celebration. “This was an incredibly unique wedding and an amazing collaboration with such a talented group of vendors,” Bride & Blossom Founder Rachel Trimarco looks back and says. “So much more goes into the design and decor when you are bringing everything in. The bride was delightful from start to finish and gave our team true creative license. Bringing the tropics to a Long Island waterfront setting was magical. Seeing it all come together the day of was one of the highlights of 2021!”
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Preeya and Chris Wedding - Bride and Groom in Vintage Taxi - Gotham Hall - Susan Stripling Photography

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Best Ideas For Capturing Iconic New York City Wedding Photos

by Kate Murphy

Preeya and Chris Wedding – Bride and Groom in Vintage Taxi – Gotham Hall – Susan Stripling Photography

There are countless reasons that make New York City the best place in the world to get married. Topping the list are the endless locations and unique opportunities for taking wedding photos. Ultimately, you want to be able to look at your album years from now and relive all the love and emotion that you felt that day. For couples getting married in the Big Apple, this often means having photos that are personal and unique, but also showcase the architecture, culture, history and energy that makes NYC so special. From celebrated landmarks and famous restaurants to made-for-the-movies first looks and romantic secret gems, we went through the Bride & Blossom archives to round up the best ideas for capturing iconic New York City wedding photos.
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Brooke and Scott Wedding - Chuppah - Guastavinos - Olivia Christina Photography

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A Look Back At The Real BB Weddings Of 2022

by Kate Murphy

Brooke and Scott Wedding – Chuppah – Guastavinos – Olivia Christina Photography

To say that 2022 has been an unprecedented year for weddings would be an understatement. It was predicted that more couples would say “I Do” in 2022 than in any other year since 1984. While exact numbers aren’t in yet, our sense is that we’re close to hitting the mark. As wedding florists, we saw firsthand how getting married in a post-pandemic moment influenced our clients’ decisions. Perhaps it had to do with the slowing down and reflection that happened during 2020-2021, but couples were more willing than ever before to take risks and be creative when it came to flowers and decor, attire, food, and entertainment. Expectations about everything being ‘perfect’ gave way to being fully present during this once-in-a-lifetime event. While many of the weddings we are about to highlight look spectacular on an aesthetic level, upon further inspection, you will see that they are speckled with unique and meaningful details that are a sincere expression of the couple’s love and personality. Please join us as we look back at the Real BB Weddings of 2022.
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