Saturday in Bath: Jane Austen Everywhere!
After the overcast, chilly Friday, I didn’t have high hopes for good weather on Saturday, but I sure prayed for it! Lo and behold, we awoke Saturday morning to streaming sunshine and warming temperatures! As the day went on, we were treated to bright blue skies, gorgeous white clouds, and balmy temps in the 70s. It was amazing–a perfect day for the opening of the Jane Austen Festival and Grand Costumed Promenade. We ate a delicious breakfast at our B&B and dressed in all our Regency finery. What a beautiful group our ladies made as they walked to the starting point of the promenade! I may be a little biased, but I believe we had the most authentic and elegantly dressed group of ladies. It was such a delight to see them all. Above you see several of our ladies walking to the Pump Room, where the promenade would assemble. I did not walk in the parade but sat at a booth in Queen’s Square, where the promenade would end around 12:30pm. I had the pleasure of meeting over two dozen of my customers from all over the world, which was a great treat.
Without further ado, here are pictures from the promenade for your enjoyment!
Abbe has the most incredible natural grace and beauty. Isn't she photogenic? Love the bonnet!
A bunch of our ladies (and my eldest son) gather for the official world record count at the Assembly Rooms. From left: Lindsay, Abbe, Catherine, Courtney, Molly, Katrina, and Cassie (with Master Chancey in front).
Courtney and Molly stop for a snap...
Another shot of our ladies--so many gorgeous outfits!
And another, this time adding my mother-in-law on the left and Aylwen and Wendy on the right.
Aha! We managed to capture Suzi with Aylwen and Wendy. Isn't her turban smashing? She got stopped for photos all day.
The well-dressed Regency gent on his cell phone...
Looks like they're ready to get moving!
The gent on the left made the outfits for everyone in his family!
All costumed participants gather at the Royal Crescent--409 in all, breaking the world's record for most people in Regency dress in one place at one time!
My wonderful husband and sweet mother-in-law pose for a shot at the Royal Crescent.
Back in Queen's Square, several ladies relax to enjoy the lovely weather. From left: Becca, Ana, Bethany, and Sarah.
My son thoroughly enjoyed his day as a Regency boy, including climbing trees in Queen's Square!
And leaping down!
Cassie, Wendy, Katrina, and Catherine enjoy "Tea with Mr. Darcy" in the Jane Austen Centre's Tea Rooms. Yum!
Karen and Lily have a sunny spot next to the window.
I wish you could see Lily's amazing outfits in person. She and Karen had the most stunning hand-blocked fabrics and created beautiful garments.
All in all, we had a fantastic morning. It was just a perfect day for walking around Bath (which is such a walkable city). Next time I’ll share the photos Lindsay took Saturday afternoon in the Fashion Museum at the Assembly Rooms. 
WHOOPS! Here are pictures I took that I forgot to post the first time around!
The S&S Patterns booth in Queen's Square, complete with my demi-mannequin and her outfits!
The bonnet/hat booth next to me. They had some fabulous bonnet forms that we have a hard time finding in the States.
My son, mother-in-law, and husband. Nope, doesn't seem we managed to remember to get a picture with all of us in it! Fiddle-dee-dee!
I had to grab a few shots of Constance's (Suzi's friend, who came with us) fantastic Spencer jacket. It was my favorite out of all I saw.
Full-length view...
Sleeve detail. Yummy!
