Dressing the Bride
Updated ~ Finding a Modest Bridal Gown or Wedding Dress in the US
Dressing the Maids
Added ~ Finding Modest Bridesmaid Dresses in the US
News!
Virtuous Weddings is now on Facebook!
What’s New as of Dec 27, 2011
December 27th, 2011You’re Invited!
November 3rd, 2011Hello!
I would like to invite you to an online launch party celebrating my new website The Hope Chest (www.hopechestprinciple.com).
The Hope Chest provides encouragement, connection, and resources for unmarried women and girls who want to prepare themselves to be excellent wives and mothers. It also provides resources for parents preparing their daughters.
The Hope Chest is a project of Keeping Home (Virtuous Wedding’s “parent”), a business dedicated to
- Promoting Positive Homekeeping
- Helping Keep Christian Homes Healthy and Happy
- Protecting the Existence of Home, Sweet Home, One Family at a Time
The launch party will run Monday morning (Nov 7) through Friday afternoon/evening (Nov 11). There will be posts to discuss, door prizes every day, and coupon codes. No refreshments but plenty of refreshMENT.
~ Your hostess
Something’s Wrong with the Website
June 26th, 2011Unfortunately, I don’t know what’s causing the problem!
Irises Part II
April 19th, 2011Why in the world am I posting these? Read Flowers From the Garden or the Wild.
More examples of irises.
Another white iris
Yellow iris
White and yellow iris
What’s New As of April 5, 2011
April 5th, 2011Just updated these pages:
The Bride’s Trousseau ~ lots of updates and additions, including a guide to shopping for lingerie online (with “safety” ratings!).
Shopping Guide ~ How does this work, Featured Merchants, and Tips for using.
Wedding Crafts
Irises Part I
April 1st, 2011There are several types of irises that bloom at different times throughout spring and summer. Among them all, they come in a wide range of colors.
I haven’t seen irises in wedding flowers, that I remember, but I have seen them in flower arranging books.
Blue iris
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An interesting bearded iris
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A beautiful white bearded iris.
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A small white iris. I don't know what kind, although it's something other than a bearded iris, I believe.
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A single iris (especially one of those white beauties!) could make a breathtaking centerpiece for a small table.
Blog Highlights March 31, 2011
March 31st, 2011Blog Highlights is a periodic (weekly?) post featuring recent posts that may be of interest to my readers from blogs I have vistited. Enjoy! If you’d like me to consider adding you to my list of blogs to check please contact hostess here.
Something to inspire you (ladies) to learn how to sew before you have children: by Creations by Michie‘. 
Need to Make Lots of Guacamole? Here’s a quick and easy way at Keeping Home (no, it wasn’t my idea, I’m just sharing it).
Pretty Papers and More Pretty Papers: fancy, shabby chic cards made by Carol of Cherished Treasures.
Spring Trees and Shrubs Part II
March 31st, 2011Why in the world am I posting these? Read Flowers From the Garden or the Wild.
I don’t know/remember what these are (but I can find out if anyone is curious).
Possibly a lilac, if I'm remembering correctly
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An early spring flowering tree
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What’s in your spring yard that could be used in floral arrangements?
Spring Trees and Shrubs Part I
March 30th, 2011Why in the world am I posting these? Read Flowers From the Garden or the Wild.
A flowering tree such as this pretty purple leaf plum would be best to use at the beginning of flowering (before it starts dropping petals) or just after the leaves come in (before the bugs get to them).
Purple Leaf Plum
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Purple Leaf Plum later in flowering
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End of flowering close-up
What’s New As of March 9, 2011
March 9th, 2011Yesterday I split up the bridal sewing page into several pages. There are some new additions there too. I hope they help you!
