My Mother was raised in Holland. Being the only girl in a family of 6 brothers, she likely got spoiled by her mother with all the girly things. When my mother came to Canada, she was given many pieces of jewelry that belonged to her mother and her family. One piece is a gold brooch that holds a special significance in our family. My mother wore the brooch on her wedding day. My sisters wore it on their wedding day, as did I. I look forward to the day that my girls will wear it. I am not a fan of yellow gold and neither are my girls, but to know that the tradition will be upheld is a very treasured importance. I couldn't find a better photo, but here is one of me with the brooch on!
Jul 16, 2007
Heirloom Brooch
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What a wonderful family tradition!! Very meaningful... I LOVE the picture of you---is that your wedding day?? Really beautiful! A real treasure...
I love family heirlooms. This picture doesn't mesh with the picture I have of you- I'd have expected a sundress, long flowing hair...
Very cool heirloom... it'll be so special to get to pass that on to your daughters
Sara, you are SO right! I wanted very badly to have an outdoor wedding: to wear a white eyelet peasant dress with empire waste and drop shoulders, long flowing hair with a crown of daisies and... BARE FEET. [Hey, I've always been a hippy and this was 1975!]
I caved and went with my family's suggestion of a conservative church wedding.
I still regret the wedding dress decision, but I certainly don't regret getting married and being happily married for almost 30 years!!!
What a wonderful tradition! Lovely picture, as well!
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