For the Feast of All Saints' Day, I decided to go the little way of simplicity- white alstroemeria and 'Breath of Heaven' Coleonema pulchellum from my garden.
This aromatic shrub has tiny pink flowers from spring through early fall and is a staple in my perennial garden. Its common name seems to suggest its suitability for the altar. Perhaps the learned Fleurs de Marie-Jacqueline knows of an etymological explanation!
Our visiting priest requested that the flowers be narrow enough to go between the High Mass candles on the second gradine to make room for the reliquaries he will bring. These arrangements are just narrow enough to fit! I will post a photo of the arrangements after the Mass so you can get an idea of how it all worked together.
Happy All Saints' Day!
Update: here are the photos! Father and I decided they would look better as you see them below rather than between the candles. Due to Daylight Savings, it was dark outside by the time I was able to take pictures of the altar! 
Good choice! I'm looking forward to seeing the follow up. I hope you will include the reliquaries in that post. BTW, I'm not so "learned", just curious, love words and researching.
ReplyDeleteWell I enjoy your curiosity and research immensely!! Here are the photos. I wish I had taken the picture before Mass for better light, but alas!
ReplyDeleteAnd I enjoy your beautiful flowers immensely! Thanks for the follow-up post.
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