Simplicity and Extravagancy

Extravagance. That is this picture. The 20's gown. The huge bouquet. Those speak loudly to the fact that this woman was one of means,

She's a tall, handsome woman.

Simplicity is this next picture. Just as lovely. Just as beautiful.

I'd say this is the 1910's. The dress is simple. A couple of some means, enough to afford a few luxuries.

Bonnets

Bonnet? Hat? I don't really know, but its just darling.

This is my wedding dress.

Well, not really. But it is similar.

I happen to know the man in the picture. He's a sweetheart.

But, this is my dress! I have a love affair with this style. My dress is from 1949, and they got married in the early 50's, so yeah. My style. Even the veil.

Rockford, IL

Rockford, IL.

And this is another awesome dress for the times.

The waist button detail and the lines on the bodice. I really like how the sleeve flare out from the snugness of the bodice. I'll bet when she stood up the skirt flared fantastically!

And he! Doesn't he look handsome? So proud and sure of himself?

I love this picture. Everything about it.

Swedish Wedding Card.

This was given to me about six years ago. Its written in Swedish, a reminder card.
It says: (And its rather a very simple translation, if anyone out there knows Swedish and would be willing to translate, I'd be forever grateful!!) "Reminder for everyone invited, where the 'banns' and the marriage will take place. Warmest Thanks."

Happy

Sometimes, happiness needs  few words as possible. You let the moment speak for its self.

Alright...

I am going to be honest with you...This picture gives me the creeps. Its the eyes of everyone. Like the pupils of every ones eyes have been colored in. The picture is faded, but the pupils stand out. And it creeps me out.

And now that that is out of the way...

Turn of the Century. Possibly 1900's-1920's.