Dutchgirl

This is a wall hanging for my parents 40th anniversary. It is my first attempt at quilting; it is all hand sewn. The blocks and sashing are done. The black border still needs to be sewn on but I have layed it out to get an idea of what it will look like.

The silhoutte will be appliqued (fused) in the center. It is my parents walking on their wedding day.

Now for my questions:
1)Do you think I need to add any other elements to the top in black to help balance out the silhouette? If so, another applique or perhaps embroider their wedding date...

2)Or does the silhouette need to be bigger?

3) Black or red binding?

THANKS MUCH!

My mom is such a wonderful quilter it is so hard for me not to ask HER for advice!