Monday, June 13, 2011

Once Upon A Time

A 3:00pm wedding on a 93degree Sunday in June can be quite a challenge no matter how cute the house and garden.


An outside bar must be kept well stocked with much chilled water and wine. And reading material should be close at hand to distract the guests.


If you are a friend and florist you might worry that the chuppah flowers will wilt in the heat so you decorate minimally.

 

If you are a flower girl what starts out all fun and games,


can quickly lead to restlessness and an urge to go join the other children blowing bubbles in the back of the yard.


But if you are a bride and a bride, even if one of you is very pregnant, the heat is incidental.


You don't perspire, you glow.  Love, laughter and a few tears have quite a way of bringing your body temperature down.

And as in any good fairy tale, the day always ends in someone's air conditioned house with music, food, champagne and of course, a cake .


Oh, and the news that it's a boy.

Congratulations and much love to the brides.  Thanks for inviting us to share your special day.
Posted by flwrjane at Monday, June 13, 2011
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24 comments:

  1. Lotte and BloomJune 13, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    brilliant! i am useless in the heat i probably would have melted clean away. gorgeous bouquets though. they look so happy...xx

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  2. A Whole Lotta MagicJune 13, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    Beautiful! Did you cry?

    S
    xo

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  3. BonnieJune 13, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    I love the orange in the bouquets. Lovely! I know it was a wonderful celebration of love and commitment.

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  4. UnknownJune 13, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    I was so engrossed reading this post whilst eating my lunch, that I didn't realise I was eating some weeds in the salad leaves from the garden!! Hoping they are not poisonous!! If you never hear a peep from me again you will know how I fell off my mortal perch whilst nibbling on greens and gazing at those dreamy bouquets!!! xx

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  5. AnonymousJune 13, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    Everyone looks good for 93 degree heat!

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  6. RazmatazJune 13, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    How wonderful that they are also starting a family.

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  7. Jane and Lance HattattJune 13, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    Hello Jane:
    We are delighted that the day, despite the heat, went so well with both of your friends looking so very happy and clearly enjoying every minute. And the house, as you have mentioned, is a delight - what a wonderful place for them to set up home together and to bring up a family.

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  8. JenJune 13, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    Beautiful! Everyone is glowing with happiness (and heat).

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  9. flwrjaneJune 13, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    Lotte, I thought I would melt away...luckily we had a good distraction....

    Sue, I did, though the tears dried quickly...

    Bonnie, Orange and purple were the wedding colors..with a dash of sunshine.

    Belinda, Are you still with us? Hello? Hello?

    Katie, I know,unbelievable. Don't see any pics of me though do you? I didn't fare so well.

    Razmataz, I know that will be one lucky little boy, with a large extended family:)

    Hattatts, The house is a perfect extension of their personalities. it is a very happy house:)

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  10. SuzJune 13, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    Beautiful moments in all that heat.

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  11. Jane FlanaganJune 13, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    Super lovely and intimate. My favourite kind of wedding.

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  12. MadeliefJune 13, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    Hi Jane,

    What a pretty wedding! The brides look lovely!! LOVE the wedding bouquets you made for them. Well done you :-)!

    Lieve groet,

    Madelief x

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  13. UnknownJune 13, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    (All good, haven't croaked.x)

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  14. bowstreetflowersJune 13, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    my dream house if ever I saw it. pretty bouquets! the heat would've done me in. you're a trooper.

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  15. the fishermans cottageJune 13, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    What a lovely way to get married, in your own home, it's just not done here.. the flowers are lovely Jane, love the colours x

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  16. An Urban CottageJune 13, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    Looks like it was lots of fun, heat and all. Love the sweet little house!

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  17. webbJune 13, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    What a lovely way to launch a new family. So glad you were there and able to add to the festivities.

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  18. flowers on my tableJune 13, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    Looks like it was a lovely wedding. The flower girls headress is beautiful, as are all the flowers, and the little pink cottage is just gorgeous. I wish your friends all the best with the baby. Love Linda x

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  19. AnonymousJune 13, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    My favorite kind of wedding, Jane. Simple and at home. Beautiful. And the brides, too. Karin
    lifeinsmallchunks.blogspot.com

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  20. UrbanstemsJune 14, 2011 at 4:56 AM

    You are a doll for posting the pics. Flowers and brides were just fab and their house is gorgeous too. 93degrees I think I would have actually melted! Sinead x

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  21. Share my GardenJune 14, 2011 at 5:51 AM

    I love a wedding, it looks a very happy affair Thank you for letting us join in the celebrations.

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  22. Kelly VJune 14, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    Beautifully documented! Such a special day for a special couple. xo

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  23. tera @ elgin eco-houseJune 15, 2011 at 2:11 AM

    how wonderful! blessings on them on this new part of their journey.

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  24. Claire Mercado-ObiasJune 20, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    Sweet, sweet photos :)

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