Writing our Book: How to NOT Do-It-Yourself Part I
Too many times our fixer upper renovation caused us to feel like we were in a Carey Grant movie, Mr. Blanding’s Dream House.
Historical Seamstress & Homeschooler
Tag: elopement
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!
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.
Vintage Aloha Dress for a Hawaiian Themed Bridal Shower
The fabric for both the sundress and the jacket were 1950s styled Aloha fabrics from the Gertie line that sold at JoAnn a few years ago.
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 Tour of Madison’s Montpelier
While at Montpelier, my number one goal was to locate the new historical marker from the Lafayette Trail, proclaiming my hero from France!
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.
