Sunday, July 24, 2011

Barons War–”The Big Day”

 

This weekend has been absolutely magical; I cannot express how much I appreciate all the hard work and effort so many people put in to make this day so special.  I am so very grateful for everyone who pitched in and volunteered their time, efforts and skill.  I love you all so very much!
 
 
 
 

 

Caught with a goofy look on my face during vigil (the heat was too much to bear with the walls up, so I took down as much of the wall as I could while maintaining a modicum of privacy):

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The food provided at the vigil and subsequent feast was all so delicious, I was in serious peril of not fitting into my dress properly Winking smile
 
 

I managed to have my eyes closed, or a goofy look on my face just about every picture taken in my gown – I’m hoping that someone else caught me looking less…….

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My sisters’ whole family was there, minus my sis – I missed her so much, but I know she was there in spirit. (Besides, she’s being paid to bum around London, I can’t feel to bad for her….):

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Don Vilhelm heralded for me, and I processed with a whole gaggle of my (quail chickies) friends, and escorted by my husband. You may wonder why in the world I have this picture in here; Johanne provided last-minute candles, as court was pushed back and I ended up processing in the dark….it’s funny how things happen; one of my original ideas involved candles, but I cut it out for simplicities’ sake…..but I ended up with candles after all! It was beautiful!:

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The last moments before the ceremony:

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….Called before TRM; I have my Apprentice belt slung over my shoulder as I hadn’t at this point been officially released from my Laurel:

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I don’t have pictures of everyone who spoke for me, but I am hoping with all the cameras around, I can grab the remainder!:

 

Swearing my oath:

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Laurel regalia (Especially special as Aine, Bethany and Lisa all collaborated on it!):

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Dubbing:

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Presentation of the scroll:

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Most beautiful scroll in the history of EVER.  I cannot express how much I love this piece, it couldn’t possibly be more me, all done in my favorite colors, and each little element was so lovingly thought out;

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The two baby pygmy goats at the top:

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the two quail (chickies) in the left margin:

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Cozmo and Demitri as supporters at the bottom:

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Tiny Barsky taking a nap in the bottom of the right margin:

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and me in my blue silk Italian gown with my crazy veil (if I had one that long, I assure you, I’d wear it!), with various implements of my favorite artistic endeavors (I’m pretty sure I’m sewing on the PPoD!!!)

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7 comments:

  1. You look phenomenal! I'm so damn happy for you!

    What an amazing scroll! You are insanely well-loved, and for many, many good reasons- never forget that!

    Congrats, and I love ya!

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  2. You are totally right about the PPOD!  The pic was so tiny that I couldn't even get the embroidery frame to look right, but you guessed it anyway, yay!!!

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  3. A more deserving person cannot be found!  What an exceptional day for an exceptional artist.

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  4. I loved the sentiments expressed by those who spoke for you. I hope you either have a great memory or someone wrote them down. The things that were said were heart-felt and true. By the way, I have some of it videotaped on my camera, so if you want to listen again. let me know. Did someone videotape the whole thing? 
    Anyway, what an awesome day! 

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  5. You are stunning, it was magical.
     

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  6. It was absolutely wonderful to see you being recognized for how fabulous you are!  I loved hearing everything that was said, seeing how lovely you looked and, especially, feeling the happiness radiating off of you during and after the ceremony.  (Now the big question is: how the heck are you going to deal with having no giant ceremonies looming???  lol)  Love you!  :D

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  7. We love you, Maestra.  Never forget that.  Keep on being unabashedly passionate about your craft. ;)

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