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Saturday, 28 May 2016

Lilac season is so short!

Our daughter was married on May 28th, and she wanted lilacs at the wedding. The florist couldn't promise them, so since me and my brother were in charge of decorating the reception hall, we ran around Nepean looking for neighbours with lilacs. We put them on the tables as table centres, and I was so pleased.

Caitlin's wedding, May 2005, was the last time my mom ever traveled, and my brother drove her from Bala to Ottawa for the trip. She died in 2006. It was difficult, as she'd been in treatment for cancer for several years. She was weak, but did her best. She waited at our house while we did our decorating. Caitlin's father-in-law was in charge of beverages. Her mother-in-law in charge of decorating the church. Her father and step-mom managed the cake, and all those details.

Here are this year's lilacs, in celebration! First, the hummingbird moth, then a big bumblebee. The Swallowtail butterfly is most impressive, however.

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12 comments:

  1. Olga28 May 2016 at 08:19

    Beautiful photos. I have lilac nxt to my deck and have been enjoying sitting out and letting the aroma waft over me.

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  2. eileeninmd28 May 2016 at 09:02

    Hello, beautiful wedding photo. Your lilacs are pretty and I love the butterfly. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Have a happy weekend!

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  3. Cloudia28 May 2016 at 10:43

    Bless you my dear friend

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  4. Nancy J28 May 2016 at 13:01

    Perfume like no other, and a beautiful family photo,what a treasure.

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  5. William Kendall28 May 2016 at 13:20

    Lilacs are such a delightful sight this time of year.

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  6. Kay28 May 2016 at 14:43

    That's so beautiful! I love the idea of lilacs at a spring wedding. A new life together springing forward...

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  7. Yamini MacLean28 May 2016 at 15:53

    Hari OM
    Gorgeous -'sall as need be said! YAM xx

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  8. Gill - That British Woman28 May 2016 at 18:15

    big fan of lilacs, saw a lot of purple and white ones today when out and about today.

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  9. Red28 May 2016 at 19:09

    I've had requests from people to use my lilac for wedding flowers. I'm always happy to give them.

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  10. DeniseinVA29 May 2016 at 10:10

    Lovely wedding group photo. Congratulations to you all. The lilac centerpieces must have looked wonderful and so are your photos.

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  11. Powell River Books29 May 2016 at 22:59

    I've never heard of a hummingbird moth. I watched on on YouTube, they're amazing. - Margy

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  12. Anvilcloud30 May 2016 at 10:47

    Our one lilac bush is fading fast. Too bad.

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