tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3386453083302606197.post4048858478301636225..comments2023-03-30T22:45:22.125-04:00Comments on Forgotten Faces and Long Ago Places: Sepia Saturday #172 - Mystery Wedding MarchTeresa Wilson Rogershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07340825601857084302noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3386453083302606197.post-54405409928118464092013-04-19T00:21:28.351-04:002013-04-19T00:21:28.351-04:00I will guess going to the church..because the litt...I will guess going to the church..because the little girls still have rose petals in their baskets..they are probably strewing a few along the way! Great find! :)Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3386453083302606197.post-9165248816437349682013-04-17T12:26:05.044-04:002013-04-17T12:26:05.044-04:00This is completely fitting, and so happy that you ...This is completely fitting, and so happy that you shared it here, and gee I'd share it where I could. How you got this postcard in itself is really wonderful too. What a very special way to be married.21 Witshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00071361755673253230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3386453083302606197.post-38990592707061600502013-04-16T05:15:13.250-04:002013-04-16T05:15:13.250-04:00Her veil is lifted off her face, so definitely pos...Her veil is lifted off her face, so definitely post wedding ceremony, <br />and the couple walks together, more proof of that. Some banquet waiting for them somewhere, be it a private home or in a hall. It seems a rather small party though. <br />:)~ <br />HUGZBruno Lalibertéhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09607511642101907283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3386453083302606197.post-4835682822417291602013-04-14T02:31:28.224-04:002013-04-14T02:31:28.224-04:00I imagine from the orderly line and the solemn fa...I imagine from the orderly line and the solemn faces that the wedding has not yet taken place. I can't imagine the little flower girls walking along in such a restrained manner after the ceremony. Interesting shot.Liz Needlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10346380755511150998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3386453083302606197.post-63985562547798694282013-04-13T20:42:12.629-04:002013-04-13T20:42:12.629-04:00I'm guessing they're on their way to the c...I'm guessing they're on their way to the church. The flower girls are subdued by the occasion, the couples following are very ordered. I think that the group would be much more relaxed after the wedding.Boobookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01395043246338753023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3386453083302606197.post-39576840505132265042013-04-13T15:23:32.840-04:002013-04-13T15:23:32.840-04:00I originally missed the woman in the window, too. ...I originally missed the woman in the window, too. I know nothing about European wedding customs, but I wondered if it was a procession to the church with the flower girls in front. Interesting photograph!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3386453083302606197.post-11211102952137544622013-04-13T13:22:06.175-04:002013-04-13T13:22:06.175-04:00I think I'd probably hang out the window if a ...I think I'd probably hang out the window if a bridal procession came past my house. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3386453083302606197.post-72510706648838080262013-04-13T13:20:42.509-04:002013-04-13T13:20:42.509-04:00It's a feature of Wordpress I believe.It's a feature of Wordpress I believe.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3386453083302606197.post-40302833097745554802013-04-13T09:01:49.538-04:002013-04-13T09:01:49.538-04:00What a great shot...and the idea of making up a st...What a great shot...and the idea of making up a story to go with it is enticing. Glad Little Nell noticed the woman (?) in the window...I missed that the first time. Mystery photo fun!Barbara Rogershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08351113054045427775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3386453083302606197.post-71592662027330947182013-04-12T22:33:18.701-04:002013-04-12T22:33:18.701-04:00I was curious as to what was going on across the s...I was curious as to what was going on across the street -- several are looking that way. Great photo -- many stories could be written about this wedding party, the lady in the window, and the goings on across the street. Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07948553013206247354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3386453083302606197.post-65960587987991380622013-04-12T22:27:56.635-04:002013-04-12T22:27:56.635-04:00A quick Google search for "history wedding pr...A quick Google search for "history wedding processional" (musicians have to pay attention to this kind of custom) reveals that in parts of Europe a bride was conducted from her home with the groom to the church for the vows, and then back again for a feast (provided by the bride's family of course.) My guess is that this is the first trip to the church, with everyone suitable solemn, except the bride who knows where the camera is. Mike Brubakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13065245846262417519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3386453083302606197.post-78030633185333007642013-04-12T14:54:58.104-04:002013-04-12T14:54:58.104-04:00I imagine that they've just been wed in the ch...I imagine that they've just been wed in the church and are on their way to the reception. It's such a lovely photo.<br />NancyNorth County Film Clubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13683794164957833415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3386453083302606197.post-27742724029016167862013-04-12T10:11:02.400-04:002013-04-12T10:11:02.400-04:00It is a lovely photo but unfortunately it does not...It is a lovely photo but unfortunately it does not look like a very happy occasion. There are not many people smiling, which is unusual for a wedding.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636761469099608281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3386453083302606197.post-53755212562494571172013-04-11T15:03:11.625-04:002013-04-11T15:03:11.625-04:00I wonder whether it is a local custom somewhere to...I wonder whether it is a local custom somewhere to have a procession after (or before?) a wedding.Postcardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16399915833682943432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3386453083302606197.post-16078365989960297312013-04-11T14:29:13.149-04:002013-04-11T14:29:13.149-04:00But I hate this slideshow you have imposed over th...But I hate this slideshow you have imposed over the higher resolution image. It is a real spoiler that I can manage to close off.Nigel Aspdin (Derby, UK)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11287696605570389587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3386453083302606197.post-82318965658255385322013-04-11T14:25:44.421-04:002013-04-11T14:25:44.421-04:00I can look at this photo for ages........it seems ...I can look at this photo for ages........it seems unpromising at first sight but thoughts keep arising the longer it is studied.Nigel Aspdin (Derby, UK)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11287696605570389587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3386453083302606197.post-45635148520790317852013-04-11T08:56:31.422-04:002013-04-11T08:56:31.422-04:00You're probably correct in assuming they'v...You're probably correct in assuming they've already tied the knot Teresa, although there have been traditions of everyone walking to the church together in some cultures. It's an unusual shot in any case, and I like the lady hanging from the window to get a better view!Little Nellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11862657943846727987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3386453083302606197.post-89669904057196830042013-04-11T08:56:02.712-04:002013-04-11T08:56:02.712-04:00You're probably correct in assuming they'v...You're probably correct in assuming they've already tied the knot Teresa, although there have been traditions of everyone walking to the church together in some cultures. It's an unusual shot in any case, and I like the lady hanging from the window to get a better view!Little Nellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11862657943846727987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3386453083302606197.post-39321251020107671402013-04-11T08:02:58.941-04:002013-04-11T08:02:58.941-04:00A lovely happy photograph - and so different. A lovely happy photograph - and so different. ScotSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01412874349376253984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3386453083302606197.post-19266768151008575272013-04-11T04:23:42.094-04:002013-04-11T04:23:42.094-04:00I would say that the deckle-edged format was not a...I would say that the deckle-edged format was not as popular in England as it was in Europe and the United States. I'm sure there are others who will be able to give you chapter and verse on the building styles, but they look more European than English to me too.Brett Paynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07706734864792449845noreply@blogger.com