How to Select the Right Flowers for Your Wedding

Your wedding day is the most wonderful of your life, and the flowers you choose embody your style and express the love you and your partner will eternally share. Making the right flower selection enhances the beauty and significance of your special day and creates a lovely scene that'll be cherished forever. Here are three amazing ways to select the right flowers for your wedding.

Create a Rough Plan

Having a rough idea of what flowers you want sets you on the path to making your wedding a stunning floral affair. Using websites and apps such as Pinterest helps to provide inspiration as do magazines featuring wedding design and floral photos. Consider your color scheme as a template for the flower creations you want, and remember to begin with a budget that'll assist you with selecting the perfect arrangements. Your rough plan should also include the theme of your wedding, which will help you make the right floral choices.

Work With a Florist

Working with a florist is a wonderful way to explore a variety of beautiful floral options. With their expertise, you can choose from a gorgeous selection of flowers that'll fit your budget, and you'll have access to their professional advice that includes the do's and don'ts of wedding floral arrangements. Florists will take into account any unexpected charges for getting flowers to your ceremony. Seeking guidance when making decisions on the right flowers for your wedding ensures that it will be as majestic as you've always dreamed. When you want something done right, go to a professional. A floral professional can help make your wedding a dream.

Flow with Your Wedding Season

Flowing with the color scheme of your wedding season opens up a wide variety of options that enhances the beauty of your wedding and creates the perfect atmosphere. Selecting flowers that are available during your wedding season makes floral decisions simpler as there will be more in-season options to choose from. Seasonal flowers are also less expensive and add a sweet touch to every wedding. You can also improve the sustainability of your wedding by opting for the blooms of the season.

Picking the perfect flowers for your wedding is simple when you have a few ideas in mind before you head to the florist, and with their help you'll create a floral paradise that'll never be forgotten. Staying in tune with your wedding's season also ensures that your flower arrangements will accentuate the magnificent beauty of your surroundings, enveloping you and your guests in a delicate or decadent array of vibrant color.

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Paulina & Frank | Liberty Warehouse | Sneak Peek Photos

From the custom wedding dress by Lihihod from Gabriellabridal shop, to the sleek and modern design details, to the finest city venue Liberty Warehouse, this Brooklyn wedding is the eipic of the ultimate city affair! With incredible event designing and florals by Pedestals Floral Decorators the day was glamorous yet minimalist and modern all wrapped into one. Get ready to be inspired after browsing the sneak peek photos we will have more coming soon!

Jessica & Brian | Tappan Hill Mansion

With the golden sunlight drenching the hills off in the distance, the two took in the beautiful view. It was the biggest day of their lives and they wanted to soak in every second of it. They had just tied the knot in a gorgeous ceremony And now, wearing their new wedding bands, they walked hand in hand around the grounds of Tappan Hill taking it all in. It was obvious, they couldn't be happier. They had married their best friend and were simply overflowing with joy. Their Tappan Hill Mansion wedding was made up of the essential ingredients. Yes, there was great views and amazing food. There was incredible music and lots of dancing. But most importantly, there was a couple madly and deeply in love with one another surrounded by their family and friends all there to celebrate their union with them. It was a beautiful day full of love and celebration! What an honor to be part of their special day!

This NYC Stylize shoot has Whimsical Vibes and Blair feels to it!

You walk down the aisle looking like an absolute dream. He stands tall and proud, waiting for you to make your way towards him. He falters ever so slightly to wipe away the tears from his eyes, crinkled with joy. Smiles spreads from ear-to-ear across both your faces, your hearts beating fast while you hold your breath as if to freeze this moment in time.

Let out a deep breath and soak in this moment, as Intothestory is THE team to capture the pure essence of your Big Day with style and grace. Their photojournalistic approach not only captures the details of your wedding, but also your unique story in a captivating style. You’ll be a vision of beauty with the help of Designer Loft, a bridal boutique that offers stunning styles; whether you’re a modern, chic bride, a classic romantic or a bride looking for a glamorous showstopper. And of course, what is a savvy NYC gal without a good pair of shoes? Alterre is a fashionable brand of interchangeable shoes that will swap your ceremony look to reception ready literally in a snap. So hop into a yellow carriage and let the experts make your dream come true!

Flower By: Designs By Ahns

Yumi Katsura Couture 

Sexy yet sweet, who says you can’t be both and look it too! Yumi Katsura Couture is flawless with its garden-inspired, floral-detailed gowns. Demure romance seems to be woven into the fabric, creating a magical elegance that cannot be overlooked!

Eddy K

This Italian designer crafts couture gowns with sophistication and detail. Looking for the perfect destination gown? Check out the lace-detailed back of this dress that will make you feel simply divine.

Flower By: AVS Events

Galit Levi

All over lace and button details is a classic bridal look that never goes out of style. This Galit Levi dress gives a fresh, modern twist with its deep V-neckline and fashionable slit to show off those dancing shoes!

Flower By: AVS Events

Thomas & Katrina | Eventi Hotel

We love Photo sessions at Central Park NYC and I mean I LOVE IT. There's just something about the greenery, nyc people and saying "I DO" with your closest friends and family that makes me happy! And we have the film ready for this gorgeous couple! This is an Manhattan affair and its everything you expect an wedding film to be totally intimate totally elegant and totally beautiful.

Sara & Dan | Liberty House Restaurant in New Jersey

Dan proposed on the waterfront in Hoboken over looking NYC, on New Years Eve before a big dinner party with friends! and Bride and Groom’s favorite activity to do together is trying new restaurants! Going down the shore, vacationing and traveling the world. Check out their wedding film below!

Ceremony Location: Liberty House Restaurant

Ceremony Coordinator: Alex Argenio

Reception Venue: Liberty House Restaurant

Cinematographer: Intothestory

Caterer: Liberty House

Florist: A Touch of Elegance

DJ or Band: Blanc Noir

Wedding Dress Designer: Amsale

Tuxedo/Suit Designer: Jos A. Bank

Shoe Designer (Bride & Groom): Badgley Mischka

Make up Artist: Lorena Ferreira

Hairstylist: BeYoutiful Bride - Jess Ferrara

Wedding Cake Designer: Palermos

Wedding Invitations Designer: Perfectly Invited

Wedding Day Linens: Liberty House

Wedding Day Transportation: LimoRide

Other (Please list all other Wedding Day vendors that apply):

JR Florals - breezeway curtains, bistro lighting, + floral chandelier

Kimberly Paige Events - Kim Pomroy - Wedding Planner

Allison & Chris | Valley Regency Wedding Preview

Wedding photography that captures every detail

A wedding is one of the most important events in a person’s life; this is the day when couples are joined together, making vows to one another witnessed by friends and relatives. The couple commit to love and cherish in good times and bad, in the face of whatever life throws at them. The colorful event is forever engraved in the couple’s and guests’ mind.

However, for this to be achieved, images must be captured in such a way that reflect the occasion. This is not a task for any photographer. You must hire an experienced hand, one that have handled and delivered artistic images that authentically narrate a beautiful story. A story like one told by a couple who cannot take their eyes off their wedding photos that were taken a year ago.

The creative couple is a perfect example of how a wedding should be. Their wedding photos tell a beautiful story, one full of love, hope and memories which inspire not just the two lovebirds but anybody looking at the images. The photographer mixed innovative photojournalism with cinematic portraits, and captured the beauty, emotions and moments that made the day special. This is what a perfect wedding photographer in New Jersey delivers; images that tell a sweet story, an inspiring caption that will keep your eyes glued to the faces, background and everything about the images. 

Aware of natural light and the perfect way to capture the moment, a wedding photographer should transpose the beauty of life in the work. This is what was delivered for the wedding, where color was utilized, and observation maximized to capture the perfect images without missing the tiny details that a general photographer would miss. With focus on emotions, atmosphere and reaction of the day, the wedding photographer avoided manipulation and over production, delivering captions that are not just real but raw. The NJ photography professional celebrated along with the couple, making sure that joy and excitement were visible in all the images they captured.

Any creative couple who wants their images captured in a way that depicts sweet memories will want to have the NJ wedding photographer in their event. The photos that will be delivered double up as evidence of love and commitment that couple have for each other. It is a perfect moment to tell a story of your love, told with beautiful captions that will not only keep the memories alive but also inspire others.

Hoboken Engagement Photography Session

I love the summer time because during the winter all I dream about is the warmer days so I figured its the perfect time to share Maryann & Robert’s Engagement Photography from few days ago. Plus I will be working on their wedding timeline for their big day coming up in October. These two are getting married at The Jericho Terrace and its going to be one epic day and we’re super excited for it.

In the meantime I have their photos to share that we did at Hoboken. For their session since Maryann used to live real close by Hoboken and they met there too! We met up with them in the afternoon and had the strong sunlight but they were troopers and beat the head to get some awesome shots. We started from Pier A Park where we had the place basically all to ourselves and they were just so cute together.

We also incorporated a few other Hoboken locations like the art that says Hoboken 150 Years of History, NYC Skyline and of course the cobble stone on Court Street. You’ll be seeing these two on the blogs again in October so get excited! It’s going to be amazing fall wedding!

Amanda & Josh | The Asbury Hotel

Rain was in the forecast for Amanda and Josh’s Asbury Hotel wedding, so we arrived ready! The rain approached during the ceremony, and it was pretty impossible to stay dry, but its okay we had to just make it work and we did! Their reception at The Asbury Hotel was in a partially tented gorgeous room, partially opened, by this time the rain was gone and the breeze was amazing.

Most noteworthy, Amanda and Josh were incredibly positive and rolled with the punches. Braving heavy rain, wind, some leaks and flooding, and all this happened in the middle of a ceremony and they were smiling and laughing through it all. Because their amazing positive attitudes made all the difference, you can see in their photos that they continued to have fun the entire day.

Amanda wore a classically elegant Modern beautiful dress from Flora, had their hair/make up by Lock and Shade and the bridesmaids wore BHLDN . We love this color combination paired with the pop of pink with their beautiful bouquets, beautifully made by Spadaflora, and she wore Loeffler Randall and Vince shoes that looked absolutely perfect!

Amanda & Josh’s reception venue, The Asbury Hotel, is a brand new hotel that we’re just in love with. It has a modern and hip style that suits our couple. We love the industrial high ceilings and the white brick walls, which were perfect for portraits. The entire day wen’t smoothly thanks to EVJ Wedding Co. working hard through the rains. Oh and don’t let me forget that they had amazing music all night long from Jerry Kravat who nailed it!

Tara & Henry | NYBG

I don't think I could have dreamed up a more perfect day for Tara and Henry's New York City wedding. The ceremony took place in the lush gardens of the New York Botanical Garden and the reception was held in a gorgeous loft space in Tribeca. Every detail of their wedding day was carefully planned and executed to perfection. And, of course, the food was absolutely incredible (shout-out to Creative Edge Parties for always delivering)!

But what really made this day special was the love that Tara and Henry have for each other. They are such a fun-loving couple and their joy is truly contagious. It was an honor to be able to capture their love on camera and I am so excited to share some of my favorite photos from their big day with you!

The Ceremony

The bride began her walk down the aisle to Elton John's "Your Song," with her father by her side. Tara looked absolutely stunning in her lace mermaid gown and veil, which blew perfectly in the gentle breeze. The look on Henry's face when he saw his bride for the first time was priceless.

Tara & Henry opted for a traditional ceremony, filled with personal touches that made it unique to them. One of my favorite moments was when they had all of their guests blow bubbles while they walked back down the aisle as husband and wife!

The reception space was decorated with romantic string lights, which created a warm and intimate atmosphere. The tables were adorned with beautiful centerpieces overflowing with greenery, white hydrangeas, and candles.

After dinner, Tara & Henry shared a touching dance together as guests looked on and cheered them on. They then invited all of their guests onto the dance floor for an unforgettable night of celebrating!

It was such a pleasure to photograph Tara & Henry's New York City wedding. Their day was absolutely perfect from start to finish. If there's one thing that this lovely couple knows how to do, it's throw a great party! Congratulations again, Tara & Henry!

Carolyn & John | NYC Wedding Photography – Tribeca Rooftop + 360°

I had the pleasure of photographing Lisa and John’s wedding at the historic Tribeca Rooftop. The night was filled with love, laughter and beautiful views of Manhattan. Here is a sneak peek of their wedding story!

The big day started with finishing touches in the bride’s room at Tribeca Rooftop. Carolyn was surrounded by her closest family and friends as she got ready for one of the most important days of her life. The excitement in the room was palpable!

Once she was all dolled up, it was time for some portraits with just the bride and groom. We made our way to lofts nearby for some lovely shots against the cityscape backdrop. The chemistry between John and John was electric! They were so natural together, it made my job a breeze.

The ceremony took place on the scenic rooftop deck at Tribeca Rooftop, overlooking the city skyline. After they exchanged their heartfelt vows, it was time to celebrate! Guests enjoyed delicious food and cocktails while taking in the stunning views of Manhattan. To top it all off, we even had a dance floor set up under the stars.

It was truly a magical night that I will never forget. Congrats again, Carolyn & John

If you’re looking for a breathtaking setting for your NYC wedding photography, look no further than Tribeca Rooftop + 360°. With its stunning views of the city skyline, this venue is sure to make your wedding photos oozing with romance and elegance. Trust me, your guests will be talking about your Tribeca Rooftop wedding for years to come!

The Perfect Venue For Your Los Angeles Wedding Photography: The LA River Center and Gardens

If you're looking for the perfect venue to complement your Los Angeles wedding photography, look no further than the LA River Center and Gardens. With its lush gardens, river views, and beautiful architecture, the LA River Center and Gardens is a truly unique setting that is sure to make your wedding photos standout. Here's a look at what this amazing venue has to offer.

The LA River Center and Gardens offers a multitude of indoor and outdoor spaces that are perfect for your wedding ceremony, reception, or both. Say your "I do's" in front of a picturesque waterfall in the Outdoor Garden, then celebrate in style in the spacious Grand Hall. Or, for a more intimate affair, exchange vows in the beautiful Rotunda before heading outside to the patio for an al fresco reception. No matter what you have in mind, the LA River Center and Gardens can accommodate.

And of course, no Los Angeles wedding would be complete without amazing views of the city skyline. The LA River Center and Gardens offers stunning views of downtown LA that are sure to wow your guests. Whether you're posing for formal portraits or candid shots with your wedding party, you'll have plenty of striking backdrops to choose from.

If you're looking for a one-of-a-kind venue to host your Los Angeles wedding photography, look no further than the LA River Center and Gardens. With its lush gardens, river views, and beautiful architecture, the LA River Center and Gardens is sure to make your wedding photos standout. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help make your wedding vision come to life.