As soon as I was introduced to my first Nancy Drew book as a young girl, I was hooked. As the star of stories filled with suspense and anticipation, Nancy was level headed, smart and resourceful, much like her male counterpart, Frank Hardy of The Hardy Boys mysteries. Just like a thrilling novel, love can hold the same secrets of the unknown while causing feelings of intrigue. So, armed with the memories of staying up late at night to read the children’s mysteries and a love for books, I propose a twist of fate… a secret unlocked within the City of Seven Hills. Meet our Frank and Nancy, whose life together begins when the books debuted in the 1930s, as they play out their story at the Old Jones Memorial Library in the historic city of Lynchburg, Virginia.

This fourth installment in our weditorial postings focuses on the library itself… the actual room that housed the books, complete with lingering shelves, glass flooring and a mysterious feel. With scenes also set in the main hall and the attic, the feeling of mystery lingers on for Frank and Nancy. Enjoy!

As soon as I was introduced to my first Nancy Drew book as a young girl, I was hooked. As the star of stories filled with suspense and anticipation, Nancy was level headed, smart and resourceful, much like her male counterpart, Frank Hardy of The Hardy Boys mysteries. Just like a thrilling novel, love can hold the same secrets of the unknown while causing feelings of intrigue. So, armed with the memories of staying up late at night to read the children’s mysteries and a love for books, I propose a twist of fate… a secret unlocked within the City of Seven Hills. Meet our Frank and Nancy, whose life together begins when the books debuted in the 1930s, as they play out their story at the Old Jones Memorial Library in the historic city of Lynchburg, Virginia.

As a sidebar, I would also like to mention that our “models” are a real life couple… both local students who were dating at the time of our photo shoot, but they are now engaged. We like to think we had a little to do with their true to life love story, and we wish them many happy years together!

Ok, on to Frank and Nancy…

This is a reposting of an old post… I am trying a new program and needed to test out a post. For those of you who have not seen this, I hope you enjoy it!

Heather Cheatham of Visions by Heather has such a lovely photography style that captures such vibrant colors along with paying tribute to the personalities of the couple. I adore all of the little touches in this wedding, and here are Heather’s own words about the wedding.

Located in Vinton, VA at the Boxtree Lodge, this was a complete DIY wedding with the most darling details.  They were “A Perfect Pair” with a play on words; they used pears throughout with summery green accents against classic navy dresses and cobalt glassware on their tables.  They offered pear butter to friends and family to take home and hung unique quotes about love and marriage on eatch bottle on every table.  They crafted adorable signs everywhere.  Her sister sketched a beautiful tree on paper the morning of her wedding to be used for a unique guest “book” where they left thumbprints and their names to start their own “tree” together of family and friends.  Even the children participated by carrying a “here comes the bride” sign before the processional.  Simple acoustic guitar music was played for the processional and ceremony – only they were their own personal choices of Elvis’s “Can’t Help Falling in Love” and Lynyrd Skynard’s “Freebird”.  Colorful lanterns adorned the inside of the rustic lodge and lights twinkled in every corner.  It was a cozy event on a beautiful day.

Thank you again, Heather for sharing this stunning event with the readers of Hill City Bride! To view more of Heather’s work, just click here to go straight to her website.

As soon as I was introduced to my first Nancy Drew book as a young girl, I was hooked. As the star of stories filled with suspense and anticipation, Nancy was level headed, smart and resourceful, much like her male counterpart, Frank Hardy of The Hardy Boys mysteries. Just like a thrilling novel, love can hold the same secrets of the unknown while causing feelings of intrigue. So, armed with the memories of staying up late at night to read the children’s mysteries and a love for books, I propose a twist of fate… a secret unlocked within the City of Seven Hills. Meet our Frank and Nancy, whose life together begins when the books debuted in the 1930s, as they play out their story at the Old Jones Memorial Library in the historic city of Lynchburg, Virginia.

In our first of four postings, we are focusing on the setting, which our vendors of Hill City Bride so thoughtfully put together at the library on Rivermont Avenue. Enjoy, and we hope that you can draw a few decor ideas of your own.

Well, it’s almost Christmastime … the season where we all do last minute shopping, go on Christmas light hunting rides and enjoy time with family and friends. I hope you enjoy these Christmas “blogiday” postings as I review some oldies but goodies from the vault.

I know I have said this before, but I love Twitter! While Facebook seems to be a network that keeps Hill City Bride grounded in and around my local area of Lynchburg, VA, Twitter provides a venue for HCB to connect with others both far and wide across the globe! I recently “twet” (as in “twitter met”) RoseMarie from Home Confetti on Twitter, and when she kept tweeting the most adorable ideas, I asked her to guest post for HCB.

Hi Hill City Bride Readers!

My name is RoseMarie from Home Confetti, and I am SO super excited to be guest blogging here on Hill City Bride!  Jennifer and I met on Twitter, and we are fast becoming blogging BFFs!  I love her blog and the beautiful inspiration she offers each day.

The blog I edit, Home Confetti, is a collection of ideas that you can use to throw a great party … like your wedding!  I often turn to wedding sites, like this one, for inspiration and ideas.  I hope today, I can offer some of you a little inspiration for your own celebration.

I am guessing many of you are preparing for an upcoming winter wedding.  A winter wedding provides endless opportunities for beautiful white wonderland tablescapes … I have to say one of my favorite winter themes is a rustic white wedding.  If this is the direction you’re headed, here is a beautiful centerpiece that will enhance your wedding décor. If it’s not, this dreamy centerpiece may change your mind!

This centerpiece was made with birch sleeves that can be purchased at your local flower market, or you can also find them on www.save-on-crafts.com.  Save-on-Crafts.com is a great resource for wedding supplies.  If you haven’t yet—check it out asap!

Once you have your birch vase done, embellish it with pins, fabric flowers, ribbon and even real flowers.  Use this on each guest table or a collection of these together as a buffet centerpiece.  To get the complete tutorial, click here. And if you have the chance, visit me at Home Confetti here.  I’d love to see you!

Enjoy!

If you would like to follow RoseMarie’s Home Confetti tweets, just click here … you will be glad you did … I am! Thank you again, RoseMarie.