The Bride's Guide Blog

Our Experts

Posts from Naomi De Manana

Naomi De Manana

Name: Naomi deManana
Title: Senior Style Editor
Hometown: Santa Cruz, California
Favorite wedding flower: Poppies and Sweet Peas
Best planning tip: Find professionals that you like and trust; Be as clear as possible about what you want; Then let go and trust their creativity.

Expert's Archive

Dig Into Wilder Quarterly

Posted by

I was excited to get my new issue of Wilder Quarterly! I am always inspired by this magazine’s stories and photos. They have great gardening tips and stories, …

Crazy for Compotes

Posted by

If you’re having round tables at your reception, my favorite vessel for flower arrangements is definitely the footed bowl, or compote. They lift flowers up to the perfect …

Tabletop Market: Rosenthal Studio Line mini vases

Posted by

What could be even better than Rosenthal’s studio-line vases? The mini versions that were unveiled at tabletop market. Only $35 and so adorable!…

Tabletop Market: Royal Doulton

Posted by

I just love this pattern  from Royal Doulton! The folk art style is so uplifting and sweet…

Tabletop Market: Cacharel

Posted by

If I could, I would wear head to toe Cacharel daily. Now the fashion house has teamed up with Prouna to create amazingly stylish china! This picture shows …

Cupcake Vending Machines?!

Posted by

So much for my spring diet… Sweets shop Sprinkles has out done itself with this new futuristic idea: a cupcake ATM! They opened the first one in L.A. …

Love It! Ruffled Shop

Posted by

It’s always great to find a new source for customizable, reasonably priced wedding gowns and Ruffled Shop checks both of those boxes. Be sure to check out the …

Hey, Brooklyn Brides! Still Looking For A Florist?

Posted by

This weekend Ariel Dearie will have a pop-up flower cart in front of Five Leaves in Brooklyn. Go to check out her amazing work and purchase a lovely …