I Thee Wed…
Gooooing to the chapel and were gooooing to get maaarried…..Well, not I (hee! hee!), but a beautiful couple named Matt and Melissa are tying the knot! Melissa's lovely and super kind mother Ann commissioned me to make a vintage bridal piece for her daughters upcomming wedding shower. I was delighted, because I've never created a wedding piece before so this was an exciting and fun challange for me.
Here is the happy and beautiful couple!!!
The centerpiece is a lovely vintage bride doll that I froofed up a bit and she is standing on top of a faux assemblage cake.
So sweet and pretty she is.
I wanted this piece to be soft and dreamy full of pretty papers, lace, tulle, rhinestone bling, and beautiful trims.
The lovely details…..
Honeycomb wedding bells that I bought at Michaels and "tea-stained" them gently and added gold glitter. Trust me…I went threw a few of these to get them just perfect. They are so delicate and if you get them too wet, they tear easily.
I adorned the sides with vintage wedding greeting card images. I love how the image looks so elegant against the gold doiley.
With this ring….
White doves…a symbol of peace.
A vintage blue garter I found at a local antique shop. PERFECT!!!!
Adorable little wedding cherubs.
What's a wedding without a "Just Married" car ??? This sweet and final touch was truly a last minute thought. I had this pink little car sitting on my shelf in my studio, and I just looked up at it, and my "light bulb" went off. ;)
Instead of traditional aluminum cans trailing off the bumper. I opted for pretty pearl and shiny bits!
I am so happy and pleased with how this piece turned out. Im delighted that it will be a part of Melissa's wedding shower, and I HOPE she will love and cherish this piece for many years and anniversary celebrations to come!!!
Have a wonderful week sweet friends!!!!
XOXO,
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Jenn, that is just stunning!!! i love all of the details: the bells, the dove, the just married CAR {truly inspired, that was},the bling, the trims and papers…it is all so pretty…the bride to be is going to flip!!!
xoxo, your friendly neighborhood blog monitor…LOL…
oh, and thank you!!! i have some old bells that are white and i was wondering if they could be tea dyed or dyed a different color…now i know!!!
I’m glad you had lots of photos, there are so many details to see in this masterpiece!
That is a beautiful centerpiece and I love the Madame Alexander bride doll. Lucky shower attendees!
~Marilee
I love all the pictures!! Your centerpiece is amazing. Just breathtaking.
What a lucky bride!
Jen that is absolutely gorgeous!! Makes me wish I could have another bridal shower. sigh. ๐
Hugs-
Nicole
OmG… what a dreamy centerpiece. I know the bride will treasure this for years and years… how wonderful…xoxox…jenniferg.
This is some serious eye candy! Stunning, I love it!
What a gorgeous creation. SOoooo much detail in it and LOVE the little car with the bling bling. Just adorable
best wishes Ginny x
OMG JENN!!!!!
THis is stunning! So beautiful! what a creation!
xoxo, Tiffany
Hi Jenn! Wow is that cake ever beautiful…What a great keepsake for the happy couple. You are so talented and everything you make is so beautiful. I don’t see things like this around my area at all…keep making your wonderful eye candy! Hugs, Jennifer!! : )
This is absolutely exquisite! You must be so proud!!!!! Well done
Jenn,
it’s Brilliant indeed! And how precious was it all by your handmade, look at the entire cake details truly speechless and words is just not enough to discribe this beautifully faux assemblage cake you had made!
You never forget about the details on photo shooting too! My hubby always think i’m a details person, but i believed you deserve this *PERFECT*
Loveeeeeeeeeeee your cake!
Congrats to the sweet couple who getting married:)
XOXO
Zoe
Again Jenn, you’ve done it! What a wonderful talent you have, i’m so glad i found your blog all those months ago! You ALWAYS inspire me!! The “cake” is GORGEOUS! do you have one of those stamp pads by Tim Holtz? that might do the trick for the aged look? just a thought….
~misschell/chinamommy
Wow, what a stunner! You’ve thought of everything and put your special, graceful touch on it. Well done.
Carol
Gorgeous! I really love your light bulb idea! Those beautiful jewels look beautiful trailing behind the pink car! I agree with misschell those Tim Holtz distress ink pads may make it easier for aging the honeycombs. You out did yourself Miss Jenn. I am sure the bride will cherish it and it will be the bell of the shower!
(~~)
Julie
Truly a gorgeous creation! Love all the detailed photos too – you’re such an inspiration!
Jane – Jacksonville
Hi Jenn!!!! What a gorgeous post!!! I am so happy to be the Mother of the Bride!!! Again, I cannot thank you enough for this over the top creation you made for my daughter! We will treasure this heirloom forever!!!
XOXOXO Ann!
Jenn, I visited your blog yesterday for the first time and was blown away, LOVE your style and what you do. This piece is magical and I am just loving the honeycomb wedding bells and the addition of the car was brilliant!
Best wishes,
Tammy
Thank You SOOOO much sweet friends for ALL of your super sweet compliments!!! I cherish them all!!! :)))) XOXOXO
Jenn, it’s the most beautiful wedding centerpiece I’ve ever seen! Truly stunning! You are one creative angel!
Marlene
Beautiful! My favorite part is definitely the baubles hanging off the car bumper!
Karla
Hello,
I’m new here and I came by way of Karla ๐ Your site sure is an eye candy. And this wedding doll and cake you made is soooo pretty! The cake has lots of special bits and pieces that a wedding always have present.
I enjoyed looking from picture to picture and seeing every detail. So cute. Love the pink car with gems tinkling at the back (now, I think everybody would love that for real LOL)
Oh I’m pretty sure the bride would be very happy receiving this. Well, I’m no bride and I got excited LOL
Li
Jenn, that is truly one of the most beautiful pieces ever!!! Your attention to detail on this (and everything you do!) is amazing! That doll has the prettiest face, I love her! I love the baubles hanging from the car! The images you used around the cake are so beautiful and just perfect!! What a lucky bride! She will love it and cherish it forever!
Love ya,
Amy
Hi Jenn..this is just an amazing centerpiece! I love the little pink car with all the jewels trailing behind it…how creative was that!!! Once again, you have outdone yourself!!
Hugs,
Sherry
Jenn, your version of the Wedding Card / Keepsake box turned out beautiful. I have always loved couture de papier Creations. And you added a bit of whimsy with that “pink” car. I am sure the piece will be treasured. My sister made a lovely Box for our daughters wedding and she loves it!
Hugs, Diane
Beautiful! So this is what you were talking about on Flickr! I’ve been working on a faux wedding cake too…but the fake frosted kind. I love how you added the garter! I’m inspired to display my garter now! The little pink caddy is so cute!
xox
Britt
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Jenn, this is SO pretty!! what an amazing gift for the bride, she is going to FLIP when she sees it! you used all the best stuff to froof it up. Love the “wedding prayer” with the rhinestone circle around their names… perfect.
xoxo
This is so pretty – I am especially loving the “bling” coming off the car.
Also congratulations on the magazine feature.
This may be the first of such an exquisite creation, but, I am sure it will not be the last. Every detail is so carefully crafted!
This bride is a lucky lady…fantastic work!!
Enjoy the rest of your day!!
hugs xOxO, Nerina ๐
OMgosh Jenn!!!!!! I love this and cannot believe how gorgeous it is!! Is there no end to your gift(talent)!!!!!! This and the clock you made for Christine is my all time favorite handmade things I have ever seen, my jaw is still hanging!! I think this could be a huge hit in Brides or one of those bridal mags(it’s been so long for me I cannot remember their names). Love, love, love it!!!
angela
This is so beautiful. Really Original.. Love the Madame Alexaner Doll. Everything is so dreamy and perfect. This will be a ‘Treasured” keepsake.. So many lovely added touches.. You really put your heart and soul into this one.. As always, your creations are beautiful..
That cake is stunning….great job!
I have never in my life seen such a beautiful wedding topper. Truely the most adorable piece down to every single detail!
xx
becky
It is beautiful!! I hope it brings her much joy!
One lucky bride to be!
Beautiful Jenn. And the car is the best finishing touch!
Oh I just love it!! The doll and the pink car:) I would have loved that on my cake:) As allways everything you make is just so perfect.
That is one awesome centre peice! She is going to flip!
Sandy ๐
Jenn, OMG!!!! You really out did yourself…This is just the most beautiful thing..All the details are just amazing..I love that doll and pink car…I just love the whole thing.. You’re always leaving me speechless…
Stephenie
what a lucky girl..this is a masterpiece!!
WOW this is amazing, and the detail is stunning! I am sure they will cherish it. Thanks for sharing. ๐
OMG OMG… that’s what I kept saying out loud as I scrolled through this stunning and breathtaking post! OH JENN… you hae done it again. HON…. this work is absolutely priceless. Such gorgoeus photos too! I am giddy!
OH! How sweet is that?! It even has little bluebirds, and love the pink car with the “Just Married” banner.
I am having a giveaway on my blog this weekend for “Christmas in July”. Stop by if you get a chance; it’s PINK! ๐
~Becca~
That is GORGEOUS! I love it. Can you imagine having had something like this when you were married and then having a beautiful daughter (or soon to be daughter-in-law) to give it to someday!? How special!!!! Fabulous!
Jenn, WOW! you did a spectacular job…it is just beautiful and the details are amazing. Your talent never ceases to amaze me.
XOXO
Suze
Hi Jenn,
You are so talented! What a lucky bride to receive this beautiful wedding cake decoration! I just made a wedding cake out of white towels, white silk roses and blue ribbons for my niece’s bridal shower and was proud of it… UNTIL I saw your fantastic wedding cake. Wow – it is just perfection. Any girl or woman would die to have that vintage bride doll and the wedding cake detail is just out of this world. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Teacup Lady (Sandy)
OMG Jenn!!! This is seriously amazing!!! I don’t know how you do it!!! xoxo
Truly beautiful creations! I love them all especially the cute doll in her wedding dress. You did a good job! Congratulations!
Congratulations to the newly wed!!! They are a picture of a perfect couple!!!
Jenn, what an absolutely stunning creation! Absolutely beautiful, with so many pretty details!
so cute dolls! It looks that they have come directly from heaven. I just could not remove my eyes from them. Such a great idea to gift these on a wedding occasion.