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A belated look at my winter woodland hen party invite
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I have only just been seen the secret invite that was sent out to my friends for my winter woodland hen party – isn’t it lovely!
Blog: afternoon tea
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My winter woodland hen party
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I can’t believe that my hen party was nearly two weeks ago now – where does the time go! It was organised by two friends of mine, with a lovely lunch and afternoon tea, but the main part was a gorgeous woodland walk before having hot chocolate with marshmallows in a bell tent deep in the wood. It was perfect.
A big thank you to May and Jane for organising it, and to my friends Maria, Sophia, Kate and my mom and sister Izzy for coming to share the afternoon with me. It was lovely knowing nothing about what was planned, and a really special way to celebrate getting married.
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Making wedding jam
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I realise that I haven’t spoken much on the blog about my own wedding planning. I’m quite a private person when it comes to my own wedding and I seem to change my mind about things so often that it’s hard to say ‘this is what we’re doing’.
But last weekend, with autumn approaching, Mr Rigg and I went to a local farm to pick autumn raspberries to make into jam. One thing we’re almost certain about is that we want to incorporate an afternoon tea into our wedding day.
This is for a number of reasons:
1) A large part of my childhood was spent at my grandparents house in Devon. Many of my memories are eating homemade scones, with granny’s jam and clotted cream from a family farm up the road.
2) I have a friend who makes the best teeny tiny scones and who is prepared to make enough for our guests.
3) I love the Englishness of it and the connections I have with it.
4) And who doesn’t love scones with clotted cream and jam?
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Vintage, handcrafted goodies from Vintage Twee
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How exquisite are these rose cone favours handcrafted from vintage music sheets? They are just one of series of beautifully made favours and decorative items from Joanne of Vintage Twee.
At only 26 years old she is following a life-long dream to turn her love of making into a business. Lucky for us! Joanne told me her “aim is to add a touch of English authenticity to your special occasion” with her range of unique favours, table centrepieces and dining accessories.
Her work is inspired by her “British heritage, love for tea and classic romance and imagery from a bygone era.” Vintage Twee’s pretty creations are perfect for a vintage themed wedding, bridal shower, or a party.
Every item is produced by Vintage Twee and is individually handcrafted – a truly unique keepsake. Just like these vintage music sheet boxes – perfect wedding favours!
Joanne is committed to offering a personalised service and most of her items can be customised to your requirements. In addition to all this, there is no minimum order – so whether you’re having a small intimate wedding, a party with friends or an elaborate affair, Joanne can ensure you get exactly what you want.
You can visit the Vintage Twee website, blog or Etsy shop. If you’d like to get in contact with Joanne send her an email at joanne@vintagetwee.com and don’t forget to say you came via The Natural Wedding Company!
So without further a-do, here is a selection of Vintage Twee’s delightful creations…
‘Pillow Talk’ Favour Boxes
Handcrafted using excerpts from a 1940s love letter :: £2.25 each
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Afternoon tea in an urban meadow
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Thinking about planning a laid-back wedding with a very English afternoon tea for your guests? Maybe you fancy a picnic, with live music, tents and bunting. Well, last week the company that I work for (my day job) celebrated its 11th birthday (we forgot our 10th last year!) – we invited lots of friends and colleagues to join us for afternoon tea in a meadow in the centre of Manchester.
Here are some pictures of the party – hopefully a little bit of inspiration for anyone out there planning a tea party wedding.
…A bell tent, picnic rugs, bunting hung from rustic poles and shepherds crooks, tables covered in brightly coloured tablecloths, and oriental parasols…
…Make-your-own knicker bocker glories with homemade strawberry jelly, Cornish ice cream, a summer fruit salad, whipped cream and chocolate flakes…
…Homemade tiny fluffy scones, strawberry jam and whipped cream, spoons in vintage flower pots…
