Wednesday 11 February 2015

Love Is In The Air...

A friend of the family is getting married in the summer and the wedding is to be a large affair in the park.  A  picnic in the park with everyone contributing to the gathering.  A beautiful hint of the past, where weddings were done much in the same way with everyone bringing a plate or providing something for the happy couple.  What a wonderful way to start married life, surrounded by the ones you love and debt free.

My contribution is the brides bouquet and a buttonhole for the groom and best man, a shabby chic design made with love and vintage treasure.


The bouquet holds all the elements, something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue...

The button holes match and look quite dashing on a dark suit.

They are packed into a brown satin box edged with gold and surrounded with masses of white tissue paper to give it a luxurious feel.

Finished off with a beautiful ribbon tied in a bow at the top.  Love is in the air and all ready for Valentines weekend.  We are celebrating with a quiet meal in for two, and then spending the weekend preparing for our trip.  We are driving down to our daughters to stay the night on Monday so we get to see her and Bertie of course before we fly to Florida from Gatwick.  Have you any plans for Valentines day?
 
See you soon.
 


23 comments:

  1. The buttonholes and bouquet look gorgeous - a true vintage look about them. I'm sure they will be appreciated. Have fun in Florida. x

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  2. What a beautiful gift !!! Made with love and care...
    Have a great day !
    Anna

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  3. What a beautiful idea, a lovely gift. Enjoy your holiday in Florida.

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  4. They are amazing, such a treasure.
    Hugs,
    Meredith

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  5. They're lovely, your so clever! I can just about manage a carnation made out of pink loo roll, I don't think anyone would appreciate that as a gift though lol x

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  6. wow you are a talented lady, and i really love a good wedding. lastly if you got time would you head over to my blog im doing a craft swap x

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  7. That sounds like a nice plan for a wedding. The food will be wonderful with everyone bringing their favorite recipes to share. Best wishes to the future bride and groom. Heather

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  8. you are so sweet to being giving such a lovely gift! My daughter picked sunflowers as her bouquets and they will be in season and abundant!

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  9. Beautiful! I can't wait to see pics of the wedding.

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  10. They are all stunning! So luxurious and how clever of you!

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  11. Your bouquet and buttonhole are just beautiful! Lucky bride. And I love love LOVE her wedding idea of everyone contributing etc - I think it is going to stand out as being unique and as a result will be one of those weddings that will not be forgotten in a hurry - beautiful.

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  12. They look lovely. I love weddings like that, a very favourite one I remember was held in a similar style in the church hall. I have lovely happy memories of that day.

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  13. They are fantastic, what gorgeous gifts to give.
    Marianne x

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  14. Gorgeous creations and these will make great keepsakes too!

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  15. Hello Lorraine

    What beautiful and stunning gifts for the Bride and Groom.
    A picnic in the Park sounds wonderful.

    luv
    irene
    xxxx

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  16. Oh this is so gorgeous! I love it !!

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  17. So beautiful gifts for the bride! Gorgeous creations!

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  18. So beautiful! And a beautiful way to celebrate a wedding. Hope you have a great time in Florida.

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  19. I hope that you have a lovely valentines!! I was intrigued to know how the little buttony affairs from your last post would be incorporated, and I can see that they look beautiful!! You are so clever. They are so nicely packaged too, they will be treasured I am sure. xx

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  20. A picnic in the park sounds just wonderful. You are such an amazing crafter! x

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  21. Wonderful craft for a wonderful plan !!! I wish you a very lovely week end !

    http://woolandcats.blogspot.fr/

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  22. This is beautiful! You are a true wedding artist!

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  23. Have a safe trip!! How lucky you are to be going someplace warm!! : ) xoxo

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