Regency Ball

So for an early Valentines Day this year, Clint and I went to a Regency-era costume ball.  (Think Jane Austen movies.)  I bought an empire waist dress from DI for ten bucks and my friend Jenn from work sewed some lace on that I picked out from Joann's.  Thankfully, she also curled my hair for me after work.  Otherwise, I would have been in quite the pickle trying to do my own hair.  Here's her handiwork:

I tried to make a cravat for Clint, but since it's white, you really can't see it in this picture. 

 

When we entered the ball we were greeted by the hostess of the ball and an actor who bellowed out our names to the group.  It was kind of funny because those that arrived late sure couldn't sneak in discreetly.  We spent some time doing period dances that they taught us, and then we had a nice period meal.  The paid actor guy walked up and down the dinner line chatting with people.  He told us that there were kitten tears in the mashed potatoes, which wasn't exactly appealing.  However, the food was delicious: rolls, turkey, this amazing rosemary asparagus, and of course, the mashed potatoes with kitten tears.  For dessert we had a yummy bread pudding.

 

This event took place in the Masonic temple downtown, which was sort of an interesting venue.

I'm glad Clint was willing to some to the ball, even though the guys at work gave him grief about it.  He was a good sport and merrily chatted away to the strangers we sat near at the banquet table.  All in all it was definitely a fun and unique way to celebrate Valentine's Day.