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| When we saw that great weather was coming for the wedding day, we planned a last minute picnic on the lake. It turned out to be one of the highlights of the weekend. |
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| Despite the hot, sunny weather, the lake is still ridiculously frigid at this time of year, especially as it had snowed in the Adirondacks just the week before. I was impressed to see that some of our friends had already been swimming by the time I arrived with the bride in tow. As native Adirondackers, Kim and I both knew we’d have to meet their challenge. So we pulled a group of intrepid would-be swimmers together and got ourselves psyched up with some jumping on the dock. |
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| One of my favorite memories of the weekend was when our friend Megan suggested we all think of Kim and Till when the cold water rushed over our bodies and send all that energy their way. I’m sure that will start a new tradition for me – every time I jump in cold water (which I love to do) I will think of someone or something to send the rush to. |
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| My family has been picnic-ing at this boathouse nearly all our lives so it was so much fun to share it with friends from all over. |
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| The double decker water jump is Zach’s signature move, and he got the groom be his 1st deck for wedding day good luck. |
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| Kim and me sharing the happiness with our beautiful Mama. |
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| Kim and I went straight to The Uplands after lunch to get ready for the wedding. I snuck into the dining room on my way upstairs to have a peak at the beautiful room my mom had decorated for the dinner that night. |
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| Every time I went up or down the stairs at The Uplands, my attention was grabbed by this painting of Phebe, it’s owner. I just can’t get over the outfit! |
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| A detail of the room where Kimberly was getting dressed. This is why we love this house so much. It has such style, but in a very personal and unpretentious way. |
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| As maid of honor, I was the last in the procession before Kimberly did her wedding march. I couldn’t resist turning around a take a picture. Here she comes with our dad and step dad. |
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| Love and Lanvin! The dress was made of the softest, most delicate silk tulle – it was like a cobweb. |
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| The kiss!! (photo credit: my husband) |
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I managed to get a quick closeup on the porch while we waited for a rain shower to stop. I love the flowers. And the veil.
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| The wedding children. |
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| The bridal moose. We tried to match her to the real bride as much as possible. I hope Alber would be proud! |
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| Mom and her best friend Mimi, having a quick recap of the ceremony before going into dinner. |
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| On Sunday we had brunch at The Ausable Club before everyone took off. I love the bathroom there so much, I just had to show it to you. |
Hi Amanda, I am really enjoying your blog. You might like mine as well at bartboehlert.com.
Lanvin in the Adirondacks – chic! Love it.
Best,
Bart
When I read this i immediately think of you and the marriage of your sister ! You could have found this little bottle in that so gorgeous place ! I love how you are linked with your roots and nature !!Sunny
Une bouteille contenant un message vieux de 97 ans vient d'être repêchée par un plongeur américain dans le lac Michigan. Près d'un siècle après avoir été rédigée par deux jeunes femmes, la lettre est toujours intacte et offre un témoignage émouvant d'une journée d'amusement. Vous aimez nos contenus ? Recevez gratuitement la meilleure news et vidéo du jour, et profitez des conseils de Consogazette pour améliorer votre pouvoir d'achat Au moment où elles ont jeté leur bouteille à l'eau cet après-midi de 1915, Selina Pramstaller et Tillie Esper ne se doutaient pas que leur message serait retrouvé près d'un siècle plus tard par un plongeur du Michigan aux Etats-Unis. Ce petit mot racontant une journée passée dans une base de loisir de l'époque est un véritable témoignage historique qui offre un aperçu touchant d'un quotidien révolu. "On passe du bon temps à Tashmoo" Petit jeu entre amies, le message jeté à l'eau par Selina Pramstaller et Tillie Esper en 1915 a pris aujourd'hui la valeur d'un trésor. Alors qu'elles passaient un après-midi à Harsens Island, une base de loisirs longeant la St Clair River dans le Michigan, les deux jeunes filles âgées respectivement de 17 et 23 ans ont eu l'idée de laisser un témoignage amusant de leur journée. "On passe du bon temps à Tashmoo", peut-on lire sur le bout de papier resté intact malgré les 97 années passées sous l'eau, rapporte le Daily Mail. Placé dans une bouteille en verre servant originellement à contenir des olives ou des cerises, la missive a coulé à pic au moment de prendre les flots et n'a donc jamais atteint de destinataire jusqu'à il y a quelques jours. C'est Dave Leander, un plongeur, qui lors d'une de ses explorations subaquatiques a mis la main sur le trésor enfoui sous plusieurs centimètres de sable et à de nombreux mètres de profondeur. Un vrai témoignage du passé En le ramenant chez lui, il n'a pas cherché à ouvrir la bouteille mais est parvenu à déchiffrer le mot écrit au stylo et resté intact en dépit des années. Hormis le témoignage de leur amusement, les deux jeunes filles avaient également pris le soin de noter leur adresse et leur nom. Des renseignements qui ont permis au président du Club des Bouteilles Antiques de Detroit de faire des recherches plus poussées sur les deux auteurs de la lettre, probables fabricantes de chapeaux pour femmes et mère au foyer aujourd'hui décédées. Une bouteille à la mer qui aura au moins eu le mérite de fournir un témoignage personnel et touchant dans sa simplicité d'une époque révolue.
Thank you! 🙂 Caroline
I really would have wanted to see your dress! Beautiful wedding
I would love to show you! I didn't take any of myself but when my sister sends me the real pics I'll post one. xx
After a couple of decades of over-the-top weddings, seemingly scripted for the editorial pages of Vogue magazine, Bridezillas firing their makeup artists and hourly wardrobe changes, this is so fresh, charming, and authentic. Congratulations to the happy couple and to you for capturing the simple beauty of it all!
I believe the powder room fabric and wallpaper are Colefax. If not, C&F has a remarkably similar fern print.
Paula
I wish I found the time to visit your blog more often. These photos are so beautiful—intimate and warm and joyful. Thank you for sharing such a special moment!
So gorgeous. And that dress is a stunner, as is your sister!
While I love all these photos, I especially love the one of your mother and her best friend Mimi. The photo captures the space, time and love between them.
Beautiful!
I love your blog!! You always transport me to a different place and that's a lot of fun, thank you! Can't wait for your next book…
Hello!
1. I love your blog. I bringings memories of growing up in the Oxfordshire countryside rushing back to me as I sit at my desk in London. I was just like your daughter, intrepid with my trusted dog, pony and packed lunch out for a epic rides
2. Can anyone stay at The Uplands? It is too The Royal Tenenbaums to believe and I would love to visit
3. The bathroom shot has literally made me swoon
Great post! Congratulations to your family
– Caroline
Hi Caroline – Thank you for your comments. You can rent The Uplands in August and September. It was for sale for a while but not sure it is any longer. If you google The Uplands, Keene Valley you'll find info about it. xx