Although most service was with the Navy, a battalion fought at Bull Run and other units saw action with the blockading squadrons and at Cape Hatteras, New Orleans, Charleston, and Fort Fisher
Not only are they beautiful, but each type tastes a little bit different, and its fun to showcase them in this simple salad
Stop buying bottles of ranch from the store
Not only is it a huge time-saver, but those seamstresses will have likely worked with your specific dress before (or similar styles by the same designer), and many shops will give you a small discount for doing your alterations in-house
If you dont know many of the other attendees, you can also reach out to the couple directly (or someone in their wedding party) to see if theyd be okay with you wearing black to the wedding
"For the reception, I imagine her in a gorgeous fitted high-neck dress, with a fun beaded mini dress for the after-party