A vintage tea party...

If you follow my blog, you know that we have an upcoming wedding in our family... my oldest, Byron, is getting married on December 21st to the most wonderful of young ladies, Kathryn. 

She is a true example of someone who is beautiful inside and out. 

 So it was with great joy that I agreed to host a bridal shower

for my future daughter-in-law. 

 

(my handpainted banner on canvas)
 

Since I have so much Limoges china (which I have been collecting for years and saving for a special family occasion, such as this) her sisters and I agreed that a vintage tea party theme would be perfect.

 

 

As I went about my planning, I aimed for romantic vintage charm... hats, gloves, pearls....  flowers.... out came my cherished vintage linens....  

  

 

Special, handmade touches - like these dainty napkin rings made by my mother over 20 years ago.

 

 

Milk glass vessels were used for the flowers.

 

The menu consisted of delicious savories, bread and sweets....

 

 

 

 

 

A "dress up" table was set up for guests to try on gloves, pearls, hats...

 

 

 

 

..the girly girl mannequin was a big hit... not only did it serve as a hat stand, but it provided great decor for our tea room and a place for guests to place their gifts... a bit like a Christmas tree (I laid a beautiful vintage lace tablecloth underneath it, like a "tree skirt")....  it also became the favorite photo spot for guests.

 

 

 

 

(this fabulous pink concoction was borrowed from sweet Diane, of DB & Company in Excelsior.  If you are ever in the area, make sure to stop by her shoppe for beautiful gifts and home decor.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vintage details and handmade touches made the event a bit more special...

 

(1970 paper wedding decor - remember those? - in the bride's wedding colors - fit our theme perfectly)

a banner with the bride's new monogram

 

vintage cake topper under glass...

 

 The beautiful Bride-to-be was wearing a 1940's bridal tiara (with pearls and rhinestones) and veil (both pieces found at an estate sale... they had been lovingly  rapped, labeled and stored by the  owner).

 

   The happy soon-to-be "Mother in Law" (me!) with the beautiful bride-to-be.

 

All in all, a fun and festive day.   Lots of beautiful memories in the making...  stories were shared, wishes were made...

 

(56 more days 'til Wedding Day!)

 

Now on to some more  wedding planning....

 p.s.   I'm sharing my vintage tea with Beverly at How Sweet the Sound... stop on by, they are celebrating Breast Cancer Awareness with lots of pink!

 

 

Comments

[gerri Herbst]

Oh My ...this is the most amazing celebration. Your sense of style is just gorgeous. You should do party planning. Been looking at your blog and you are a fabulously creative artist.

[Kellydeal.blogspot.com]

Mercedes, what a dreamy and gorgeous shower. You should be a shower planner!

[Lorraine]

Hi Mercedes--what a beautiful party, everything looks gorgeous! Kathryn is lovely! Have a great week! ~Lorraine ♥♥♥

[Darlene]

Gorgeous bridal shower. I love old fashioned vintage type bridal showers/weddings. That is so sweet to make it for your daughter-in-law. Both beautiful! bride and mother-in-law. take care, Darlene

[tabitha]

what a wonderful party ....i wish i had a mother in law like you...she is very blessed to have someone so sweet...you look great by the way...good to see you back and at it...
hugs