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!
18th Century Virginia Musings
Tag: 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 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.
Engagement Photos at Westridge Pond in Lake Ridge
Knowing each other for a few years, W became a great friend and confidante during some trials in my life, similar to what he, himself, had previously faced.
Engaged to be Married at Gadsby’s Tavern in Alexandria
Since we both like reading, writing, and history, conversation turned to the historic events that transpired at Gadsby’s, including Washington and Lafayette.
Mother of the Bride Dress: Audrey Hepburn, Givenchy, Sabrina
I was excited my daughter and I would both be wearing vintage styled dresses, inspired by Givenchy fashions Audrey Hepburn wore in her movies!
