Make Your Ceremony Unforgettable With These Beautiful Wedding Arch Ideas

Jewel & Daniel Wedding – Wedding Ceremony Arch – New York Botanical Garden – Josh McCullock Photography

For many couples, the wedding arch will be the focus element of their ceremony. Serving as the backdrop for the moment when your life together will be forever changed, it should say something about the both of you, your love, personality, and style. We’ve had the pleasure of working with couples to create unforgettable displays that set the scene for saying “I Do.” And when it comes to designing a wedding arch, anything goes in terms of shape, materials, and floral styling.
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Rashna & Sean Wedding - Ceremony - Bronx Zoo - Dideo Films Photography

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Religious & Cultural Wedding Traditions and What They Mean

by Kate Murphy

Rashna & Sean Wedding – Ceremony – Bronx Zoo – Dideo Films Photography

One of the best things about doing weddings in New York City is the richness of diversity here. We get to work with couples that represent many religions and cultures from around the world. They want to incorporate elements that symbolize their faith and backgrounds during their wedding. Often times, a union is marked by the coming together of different beliefs and practices. Either way, it’s unforgettable to witness the bond of marriage center around something that is so important to two people. Here’s a look at various religious and cultural wedding traditions and what they mean.
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Tiffany & Allen Wedding - Boutonniere - MyMoon - CLY by Chung

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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.
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Modern Wedding Bouquet - via weddingflowersbyjuliarose.com

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14 Gorgeous Modern Wedding Bouquet Ideas

by Kate Murphy

Modern Wedding Bouquet – via weddingflowersbyjuliarose.com

When it comes to wedding bouquets, brides are making daring choices now more than ever. Surprising and untraditional elements are being incorporated to create designs that are fresh, bold, and beautiful. Looking for unique ways to make a statement with your bridal blooms? Here are 15 gorgeous modern wedding bouquet ideas to pin on your wedding inspiration board.

Monochromatic Modern Wedding Bouquet – via greenweddingshoes.com

Embrace monochromatic white with diverse texture by pairing lush, petally blooms such as roses and anthurium with dried wheat.

Modern Wedding Bouquet – via weddingchicks.com

Weddings

Claire & James Dance The Night Away At Capitale

by Kate Murphy

Claire & James Wedding – Bride Groom – Capitale – by Susan Shek

The scene in Capitale’s Grand Ballroom looked like a luxurious party from the Gilded Age of New York. But the excited mood was very of the moment and the event about to unfold was all about celebrating a modern day love. Here, our featured bride Claire shares the final chapter of her Real BB wedding story.

Part 4: Reception, Décor, and Special Moments

After taking their seats, guests waited for the newlyweds to make their party arrival through the venue’s downstairs doors. But Claire and James had bigger plans. She recalls, “No one expected us to make an entrance from the balcony catwalk! It was perfect. ‘Signed Sealed Delivered’ by Stevie Wonder played as we walked down the spiral staircase and met all of our family and wedding party on the dance floor. We all immediately started dancing!” And with that, the tone was set for the rest of the night.
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Emily & Daring Wedding - Battello Jersey City NJ - Dahlia Silver Dollar Seeded Euc Hydrangea Olive Branch Spray Tibet Rose Thistle Garland - Photography by Casey Fatchett

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Gorgeous Decor Ideas With Dahlia Wedding Flowers

by Kate Murphy

Emily & Daring Wedding – Battello Jersey City NJ – Dahlia Silver Dollar Seeded Euc Hydrangea Olive Branch Spray Tibet Rose Thistle Garland – Photography by Casey Fatchett

Sophisticated, bold, with a touch of whimsy, dahlias are one of those unique flowers that works well with just about any wedding style. Admired for their large blooms, intricate petals, and beautiful colors, they are a wonderful feature flower to incorporate in bouquets, centerpieces, and arrangements. There are many types of dahlias – 42 species in all and each different from the next. Our brides especially love using café au lait, cactus, and pompon dahlias to celebrate their big day.
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