Eighteen years ago today, my husband and I married. That’s beautiful Lake Tahoe behind us. Still in love after all these years. I love my husband most of all for being a loving father to our son. Yes, he adores me. That goes without question. He’s devoted, hard-working, good looking, and smart. I’m blessed to have him as my spouse.
My mother and I made that dress. I ended up doing much of the work. The dress had to be lined, so in effect we made two dresses. The fabric required tiny French seams on both dress and lining and a hand-sewn rolled hem. The lace was too delicate to support the dress, so the bodice had to be lined with a fine mesh – again with barely visible French seams. The fabric was a delicate, iridescent, light-weight jersey that clung and showed every imperfection, so it had to be precisely and flawlessly sewn.
Just noticed – I didn’t yet have a turkey neck. Those were the days, back when I was in my thirties, and my age had not yet begun to show.
Your dress was lovely and you sewing skills are impressive. Wishing you many happy years more.
Thank you, Julie!
Wow–sewing a wedding dress–wow. I didn’t know there were things called French seams. Of course, me and needles never got along. Beautiful photo and CONGRATULATIONS!
I didn’t either, until I had to do them in order to get the dress to work. It was a learning process.
Happy Anniversary! Your dress is beautiful, as are you. Bless you and your husband in your marriage <3
Thank you so much.
Congratulations Kitt!
Happy Anniversary Kitt! What a beautiful photo and also dress! Wow, you and your mom made it, that makes it even more special. Hope you have a wonderful one 🙂
Thank you, Indah.
What a sweet photo, happy anniversary! 🙂
Thank you.
Happy Anniversary!
Happy Anniversary, Kitt. Such a perfect setting for your lovely photo. And the dress is fabulous.It’s so nice to hear marital success stories. ☺ Van
Thank you!
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, KITT! A happy marriage 💑 is a true sacrament– one of the best blessings on earth. May you have many, many more happy years together! ♡ ellen
Thank you, Ellen.
I love nothing better than a great love story. Congratulations on your anniversary and thanks for sharing yours!
Thank you! Same with you two!