So I have these long blank walls. They are not only hard to fill, but expensive to fill. I want to find creative things to adorn the walls of which surround our daily activity, but Im not a good decorator and I dont have a ton of money to blow at this years summer arts festival. SO....upon many hours of pondering what to do I came up with the idea for a
historical wedding day wall. Im sure it's been done before, but with pictures of my own family line I could make it our own. Looking through old photo albums was like going back in time (pardon the cliche). To feel the old wrinkly pages and touch the same photos that my great x 3 grandma touched up to a hundred years ago blew. my. freaking. mind. History is amazing. I cant help but stare at these photos over and over.
So here are a few of the oldest family wedding and some non wedding photos I could find. Thought it would be fun for family to look back on...
My Grandparents.


Above: My great grandparents
Below: Joel's Grandparents

Joel's Grandparents

My Grandparents (at a photo booth in the Okoboji Emporium!)

R.R.Brown and family (my great grandparents and the little girl on the stool is my grandma)

My Grandma with, get this, HER GRANDMA. Amazing.

Project Finished. Well actually it's been finished for months.
This is amazing Emily. What beautiful pictures and job you did with them! I cannot believe how much Ryan looks like your Grandpa Bishop. WOW! Thanks for sharing this with us.
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Hey Michele! We cant wait to see you. Soon!
ReplyDeleteThere's only one phrase to sum this up:
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Seriously though - what a neat tribute! We have such a rich family history/tradition that we need to preserve and showcase.
Awesome idea!
Love you guys,
Judd
Thanks Judd! Good to hear from you. Heritage is amazing and speaking of, I cant wait to see pictures of your little babe coming soon!
ReplyDeleteLove your idea and it came out great. I have never heard of doing that so maybe you should market your idea. What a great way to be reminded of your family heritage.
ReplyDeleteAlso loved the Easter pictures. You are very good at taking pictures. Must be your advertising experience!! Love how you find ways to be creative and have fun in the moments. That is what being a mom is all about. Love you guys - Melanie
Mel-Wish we could see you and the boys more often! Joel and I have great memories of living at the lake and getting to see you guys on a regular basis. Love you too!
ReplyDeleteAmazing idea and beautiful presentation! Dont be surprised if you dont get the best compliment ever.....someone copies you! You DO have a gift for decorating!
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