Tuesday, July 27, 2010

tying the knot...

       A wedding is such a joyful event. Beauty- excitement- commitment- enduring love- and pure bliss are some words I would use to describe this big day.  My cousin was recently wed on a beautiful saturday afternoon.  Looking back upon how much detail went into making this day perfect for her was at times a hassle. In the end, everything paid off.  She was a radiant bride walking down the aisle, and I was honored to stand up for her as a bridesmaid.  As a gift for her, the bridesmaids/ maid of honor, and flower girl, I created something very special that they could keep as a rememberance.  I designed three different bouquets.
12 white paper roses for the bride
completely made by hand.


3 funky lavender roses
for bridesmaids/ maid of honor

5 roses with 10 calla lilies
for the flower girl

The girls loved them! Success! My desire was to design something they could keep, rather than throw away.  I completed my mission. :)

**please contact me @ ttburrs586@aol.com if you are interested in these items - ciao :) 




14 comments:

  1. you did an amazing job on these bouquets...many hours mixed with love for the wedding party! here's to a new chapter in blogging & crafting.
    ;)

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  2. Good luck with your new blog! It can be a lot of work, but very rewarding.
    the bouquets are very pretty! nice job!
    gail

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  3. Very cute bouquets! What a great idea. Welcome to blogland!

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  4. Welcome to the land of blogging. YOur bouquets are just gorgeous. Hugs, Marty

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  5. Beautiful! You, your blog AND those wonderful bouquets! Welcome to blog land : )

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  6. What lovely keepsakes~ beautiful! Looking forward to reading more of your new blog!

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  7. These flowers are absolutely beautiful. How clever. I love the modern feel to them, as well as the perfect colors -- even prints! Excellent

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  8. I follow your moms blog and she led me to your new blog! BEAUTIFUL bouquets & amazing photography...you will do fantastic!!! :) nichole @ barillafab4.blogspot.com

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  9. I'm a bloggy friend of your mom's and I just wanted to say I love the bouquets... Fresh and fun, so unexpected and personal too their wedding.

    We made my daughter's five and half years ago from crystals for her a January wedding. It was great to be able to make them ahead of time, something you can't do with fresh.
    Lezlee

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  10. welcome to the blog world! looking forward to seein more from you! :)

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  11. Thank you everyone for your support and encouragement! :) I look forward to checking out your blogs as well!

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  12. These are so very beautiful...I love that you can keep them forever!
    Good luck to you! Laurel
    PS...I'm new to the Blog world too! I post on Junkmarket Style with your mom. Have fun :)

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  13. Love these..I was telling my daughter that I'd seen a blog where the girl made her wedding flowers out of paper but couldn't remember which one..lucky for me I am a follower of your Mom's blog and found you again!!! I am your newest follower!!! Yay!
    Blessings~

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  14. WOW! They look beautiful in those photos, but I have to say they are even more special in person. :) They definitely will last longer than our real boquets. Mine is in a short glass vase on our dining room table with wedding tapers next to it in the glass flowers vases. I'm glad you were one of my bridesmaids, I wouldn't have done it without you! Luv ya!

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