An Engagement Party
Recently, my grandfather and aunt hosted my brother and his fiance’s engagement party. It was held at my grandparent’s home, and everything really was lovely. The food was fantastic, the fellowship between families was wonderful, and yours truly did the flowers – which I think were pretty fun!
When my husband and I were engaged, we celebrated our engagement with our families here too. Can’t believe that’s been over 4 years ago!
I used red roses, trailing amaranths, white lilies, eucalyptus, and green orchid to accentuate my grandparents’ beautiful home. In addition to the flowers, I added cheeses, grapes, and breads to a few vignettes as well.
Here are a few snaps around the par-tay
A small chest in the sun room – the celadon urns looked fabo holding those gorgeous red roses!
The front door and main entrance – the lilies smelled divine!
The main dining table where the food would be displayed as well
Loved the green and white foliage with the blue and white vases!
Nothing’s sweeter than a mint julep with a few rose buds tucked inside
At the end of the back hallway, green orchid, red roses, and amaranth spilled from a double happiness jar
The breakfast table displayed more blue and white vases with lilies and eucalyptus
Smaller arrangements graced the coffee table and side table in the keeping room
The burled chest in the entry had a gorgeous arrangement of orchid, lily, and greens – oh, the scent!
The “key table” in the back hallway saw a little love with red and green inside more blue and white
The main mantel in the living room needed something extra special. I piled plenty of open lilies and eucalyptus with green orchids in these gorge urns.
The bar held a small vignette of flowers and cheeses
The sun room had another green and red arrangement
This small chest held more lilies in the entry
I loved this display! St. Francis sits atop rustic cake stands spilling with lilies, cheeses, grapes, spreads, and breads
The living room coffee table held a spray of flowers
And the piano had a small display of foods and flowers as well
When the food was displayed, the dining table truly became a feast for the eyes {and our tummies!}
There were quiche, beef wellington, roast beef biscuits, and curried chicken skewers
And my fave – tomato basil ravioli!
The crab cakes were divine too!
And a few more lovelies to leave you with on this cold Monday:
Oh, I can’t forget the desserts!!! I will admit, this mommy-to-be indulged in quite a few!
There were fruit tarts that were amazing; delicious biscotti; amazing tiramisu; and my fave – the chocolate mousse with raspberry and mint.
Our party favors were pear-shaped soaps that happily boasted on the box, The Perfect Pair.
Yes, Laura Lyn and Brince are the perfect pair indeed!
Here is a snap of me with my three siblings:
Abbye, Brince, and Asa
And here’s me and my hot date!
And the gorgeous couple we were all happy to celebrate
