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.
 


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23 comments:

  1. SaraJ11 February 2015 at 02:23

    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. Anna11 February 2015 at 03:17

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

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  3. Janet11 February 2015 at 03:44

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

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  4. Meredith11 February 2015 at 03:45

    They are amazing, such a treasure.
    Hugs,
    Meredith

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  5. Unknown11 February 2015 at 04:30

    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. jabbott11 February 2015 at 04:32

    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. Home Meadows11 February 2015 at 05:15

    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. karen11 February 2015 at 05:18

    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. Kerry M11 February 2015 at 05:24

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

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  10. Christine11 February 2015 at 05:30

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

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  11. Shirley-Ann11 February 2015 at 06:15

    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. Jo@awholeplotoflove11 February 2015 at 07:28

    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. Ladybird Diaries11 February 2015 at 08:27

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

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  14. Amber at Sequin Stitches 11 February 2015 at 09:24

    Gorgeous creations and these will make great keepsakes too!

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  15. Irene11 February 2015 at 09:44

    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. ♥Cherie♥11 February 2015 at 11:10

    Oh this is so gorgeous! I love it !!

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  17. Bety11 February 2015 at 11:24

    So beautiful gifts for the bride! Gorgeous creations!

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  18. Zana11 February 2015 at 19:15

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

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  19. Amy at love made my home12 February 2015 at 03:59

    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. Christina12 February 2015 at 11:13

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

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  21. Géraldine B.12 February 2015 at 23:32

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

    http://woolandcats.blogspot.fr/

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  22. Zauberflink13 February 2015 at 13:08

    This is beautiful! You are a true wedding artist!

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  23. Wendy McDonagh-Valentine15 February 2015 at 06:28

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

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