Weddings

In Full Bloom

Four floral designers take on the challenge of creating arrangements that pop with distinct personality. Learn their tricks.

Photography By Courtney Winston and Jeff Tisman Photography • Opening Arrangement by Dahlia

Be Brave

Don’t limit your arrangements to flowers. Unconventional materials, like feathers or a cherished trinket, add dimension to a bouquet. Arrangement by Darryn Murphy Designs, Red Bank, darrynmurphydesigns.com.

Be Simple

Use one or two types of flowers en masse for an elegant (and inexpensive) bouquet. Arrangement by Jerry Rose Floral and Event Design, Maplewood, jerryrose.com.

Be Experimental

Think outside the basket. This contemporary design brings a bohemian elegance to the traditional flower girl arrangement. Arrangement by Boxwoods Gardens and Gifts, Lambertville, boxwoodsnj.com.

Be Individual

Incorporate the groom’s interests and hobbies (e.g., fishing) into his boutonniere. Arrangement by Darryn Murphy Designs, Red Bank, darrynmurphydesigns.com.