Such a wonderful time when friends and relatives
can gather together to
shower someone with love
in preparation for their upcoming wedding.
I love to prepare a beautiful tablescape for a buffet on my
kitchen counter.
We are throwing a shower for my niece Danielle
and her fiance Justin.
Her mother, Kim, found these wonderful
paper parasols on-line and hand painted
and decorated them with glitter and
jewels and they are the inspiration
for our tablescape today.
Of course we need lovely flowers, and
White roses and lilies are the
flowers of choice for this bridal shower.
Everything is underpinned with
jeweled tulle
that I used at my oldest daughter's
wedding 9 years ago.
The tulle anchors everything and gives
such a lovely softness.
Two love birds nestle under glass.
They are surrounded by roses and lilies.
A perfect white rose, is there anything
more exquisite?
This is all about sparkle and shine.
There is also plenty of bling.
A wedding gives a girl a chance
to be a princess, so I threw in
some crowned mercury glass bottles.
The fun initials were done by her
mother also. They were decoupaged
and bejeweled.
So many pretty things to
enchant the eye.
Pure white is always beautiful for
a happy celebration like this.
Pure white candles with a double
row of diamonds.
Plates start out the buffet and bubble
glasses and silverware
are at the opposite end of the buffet.
Food will be placed in front of the
display and nestled in the tulle.
I love this little crown stoppered
bottle nestled in the tulle.
I just love the custom touches her mother
made to the paper parasols. These are
definitely the stars of the tablescape.
The good silverplate perfectly
complements this elegant tablescape.
One final look down the buffet line.
What a perfect way to celebrate the
joining of two lives.
I know Danielle felt showered with love.
I will be posting this with
Sources
White plates - Tai Pan
Goblets - Tai Pan
Mercury glass - Tai Pan
Crown Pitcher - Tai Pan
Cloche - Tai Pan
Cake Pedestals - Home Goods
Candles - Home Goods
Jeweled tulle - Hancock Fabric (they still have it)
Silverplate - Horchow
Crown stoppered bottle - Tuesday Morning
What a magical tablescape. I`m sure that there will be many ooohs and aaaahs as people see the buffet presentation. Have fun!
ReplyDeleteJacqueline, everything is absolute perfection. It is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI gave a white bridal shower for my cousin a few years ago. I loved the pure elegance. I had eight dozen white roses scattered about our home.
What a wonderful idea for the tulle. I think I'll look for some to have on hand. Hancock's is near where I work.
Oh my...your niece is one lucky girl having you host her shower...it all looks outstanding...LOVE it!!!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Linda
What a wonderful auntie you are to do this..
ReplyDeleteI am sure she will feel like a princess:)
I was JUST looking at our first daughter's wedding..I mean our first daughter that married.. a little over 8 years ago..
Your niece is very very lucky:)
Absolutely Gorgeous! Takes my breath away! Congratulations to the happy couple!
ReplyDeleteSo very enchanting. I love the parasols all decorated and glamored up. Your silver is the perfect accessory for the glamor on the buffet. So very pretty. Wishing the soon to be weds a perfect union full of bliss and happiness. xo marlis
ReplyDeleteWhat a special shower for a lucky bride. This looks like it's straight out of magazine. The flowers stand out so beautifully! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSarah
This is breathtaking! What a lucky bridge to be! Those forks are stunning...I think I saw some similar, maybe the same, at Horchow. In fact, I think I have them in my basket still! They are so gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteNancy
let me just say you live the good life. its always treat that your bring us along~
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. xo
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tablescape. Best wishes to the happy couple.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful setting. Definitely says, LOVE. I know the bride is going to feel very special at this party.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous! Elegant and beautiful. I must check out Tai Pan-I'm not familiar with it. I love everything.
ReplyDeleteWow! This is incredible! Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful, original design for your special bridal shower. So much fun. You did, indeed, have your hands full with this major party...Exciting and exhausting at the same time. Thank you for sharing your gorgeous design. Cherry Kay
ReplyDeleteThe tablescape is perfectly stunning!
ReplyDeleteJacqueline -- that is the prettiest shower ever. Don't think I had one like that....:). Love the parasols, the initials and all the little touches that made it special. Of course I love your silverplate. Think I saw the crystal ball at Tai Pan this summer. Your peach pie is stunning too -- I love fresh peach pie. Joni
ReplyDeleteFirst, I almost sucked my tongue down my throat when I saw that Horchow flatware!!! Holy Moly!!! That is F-A-B-U-L-O-U-S!!!! Geez Louise...I can't get over it! It is just exquisite! I want it! I gotta get it!! I MUST have it!!!!! Uh oh....hyperventilating! OK...I'm back. That was a close call! Moving on......What a beautiful gesture for you to open your home and put out such lovely things for your niece! Her Mom is quiet the talented crafter, isn't she? Wow! She must have had a LOT of patience to complete all of those projects!!! It all came together beautifully in the end, and I'm sure she will long remember it. Just as I will long remember that flatware! :-) Have a good week, Jacqueline!
ReplyDeleteThis all look so beautiful and elegant, Jacqueline. I love all the bling!...Christine
ReplyDeleteloveliness, cuteness, sweetness, gorgeousness, love-it-all-ness. could not be more perfect! lori l
ReplyDeleteWOW!!!! I know that all the attendees at the shower were amazed to see such a beautiful setting. I was drooling on my keyboard looking at everything. I got so tickled reading Alycia's comment. I think she pretty much sums up everyone's reaction to your beautiful tablescape!!! I loved everything!!!
ReplyDeleteHugs & Smiles,
Katherine S.
Oh is this gorgeous, or WHAT????
ReplyDeleteJacqueline, your home is stunning. Your wares are superb, and your eye for CAPTURING all this beauty with your camera is just remarkable!!!!!! I LOVE THAT CHOCOLATE CABBAGE cake on the sidebar!
Thank you for visiting me dearest! Anita
What a beautiful shower!!! The details are all so pretty-the parasols are the perfect touch.
ReplyDeleteCarolyn
Stunningly beautiful and fit for a princess. I'm in love with the flatware too, OMG that is so detailed.
ReplyDeleteThat shower is beyond beautiful! Anyone would have honored to attend such a stunning event!
ReplyDeleteCandy
Wow Jacqueline,
ReplyDeleteYour luncheon is so elegant! Gorgeous all the way around! Love it all! ~Delores
Wow Jacqueline. that was beautiful. I loved all the detail and the colours and those silver forks are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteVeronica
www.tasselsandtwigs.blogspot.com
What a gorgeous setup for such a lovely occasion! You set the most beautiful tablescapes I have ever seen....I'm in south central Washington this weekend and you can bet I am making your peach pie! Your recipes ROCK!
ReplyDeleteThanks and hugs, Lisa
This looks so "bridal" with all the white and I especially love the "bling" elements! Those parasols are wonderful and the mercury bottles with crowns are perfect!
ReplyDeleteDD
Simply stunning, Jacqueline...your niece is very fortunate to have you as an aunt.
ReplyDeleteI'm always in awe of your home and this buffet/shower is just fabulous! Everything is so gorgeous and elegant. I'm sure the bride and everyone there loved every minute!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great post! Love those elegant whites. Lovely roses.
ReplyDeleteHope to see you on my blog:)
Jackie this is so beautiful! Thanks for your inspiration and endless energy. You are so selfless. Thanks for all your help this week!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lucky bride-to-be to have an aunt like you to throw such an elegant shower for her!
ReplyDeleteI love those parasols!
A charming and elegant setting! Love is in the air!
ReplyDeleteBig Hugs
Charo
Absolutely gorgeous!! What a beautiful setting and love all the pretty details!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE that flatware!!! Stunning!! Thanks for sharing at my party this week! :)
ReplyDeleteEverything is so beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteI bet the bride-to-be was beyond thrilled when she stepped into her dreamy shower!
ReplyDeleteOh Jacqueline, it's simply stunning...your flatware is exquisite....what a lucky princess the bride to be is!
ReplyDeleteJust exquisite ~ and so befitting a beautiful bride. I know she loved everything!
ReplyDeletexo
Pat
So lovely! What a beautiful buffet you set. It all looks so elegant!
ReplyDeleteI have been looking for parasols with no luck. If you can find out the site, please let me know, but I know yu are busy!
I'm so glad to read your blog. it is very informative
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