Showing posts with label Annapolis. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Annapolis. Show all posts

Monday, July 11, 2011

The Simple Things-A Naval Wedding

It was the perfect day for a wedding.
Nice and sunny and not too hot. 

The Naval Academy Cathedral is wonderfully elegant and grand.
It was the first time I cried at a wedding when the organ played the bridal chorus loud and strong and watching my sweet amazing friend Kristen walk down the aisle. 

After the ceremony, a beautiful reception was held at Carol's Creek in Annapolis.
The couple specifically chose this place because it had a wonderful view of the Naval Academy
 from the deck and all the wonderful sailboats. 

Each table had a sailboat completing the Navy theme.
So sweet, to have a theme that's something so important to the groom.
My favorite part had to be the cake.
I love the personal touch, so sweet and simple.

Having a photo booth is always fun!
Even more special, having the guests sign your book next to their picture.

Of course, these boys had to welcome Kristen officially into the Navy with a tradition from Top Gun.
They sang, "You've lost that lovin' feeling" with changed words to "You've got that lovin' feeling."
You can see it here.

Not to forget another fun Navy tradition, the sword kisses.

Congrats Kristen and Thomas! Love you both so much!

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

William Paca House

My vacation back East actually started in Historic Annapolis for a dear friend's wedding.
While I was there, I took a lovely tour of the William Paca House.

The beautiful house at one point became a hotel called Carvel Hall that closed in 1964.
My grandmother being a navy wave herself, may have memories of the old hotel.

However, thank goodness that the Historic Annapolis Foundation decided to restore
the house to its original way as much as they could.

The jewel of this old house is the garden and what a lovely day it was to be outside.
Now that I have a new computer, I hope to share some more pictures from the trip.
If you're ever in Annapolis you should take a tour of this house. 
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