This is what descibes Debbie & Garrett's wedding this past weekend at the Honsberger Estate in Jordan (http://www.honsbergerestate.com/). This is one of Niagara's treasures nestled back amongst the peach trees and vineyard. The Honsbergers were one of the original farming families which came to the area in the late 1800's. The 110 year old Victorian brick home and barns have been lovingly maintained and now hosts some of the areas finest events. The bride & groom choose the venue for the elegant rustic charm which fit into their country themed wedding.
Elements were on top of the bride's list when it came to her and her bridesmaids' bouquets.The brides' structured bouquet included locally grown phalaenopsis orchids, pheasant feathers, lotus, hakea, rattan coil and seeded eucalyptus. Tucked inside the handle of her bouquet was a picture of her mother who passed away when she was a teenager. The bridesmaids' bouquets included locally grown lisianthus, trichilium, dendrobium orchids, honeydip, seeded eucalyptus, berzillia and peacock feathers and wrapped in bark covered wire. Each of the four bridesmaids wore a different jewel tone dress which were brought together by the bouquets.
One of the many charming features of the Honsberger Estate is the perfectly positioned birch trees which frame the ceremony location. Last summer the stone 'alter' was put in place which serves as the registry signing table.
The bride crafted the oragami cranes which hung from the trees to pay tribute to her Japanese heritage. The lantern centerpieces were surrounded by moss and elements with locally grown hydrangea, blue thistle and lisianthus. The bride handed embroidered the framed table numbers. What made this wedding so special were all the details the bride & groomattended to, including the homemade jam they handed out to their guests.
