Netherfield Ball
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elizabeth_mnSo, it's Tuesday, and I feel like I am the last person to get my weekend photos up. How weird is that? Modern times.
We went to the Netherfield Ball this weekend organized by the Historic Recreation Society. I wore my green voile from last year. I had big plans for a new yellow silk dress but after making Glinda and the purple plaid I was a little burned out and postponed it for another time. I also had plans for the HB but I decided to wait until I have the new-ish Laughing Moon men's regency tailcoat pattern so I can do it right. So her wore his blue 18th century suit from last spring.
It was really cold and snowy that night, and my HB asked me if I was sure I would be okay wearing that thin dress. Silly man! At least I didn't dampen it, like a certain hardcore reenactor in attendance.
Anyway, pictures!
A goofy selfie was required.
The ball was pretty well attended. Lots of lovely ladies and dapper gents all dressed up! Not everybody was perfectly in period; a lot of the men were in their Victorian evening wear, but who cares because they like to dance!
I strolled up to the balcony to get some dance shots. This is the hall where almost all the local costume balls are held. It's a beautiful space with a great floor.
My hubby is the well-dressed gent sitting on the right. I finally got him some gloves and they really complete the look.
Halfway through the evening a dinner was served.
And just on the way out I decided we needed a photo of us together. Unfortunately I have my tired face on.
We didn't stay all night; just until about 11:30. I danced about 5 dances with my husband and two with other gents. A lady from the English Country Dance group asked my HB to dance, which I thought was great! He never, EVER asks other ladies to dance. All of the dances were taught and most were pretty easy, but a couple were complex and I made a lot of mistakes. Good thing no one really cares about mistakes; they are very lighthearted about it.
I also spent a lot of time chatting with the ladies. Most of this group is folks I just see at events, so that can make conversation a little more difficult. But after 15 years I finally feel like I can just be bold and walk up to people and chat, which is great.
We went to the Netherfield Ball this weekend organized by the Historic Recreation Society. I wore my green voile from last year. I had big plans for a new yellow silk dress but after making Glinda and the purple plaid I was a little burned out and postponed it for another time. I also had plans for the HB but I decided to wait until I have the new-ish Laughing Moon men's regency tailcoat pattern so I can do it right. So her wore his blue 18th century suit from last spring.
It was really cold and snowy that night, and my HB asked me if I was sure I would be okay wearing that thin dress. Silly man! At least I didn't dampen it, like a certain hardcore reenactor in attendance.
Anyway, pictures!
A goofy selfie was required.
The ball was pretty well attended. Lots of lovely ladies and dapper gents all dressed up! Not everybody was perfectly in period; a lot of the men were in their Victorian evening wear, but who cares because they like to dance!
I strolled up to the balcony to get some dance shots. This is the hall where almost all the local costume balls are held. It's a beautiful space with a great floor.
My hubby is the well-dressed gent sitting on the right. I finally got him some gloves and they really complete the look.
Halfway through the evening a dinner was served.
And just on the way out I decided we needed a photo of us together. Unfortunately I have my tired face on.
We didn't stay all night; just until about 11:30. I danced about 5 dances with my husband and two with other gents. A lady from the English Country Dance group asked my HB to dance, which I thought was great! He never, EVER asks other ladies to dance. All of the dances were taught and most were pretty easy, but a couple were complex and I made a lot of mistakes. Good thing no one really cares about mistakes; they are very lighthearted about it.
I also spent a lot of time chatting with the ladies. Most of this group is folks I just see at events, so that can make conversation a little more difficult. But after 15 years I finally feel like I can just be bold and walk up to people and chat, which is great.
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Date: 2014-11-19 01:38 am (UTC)