Beautiful bridal shower

My dear book club friends hosted a beautiful bridal shower for my daughter yesterday. Everything was lovely. Feast your eyes on all the prettiness . . .

The theme was books and tea, favorites of the bride-to-be and the hostesses alike. Each table was decorated with a pretty teapot filled with roses and sitting atop some favorite classic books.

Lovely vintage teacups, waiting to be filled with a variety of hot, freshly brewed teas or coffee . . . 

or a choice of a variety of other special teas.

Rose and gold, a favorite color combo of the bride-to-be.

And what is tea without delicious homemade scones? We were treated to a variety, filled with nuts and berries, rhubarb and pineapple . . . with plenty of lemon curd and clotted cream and jam. Delicious!

Fruit cups . . . 

And so many other delicious foods, including chicken salad, quiche, sweet potato and macaroni salads, croissants, little ham roll-ups, and more.

Then it was time to play games (and win prizes!) . . .

. . . and for the bride-to-be and her fiancé, who had just arrived, to open gifts.

And eat cake! Check out this beautiful bride dress, made of cupcakes.

Adorned with such nice jewelry . . . 

A lovely strawberry cake . . . 

And speaking of love birds . . . 

The happy soon-to-be bride and groom . . .

and one happy mama!

I brought home a prize . . . 

and a little treat of candy bar, biscotti, and tea, with a little reminder attached.

What a happy day. Thank you, sweet friends, for all the care and attention you put into making such a special day for Jessica. Everything was so beautiful, just like you.

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