Saturday 12 May 2018

The Party

The party was today. It was cold and wet out so we stayed indoors and it all went really well.



 That's my mum in the middle, one of her original bridesmaids and my daughter wearing the bridesmaid dress. The bridesmaid, Mavis, came from New Zealand. We didn't expect her to bring the dress so it was a little surprise for us all. In another sweet touch she gifted the dress to my daughter.








 We haven't had a photo of my "original family" since about 1985 I think.



Coconut cake made by my youngest. She also made the cake topper.


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  1. Happy to see it went well, and that was nice of the bridesmaid to bring the dress.
    That cake looks tasty... and I love the cake topper!
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    1. The cake topper was terrific. She got way too much talent!

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  2. It was chilly here too. Sadly NOT wet.
    That looks like a truly lovely celebration. Love that the bridesmaid could make the trip and that she gave the gift to your lovely daughter. Not a dress to get into without significant help though. All those teeny buttons.

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    1. It was a lot of buttons! The dress was unexpected and very touching

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  3. Awesome! Happy anniversary to your parents.

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  4. I loved that topper. I am sure it was cheaper than one you could buy and special because your daughter made it. I love the bridesmaid dress gifted to your daughter. That is style that could still be worn today. Happy Anniversary to your parents.

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    1. The dress really is classic and it's lovely silk. It was handmade by the mother of a bridesmaid and the work is beautiful

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  5. That was certainly a lovely gesture on the part of you Mum's bridesmaid. I hope that is not the last such photo you will have of your family.

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    1. One of my daughters has already commented that we look funny all lined up so I guess it's back to the drawing board!

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  6. Happy Successful Anniversary Party! And what a treat the unexpected bridesmaid dress was!

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    1. Yes, it was quite a surprise. I should add that I always knew the bridesmaids wore red but those were the days of black & white photos so it was a treat to see the shade and the details

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  7. I'm glad it all went well, kylie. That is a gorgeous gown! And what a thoughtful gift from the bridesmaid to your girl.

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    1. I can hardly imagine keeping a dress for fifty years! She wore it as bridesmaid again when the bride told her to wear whatever she wanted.

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  8. Sorry I missed your celebrations, I wasn't well last week. I can't imagine keeping any item of clothing for 50 years that's amazing. Lovely to see all the family shots too.

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