A little planning and some decorating . . .
a day of preparing . . .
beating . . .
assembling . . .
checking . . .
patting . . .
spreading ...
listening for the timer . . .
drizzling . . .
and chopping . . .
Then putting it all together . . .
to surprise the bride
and experience the joy of two sides coming together around one table.
A shower of blessing, is what it's called.
28 comments:
It was a wonderful evening. For some it was getting acquainted and for others it was a time of getting re-acquainted. A blessing all around. Thanks for once again being such a great hostess! It's all the little touches that make it so special.
WOW...that food looks spectacular (i almost feel like I shouldn't even be surprised any more :)
love seeing the lovely Letkemann ladies here too :)
Oh Anneliese, everything just looks so fabulous. That really was a labor of love. I'm glad it was a blessing to the lovely bride :0)
You sure put on an amazing spread! What a wonderful occasion for the two sides to bond.
I love your photos Anneliese. Your table is nothing short of artistry. I love the photo of the blushing bride. How very blessed she already is!
You do know how to put on a lovely shower, Anneliese and how special to be able to do it for your dear mom.
It looks absolutely beautiful! Magazine elegant! How can you do so many things at once? And live to write about it! Amazing and beautiful.
Wow! I think that took more than a 'little' planning, chceking, patting, drizzling'! Beautiful.
Love the photo of your mom...caught unaware!
Anneliese, this looks amazing!! Your mother is blessed to have such a thoughtful daughter.
That is one gorgeous spread!
What a memorable evening it must have been!
That looks soooooo lovely....what a beautiful evening for your mom and her fiance. I am so curious as to how you made those swans? They are so elegant.
I loved this post...and the photo of your MOM..I am so happy I got to meet her at the MCC sale. I can see how you honored her in a very special way.
Those swans are adorable. You certainly have the gift of hospitality!
stunning! everything looks gorgeous
Angharad
What a special time and what a beautiful table of food. My those swans look so delicate and everything looks delicious.I am sure the bride was thrilled and grateful for your gift of time and thoughtfulness.The groom looks pretty happy, too! :-)
I very much wish I could have been there to see Oma's super happy face! But I am looking forward to being there this weekend. :)
How absolutely lovely everything looked. You are so talented Anneliese! You must be such a blessing to your mom.
Will you be posting recipes for any of the wonderful looking things? Especially curious to know what the spread was that you put on the biscuit rolls??? Looked so delicious.
Everything looks wonderful! Love the photo of the happy couple!
The food photos are lovely. Wondering if any of the recipes are on the MGCC blog? if not would you consider posting them?
Everything looks incredible!! What a lovely evening for your Mom!!
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful! Love Oma's face!
Very special. It looks lovely.
Sonya
Thank you for you generous comments! some of you have asked about recipes ... the swans are on the blog at http://mennonitegirlscancook.blogspot.com/2009/06/swan-cream-puffs.html
the cinnamon twists are at http://mennonitegirlscancook.blogspot.com/2008/07/alvinas-cinnamon-twists.html
and the spinach artichoke appetizer (the spread on crescent rolls ) is coming on the blog soon ... it's in the line up of pre-posted recipes.
The rest will have to wait and see...
I'm happy if someone is inspired the way I do when I see ideas.
Oh Anneliese....your mom is just so excited in that picture. You captured the bride to be so beautifully. You really honoured your mom. May God bless the days ahead.
Holy Cream Puffs! Those are insanely amazing! Your love for your mom sure shows in your presentation of the buffet! Wow!
Incredible photos! Every photo of the food looks absolutely amazing. What a special celebration.
Love, Bonnie
A-mazing!! Love everything about this post. The food looks incredible. Is the pastry for the tarts homemade? You are an incredible hostess!! Blessings!!
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