Friday, May 3, 2013

Friday Flowers – Boston Bridal Shower

 vintage inspired chalkboard sign from Ideas in Bloom

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!

spring centerpiece | Ideas in Bloom

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.

Boston Bridal Shower | Ideas in Bloomspring centerpiece | Ideas in BloomBoston Bridal Shower | Ideas in Bloom

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?

Novelty Orange Tulips | Ideas in Bloom

The stunning beauty of a single Ranunculus bloom…

Spring Bridal Shower | Ideas in Bloom

Budding Quince branches set in a cylinder lined with Sword Fern adorned the dessert table.

Bridal Shower Dessert Table | Ideas in BloomBridal Shower Cookies | Butternut Bakery | Ideas in Bloom 

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!

Chalkboard Rental | Ideas in BloomBridal Shower Cookies | Butternut Bakery | Ideas in Bloom

Ridiculously delicious!!! 

Butternut Bakery

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.

  Boston Swan Boat Cookie | Butternut Bakery

Newbury Street cookies.  Fitting since the wedding gown was purchased at a salon on this famous street.

Newbury Street Cookie | Butternut Bakery

The Bride-to-be’s first Boston home was near Fenway, so of course we had a CITGO sign. 

Boston Citgo Sign Cookie | Butternut Bakery 

Love it, or hate it, the “T” gets you around Boston!

Boston "T" Cookie | Butternut Bakery     

A beautiful celebration!

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