Dress

So through this telling of the stories, They want almost their memory to pass on or the passing on of these items to other people.

And it's so funny when you think I've shared this story with you before about the communion dress.

Yeah.

And how I had saved my communion dress for decades for this monumental moment where one day I might have a daughter and I might be able to pass on the dress to her.

And I kept that dress for that moment.

And the reality of that day when it actually happened did not live up to expectations.

Do you know what's interesting, though, with that? And if I can ask you this question, did you love that communion dress? As in, was it filled with you if you think about your truth and your story behind it? Did you just love the dress? Was it something so positive that you wanted to pass on?

No, do you know what I loved about the dress? I remember that.

This theme was Enchanted Forest.

Yes, which was part of the reason why I agreed to go, because I was like, I have a dress that counts for Enchanted Forest.

I believe you had two that counted.

I probably had more than two, honestly.

So yeah, so why don't we start there? We'll talk about the theme.

So the theme was Enchanted Forest.

Monica, what would you like to share the dress that you wore?

It's one of those know-me, sew-me things.

In one respect she was admirably fitted to introduce a young lady into public, being as fond of going everywhere and seeing everything herself as any young lady could be.

Dress was her passion.

She had a most harmless delight in being fine, and our heroine's entrée into life could not take place till after three or four days had been spent in learning what was mostly worn, and her chaperone was provided with a dress of the newest fashion.

Catherine too made some purchases herself, and when all these matters were arranged, the important evening came which was to usher her into the upper rooms.

What gown and what headdress she should wear on the occasion became her chief concern.

She cannot be justified in it.

Dress is at all times a frivolous distinction, and excessive solicitude about it often destroys its own aim.

Catherine knew all this very well.

Hey y'all, welcome to Gowns and Gimlets, our podcast where we talk about Sarah's two favorite things, wedding gowns and cocktails.

I don't think we got to cocktails this episode, but boy did we talk about some wedding dresses.

Evelyn was our guest star.

for my wedding was garden soiree.

And literally like when I was thinking of the guest's attire, it was like that beautiful South African landscape with all of her guests in colored dresses with the beautiful umbrellas.

And I was like, if my guests don't do this, I'm going to be pissed.

Okay, I'm calling it.

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She also was pioneering the different bridesmaid dresses and the different colors.

Color blocking was huge at her wedding.