Gowns! Knights! PRINCESSES! | Manor & Maker

[@shirleypruden2422]

The princesses were beautiful in their gowns ! ❤ The knight in shining armour was every girls dream !❤ Great video !

[@beautyallaroundme724]

Swords, princess gowns, a knight in literal shining armor, photography--my kind of fun!

[@jacquie3345]

In my Southern family, you always "buy the blade" exchange a penny for the blade to prevent the "ties" of love and friendship from being cut by the blade.

[@pamelapopoff2006]

Our tradition (British, Scottish, Canadian) is to give a coin with the knife so your friendship won’t be cut. 😊

[@ManorandMaker]

I love me a good superstition! And we love Kiersten, so we're here for it.

[@denyseleonard240]

In Quebec it is the same, so your relationship wont be cut. Scissors as well!

[@gillianwills9618]

Yes this is the same in our family

[@Caoucaren]

My mother, who is from the south of France also had that superstition where you have to give a coin when you got something sharp like a knife or anything that could cut for the same reason that you didn’t want to cut the friendship or relationship

[@dotwillcoxson5352]

Same in our Australian family.

[@lisaakinlabi]

What a special time you provide to your guests! They must have been over the moon with happiness. One thing I have to point out - it's wonderful that the dress designer has dresses for all body types. As a curvy gal that is always special to see. Top all that with your wonderful hospitality and delicious food, prefection.

[@ManorandMaker]

This is what we wanted for our business. Magical experiences

[@okienana11]

How much fun, those dresses are beautiful.

[@ManorandMaker]

I think so too!

[@robynforman1978]

Ed looks amazing in his suit of shining armour. The silver and purple dress looked fabulous on you. I loved those dresses. Thank you for another enjoyable educational video. Looking forward to your next video. Watching from England.

[@lindagage7315]

Yes I agree with the reason to give a coin is not to cut your friendship! Well done everyone!

[@jasminelouisefarrall]

So many wonderful costumes 🥰

[@judithclark2823]

Delightful! The young ladies looked like they were having a wonderful time and the knight. in full armor--wow! M&M, you certainly know how to put on a retreat!

[@debtheguest3109]

Beautiful gowns!

[@mrs.e3909]

What fun! You need to have a medieval event with all of the music and fanfare.

[@ManorandMaker]

Yes we do!

[@TheSchkings]

Ed's explanations of his armour was fascinating!

[@rosemariedeschenes7013]

Love the knight armour, Ed looked amazing. The princess dresses were beautiful. Who wouldn’t feel like a princess in them? Thanks for another fun and creative vlog ❤❤❤❤❤

[@ManorandMaker]

You're always welcome Rosemarie!

[@suzieq2958]

I so love seeing the Vendetta gowns in such special settings and Ed's armour is spectacular! Thank you guys 😊

[@ManorandMaker]

Our pleasure!

[@mariak9727]

😍What a great event!! Loved the knight in shining armor!! 💖

[@ManorandMaker]

Us too!

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

That was such fun to see Ed in armour and what a great fantasy photo shoot. Well done, thank you and love from the Journey to the Chateau ❤❤❤❤❤

[@ManorandMaker]

You are most welcome!

[@tosca584]

We know it as not to "cut the friendship"

[@ManorandMaker]

How interesting! I always wonder where these superstitions originate, and why they catch on....

[@susanspeece2987]

So pleased that you gave Kirsten a coin, it was bothering me watching the last video. I was taught that you gave a coin when someone gave you anything sharp to blunt/stop the cutting of the ties of friendship. The dresses are so pretty, love the mix of fabrics, ie velvet with floaty print sleeves.

[@eliciaburton4862]

I have heard the reason you are supposed to give a coin with the knife, or sword is that it means the gift will never sever friendship.

[@ManorandMaker]

Well thank goodness we did the coin - I would hate anything to happen to our friendship!

[@lucindajennings148]

😊 looks like such fun! And the dresses are beautiful!

[@srigging]

Fabulous time - wow ! Thanks for sharing ❤👏👏🌟

[@flojolivet512]

In France, you are not supposed to offer somebody a knife because that could cut a friendship and you’re not supposed to offer handkerchiefs because it could make the person cry. Knives and handkerchief are supposed to bring bad luck as gifts here.

[@ManorandMaker]

Oh no! Good thing we paid the coin!

[@caropapa]

Also when someone gives a lady a new bag there is always a coin in it, that happened to me in Greece.I think it is either for good luck or happy shopping, my mother inlaw did tell me but that was over 40 yrs ago, but i forget.

[@ManorandMaker]

Oh interesting - I hadn't heard that one either!

[@carolynducan1765]

That was wonderful! Sooo many lovely ladies- lots of redheads like the portraits of early 1900’s . The suit of armor is spectacular! What a great lesson . (Always wondered if they could get up when knocked down)! … Like being in a heavy tin can on a hot day, I suppose. Looks like a good time was had by all. Yay!! ❤

[@ManorandMaker]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@melaniewest3947]

The costumes were beautiful. Love the suit of armour

[@joannecollis1543]

I was always told that when given a knife as a gift you gave a coin in return so as not to cut a friendship.

[@ElectroT0y]

That looked like so much fun! A lot of work, but also so fun!

[@ManorandMaker]

absolutely so much fun!

[@friendlhi]

funny to see so many playful adults - great costumes 👍

[@ManorandMaker]

Too many adults forget to play... and then wonder why they cant come up with creative ideas when they need them!

[@carolehanrahan]

What an amazing time everyone seemed to be having. If I were a few years younger and able to travel I'd love to put on fancy costumes and play at a chateau.

[@ManorandMaker]

It's fun at any age, as me (50+) and my 80 yo mom can attest!

[@ManorandMaker]

So much fun to play and create with amazing people.

[@hubertl75]

We do the coin "thing" too in Antwerp, Belgium.

[@vrpedulla3093]

Your chefs are truly artists of food

[@janetmackinnon3411]

Looks a lot of fun!

[@ManorandMaker]

So much fun!

[@donnadodman8865]

Loved this episode! Ed in his Armour, fascinating education, thx for sharing! ❤

[@junesylvia1]

I absolutely adore those dresses. One of my favourite vlogs was Kat on Chateau Diaries modelling one. She was a Princess and so happy. Is it the same designer? Also is she Mrs Moon’s sister, great friends of the Pethericks?❣️

[@ManorandMaker]

Yes! Same designer and gowns. So perfect for this event, and it was lovely getting to know Sian Vendetta better!

[@ManorandMaker]

Oh, and I'm not sure about Mrs Moon - perhaps one of the other viewers knows...?

[@1956suzie]

Sian is a neighbour and a good friend of the Moons, I think she looked after the farm the time they all went to the Petherick's for the halloween party. Her daughter Rosalee is Charlie's friend and you can sometimes see them together looking after the horses in earlier videos.

[@normasaldivar8645]

I am so taken by how far you all have come. Bravo!

[@FindingFrance]

So much fun! Can't wait to see more.

[@edwardulrich1515]

M&M, WHAT FUN!

[@raf499]

I'm looking forward to you hosting jousting tournaments. I do hope you played appropriate maiden knight games during the day too and had dancing at night.

[@ManorandMaker]

Wouldnt that be fun?!

[@dianegriffith3006]

Was this designer at Stephanie’s once? Seems like she had some vintage or period pieces worn for a party or something at the chateau. This woman’s work are amazing. 👍

[@hiddenawayinfrance]

Thank you 🥰

[@ManorandMaker]

Yes Sian was there a couple of times. That's how we became familiar with her lovely work,

[@oliveappleby8672]

What a wonderful way to spend the day👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️

[@ManorandMaker]

Yes it was!

[@lesleywilliams323]

Gorgeous dresses, but the sleeves should drive me a bit nuts I think🤪

[@ManorandMaker]

They’re very good for sitting around eating bonbons.

[@penihavir1777]

I could see having fun making a medieval/period-inspired bag just the right size for a camera or phone. Though I seem to recall that her dresses may have pockets.

[@ManorandMaker]

I've seen 16th century stays with a cell phone pocket - lol

[@hiddenawayinfrance]

It was such a fun day, thank you for inviting me. It's alway special to see my dresses being worn and enjoyed🥰

[@ManorandMaker]

@@hiddenawayinfrance Absolutely made our guests feel so special and romantic!! Thank you for coming!

[@christinewallace4578]

Oh, this looks like such fun! Amazing!

[@tracythetrickster9895]

Italians do not give knives as gifts for fear of being stabbed in the back.

[@ManorandMaker]

Mamma mia!

[@mocarra100]

Not only will he get corrected if he calls it the wrong thing if you ask a question and some vlogs I get told off lol 😂 which I find absolutely hilarious 🤣

[@ManorandMaker]

When we ask a question, we're always happy to have the answer, and learn.

[@0210rokvist]

So much fun. Congratulation on your sword, Sir Stephen

[@ManorandMaker]

Thank you kindly

[@penihavir1777]

A very fun event. I’m betting there are reenacting guys who would enjoy it too.

[@annegreen9851]

Truly an amazing suit of amour ❤

[@deberdoo954]

Fabulously inspiring influencers having great times together - yabba dabba doo!

[@newday5]

Knight in shining armour got to like him !

[@ManorandMaker]

Can’t have a chateau without one

[@beverley1539]

Hiya much enjoyed. Take care Durham Ontario Canada 🇨🇦🐝

[@marlashaw7399]

In Japanese culture if you give a knife, you also give a new, shiny, penny so you don't sever the relationship.

[@ManorandMaker]

Ok that’s fascinating because very different cultures have a very similar superstition. I wonder who carried it which direction?

[@TheCrowsNest1950]

Hi Sara & Stephen, Appropriately called a week of Gowns! Knights! Princesses, I'm looking forward to more of the frivolity in the days to come. Mark & Scott

[@ManorandMaker]

We've got frivolity for you!

[@deborahstarr6147]

I would like to know how much that suit of armor weighs?

[@ManorandMaker]

Ed said it was 70lbs. The helmet alone was hefty

[@lizzishaw]

Gosh that looks like so much fun! I'm curious, what happens to all the photos afterwards, do you participants get to choose a certain number to have?

[@ManorandMaker]

It’s all content for their social media accounts.

[@lizzishaw]

@@ManorandMaker aah amazing!

[@pmichelerowes3700]

My Scottish grandmother wanted a penny for a knife.didnt tell me why .so good information

[@ronniemitchell1473]

You’re doin good!

[@ljpeach5093]

It's a Welsh Tradition A penny a point, My Grandma Richards made the whole family practice the tradition!!!

[@ManorandMaker]

Mine too

[@AndreaDavidson-p9q]

♥️

[@inaboucher144]

Love Sean and her lovely work I am I subscriber of her channel. It's too bad you did not allow her to answer some of the questions you posed to her and repeatedly spoke over her cutting her off. What a shame she is very talented and has a lot to offer.

[@ManorandMaker]

Thank you for the feedback.

[@inaboucher144]

@@ManorandMaker You are so welcome.

[@hiddenawayinfrance]

I probably interrupted the questions too due to nerves 😉 I'm sure we'll meet up again, my dresses and the wonderful setting and events are a good match 🥰

[@Monitschka]

🥰

[@RaySqw785]

les armures étaient bien plus petites et surtout pas brillantes, puis une fois à terre il était facile de tuer le chevalier avec un poignard sous les aisselles, c'est pour ça que l'armure était pour les cavaliers!

[@ManorandMaker]

Il s'agit d'une réplique fidèle d'une armure destinée à être portée sur un cheval. J'ai vu les photos de référence.

[@RaySqw785]

@@ManorandMaker les chevaliers du 15me siècle ne faisait pas 1.80m, et ne se baladaient pas sur le champs de bataille avec des miroirs, ils cherchaient à se fondre dans l'espace, ils avaient des armures de parades shiny comme ça, mais pour defiler

[@bobolpatrick3789]

fantastique, ont s'amusent beaucoup chez vous ,j'adore votre état d'esprit

[@ManorandMaker]

Merci beaucoup!

[@sjohnson9202]

👋👍❤️

[@ManorandMaker]

👍

[@stephaniesharkey3538]

Cut the “ friendship” with the coin!

[@ManorandMaker]

Thanks

[@HoneyTeaBiscuit]

I gave my mother in law a set of knives for a gift and she insisted on giving me a dollar coin as she said "Knives are sharp and can cause arguments" so she needed to "buy them" so no arguments would arise.....?????

[@ManorandMaker]

It's a curious thing, isnt it? As if it's the coin and knife that would argue, not the people .. lol.

[@darquisekrysciak8732]

🥰🇨🇦

[@TheVJTiticaca]

enabler's

[@ManorandMaker]

Complicit.

[@UnicornPurple-ut8wf]

You should have shot photos with your castle in the background

[@ManorandMaker]

We did. I didn’t include all the photos in this video.

[@Daihatsu_Hijet]

Want to hear something not so funny Facebook put me in jail for recommending Vendetta couture, in the comments section of one of those “secret Bridgerton Ball events” which was kinda of a scam anyways I was in a fight with them to prove the event was real…horrible reviews and some investigations. Facebook didn’t like me dropping her page link a couple of times to different people asking about where to get costumes or period dresses, they said I was spamming them. I think the event was renting costumes.

[@ManorandMaker]

Oh wow. Not funny, but fascinating. I guess the only links we can see are the ones that Meta and the spammers send to us 😒😒

[@hiddenawayinfrance]

Gosh this is not good. Thank you for recommending my business though and sorry you had all the hassle for doing so.

[@letacarr6121]

Steve, it's time for a new hairstyle

[@ManorandMaker]

Thanks for watching & subscribing!

[@RaySqw785]

as about Sword giving, it come from the Merovengians, soon after being christianised, Clovis lords and knights asked to exchange with a coin , so as not to be held responsible before God for the crimes that could be committed with the weapon!, it spreaded around europe when the Franks Chistianised all europe

[@ManorandMaker]

I love that. Also someone commented that there is a very similar tradition in Japan. I wonder if it developed independently, or if it spread by Marco Polo...

[@sunshinebutterflies2771]

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