The weekend before last, George and I flew to Georgia for Hope and Mike's wedding. We left the kids at my mom and dad's house and ran! It was the first time we've been away together since Mario was born 5 years ago. Savannah is such a beautiful city and one of the most romantic American cities I've visited.
We stayed at a lovely Bed & Breakfast full of Victorian antiques and gracious hostesses. They served Southern Grits Souffle {my first time having grits} our first morning there, and no one could believe we had never had grits before! Yankees.
The garden path in front of the B&B.
I want to live in one of these charming apartments...or at least have that railing!
Spanish Moss grows from hanging branches of trees all over Savannah. It requires high humidity and heat to grow. And that was not a problem, considering the temperature was 94 degrees! A record-breaker that day.
The night before the wedding, there was an intimate litttle party organized by Liz Demos. Complete with yummy cupcakes from Back in the Day Bakery. Here are Hope & Mike looking awfully happy {as they should be on the eve of their wedding!}
Hope & I posing. I was trying to be shorter and she was on tip toes trying to be taller. LOL
The wedding ceremony was beautiful, and choked me up as all weddings seem to do. Hope was beaming walking down the aisle with her father. So sweet. {don't you love the pink petticoat peeking out?}
Some cute details at the reception.
A toast to the new Mr. & Mrs.!
A wonderful weekend, a beautiful wedding and a relaxing getaway. Lovely Savannah.
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Congratulations to the happy couple! Wishing you much bliss.
p.s. I may need to live in Georgia. It's stunning!
p.s.s. Love your brown and pink dress Andrea. And love the bride's dress with the pink tulle.
Posted by: Jeni Carlson | October 23, 2009 at 10:24 PM
So lovely...I love a good wedding and this one looks amazing. Congratulations to the new happy couple!
Posted by: Koralee | October 23, 2009 at 10:36 PM
awwwwwww:) Hope looks SO cute and very happy!!! thanks for sharing...and yes, i love that pink petticoat peeking out from her dress hem:)
Posted by: Lori | October 24, 2009 at 08:33 AM
oh gosh, how beautiful. Hope was a gorgeous bride, and I love her frock! The pink petticoat is just the best touch. (I was not a meringue bride either, my dress was a burgundy prom dress with a black petticoat peeking underneath. Perfect for our December wedding).
You and George look fab too. I can imagine you leaving the boys and running! Since Humbug was born, my husband and I have not been anywhere by ourselves either.
Thanks for sharing your photos :o) xx
Posted by: sadie | October 24, 2009 at 08:40 AM
Congratulations and Best Wishes to the new Mr. & Mrs.! Weddings are wonderful, aren't they? And how nice that Hope's wedding gave you & hubby a chance to get-away:)
Posted by: Leah C | October 24, 2009 at 10:08 AM
Ohhh how utterly romantic!!! I would love to VISIT Savannah, let alone get married there! You look gorgeous Andrea! I am so excited that you were able to get away alone with your guy! I LOVE Hope's dress!! She looks so happy and beautiful. I adore the clothespin dolls on the table, how darn cute is that!!!
Hugs,
Amy
Posted by: Bunny Rose Cottage | October 24, 2009 at 12:32 PM
Hi Andrea~
I found your Blog through Somerset Life. I have purchased from your website before and have loved everything :)
I loved seeing pictures of Savannah...I was married there on an old southern plantation 3 years ago and seeing your pictures brought back wonderful memories.
I hope you have a lovely weekend and please come by my Blog for a visit when you can.
Warmly,
LuLu Kellogg
Posted by: LuLu Kellogg | October 24, 2009 at 01:06 PM
Hello Andrea, congratulations to the newlyweds! And thank you so very much for my beautiful totebag like Jeni's! I absolutely love it and that was so sweet of you to give it to me as a gift... love to you... Bisous... Julie Marie
Posted by: Julie Marie Vicknair | October 24, 2009 at 04:41 PM
I love her short dress and sweet little mini veil, it suits her cutey frame so well!
Posted by: Bonnielou | October 24, 2009 at 04:48 PM
What a great break for you and the brides dress was gorgeous I love the pink petty, I want it:-)
Is it alwasy hot in Savannah at this time of year?
Ginny (in not very warm but tad sunny UK)
Posted by: Ginny at Twinkle Pink | October 25, 2009 at 06:24 AM
Congratulations to the beautiful and happy couple! Love that pink crinoline peaking out of Hope's wedding dress. And what a beautiful city to spend a weekend together with your husband, Andrea!
Posted by: Zita - Mlle Magpie | October 25, 2009 at 08:45 AM
Awwww...yay!!! I've been waiting to see pics of Hope's wedding. She look soooo beautiful and Happy !!! Glad you and George had a nice romantic weekend in Savannah. Im giggling because years ago Curtis and I stayed at the Azalea Inn with some friends. Lovely B&B!
Thanks for sharing with us!!! XOXO,Jenn
Posted by: Jennifer | October 25, 2009 at 11:38 AM
A beautiful wedding and I love Hope's dress with the pink petticoat....
Posted by: A Rose Without A Thorn | October 26, 2009 at 02:36 PM
I love that pink petticoat, too. I had a pale pink wedding gown, (with a huge peplum in that 80's style), it brings back sweet memories!
Andrea,Dana Clark introuduced us at the antique show this past summer. I want to invite you and any other local artful souls out there to meet me and Janet Moss and Elizabeth Woodford (Elizabeth Creates) at the University Cafe this Weds. at 11 am. Little guys are welcome, too!
Posted by: Leslie Brier | October 26, 2009 at 05:32 PM
I just love the clothes pin dolls!! Hope and Mike look like a wonderful couple!! God bless them. :)
~ Wendy
http://Crickleberrycottage.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Wendy McDonagh-Valentine | October 26, 2009 at 06:24 PM
how lovely! id love to visit the south one day...sounds like a beautiful wedding and weekend!!
Posted by: anastasia | October 29, 2009 at 07:00 PM
Andrea what a lovely wedding and even more special the fact that you and George could escape the kids!!!YAY!!!!
Alison
Posted by: Alison Gibbs | November 02, 2009 at 05:25 AM
Oh, what memories. My husband and I are native NYers. We went on vacation in 2000 to Savannah and fell in love with the city. We moved there a few months later and got married, flying in family from all over to experience a Christmas time wedding at a B & B in the most romantic cities in America.
We moved back to our home--we missed it--but Savannah is just the most romantic, perfect places for a wedding!
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