Bridal tea party
This weekend my mom and her dear friends threw me a bridal tea. They brought together everyone’s china and tea sets and borrowed from friends as well, to make a spectacular spread. It was really inspiring for me to see all these traditional serving sets put to use. I loved it.
So I’ll keep the words to a minimum, and just share some of the lovely photos.
One of the most special parts was being able to use Shawn’s mom’s china.
We had a selection of scones and rugelach from C’est la V Bakeshop. So yummy.
My mom picked out some great invitations from Royal Steamline.
Tons of delicious finger sandwiches were made, including watercress, cucumber and seitan curry. My sister-in-law, Michelle, even helped (and here’s photo proof).
I also made some lemon cupcakes and chocolate cupcakes with raspberry filling.
My grandmother dyed a pink streak in her hair in my honor.
There were even personalized water bottles, with some cute owls.
Some super addictive banana bread also from C’est la V.
There are those sandwiches. I ate countless numbers of them. The watercress had a fantastic radish poppy seed spread in them.
And you can’t forget the tea. We had lots of tea. I was really excited to use the creamer.
It was really special, every detail was thought out from the food to the napkins. Major credit goes to Carolyn and my mom for pulling it off seamlessly.
Oh, Alix, this is STUNNING. I am totally in love with this idea and how beautifully it was put together!
you’re the luckiest girl with the coolest family. your wedding is going to be perfect. envious! 😉
What she said! I’m in total awe.
What a truly beautiful bridal party! Everything looks gorgeous. What a great family you have!
This looks like such a dream! I love your grandma, I’ve decided.
So gorgeous! And your pink-haired grandma is the coolest ever 🙂
Everything looks amazing! That bread will be in my dreams tonight.
That is so beautiful and amazing! A great outing for old china and tea sets. I wonder if my Mum would ever let me use hers in a similar way! She has heaps of beautiful china tea sets that I used to fantasise about using.
That was an awesome day. Your mom and Carolyn did such an amazing job. It was so wonderful to experience all the the love and happiness that surrounds you. 🙂 You deserve it all! You are a wonderful person, and I couldn’t be more happy for you!
^^^She couldn’t have said it better. It was such a beautiful day through and through! The tea sets were darling, the treats delicious, and it was such a pleasure to meet the other women that know and love you.
Your awesome photographs bring it back all so vividly!
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oh, that’s so sweet! I looooove those invitations!!!
. Your grandma is a fantastic lady . The party was beauuuutiful.
Just stumbled upon your blog. It’s so beautiful and so inspiring.
congratulations on your engagement and upcoming wedding!
the bridal tea party is so lovely. the family china makes it extra special.
kim is quite the incredible baker. hope the months leading up to your wedding are as stress-free as possible.
Thanks so much for the shout out! Your cupcakes were amazing, as were those tasty tea sandwiches – such a fun and relaxing time. Your photos are beautiful!