This time last year Alissa, Melissa and I hosted a British themed bridal shower for our friend Mary. The British part was in honor of her husband’s homeland. We used colorful tea tins as the vessels for the flower arrangements and they turned out beautifully.

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The place cards doubled as favors, a duet of Sprinkles cupcake flavors in little boxes! No cake was served but each guest left with the promise of something sweet.

Pale pink dahlias and wide open tulips in a pretty blue tin. Using a mixture of different flowers and colors keeps the arrangements from feeling stuffy or too “done.”

I ordered the tea tins from PearlRiver.com, just remember to order short ones so your guests can visit over the finished arrangements.

Hot pink and soft pink play so well off this Kelly Green colored tea tin.

Stunning red tulips in a red tin! While I usually am a fan of contrasting yet complimentary colors, sometimes a monochromatic look  really pops.

Magenta roses in a forest green tall tin look elegant!

Wow this one is really strong.

Deep red roses grounded the frothy pink and white tones of the other blooms.

Sweet and chic.