A Note from Mrs. T (B)
Sunday, June 27, 2010 at 8:57 PM As many of you know, I was married last evening to the love of my life, Mr. B. This seems like the right time to share two of the most thoroughly special, heartwarming events that have ties to both this blog and my wedding day.
Several months ago, a quite large box arrived on my doorstep -- and in it, a gorgeous red KitchenAid mixer from my wedding registry. A few weeks later a package full of beautiful wedding cards and favorite family recipes followed. The incredible part is who was behind this grand surprise -- Mrs. O blog ladies! I will be forever grateful to Posh Tater, BarbG, Bevi, Nancy, Charlene-in-Detroit, Groovy, Nyon, OperaFanatic and Mr. Fanatic. It is the most incredibly generous, kind gesture I've ever known.
The second magical event is my wedding dress. For those not familiar with the history of this blog, my fascination with Michelle Obama's style began in August 2008, watching the DNC, as Mrs. O sat in the audience wearing a gorgeous ivory and lime brocade dress by Peter Soronen -- an absolute embodiment of strength and femininity.
Through work on the Mrs. O blog and book, I became acquainted with Peter Soronen and his right-hand woman, the fabulously chic Ellen Carey of Seedhouse. Around the time the Mrs. O book was released last Fall, I was also beginning my hunt for a wedding dress. To my delight and disbelief, Ellen suggested Peter Soronen might create my gown. What a dream it has been! Peter Soronen is a magnificent design talent and craftsman, not to mention an all around lovely gentleman. It was an absolute honor to wear his gown on my wedding day. I will share a few studio photos, below.
Thank you all from the bottom of my heart for continuing to make this blog such a special little community. A common interest in Michelle Obama and her fabulous style has evolved into something greater than I ever imagined, and has touched my life in incredible ways.
I leave for my honeymoon Tuesday morning and will have a brief hiatus from the blog through July 10. I promise to post a few links for reference to other Michelle Obama blogs and news sources before I leave.
xo Mrs. T
Peter Soronen, Seedhouse
Reader Comments (110)
is beautifully well-made. can we see you in it?
i congratulate you on the other thread. let me do that again.
wish you all the happiness of the world. if someone deserves it, it is you. you were generous enough to create this oasis for us who admire Mrs.O beyond her outfits. Only a generous and kind-hearted person is capable of something like this. so have a beautiful honeymoon.
I have no idea how your website operates, but i hope it doesn't suffer during your well-earned hiatus.
Mary,
Your gown is beautiful and so well suited for you! I hope we can see more photos of the wedding (fashion, flowers, all of it!)-- that's what happens when you do something like this. . . we become invested in your personal life too :)
xoxo
I have not posted in a long while, although I am a frequent lurker. Many blessings to you on your wedding. Thank you for enriching our lives with this blog. Your wedding dress is divine, it was so sweet of you to share it with us all.
The gown is beyond belief!! so happy for you!!
CONGRATS!!
OH MY! Absolutely, gorgeous, congratulations Mrs B.!!!!!
Absolutely simple, elegant and most of all beautifulllllllllllllll! Congratulations!
Congratulations, Mary! Cheers and infinite well wishes to you and Mr B.
Wow! You are one blessed fashionista! I loooooove your dress. Best wishes on a lifetime of love, peace and happiness with your honey bunny only one-y. LOL!
Gorgeous.
Thanks for sharing, Mrs.T or should we be calling you Mrs. B, now. This is utterly stunning, you were spectacularly beautiful on your wedding day. I just know it!! I wish you many happy years ahead.
Thank you so much for sharing enjoy your honeymoon. That is a beautiful dress I am sure you lookied stunning in it your husband is a very lucky man. I wish you all the blessings in the world.
*Sniffle* (I always cry at weddings)
Anyway, what an absolutely gorgeous dress, Mrs. T -- I'm sure that you looked stunning in it. It's classic but with all those beautiful touches we've grown to love.
And I am so happy to be "blogmates" with Posh Tater, BarbG, Bevi, Nancy, Charlene-in-Detroit, Groovy, Nyon and OperaFanatic -- beautiful ladies all.
I hope you have a wonderful honeymoon!
Just Beautiful!
Congratulations Mrs. B!
Wishing you all the very best!
Congratulations! Best wishes for a life of love and joy. Your dress is beautiful. I'm with the other ladies, let's have a picture of you in your gorgeous gown.
This dress is a thing of beauty - I love the bodice and the detail - the pleats around the chest and the straps...love the way it flows into the skirt...not too poufy - just right...
Best wishes to you and yours!
Oh my! What a beautiful dress for a beautiful spirit. (Plus, I would wear it in a heartbeat -- teehee -- since my own wedding gown was brocade -- you and Peter Soronen have great taste!!)
Best wishes in your new life. I wish you all the best.
Congratulations!
Love the dress bodice!
Beautiful! best Wishes!!
Congrats!!! What a gorgeous dress. Enjoy your break and congratulations! I think you had a great reader at your wedding too! :)
Congratulations Mrs T(B)! I pray that you two enjoy a lifetime of bliss! Thanks for sharing pictures of your dress with us...beautiful!
I'm so happy to hear that your Wedding Dress is designed by Peter Soronen. Just perfect.
Sophisticated, elegant, sensational. Love love the flowiness and sheen in the fabric. Best
Great job ladies.
Mrs. T/B,
Wht a lovely dress! Thank YOU so much for bringing us all together. Here's to a wonderful and relaxing honeymoon!
Mrs. T (B);
Have a wonderful honeymoon. Your dress is fairytale beautiful. Thank you for sharing it with us all.
Congrats on the nuptials and many blessings to you and your new husband!!!
Congratulations, wonderful and beautiful! You must post pictures of you in the dress!!!
CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Your dress is exquisite. So, so beautiful. May your marriage be the best adventure of your life!
Dear Mrs. T (B),
OMG...the dress is lovely. I bet you looked like a princess! Please enjoy your honeymoon and vacation from the blog.
Peter Soronen & Ellen Carey did a beautiful job designing this dress.
To Posh, BarbG, Bevi, Nancy, Charlene-in-Detroit, Groovy, Nyon, OpFan and Mr. Fanatic...what a lovely and thoughtful gift!
All the Best!
Congratulations and wish you all the best!
Have a great honeymoon and remember your wedding day every time as you begin this new journey.
As good as you are to people you will get ten folds in return. Your kindness and grace will get you far as you show it constantly on your blog. Goodluck and lots of love and blessings
Your gown is gorgeous and very elegant. I wish you all the best. Love this blog!
What a gorgeous dress for a beautiful person. Congratulations and all the very best on your new journey.
congratulations! The gown is beautiful...perfect. I do hope we get to see you in it. Have a wonderful time on your honeymoon. I have to admit, it will feel strange not to check in here because I check every day for new posts! Thank you for doing this blog for all of us who admire our beautiful First Lady.
This is my first post, but I'm an admirer of your website. Thanks so much for all your hard work in putting together such a professional and fun-to-read site.
Your dress is A-MA-ZING. Dare I say as beautiful as anything Mrs. O wears? It is drop dead glam and utterly chic and simple, too. A classic. Wishing you many blessings and a fantastic honeymoon. And yes - I want all the wedding pix and details!
All the very best, and what a fabulous dress!
I've not commented in a while but I still check-in to see what Mrs. O is wearing. I'd like to say congratulations on your recent marriage. Your dress is gorgeous and I can only imagine how beautiful it looked on you. Have fun on your honey moon and again, congratulations on your marriage.
This wedding speaks of presence and purpose and power without being overwhelming. Congratulations.
All best wishes, Mrs. T (B). Thank you so much for sharing photos of your beautiful dress.
I loved the story about the thoughtful gift from some fellow bloggers.
When I first was reading it, I thought the mixer came from Mrs. O!
Congratulations, Mrs T (B)! Thanks for sharing that beautiful dress. May you have a long and happy life with your spouse.
Although I almost never comment here, I read your blog every morning! And appreciate so much your sharing Mrs. O's fashion with us all.
Edith
A beautiful gown for a beautiful woman....may God continue to bless you with good health and may to find jthe fullest measure of joy and pleasure in your marriage.
Heartfelt congratulations on your wedding -- many cheers for a life of happiness and adventure! And what a gorgeous wedding dress -- stylish, sophisticated, feminine, elegant. Really wow! Thanks for Mrs. O and a wonderful honeymoon to you.
Congratulations and best wishes to you & your new husband. I wish I knew how to be a part of your KitchenAid Mixer gift as I have one as well and it is the pride & joy of my kitchen and cooking life! You will love it! Your wedding dress is breathtaking and befits you: the most lovely of souls. I have enjoyed this website beyond your comprehension. I thank you daily for creating it. It is the highpoint of my day. You deserve every indulgence for your love of fashion and style for being so generous with your time and energy. Please post pictures of your wedding, after all, we're family!
Oh my gosh, Mrs. T(B), your dress is absolutely stunning! Soft, elegant, lots of presence and utterly feminine. The intricate bodice, the lovely shaping, the texture of the fabric, the seams. Wow! Very dramatic but with a calm and confidence that is about beauty. What an incredible opportunity for you to work with the masterful Peter Soronen!
Congratulations to you and your new husband. I hope your honeymoon is full of the joy, laughter and peace of your new bond.
Thank you so very much for creating this blog. It is truly an oasis for so many of us who adore Mrs. O. We all look forward to your return!
Bravo!! Your dress has me speechless!! I looove it.
Congratulations, I wish you every happiness in your marriage and your commitment to the love of your life Mr. B.
Oh my God. Many many congrats. Both for your wedding and that dress. It is a true classic. So elegant.
What a gorgeous gown!
My best wishes to you and your husband. I pray that you have a lifetime of peace, love and happiness.
Congratulation!
congrats!!!!
The dress was a true stunner. The kitchen aid mixer is amazing, I unfortunately opted for dark gray and to this day wish I had registered for the trendy red one. Happy marriage and happy baking!
Beautiful!
The perfect dress - so classic and romantic. Very Grace Kelly!
Have a magical honeymoon!