Last weekend I had the absolute pleasure of co-hosting a beautiful bridal shower for a dear friend. The wedding will be in upstate New York where the couple hails from. This shower was for all of the Bride’s Boston-based friends and family. It was appropriately “Boston” themed and all were encouraged to bring gifts with local flair; tickets to a show, gift certificates to local eateries, or products from a uniquely Boston shop. Especially fitting given recent events, don’t you think? Big thanks to Nubar in the Sheraton Commander in Harvard Square for being so very accommodating!
Floral inspiration came in the form of springtime blooms, not unlike those you’d see in the Public Garden. Tulips, Roses, Hydrangea, and Hyacinth, mixed with Ranunculus, Scabiosa, Freesia, Bells of Ireland, and Sword Fern.
These specialty tulips get me every time! I can never walk out of the market without a bunch this time of year. The multiple bloom, the fringed edges…who could resist?
The stunning beauty of a single Ranunculus bloom…
Budding Quince branches set in a cylinder lined with Sword Fern adorned the dessert table.
One of our new chalkboards (available for rent this season – variety of shapes and sizes!) displayed the mouthwatering variety of tea cookies from Butternut Bakery. Rave reviews for these desserts, as always!
Ridiculously delicious!!!
Butternut Bakery also crafted the favors, set at each place. Individually wrapped, Boston themed sugar cookies. Do you see the level of detail in this Swan Boat cookie? There is a white cloud in the blue icing of the sky! Too pretty to eat…well, almost.
Newbury Street cookies. Fitting since the wedding gown was purchased at a salon on this famous street.
The Bride-to-be’s first Boston home was near Fenway, so of course we had a CITGO sign.
Love it, or hate it, the “T” gets you around Boston!
A beautiful celebration!
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