6.08.2013

Bridal Shower Brunch at the Farm

The past weekend, I had the pleasure of hosting a bridal shower brunch.



And, when I say "I had the pleasure", I mean that I wholeheartedly enjoyed planning every detail of the day.

The guest of honor loves hydrangeas.

It just so happens that my future mother-in-law has some serious hydrangeas.
{If I were looking for reasons why marrying The Weather Man™  would be a good idea, access to his mother's hydrangea blooms would rank pretty high on the list.*}
Perhaps it already does...



 I cut several and arranged them in containers I already had.


This set is a reproduction of 6 milk bottles in a carrier.
It was a Christmas treat from The Weather Man's™  parents,
and is one of my favorite pieces to use for displaying flowers.


I arranged a few more in a pitcher and placed them at the front entrance of my home.


The weather was perfect, so I set up the brunch outside.


I used this old, chippy white, drop leaf table.
{mentioned here...}

I love the contrast of the silverware and the old wood.


Here is the drink station.


Remember this stool?


And,what Bridal Brunch is complete without mimosas?
Here's the mimosa table.


I don't have any glasses that are ideal for mimosas.
Drinking out of canning jars is a trend that I haven't really embraced.
Until last Saturday. 
 I have more canning jars than I know what do with, and since it is on trend, I thought, "Why not?"
So, the mimosas were served in mason jars.
No one seemed to mind.



I fashioned a little flag out of gold, glittery decorative tape to make the Bride-to-Be's drink special.


And, she loved it.

In a later post, I'll share the menu with you.
And, more photos of the day.

I hope you take away from this post that it is possible to create a nice, memorable event by using pieces that you have on hand, and that are significant to you.
I have learned that if something is particularly meaningful to you, as the hostess, that fact will shine through, making your guests feel important and celebrated.

My tablescape was pretty simple.
I used flowers cut from the yard.
The chairs did not match.
We sipped cocktails from jars that held jams and jellies and pickles in a former life.
I raided my craft cart for the decorative tape.


This was a brunch where good friends came together to celebrate an upcoming marriage.

It was an honor for me to be able to host such a special event at the farm.
 I loved serving my friends using pieces that my grandmothers used for the exact same purpose.
I loved knowing that my friends were sitting on the chairs that women in my family have offered to company for generations.
 I can remember the spot one occupied in my great-grandmother's living room.
Two were part of a set my parents bought for their kitchen table when they were first married.

I like to think that these women would be pleased to know that I have continued their traditions, and am making use of items that were treasured by them.

Although I am quite sure they would be bewildered  to learn that I made my guests drink from canning jars.  


*After this post was drafted, I was informed that my future father-in-law deserves some credit on the hydrangea front.  So, thank you to him for his contribution.  





See this post and more inspiration over here at Savvy Southern Style and StoneGable.

7 comments:

  1. Such a beautiful event you created ~ and I have no doubt every woman (past, present and attending!) loved the flow of history and tradition in your choices....

    The hydrangeas are stunning, mimo's in a canning jar are charming (and you have to adore the pure volume a canning jar will hold lol).

    The mix of your furniture, silver flatware, scenery, sunlight (and I swear I can hear the conversation and laughter) amid everyone sharing the day must have created some beautiful memories.

    Well done!

    Hugs
    Issy

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  2. Hi Emily!! What a gorgeous shower your threw for your lucky friend...from the gorgeous hydrangeas to using items shared through generations!

    I hope things are going well in your own wedding preparations...I have missed seeing your pretty blog and was so happy to see it this morning.

    Take care!! xoxo

    --Sandy

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  3. Suzanne of Simply Suzannes at Home

    Beautiful. Simply, beautiful!

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  4. So happy you stopped by! And I'm so happy to have found you as well! I can't wait to see your future postings!

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  5. Gorgeous!! How fun and such a pretty setting!
    Miss Bloomers

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  6. Just beautiful! Your flowers and settings are just so sweet. We will be having a summer bridal shower on our farm this year too. Thank you for the lovely inspiration. Have a great weekend. Love,Wanda

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  7. How wonderful to be able to share such wonderful family treasure and traditions with your friends. The flowers are beautiful and I love anything served in a canning jar! It tastes better, especially in a wonderful rural setting such as yours.

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