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Creating Silk Floral Bouquets for my Son’s Wedding
Family & Traditions  /  July 26, 2022

Creating Silk Floral Bouquets for my Son’s Wedding

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Creating Reception Centerpieces for my Son’s Barn Wedding
Family & Traditions  /  July 16, 2022

Creating Reception Centerpieces for my Son’s Barn Wedding

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Mount Vernon Fireworks for Independence Day
18th Century Virginian George Washington  /  June 26, 2022

Mount Vernon Fireworks for Independence Day

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Mother of the Groom Gown Shopping for a July Barn Wedding
Family & Traditions  /  June 2, 2022

Mother of the Groom Gown Shopping for a July Barn Wedding

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Vintage Aloha Dress for a Hawaiian Themed Bridal Shower
Family & Traditions  /  May 29, 2022

Vintage Aloha Dress for a Hawaiian Themed Bridal Shower

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Attending The Lafayette Trail Marker Unveiling in Yorktown
18th Century Honorary Virginian Lafayette  /  April 21, 2022

Attending The Lafayette Trail Marker Unveiling in Yorktown

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Our Elopement Cottage at Charlottesville’s Prospect Hill
Family & Traditions  /  April 8, 2022

Our Elopement Cottage at Charlottesville’s Prospect Hill

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Our Unique Elopement Dinner at The Inn at Willow Grove
Family & Traditions  /  April 7, 2022

Our Unique Elopement Dinner at The Inn at Willow Grove

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Our Elopement Tour of Madison’s Montpelier
18th Century Virginian James Madison  /  April 6, 2022

Our Elopement Tour of Madison’s Montpelier

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Our Elopement Dinner in the Shadow of Monticello
Family & Traditions  /  April 5, 2022

Our Elopement Dinner in the Shadow of Monticello

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