#145462
August 21st, 2006 at 01:33 AM
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My daughter's wedding was yesterday! We've been planning this day for 1 1/2 years and it was beautiful! My daughter and I have been crazily sewing since last December. We chose what we thought was a simple dress for the bridesmaids, but turned out a little complicated because of the style it had to be a "perfect" fit, so many fittings later, they were beautiful. I don't have pics yet of all the bridesmaids together, will post them when I get them. We also did the flower girl dress and the jr. bridesmaid (my youngest daughter) and the mens and boys vests. We opted not to do the bridal gown, we figured we had enough stress without adding that! She found a beautiful dress off the rack in a cafe color that we did slight alterations to and she made her own veil. (I think she spent about $12 versus the hundred they wanted for a veil! ) Here's a picture of some of the party, the groom is in the middle, his brother is on the left and friend on the right. In the background from left to right is my daughter Jocelyn (junior bridesmaid), the flower girl (groom's niece), Krista (brides cousin,my niece)the bride, you can't see her at all in this picture, another bridesmaid and the back of the photographers head. and here's the bride, Aimee, her Dad (my ex) and my daughter Karen the maid of honor.
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#145463
August 21st, 2006 at 01:37 AM
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The first dance :
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#145464
August 21st, 2006 at 01:38 AM
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Very Nice Family you have Mel!! What a beautiful glowing Bride!! What a terrific job on the dresses too!!
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August 21st, 2006 at 01:41 AM
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Oh how fantastic Mel! Do you feel like a lot of stress has lifted from your shoulders now? Did they leave for a honeymoon?
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#145466
August 21st, 2006 at 01:44 AM
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Great pics and such a beautiful bride! Can't wait to see more. We want one of you too Where are they going on their honeymoon?
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#145467
August 21st, 2006 at 02:05 AM
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Mel...those dresses are beautiful!
Congratulations to the happy couple!
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#145468
August 21st, 2006 at 02:08 AM
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Oh how beautiful!!!! A lovely Bride!! And where is the mother of the Bride???? Looks like you have a handsome son in law These color theme is very nice, like royality colors, terrific job in sewing!!
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#145469
August 21st, 2006 at 02:38 AM
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Gosh Mel, a seamtress and gardener too. Such talent on this Forum. Your daughter is beautiful.
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#145470
August 21st, 2006 at 03:52 AM
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What wonderful pictures of a very happy occassion! Mel - everyone looks so pretty and handsome! And I just love the picture of the first dance - Aimee's expression says it all! I'm so glad everything went well for you all. I know how hard you've been working to make this a most special day!
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#145471
August 21st, 2006 at 03:57 AM
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What a mother you are! Your work looks beautiful! Best wished to the newlyweds for a long and happy life together!
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August 21st, 2006 at 04:41 AM
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wow! that is so nice that you two could accomplish such a feat and still enjoy that beautiful day! here's hoping their life together will be as nice
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#145473
August 21st, 2006 at 07:40 AM
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Wow Mel, all your hard work paid off... those dresses are fantabulous!! (What kind of fabric were you working with?) No fair, girlie... you can't get away with not posting pics of the bride's mommy! Prayers & best wishes for happiness to the bride & groom!
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#145474
August 21st, 2006 at 09:31 AM
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What a beautiful bride your daughter makes Mel, and such a happy couple. Congrats to them both!!!! The dresses you made are stunning also! Looks like such a happy day!!!
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August 21st, 2006 at 09:54 AM
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The material for the dresses is crepe-backed satin and the men's vests was an upholstery material. Loz, you bet I feel relieved and don't know what to do with myself today! Just taking it easy and working on a jigsaw puzzle and my sister is here relaxing with me! They leave for their honeymoon on Thursday , they are going to Arizona and the Grand Canyon too! I know, Dianna, I thought the colors were royalty also! We had fun picking the fabrics. I guess I should post a pic of me, my dress was a beautiful periwinkle blue. Of course , I didn't take any pictures of myself, so you'll have to wait until my daughter or sister puts their pictures on the computer! Sheri, it is hard , because my two favorite things don't mesh well. I haven't done enough in my garden this summer because I didn't want to get all dirty and then try to work on the dresses.
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#145476
August 21st, 2006 at 12:29 PM
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Mel, What a beautiful bride! And what a Mom to do all that sewing- the dresses and vests are wonderful and love the colors too- ! You deserve a long rest now... wedding planning is a lot of work... not to mention all the sewing you did--- Congrats to the bride and groom ! Pats on the back to mother of the bride... Nana
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#145477
August 21st, 2006 at 12:50 PM
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CONGRATULATIONS, O CONGRATULATIONS MEL!
A big job so splendidly accomplished! All your sewing turned out as beautifully as I suspected it would, knowing of your talents with a sewing machine. But even so, it is a treat to see the finished product!! Thanks so for sharing it all with us.
And where is that picture of you?
I bet you look terrific in periwinkle blue.
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#145478
August 21st, 2006 at 11:37 PM
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Mel, I have tried to post on this 3 times...grrr, something's boo~boo'd each time... I don't know why either. The message gets shorter and shorter, but the sediments the same... Congrats on the wedding.. And the smiles on the bride are soooooo worth it.. *that wee~ flower girl is precious* (I know how much work goes into doing your own wedding, so I can appreciate all of your hard work and the length of time to do it all in) Congrats!!
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#145479
August 22nd, 2006 at 12:27 AM
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August 22nd, 2006 at 12:32 AM
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I wish I could sew. You are very talented, Mel!
Dianna
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#145481
August 22nd, 2006 at 02:02 AM
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Beautiful bride and sooo happy! Many, many happy years to them! Great work on the dresses...they are fantastic! You are very talented!
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#145482
August 22nd, 2006 at 02:05 AM
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Congratulations, Mel to you and your family. What a beautiful bride, and wedding. It's extra-special, because of your efforts.
Looking forward to the rest of the pictures!
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#145483
August 22nd, 2006 at 04:04 AM
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Congratulations Mel, great pictures thanks for sharing.
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#145484
August 29th, 2006 at 12:12 AM
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I just got some more wedding pictures I wanted to share with you guys. I had Aimee's father make some shepards hooks for me and hung ivy geraniums to mark the aisle. Here's a good shot of those and a great picture of the overall setting.
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#145485
August 29th, 2006 at 12:16 AM
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What a beautiful setting for such a wonderful day! The flowers on the hooks were a great idea! Got any more pics? We're still waiting on one of the proud mom!
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#145486
August 29th, 2006 at 12:16 AM
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That is soooooo pretty Mel... What did he make them Shepard's hooks' out of anyways??? I love the colors...
And WHERE is that place??
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