My Son’s Rustic Barn Wedding with his Sweetheart
As they began to say their vows, raindrops fell but only for the briefest of showers…so the ceremony continued and they became Mr. and Mrs. to our great joy!
Historical Seamstress & Homeschooler
Category: Weddings
Sewing a Buttoned Bustle for a Wedding Gown
My son’s fiancee asked me to fix the awful alteration sewn by the bridal shop onto her gorgeous lacy wedding gown, that was about to fall apart.
Creating Silk Floral Bouquets for my Son’s Wedding
Learning how to make bouquets, corasages, and boutonnieres from a friend when my brother got married, I used the same techniques when my daughter got married.
Creating Reception Centerpieces for my Son’s Barn Wedding
A couple of weeks before their wedding, we created the reception centerpieces, which they carefully planned with deep meaning for their relationship.
Mother of the Groom Gown Shopping for a July Barn Wedding
Surprisingly, the super sweet young gal cheerfully attended my requests by bringing me gorgeous sleeveless navy blue gowns…that looked youthful!
Our Elopement Cottage at Charlottesville’s Prospect Hill
In the shadow of the Blue Ridge, the open gates beckoned us to drive through the traditional 18th century boxwood to Prospect Hill Inn, established in 1732.
Our Unique Elopement Dinner at The Inn at Willow Grove
At The Inn at Willow Grove we enjoyed another fancy elopement dinner, where they celebrated our elopement with a huge surprise!
Our Elopement Dinner in the Shadow of Monticello
After our Thomas Jefferson-esque elopement, we enjoyed dinner at a Charlottesville restaurant, also with Thomas Jefferson connections.
Our Charlottesville Elopement in Shadow of the Blue Ridge
Planning an elopement resulted in major stress, until the doors opened at Prospect Hill Inn, which promised 18th century charm, tranquility, and ease.
Sewing, Packing, and Planning amid Cherry Blossoms
I closed out the Lake Ridge chapter of my life at the nearby grove of elegant cherry blossoms, wafting ethereal shades of pink and white about me.
