Wedding Memories

 

With a shimmer of satin and sweep of organza I just wanted to share one of my favorite weddings of all times here at Magnolia Hill...our precious niece was married here last fall and her pictures are simply stunning. (Thank you Lori Sparkman Photography) 

Named after my mother, her grandmother,  she is the only girl in the family... Of course it was a sentimental family affair and a gathering of only a few special friends. 

We think she found the perfect match...

Look at these smiles....as they walk back up the aisle to begin their happily ever after !

Here is a glimpse of the ceremony, but there were so many 

special details

that went into the day from wearing 

Great Grandmothers necklace to the 

little members of the wedding party.

The littlest ones carried the hundred year old family Bible,

 and the one bursting with smiles and tiny hands, 

carried the "Here Comes the Bride" pennant flag.  

 

My heart was so full seeing my sister walk down the aisle on the arm of her son for he had been in a horrible near fatal motorcycle wreck only weeks before with broken legs and arms...his goal was to walk at the wedding and he did. There was not a dry eye as they walked to their seat for he was truly our miracle walking. 

The "Flower Man"

The family member who brought light hearted ear to ear smiles was our youngest son Samuel,  designated to be the "Flower Man"(who was a first I had seen of this!)...and oh my goodness....he had us in stitches as he leaped down the aisle tossing petals with tremendous gusto and epic determination.  

Tossing a little "happy"

Doves released at the end of the ceremony

No signing of a guest book....instant 

photos of guests were taken and placed in a keepsake book .

The ceremony concluded but dinner and dancing continued with the reception. 

At the end of the day we think our girl found her prince charming

 and they will live Happily Ever After!

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Preserving Bridal Flowers

While we are all working on getting back to, or simply finding a new normal, I think it is a good time to do some wedding planning for the future! 

 Flowers are a big part of wedding day especially the Brides Bouquet.  I have been asked in the past how to preserve a bridal bouquet after the wedding   The photos many capture the sweetness but really a bouquet is an investment piece. 

Today I am sharing someone who can preserve  sentimental flowers for years to come. A piece of jewelry, or a piece of hanging art ..each preserved art piece  is different.

 I am sharing a local friend who has the shop www.organizedchaoscollection.com  

 Erin Pierce is a delight and offers many ways 

to enjoy your bridal bouquet for years to come.

Sentimental?  I sure am! 

  How sweet these would be to give as a Christmas gift

or a thank you gift 

to your mother or new Mother in Law.

A floral hoop of pressed flowers preserved ...

I love these earrings!

Seems like there are so many options

 to preserving your wedding flowers...

Here is the link again...  The Organized Chaos Colletcion 

Aren't these wonderful?

Some bouquets are large and some are small...

but each one is perfect. 

Sentimental ...that's me. This bouquet was made from 

family members vintage broaches...

how sweet to have each family member share in your bouquet. 

A framed and preserved bouquet

Some just take my breath away!

I am sharing a real find, 

for while many things at your wedding 

will be long gone after the big day,

 your flowers don't have to be! 

Thank you for visiting and following ...

comment and let me know

 if you preserved your wedding flowers. 

(This was not a sponsored post, I just thought you would like to know )

Happy Wedding Planning and love to all of   you!

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