The year was 1971, and my mother was 19 years old. She was getting married to my dad, 27, whom she had been dating for about 6 months or so. When I was little, this just seemed normal. But then I got to be 19, and I realized that this seemed a bit crazy. I didn't know what I wanted to major in, much less who I wanted to spend the rest of my life with.While my mom's dress is not exactly my style, I do love its simplicity. No over-the-top beading or pouffy lace. Just a simple empire waist dress, with a high neck and delicate lace daisies. This was the era of Taming of the Shrew, Camelot, Romeo & Juliet, and Anne of the Thousand Days, don't forget. My mom's veil is attached to a beaded Juliet cap, and falls to her feet.
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Yeah, that's me on the right in the peach dress (LOL). I must have owned at least 6 or 7 bridesmaid dresses from this era! The hats are priceless.
Your Mom is certainly a beautiful bride!!!! I also had that Juliet Cap and Veil at my 1974 wedding!
I suppose, to you, these photos look vintage. To me, they look so current! I'll have to post a vintage photo of my 1974 wedding next week!
Oh my goodness, your mom and sister look so much alike! Especially in this picture, I can totally see Jen. Almost to the point that I'd believe it was her photoshopped in, wow!
Your mom is beautiful. I love the peach dresses and I am a sucker for a bouquet of daisies.
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