It's been a bit quiet here on the blog over that last month or so as most of my blogging time has been put to good use organising a beautiful vintage wedding for the lovely Karen and and her prince charming, Dylan. Well on Saturday all the hard work came together in one very beautiful day so allow me to share some photos of the all the pretty things and of course the Sugarpie Sweets Buffet.
The stunning historical
Gabbinbar Homestead was the location for one of the most beautiful weddings I have had the pleasure of seeing.
Cute little timbre signs from reclaimed fence palings directed the guests down a little hedged path to the ceremony. Another one hidden in the corner of the garden pointed the way to the croquet lawn.
Another sign on the old gate declared the happy couples love for all to see.
Over in the homestead pretty white baskets held grey lavender pomander hearts (lovingly stuffed and stitched by the bride with a little help) and their little tags matched guests to their tables.
Recycled glass jars (75 of them in fact) of all shapes and sizes made wonderful old fashioned centre pieces wrapped with lace, broderie anglaise, white, black and lavender ribbon and raw twine. The flowers were a fragrant collection of freesias (my own favourite), white and green carnations, Lisianthus and pinky cream and mauve roses.
White chalkboard picks displayed table numbers.
The soft glow of the tea lights as the sun set outside gave a pretty romantic glow. The tables were set with crystal glass wear and individual take home boxes with a special message from the happy couple ready fill at the Sweets buffet.
The glass conservatory doors were trimmed with white paper lanterns and soft tissue pompoms in white, lavender, purple and black mirroring the weddings colours.
Overall a very soft romantic look. Then there were the little extra touches.
On the top of the black baby grand piano sat a collection of special family memories surrounding a lovely photo of the bride and groom were photos of their parents and grand parents weddings. A great conversation starter.
Instead of the traditional guest book, family and friends were encouraged to sign tags and hang them on the wish tree.
In the pink sitting room, an antique sideboard was dressed with timbre letters, white birdcages and flowers ready for guests to leave their gifts and cards.
A long night was spent sewing all the ruffles together for a custom coloured photo background for the photo booth in the corner - and of course I had to test it!
But the best part (in my own biased opinion) was the Sweets Buffet. Set on another of the homesteads beautiful antiques. A delicious selection of Honey and Lavender Macarons, Cinnamon Donut Cake pops, Guinness Fudge, Sugar Fondant cookies and purple and white Jelly Belly Beans.
These cookies featured the bride and grooms initials impressed into the fondant.
And by now I am sure you would like to see the happy couple.....
Congratulations Karen & Dylan, may you have long and happy sweet life together.
XOXO
Sugarpie.
1 comment:
It all looks wonderful. Congrats to Dylan & Karen, you both look very happy in the photo.
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