Paullett Golden

When we imagine a grand country estate in the late Georgian or Regency era, the house is only half the story. The surrounding gardens were just as important, carefully designed landscapes meant to impress visitors, display wealth, and provide fashionable spaces for strolling, conversation, and courtship.

In the flickering candlelight of a grand ballroom or the bustling warmth of a provincial assembly room, dancing during the Georgian era was far from mere entertainment. It was a finely tuned social ritual with a blend of courtship, display, and subtle strategy.

Annulments often seem simple in Regency romances, but this wasn't a get-out-of-marriage-free card during the Georgian era.

A young lady's debut was life changing, the stepping over the threshold from schoolroom to society, courtship and marriage on the horizon.

The waltz was the most scandalous dance of the Georgian era, but did you know the 20th c waltz is completely different?

The fashion of the 1790s transitioned from French to Grecian Revival, the precursor to Regency fashion but with more versatility of style.

Our blog series on marriage has finally reached the wedding ceremony. Let the wedding bells toll!

If the bride has a dowry to offer, what does the gentleman have to offer? This post explores the contents of marriage settlements.

This post explores the marriage proposal traditions of the 18th century, including engagement rings, question, and bended knee.