A GIRL & HER DAY
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2012
As promised a look into K & M's special day.
The whole event was a lovely family affair.
My brother in law took the professional shots,
(I asked for his permission to use these)
The whole event was a lovely family affair.
My brother in law took the professional shots,
(I asked for his permission to use these)
(some of mine are shown too)
3 nieces, 2 sister's in law & 1 nephew
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K's brother, niece, & son to be were in the wedding party.
K's dad who is a minister had a very special part in the ceremony as well,
he was able to stand before both and bless them.
Pasadena, Ca
K's dress
The gorgeous bride!
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It was a beautiful ceremony.
Here's a couple more fun ones!
My kids & their cousins running around,
time to get the wiggles out!
The couple's get away car
Yes, hubby thinks he's real funny
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| blurry :/ |
Mom n law thinks so too!
lol
The hubby and I
I worked on this dress,
I'll show you at the end what I did.
My dad n law, me, hubby, mom n law,
(Mama T & I have the SAME shoes, she's one stylin' lady :))
nephew A, ML & NB
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| Sis n law took this, I think. |
The happy couple!
Dinner was served, toasts made, honor's and laughs shared
and dancing 'till the late night.
Remember the Make do challenge?
Ok so I had to buy this 1 thing!
Technically 4, a tank for me too, N.S.'s dress $5+ & M.L.'s shirt $10 both clearance
It was clearanced at Target $17+
It was my size but too long and very frumpy.
I could have easily just taken in the straps, fixing all my problems
BUT would have created another one,
Being short means I HAVE to make sure my body doesn't look more awkward
haha
L: I separated 4" of elastic from the back of the dress.
After removing tag, I pinned the seams together and
sewed from the back of the dress down to the opened elastic area,
taking in 2". I cut the excess and sealed edges.
This was going to help with the long straps, puffy top and large arm holes.
C: Next I pinned the top & skirt back together, stretched elastic and sewed.
R: The bottom portion was still a little big so I took it in.
Now for the length.
I'd seen lots of short/long dresses, so I thought I'd try it
I folded dress, matched seams, pinned and then angeled the cut in the front.
I then folded the edge and sewed.
Its hard to tell but the front IS shorter than the back.
I wore with jewelry the M.S. gave me, my thrifted belt & clearanced shoes.
After Mama T pointed out we had the SAME shoes
I asked her if she'd gotten them at Old Navy,
she smiled & said "yes".
I guess we're both fans :)
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