#BirdieRuthRalsten

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- A Benton Manor Marriage -

The marriage of Brigadier General Samuel St. John of Benton Manor to Ophelia Anne Mobley took place a yesterday at his historic home. General St. John was the absolute most prized bachelor this season and after being hounded by every debutante in the south, he chose Ophelia Anne to spend the rest of his life with. The two met during the Carnation Ball  where she made her debut! It was a shock to all that the General wanted to marry again after the death of his late wife Birdie Ruth Ralsten. But once he laid eyes on Ophelia Anne, the rest was history. Although it will take some getting used to, Ophelia Anne spends her days studying every inch of their sprawling estate. In awe of its beauty, she has taken up gardening and has planted an extensive array of flowers, fruits, and vegetables. The two could not be more in love and the Mobley family could not be more pleased with their rise in social status.

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- Gardenia Manor - Built by the newlywed Mr. Samuel St. John only a 45 minute carriage ride away from Birdie Ruth’s childhood home… Gardenia Manor is perfect for the pair because they have room to host many social gatherings as a new couple but more importantly, to grow as a family! Available on the gallery!

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- February Photo Dump + Update -

Hello friends I apologize for my absence. Life has been crazy and I have not gotten to play that much this month. I have finally had enough time to get back to building and will be releasing two new homes (first two photos) in the next couple of weeks! Here are a few updates on what the Southern Simlish sims have been up to!

Marriages galore! Mary Emerson & Carter Ralsten have married off ALL  of their children during the social season! Being one of the wealthiest families throughout the south definitely helped their three daughters find the utmost suitable matches. Even their eldest son, Ellison, married a beautiful belle. This was a shock to his parents seeing as he had previously stated he had no intention of settling down anytime soon. The advantageous matches are below (in photo order)!

- Ellison Crew Ralsten married Evangeline Bonifay (#bonifayfamily #bonifayestate). This was a huge achievement for the Bonifay family who, although very comfortable & admired,  gained notoriety amongst social circles due to Ellison’s popularity and the fact that he is to inherit the Ralsten fortune.

- Birdie Ruth Ralsten married Samuel St. John (brother of #ElizabethStJohn #holmeshouse). Birdie was disappointed in the lack of attention she received from the many eligible suiters and so when Samuel came into the picture she decided (forcibly due to the little options she had) what better match than one of her best friend’s brothers. 

- Cordelia Anne Ralsten married Warner Vand Ducannon II (#ducannonplantation #ducannonfamily etc.) and was the envy of every belle in the season. The most prominent, wealthy, and oldest family in Willow Creek… having Ducannon as a last name opens doors and gains invitations to the most lavish & exclusive events. It is said that Cordelia does not care for all the pomp and circumstance (but certainly doesn't shy away from the luxuries) and that is what won Warner over.

- Lastly, Sarah Ralsten married Levi James Mobley (#RaintreePlantation #MaryPalmerMobley) and could not be any happier. An extreme opposite to her siblings..Sarah loves avoiding any type of spotlight. Once she and Levi wed, they moved to a more secluded town and built the #HillshireHouse (coming soon ;)). When the couple is not tending their garden, Sarah spends most of her time composing songs on the piano and Levi is off tutoring the youngest of minds at the local schoolhouse. Their life is quaint and an extreme contrast to the lifestyle in which they both grew up in but they could not be happier.

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- Ralsten Plantation - 

Standing in it’s magnificent splendor is the Ralsten Plantation! This home was made, literally, for entertaining guests and big families! The new home of  #MaryEmersonStonewall and her family. Due to a mysterious fire that destroyed their previous residence, The Stonewall Plantation, the family decided to build a brand new home for their future generations to enjoy and roam. Carter would never admit to it, but he was rather thankful to live in a home that did not bear the name of Mary Emerson’s late husband.