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Cari and AnShih Wedding - Peony Garden Rose Quicksand Spray Rose Bridal Bouquet - Lotte New York Palace NYC - by Kelly Kollar Photography

Planning & Inspiration

How To Personalize Your Bridal Bouquet: Ideas For Adding Sentimental Beauty To Big Day Blooms

Cari and AnShih Wedding - Peony Garden Rose Quicksand Spray Rose Bridal Bouquet - Lotte New York Palace NYC - by Kelly Kollar Photography

Cari and AnShih Wedding – Peony Garden Rose Quicksand Spray Rose Bridal Bouquet – Lotte New York Palace NYC – by Kelly Kollar Photography

 

The bridal bouquet can be traced back to ancient Rome when women carried or wore flower garlands, believing that the blooms represented new beginnings, fidelity, and fertility. Things have changed a bit since then. For the modern bride, the bouquet is her ultimate accessory. Flowers are chosen not only for their symbolic nature, but also for their color, texture, and shape, complementing personal style, taste, and the overall wedding day look. Once they find their perfect floral aesthetic, many of our brides have added deeper sentiment by incorporating a special element into the arrangement. From keepsake jewelry to photos of loved ones, here are inspiring ideas from the Real BB Weddings archives for adding a heartfelt and personal touch to your bridal bouquet.
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Fanta and Darwin Wedding - Bride and Groom Portrait - Stonebridge Country Club - Belluci Films

Weddings

Fanta & Darwin Dance The Night Away In A Beautiful, Culturally-Rich Reception

Fanta and Darwin Wedding - Bride and Groom Portrait - Stonebridge Country Club - Belluci Films

Fanta and Darwin Wedding – Bride and Groom Portrait – Stonebridge Country Club – Belluci Films

 

Fanta and Darwin decided early on that they were not going to have a wedding planner. They had been together since high school after all. If anyone knew how to best express the nuances of their love, relationship, and personalities over the course of a wedding day, it was them. Fanta is African and Darwin is Haitian. Ending their once-in-a-lifetime event in a joyous celebration that united their cultural heritages was very important to the couple. Fanta looks back and says, “It was just a big party the whole night!” Here, she shares the details about their unforgettable, fun-filled reception.
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Fanta and Darwin Wedding - Ceremony Aisle Arrangements - Stonebridge Country Club - Belluci Films

Weddings

Fanta & Darwin Exchange Vows In A Heartfelt Garden Ceremony

Fanta and Darwin Wedding - Ceremony Aisle Arrangements - Stonebridge Country Club - Belluci Films

Fanta and Darwin Wedding – Ceremony Aisle Arrangements – Stonebridge Country Club – Belluci Films

 

For an outdoor wedding in June, the day could not have been more picture-perfect. Making their way to Stonebridge Country Club’s garden nestled in the majestic grounds, Fanta and Darwin’s guests took in the lush, idyllic landscape unfolding all around. Here, Fanta reminisces about the couple’s deeply heartfelt garden ceremony.

Part 2: Ceremony

As a place to get married, Stonebridge Country Club boasts many alluring features with a garden gazebo topping the list. It acts as a natural backdrop, offering a myriad of possibilities for décor and styling. Fanta and Darwin’s pink and white theme underscored the structure’s charming beauty while complimenting the green, organic surroundings perfectly.
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Fanta and Darwin Wedding - Bride and Groom Bouquet - Stonebridge Country Club - Belluci Films

Weddings

Fanta & Darwin: Sophisticated Pink & White Romance At Stonebridge Country Club

Fanta and Darwin Wedding - Bride and Groom Bouquet - Stonebridge Country Club - Belluci Films

Fanta and Darwin Wedding – Bride and Groom Bouquet – Stonebridge Country Club – Belluci Films

 

In the age of dating apps, it’s rare to hear about a love story that blossomed from a grade school crush. Darwin caught Fanta’s eye on the first day of their freshman year of high school. “I surveyed the room of my history class for a seat and noted this boy in the back laughing and talking with his peers. He seemed like someone I would enjoy hanging out with,” Fanta remembers. Over the next couple of years, they kept with the same circle of friends, watched each other’s sports events, and even went on a few dates. “However, it wasn’t until senior year when a friend suggested we dress up as twins for senior ‘twin day’ that we really started to hit it off and break the ice,” Fanta says. “I started to learn more about Darwin’s beliefs, his wittiness, and love for weird hats – he even made me wear a matching one on twin day!’” Just a few months before graduation, Darwin finally asked Fanta to be his girlfriend. They were both accepted to the same college program and the rest is history.
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Emily and Felix Wedding - Bride and Groom - 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge - Susan Shek Photography

Planning & Inspiration

6 Photos Every Couple Should Have In Their Wedding Album

Emily and Felix Wedding - Bride and Groom - 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge - Susan Shek Photography

Emily and Felix Wedding – Bride and Groom – 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge – Susan Shek Photography

 

You’ve looked at hundreds of photos for inspiration on venues, fashion, beauty, décor, and flowers to create the wedding of your dreams. The big day finally arrives, and everyone agrees, from start to finish, your wedding was more breathtaking than anything they had ever seen on Pinterest or Instagram. Now imagine after putting in all that time, effort, and money, the photos come back and none of your favorite moments or details are anywhere to be seen. Heartbreaking to say the least.
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Mary & Galen Wedding - Stationary - Hudson Hotel - Jacquelyne Pierson Weddings

Planning & Inspiration

Gorgeous Floral Wedding Invitation Ideas

Mary & Galen Wedding - Stationary - Hudson Hotel - Jacquelyne Pierson Weddings

Mary & Galen Wedding – Stationary – Hudson Hotel – Jacquelyne Pierson Weddings

 

When it comes to inspiration, flowers can be incorporated into just about every element of your wedding including stationery. And nothing announces a romantic event like blossoming invitations. What is so great about about floral motifs is that they can be used to compliment any wedding style ranging from refined luxury to whimsical garden.

We know that couples in the midst of planning their wedding right now are being faced with decisions like never before. Our hearts go out to each and every one of you. For many, setting a date is up in the air. Some are deciding to scale back with a smaller, socially distanced gathering while others are getting married now and planning to hold a reception with friends and family once large get-togethers are safe again. Then there are those who are not giving up on their dream wedding and have chosen to wait until 2021 to say “I Do.”  However you decide to handle the obstacles 2020 has dealt, your wedding day is a once in a lifetime occasion and deserves to be commemorated with a beautiful invite. From watercolor to letterpress, we rounded up gorgeous designs inspired by the allure of flowers.
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