Wednesday, October 21, 2009

ABC Wednesday N is for Newlyweds

Another photo from a short while back, since I'm cautious about exposing myself to the elements now after having been sick/still am a bit.

This was taken downtown, and the garland above the door announces a wedding that has taken place. This is pretty much a village custom, and sometimes the garlands are quite elaborate, but you do see them in town sometimes, as in this photo.

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19 comments:

Sylvia K said...

What a lovely custom and a lovely garland! Love your photo!

Hope you're feeling better soon! Enjoy your day!

Sylvia

Carol said...

What a great idea, I would enjoy this custom, seems like they are sharing the joy!

Q said...

I also think this is a charming tradition.
Stay well.
Sherry

Leslie: said...

What a nice custom! A bit old-fashioned for this part of the world, but lovely just the same. :D

Mara said...

What a great way of showing that a marriage has taken place. Lovely custom.

photowannabe said...

I love that village custom. Its lovely and very original for the letter N.
Hope you return to health soon. This sickness seems to be hard on everyone.

Gaelyn said...

I love the wood of the door frame and what a pretty way to announce to the neighborhood of newlyweds.

This has been hanging on for a while. Sure hope your all better real soon.

Lowell said...

It's not a custom with which I am familiar, but I like it a lot...

Hope you all well soon!

Tumblewords: said...

An interesting custom! I do hope you are feeling back to normal, now...

dianasfaria.com said...

what a great idea, I love this tradition.

MaR said...

What a wonderful tradition and beautiful garland!
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Chuck Pefley said...

Should I assume this was the recent wedding of a couple you know very well?

Pat said...

Hi, Chuck. Could have been, but wasn't! We didn't do the 'garland over the door' thing! :>)

Thérèse said...

A very elegant garland but hard to preserve when the flowers are natural.
And a perfect background to make it stand out.

James said...

Beautiful, and I love the woodwork.

Virginia said...

Lovely custom. Simple and nicely done.
V

Roger Owen Green said...

nice tradition, nice photo

Tash said...

So pretty and delicate. Looks lovely against the rich brown door.

I meant to ask if your wedding guests wore a sprig of rosemary - my mom had those for our wedding reception.

Marie-Noyale said...

Did you do that for your daughter's wedding?

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