Parents' Folly:

[lisa c]

Gorgeous!
and does he look besotted, or what!?!

 

[BAS]

Lisa, that was a very long time ago...

 

[lisa c]

LOL! May well have been years ago, but you've got proof! I'm lookin' right at it ;-)

Eh, too bad we don't stay besotted forever (sentimental sigh)

(BTW, I've seen pictures - you've held up verrrry well, dahlink)

 

[CathyKeshi]

Wonderful, BAS!

 

[Pearl Dreams]

I love the wedding day photos! You both looked so happy-- and what great luster on those akoyas from so long ago!

 

[Red]

Thank you for the update, BAS, and the wonderful photos. I suspected that to your father, the only true pearl is an akoya. Everything else is not a white akoya, and therefore, not a pearl. But, I saw those white SS at the ruckus, and they are truly special. I figured that they would be appreciated.

I'm looking forward to seeing that green goddess piece at the next ruckus. I know it will be stunning in person. Enjoy it!

 

[pattye]

I love the wedding day photos! You both looked so happy-- and what great luster on those akoyas from so long ago!

BAS, absolutely beautiful pearls and I completely agree with Pearl Dreams~great fun to see your wedding photos, more so as I've met your DH!

 

[Happy Huku]

Awwww, so romantic!
Lovely to see your first pearls worn for such a special occasion, they were perfect, no wonder your Dad has not budged with his preference for white akoyas.

 

[GemGeek]

Love the photos!

 

[Mel]

I am now an official Pearl-guide member and actually made it to post!!

 

[lisa c]

Hey, Mel, welcome aboard!

 

[la_corsetiere]

I just need to chime in that I have thoroughly enjoyed this thread!

 

[Narcissa]

BAS, your family shots are endearing. Especially the mother-daughter neck shot. Thanks for posting.

 

[Katbran]

It's a great journey isn't it ! Love the wedding photos...John and I are at 30 years ... where does the time go ? You have a gorgeous girl !

 

[BAS]

Mel, welcome aboard. Thanks Happy Huku, GemGeek, Mel, Lisa c, la_corsetiere, Narcissa. Katbran -- happy 30th! Time, it does fly...

 

[Sea Urchin]

Truly lovely thread, BAS. Thanks for sharing.