Marianna & Peter - Ceremony Bride Groom - Mandarin Oriental New York - Fred Marcus Studio

Floating Orchids at Mandarin Oriental

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New York natives Marianna and Peter opted for a contemporary and stunning wedding reception featuring a floating chuppah and romantic details.

 

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Vendors

Venue: Mandarin Oriental New York

Photographer: Fred Marcus Studio

Videographer: Frank Ahn Films

Cake: Master Sweets

Bride’s Gown: Vera Wang

Bride’s Shoes: Manolo Blahnik

Groom’s Tux: Tom Ford

Groom’s Shoes: Ferragamo

Music: DJ Gio

Invitations: Bella Figura

 

Rachel Trimarco - Founder Owner Bride & Blossom

Planning & Inspiration

Founder Rachel Trimarco On 10 Years With Bride & Blossom

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It’s hard to believe that our very own Rachel Trimarco, a self-professed born planner, never intended to start a career in the wedding industry. Fast forward ten years later and she’s running a successful floral design and décor company in the heart of Manhattan.

 

Rachel Trimarco - Founder Owner Bride & Blossom

Rachel Trimarco – Founder Owner Bride & Blossom

 

Rachel’s passion for flowers and sharp business aptitude led her to establish Bride & Blossom in 2008. Social media was just getting started. A new business couldn’t rely on posting eye-catching photos with snappy captions to attract attention and gain visibility. Rather, quality work, commitment, and maintaining excellent client relations were required. This was especially true in the wedding industry where goods and services are valued for their visual appeal and ability to meet clients’ aesthetic tastes.
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Danielle & Noah Wedding - White Draped Ceremony Tent - Cold Spring Country Club - Photography by Brett Matthews

Weddings

Bride & Blossom Looks Back at 2017: A Year of Gorgeous Weddings

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We always like to end the year on a reflective note. 2017 has been wonderful for Bride & Blossom and our hearts are overflowing with gratitude.

First, the warmest thank you to our brides! We loved getting to know each of you as the plans for your special day took shape. You are all unique, but share one thing in common – a wish for a wedding that is not only unforgettable, but also a sincere reflection of your personality and style. Your visions inspire us to design wedding florals that are beautiful, one-of-a-kind, and a true statement of love.

We’ve been fortunate to connect with committed vendors in the wedding industry. This past year, our professional relationships continued to grow and strengthen, laying the groundwork for more exciting collaborations in the future.
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Brad & Manjil - Indian Garland - Studio 450 - Photo by Weddings By Two

Planning & Inspiration

Indian Wedding Traditions

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Living and working in one of the most diverse cities in the world, we are fortunate enough to work with couples from all different backgrounds, traditions, religions and cultures. Planning a culturally-inspired wedding is such an exciting task as you are embracing others’ customs and learning the beauties of others’ traditions and beliefs. Though a wedding resembles unity, love and marriage in every culture, the ceremonies and rituals can vary greatly, which makes the practice of marriage that much more special and unique.

 

Indian Ceremony - Mehndi - via Pinterest.com

Indian Ceremony – Mehndi – via Pinterest.com

 

One culture that we have been very fortunate to produce weddings for is the Indian Culture. As India is such a large country with so many states and religions, the wedding traditions vary based on their region of origin. Yet, Indian weddings practice many of the same traditions and are full of bright colors, gorgeous flowers, beautiful Mehndi and more! There is no wedding more beautiful than an Indian wedding, and the beauty doesn’t only lay in the décor, design and brilliant colors they portray.
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Modern Boho Meets Classic Elegance - by Anna Delores Photography - via The Perfect Palette

Planning & Inspiration

Wedding Invitation Trends to Set The Tone

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In this new-age world of texting, tweeting, Facebook events, and Evites, brides-to-be may be tempted to skip out on the traditional printed and mailed wedding invitation due to the high cost and lack of time. Yet, even in today’s fast moving and efficient world of technology, sending out an invitation through an email or electronic platform tends to feel impersonal and doesn’t allow you to connect with your guest on the same level. Yet, the wedding industry personals would still like to encourage sticking to traditional paper invitations when it comes to your special day, as doing so not only leads to a positive outcome for both the couple and the guests, but also adds a special touch to the overall feel of your wedding from start to finish.
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Wild Flowers - Beautiful Mason Jar Centerpieces - via Beautiful-Bridal Blogspot

Planning & Inspiration

Repurposing Floral Arrangements from Your Wedding

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You’ve been waiting your whole life for this moment. You’re getting married, and with great celebration comes great planning. First thoughts in the planning process are often the venue, your dream dress and food to impress the guests. Yet with all this in mind, it’s important to remember that your bridal flowers are something to put great thought and design into. They are a treasure to be seen, and a lot of time, planning and budgeting goes into your florals to bring your wedding and theme to life. However, due to the life span of these gentle blossoms and their fleeting beauty, many tend to shy away from grand floral pieces to avoid the guilt or afterthought that your flowers will only have a life span of a few hours. What happens to these radiant beauties after the reception has ended and guests are walking out after they danced the night away? Though their sole purpose is to bring beauty, romance and charm into your wedding day ceremony, pictures and reception, some couples deem it a waste of money that flowers are used only for one night. They end up scaling down the designs they had dreamed of, so as to not feel bad about having large amounts of “wasted money” sitting around.
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