Bride and Groom Under Blue Heart
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The wedding couple—bride and groom together under a heart—is one of the most enduring symbols in Western marriage tradition. The silhouette style itself emerged as a popular form in the 18th century, when portrait silhouettes became fashionable as affordable, elegant keepsakes. The bride's veil and the groom's formal attire reference centuries of bridal and ceremonial dress customs, while their joined figures beneath a heart embody the union at the heart of the marriage ceremony. This iconic pairing has remained a staple of needlework, greeting cards, and domestic décor since Victorian times.
- Stitch count: 111 x 151
- 6 colors in the palette
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111 x 151 stitches 6 colors
Pattern description
A timeless wedding scene rendered in counted cross stitch, this 111×111 pattern captures a bride and groom standing together beneath an arching blue heart. The couple is depicted in classic silhouette—the groom in black formal wear, the bride in a flowing white dress with a veil—creating an elegant, enduring symbol of matrimony. Stitched in just six DMC thread colors against a cream Aida background, the design balances romantic sentiment with striking simplicity. The rust-red decorative border frames the scene with small repeated motifs, adding folk-art charm without overwhelming the central image. Intermediate stitchers will find this a rewarding project that works equally well as a wedding keepsake, anniversary gift, or bedroom accent.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 111 x 151 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 7.9 x 10.8 inches or 201 x 274 mm
Suggested Material Size: 13.8 x 16.7 inches or 351 x 424 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
