Wedding Dress Holds Memories for Four Generations The dress was made from taffeta and alison lace. It was speckled with hundreds of tiny Austrian crystal beads and pearls. Years went by and fashions changed, but the dress lived on. Its sleeves were poufed for the 80’s and cut back off for 2021. Marvelously, and to the delight of the brides, the waist did not have to be … [Read more...]
Wedding Feature: Karl and Mallory
Mallory Ashford and Karl Wilcox married on June 17, 2017. The two met at Hardin-Simmons University and were friends throughout undergraduate school. After graduation, Mallory continued at HSU for graduate school, and Karl went to Boston University. He later accepted a teaching job at Cooper High School and returned to Abilene. The two friends reconnected and later began … [Read more...]
Scene In Love Proposal Stories
Last year as we were planning and preparing for our first ever bridal event and magazine issue, we published this short nostalgic look at our proposal stories. You can find the original post here, but these are the stories we shared. I personally get a little teary eyed at each unique expression of love. “It was Thanksgiving Day and Robert had come to town after having … [Read more...]
Weddings Season is Upon Us
I’ve got weddings on my mind. This May is a month of weddings for me and mine. My husband’s brother is getting married on the 15th and one of my husband’s college roommates is getting married on the 21st. PLUS! I start helping our Event Coordinator plan for the Abilene Scene’s Bridal event. You’re going to want to put that down in your calendar as September 25, because … [Read more...]
DIY Brooch Bouquet
Brooch bouquets are expensive to buy, but why buy one pre-made when you can do it yourself? Depending on the size of your brooch or oversized earring collection, making your own brooch bouquet can cost next to nothing. For sentimental brides it’s great way to include family heirlooms in your ceremony. And even if you aren’t getting married, a brooch bouquet may be … [Read more...]