Blossom Gets Married

My sister Blossom and her husband look just like a classic wedding-cake topper!My sister Blossom was married very young, at sixteen. I absolutely love the faded colours of these mementoes, the now-vintage furnishings. Recently I asked her about her about these photos (possibly taken by a cousin or uncle), and she smiled reminiscently.

The dress was hired, which she has no regrets about. It’s a very modest gown, high-necked; the veil and pretty, lace-trimmed chiffon cloak are what lift it out of the ordinary. I remember admiring this photo (above) as a child; at the dusk falling turning her dress blue, and thinking it looked the epitome of romance. The newly minted couple look like the classic bride and groom that sit atop wedding cakes.

Showing off the heart-shaped cake. Why is dad lurking in the corner?

The couple look so happy cutting the cake. And oh look, there are Naughty Amelia-Jane’s parents on the far right, with her older brother and sister.Her cake, she tells me proudly, was heart-shaped, a detail which you can’t quite see in the photos. That’s just so sweet! I believe the casual little reception was held at our parents’ home, with our relatives in attendance. And that little toddler walking into the shot could just be me. 

I am happy to add that many years later the wedding glow hasn’t faded: they are still happily married.

The bridal couple with my parents. Is that me in the corner?