Thursday, June 6, 2013

June - Roses and Weddings

June.........So many dreams come true now - roses bloom, bouquets are tossed, sweet music fills the air.........

 
 
 
 
June is National Rose Month.  In honor of that, I was asked by the Orlando Area Historical Rose Society to put fresh roses from my garden in a local library - Oviedo, Fl. This is the first of at least three bouquets which I will donate throughout June, along with some from two other members. This is my favorite rose bouquet that I have ever made!
 
 
 
My society grows and promotes the growing of antique roses.
 
 
 
My bushes cooperated and I had plenty to make a nice arrangement. June is also a special time of brides and the satin "sleeve" I made to slip over the vase fits in with both themes. 
 
 
 
Lucas Nursery donated a pot of Drift roses for our display.
 
 
 
I love the very close-up shots where you can also see the tiny buds.
 
 
 

 
 
 

 
This contains six different types of roses - Old Blush, La Marne, G. Nabannon, Marie Van Houte,  Pink Pet and Clair Matin.
 
 
 
 

 
Marry when June roses blow - over land and seas you'll go - wedding superstition
 
 
 
This is the small wedding I worked on Monday for DestinationOccasion.com. These roses are not from my garden.
 
 
It was threatening rain but, held off, thank heavens.
 

 
 

 
Some day my prince will come, too!
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May all your June dreams come true.
 
Linked to Mockingbird Hill Cottage - A favorite thing #40 
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6 comments:

  1. The bouquet is absolutely stunning, Betty! How talented you are! I would love to plant some antique roses someday. They are so beautiful and lush.

    Thanks so much for joining in this week!

    xo
    Claudia

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  2. Hi,
    I just love your roses from your garden. They are one of My Favourite Things too. I didn't realize that June was National Rose Month. It was nice to meet you and I pray that you meet your prince soon.
    Take care,
    Karen

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  3. How pretty, Aunt Betty! It must be very affirming to be invited to share your roses and talents at the library. I love "old fashioned" flowers, they just seem so day-dreamy.

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  4. What an adorable umbrella for the bride....beautiful!

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  5. Hello Betty, I'm so pleased to of found your wonderful blog. I was looking for information, inspiration on written garden journals and your blog was the first link so I clicked and was oh so inspired and can't wait to start my very first garden journal thank you. You can't beat a beautiful old fashion rose and yours are stunning.

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  6. I'm glad you found me Joanne. I hope to show a few current pages today.

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