Gorgeous Ideas For Wearing Flowers On Your Wedding Day

Bridal Flower Crown – via heyweddinglady.com

We are constantly looking for imaginative ways to use flowers in our weddings. And for our brides, this can mean thinking beyond the bouquet and actually wearing flowers. Styling with florals is guaranteed to bring your big day look to the next level. Who is going to forget the bride who walked down the with freshly picked roses adorning her hair? From hair accessories to jewelry, we’ve rounded up the most gorgeous ideas for wearing flowers at your wedding.

Wedding Flower Crown

Let’s start with the most obvious – the flower crown. This onetime boho accessory has evolved and can work with any bridal style. Verdant greenery accented with berries and petite flowers radiates organic beauty. Make a romantic statement with voluminous, petal soft peonies and roses. A delicate ring of waxflowers is perfect a summer countryside wedding.
Read More

Tiffany & Allen Wedding - Boutonniere - MyMoon - CLY by Chung

Planning & Inspiration

Statement Wedding Boutonnieres The Guys Will Love Too

by Kate Murphy

Tiffany & Allen Wedding – Boutonniere – MyMoon – CLY by Chung

The history of the boutonniere goes back to the medieval period when knights going to battle would wear a flower or scarf given to them by a female admirer. Today, the wedding boutonniere symbolizes the groom and groomsmen’s bond with the bride and her bridal party. The one-time subtle accessory has become a way for the guys in your wedding to show off their style while complementing the floral theme you spent months putting together. Simply put, statement boutonnieres are having a moment and we couldn’t be more excited. From exotic blooms to feathers to rich greenery, here are fifteen fresh ideas for decorating the lapel.
Read More

Lemon Wedding Centerpiece - via ruffleblog.com

Planning & Inspiration

Fruit Wedding Decor Ideas To Brighten Up Your Big Day

by Kate Murphy

Citrus Fruit Wedding Table Decor – via southernliving.com

Fruit may not be an obvious choice for wedding decor. Yet, wedding florists and planners are finding more creative ways to meet their couple’s wish to have a wedding that incorporates seasonal, locally grown florals and greenery. The spring and summer harvests produce some of nature’s most vibrant colors and forms. Picking up on this, experts are using lemons, oranges, berries, and pineapples to brighten up everything from tablescapes and stationery to dessert. Another reason to do fruit? It is fairly inexpensive allowing you to go big with decor while staying on budget.
Read More

Jennifer & Sean Wedding - Bride Groom - Brooklyn Botanic Garden - by Andrew Henderson

Planning & Inspiration

6 Amazing Venues For An Outdoor Garden Wedding In NYC

by Kate Murphy

Jennifer & Sean Wedding – Bride Groom – Brooklyn Botanic Garden – by Andrew Henderson

One of the best things about getting married in New York City is all of the amazing venue options that are available. As spring comes to full bloom, couples take advantage of the warm weather, sun-kissed blue skies, and natural backdrops and move their weddings outdoors. Peppered throughout the five boroughs are breathtaking gardens perfect for saying “I Do.” From lush, majestic grounds to intimate, flower-filled gems, here’s where to have a garden wedding in New York City.

New York Botanical Garden (2900 Southern Boulevard)
Read More

Ashley & Joe Wedding - Centerpiece - Wave Hill - Heather Waraksa Photography

Weddings

Ashley & Joe Celebrate With An Unforgettable White & Green Reception

by Kate Murphy

Ashley & Joe Wedding – Centerpiece – Wave Hill – Heather Waraksa Photography

From start to finish, a wedding at Wave Hill unfolds into a surprising experience at every turn. After making it official, Ashley and Joe joined guests for cocktail hour to enjoy hors d’oeuvres and kick off a first round of toasts. Then everyone headed to Wave Hill House to enjoy a beautiful and joyous evening of celebrations. Here, Featured Bride Ashley shares the final chapter in her Real BB Wedding story.

Ashley & Joe Wedding – Appetizers – Wave Hill – Heather Waraksa Photography

Weddings

Ashley & Joe Say “I Do” In A Lush Garden Ceremony

by Kate Murphy

Ashley & Joe Wedding – Ceremony – Wave Hill – Heather Waraksa Photography

An open garden wedding is hard to come by in New York City, but not entirely out of the realm of possibility. “Wave Hill was just perfect,” recalls Bride & Blossom Featured Bride Ashley. “The gardens, the views of the Hudson River, the history of the property… it was all just perfect and very representative of us.” Here, Ashley shares all the meaningful details about her picturesque outdoor ceremony.

Part 3: Ceremony

A breathtaking scene awaited guests as they took their seats for Ashley and Joe’s wedding. The ceremony was set to take place at the Pergola on the Great Lawn, which over looks the Hudson River. Though the afternoon was overcast, the atmospheric grey skies seemed to only highlight Wave Hill’s lush, natural setting.
Read More

Planning & Inspiration