Well, wasn’t I the luckiest lady last weekend, attending Ariel’s simply picture perfect bridal shower.
This was the setting – for over twenty lovely ladies at her charming, enchanting grandmother’s home in Highland Park.
Even the weather was perfect – making the winding, fall leaf peeping drive to the North Shore almost as beautiful as the party.
Ariel’s brother Jacob is a highly trained chef de cuisine, as is Grandma. Together they were a gastronimic force in the kitchen. They worked for a week whipping up a four course feast fit for a wedding queen.
From the moment you entered the front door the scene was set – pink and fuscia garden roses were potted and displayed on a gorgeous garden tower in the foyer. English Tutor Teapots and Tea Sets surrounded the display as a British nod to the groom, from London. His mother had flown across the pond just to attend – which really speaks volumes to the beautiful families now brought together.
Talented Grandma of course has three successful daughters – and one is a fabulous artist. Auntie had drawn a wedding vignette displayed in the foyer, featuring a formal placesetting with china, crystal, silver, and all sorts of personalized details including wedding monograms, British tea, etc. But she didn’t stop there – she had made 8×10 hand numbered prints for each and every guest as a shower favor. Mon dieu! The details never stopped.
Once seated for lunch – Grandma, Jacob, mother Wendy, and all involved pulled out all of the stops. It was just magnificent.
The table was set with a profusion of color – linens, flowers, custom made hatboxes handmade by mother and maids which held more shower favors. And the china – and the silver – oh my! Every setting was more unique and beautiful than the next. I loved that Grandma used all of her personal collections, creating a very special luncheon table.
The first course was mouth watering – a Watercress and Potato soup. I loved every single drop – and its presentation was perfection in double handled soup bowls.
I had thought as I was heading to the shower – for once I won’t bring my camera – and just be a guest this time. Well – imagine my frustration when all I had was my blackberry to document this magnificent work of art..
Debi Lilly, aperfectevent.com
