Leah & Michael - Chuppah - Le Parker Meridien - by Whitman Studios

Planning & Inspiration

Wedding Inspiration for the Classic Bride

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The classic bride wants the look and feel of her wedding to stand the test of time. Don’t tell her about the latest bridal trends. Twenty years from now, her wedding photos will look like they were taken just days before. Important details like her dress, hairstyle, jewelry, flowers, and cake will be chosen because they fulfill her vision of having a grand, elegant affair.

Bride & Blossom has worked with every type of bride and there’s just something so beautiful about using a classic aesthetic to plan a wedding. Here are some inspiring looks from our Real BB Weddings to help the classic bride create the ceremony and reception of her dreams.
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Amanda & Corey - Groom - Succulent Boutonnière - Picnic House - DeNueva Photo

Planning & Inspiration

Boutonnieres We Love: Choosing Flowers for the Men in Your Wedding

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You couldn’t be happier with the bouquets you and your bridesmaids will be carrying down the aisle. Now, there’s just one more item to take care of before you can cross “wedding flowers” off the TO DO list – choosing the boutonnieres.

 

Adriana & James - Boutonniere - Wedding Invitations - Battery Gardens - Melissa Kruse Photography

Adriana & James – Boutonniere – Wedding Invitations – Battery Gardens – Melissa Kruse Photography

 

The custom of men wearing flowers can be traced all the way back to 2000 B.C., when the Aztecs wore brightly-colored blooms to show their allegiance during times of war. In wedding culture, the groom wears a flower from his bride’s bouquet to symbolize his bond with her. He also gives each of his groomsmen a flower to wear on the left side, just above their heart.
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Tiffany & Bryan - Blush and Pink Bouquets - Chateau Briand

Planning & Inspiration

Popular Wedding Bouquet Styles for Every Bride

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When it comes to choosing your wedding flowers, the most important feature is the bouquet. The blooms a bride carries down the aisle make a statement – they are an expression of her personality, style, and the love she is feeling on her wedding day.

 

Jacqueline & Gary - Bridal Bouquet - Trump Soho - Casey Fatchett Photography

Jacqueline & Gary – Bridal Bouquet – Trump Soho – Casey Fatchett Photography

 

We love working with our clients, helping them to find the bridal blooms that are perfect for them. There are actually various types of wedding bouquets to choose from, each with a unique shape and floral arrangement. There are no rules, but some factors to consider are the style of your gown and type of ceremony you are planning.
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Ceremony - Amanda & Donald - The Liberty Warehouse - Photography by South Eleventh

Planning & Inspiration

Wedding Inspiration for the Romantic Bride

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Your wedding is the day when you get to live out your very own fairy tale. As the bride, you are the belle of the ball. And bridal details such as the dress, hair and makeup, jewelry, and flowers are very important to making you look and feel your most beautiful.

Bride and Blossom loves nothing more than working with our clients to make their fairy-tale dreams come true. From attire to décor, here are wedding ideas to inspire the romantic bride.

 

 

Wedding arches are a décor focal point where a bride can express her style and personality. Create a mood of pure enchantment by exchanging vows under an arch made of white birch branches embellished with gorgeous purple roses, white peonies, antique hydrangea, and bloom filled hanging terrariums.
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Hannah and Mark Wedding - St Regis NYC - Photography by Shira Weinberger

Planning & Inspiration

Ideas for Creative New York City Wedding Photos

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When it comes to wedding photos, the bride planning her nuptials in New York City has much to look forward to. From the iconic architecture, breathtaking skyline views, and buzzing street scenes to the lush public parks, the city is a boundless source of visual stimulation. An amazing photo opportunity can be found just about everywhere you look. Here are 6 inspiring ideas for capturing creative and unique New York City wedding photos.

New York City Skyline Backdrop: Towing skyscrapers and monumental bridges mark the city’s famous skyline. There’s no better way to remember your New York City wedding than using a stunning view of Downtown Manhattan or the Brooklyn Bridge as a photo backdrop. Get a shot of you and your husband-to-be taking in the city’s alluring magic, or round up the girls for a dreamy sunset picture.
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Amanda and Donald - Ceremony View - Liberty Warehouse - Photography by South Eleventh

Planning & Inspiration

Venues We Love: The Liberty Warehouse in Red Hook, Brooklyn

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Bride & Blossom has had the opportunity to work at the most iconic wedding venues in New York City. Out of all the decisions a bride must make, choosing where she will get married is one of the most important. And nothing brings us more joy than collaborating with a bride to transform a space into a beautiful, wedding-perfect setting that expresses her style, personality, and love.

 

Amanda and Donald - Ceremony View - Liberty Warehouse - Photography by South Eleventh

Amanda and Donald – Ceremony View – Liberty Warehouse – Photography by South Eleventh

 

We are excited to announce the Venues We Love series, weekly blog posts profiling the top places for a wedding in the NYC area. First up is The Liberty Warehouse in Red Hook, Brooklyn.
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