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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Daniela Grafman - photo courtesy of Vision Event Co.

Planning & Inspiration

Interview With Daniela Grafman of Vision Event Co.

by Kate Murphy

Daniela Grafman – photo courtesy of Vision Event Co.

As Chief Amazement Officer of Vision Event Co., an event planning company based in New York City, Daniela Grafman wears many hats. She’s a self-described ‘Mama Bear’ to a talented team of individuals who work with clients ranging from non-profit and corporate to couples planning their wedding. Daniela could be planning a gala at the New York Public Library one day, scheduling the speaker line up for a design conference the next, and on Friday, fine-tuning last minute details with vendors for the weekend’s nuptials at The Foundry. Being able to navigate from event to event while catering to each client’s expectations comes from over ten years of experience in the industry.
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Bridal Flower Crown - via heyweddinglady.com

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Gorgeous Ideas For Wearing Flowers On Your Wedding Day

by Kate Murphy

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.
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Lemon Wedding Centerpiece - via ruffleblog.com

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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.
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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.
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