So, in late August is was time for the event I’ve been working (sewing) like a mad for.
The “Light party” at Ljungs castle (webpage).
It was an evening in honor of the parties van Fersen d.y. used to host in the late 18th century.
As you now know I had a bit trouble deciding on what to wear (as I always do).
But the theme for the party was “light”, and called for light/white 18th century costumes.
So after some to and forth (read about it here) I finally had my ger ready.
Gown with skirt and bumpad.
The only trouble was that the party was on the same day as “Söderköpings medieval fair“, which caused me to be in a bitt of a hurry to change from one costume to another, and get myself to the party in time.
But after a quick pit stop at home where I handed over the toddler to my fiancé, jumped out of my Elizabethian gown and quickly laced myself up in 18th century stays, skirts and gown (gulping down a sandwich at the same time) I was ready to once again get on my way.
I made it with 10 minutes to spare…
“Before event” selfie
The party itself was held at the beautiful castle of Ljung perish about 30 minutes from my hometown.
The day was warm sunny and the slowly setting sun gave a lovely air to the place (and some of my pictures).
Once there I started by walking around talking to people and admiring everyones outfits
I only knew a few people there and one of them was maud from my dance team (who also done the fast-forward in time from medieval to 18th century an hour before). 
Picture by Ljung Castle
Some costume candy from the other ladies attending…
After an initial toast and speech from the hostess we where all invited upstairs for some fine dining.
A lovely dinning-room, with lots of food and drink being served. And for once, the vegetarian food was both delicious and plenty-full 🙂
After dinner there was a lovely concert (with music from the 18th century of course) played by some really talented muschians. Then it was time for dessert
by this time I (and surely a few others with me) was pretty sick of sitting down (after all we had done so in over 3 hours – in or corsets!) and was really happy when it was announced the dancing was about to start.
First there was a small dance-recital by the Ljung castle sociaty, and then we all got to dance a few of them.
Picture by Ljung castle
As a dancer myself I was a bit disapoined by how little there was time for, and would have wished for quite a lot more.
But a least we could fiest our eyes on the spectacularly good dancing of one of “Menuettakademins” recitals, who was projected on the wall.
After the dance we had some fun looking trough some of te rooms (all very dark by this hour) and taking some photos and selfies.
A newly made friend and me.
Keit makes the most amazing 18th century dresses, and acted as the dance master for this event.
IKEA dresses unite 😀
Our costumes are all made from different flowery IKEA fabrics.
The evening ended with some champagne and a toast down in the main hall. 
I had a really good time, and I wished it could have lasted longer.
Especially since the most fun (for me) begun after the dessert was finished and it almost was time to go home…
And I do hope they will host more of these parties in the future.
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