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Lumieres Dinner

Oh my. On Saturday night, the Lumieres group held a fancy pants dinner that just totally rocked my world. Imagine, if you would, a room full of beautiful 18th century costumes; a long table set with linens and gold silverware and plates; food from a lovely French restaurant; champagne and wine; Mozart playing in the background; a cake straight out of Marie Antoinette; and candles, candles, candles; all while discussing the latest gossip from the courts of Versailles and Russia. I literally teared up at one point (okay, so yes, I’d had some bubbly by then) because it was such a fantasy come true. After dinner, we had a love game of Vampire where there was much silliness and dramatic dying. Sadly, my camera is dead (it refuses to autofocus!) so I didn’t get any pictures myself, but luckily Diana and Katie did (and I’m hoping that Sarah will post hers soon – hint hint!).

Edited to add: Here are Sarah’s pics – yay!

12 thoughts on “Lumieres Dinner

  1. Oh my gosh! So much 18th century goodness! I wish I had been there! You all look so great! 😉

  2. Really?
    And what are the news form the court of the Seminramis of Russia, our dearest Catherine the Great?
    😉

  3. Holy Big Hair Batman! What a fabulous event! You all look gorgeous and that cake looks delicious. Wow.

  4. I am SO sorry I couldn’t be there! I thought of all of you while I wrestled my three-year-old through a formal quincianera reception. Next time for sure!
    Catherine

  5. You were all *so* fabulous!!!

    Constance cries that she could not attend. But she desperately hopes Sophie received a letter in the dead of night…

  6. Sophie DID receive a letter in the dead of night, and shall be responding just as soon as she can get the messenger to saddle his horse!

  7. Whoops, sorry about the unfinished sentence. I meant to say: Pity you couldn’t get a place that brings out your lovely dresses more.

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