Wedding Outfit in Action

Yesterday hubby and I had the pleasure of attending the wedding that I've recently made the Mother of the Groom outfit for and I thought you might like to see a photo of the outfit "in action" as it were!

It was an absolutely gorgeous day, warm and sunny, but not too hot.  You couldn't have asked for better.

Jenny's outfit was much admired and I received quite a few compliments for it, which made me very proud.


As you can see, Jenny managed to get a hat which perfectly matched the embroidery on the coat fabric.

It was really lovely to get dressed up for the day.  I had been planning on making my outfit, but couldn't really decide what I wanted.  In the end I wore this dress that I bought for my 40th birthday party a few years ago and have only worn twice.  I am wearing a slip underneath that I made, but luckily no one saw that.

Here's hubby and I all dressed up, as you can see we were quite well co-ordinated outfit wise!


Here's a funny one of me and the bride, Susie.  Funny because it looks like we're the best of friends in this photo, when in reality yesterday was only the second or third time I've met her.  Having said that, she is a completely lovely person. 


And finally to round off the random photos of people you don't know, here's one of the back of my head!  I went and had my hair professionally put up yesterday morning and I was so pleased with it I made my hubby take a photo of it. 


Removing 35 hairpins and brushing all the hairspray and back combing out last night wasn't fun!

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  1. I love the dress you made and your hairstyle too!

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  2. What perfect weather. I'm not a bit surprised you received compliments, the mother of the groom's outfit is so elegant and the hat is perfect, you did such a good job of it. Well done Sam :)

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    1. Thanks Jacq. Yes, the weather was spot on!

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  3. Fantastic dress for the M of the G! She looks absolutely delighted to be wearing this outfit. You made her day just perfect.

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  4. Oh Sam!! That outfit you made for your friend is just stunning! I'm so happy you got so many compliments on it!

    And you and your hubby look so happy and fun! You have such a pretty smile!

    I love your fascinator and how you had your hair done. But I know what you mean - I've had mine done up like that too for a wedding, and it took me forever to get out all the hairpins, hairspray and back combing! Good thing we don't have to wear our hair like that every day, like they did back in the '60s!

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    1. Aw, thanks Gail!

      Yes, can you imagine having to do that to your hair every day!

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  5. elegant outfits on all of you!

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  6. The dress does look very lovely on - I saw it previously on your dummy:). I am so thrilled it went well - so nerve wracking making something for someone else. I agree with Jacq - well done indeed :)

    You look lovely as well - hard to believe they managed to put 35 pins in your hair - it must have stayed in place very well.

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    1. Thanks Sarah Liz.

      My hair lasted pretty well all day. I didn't realise how many pins she'd put in as she was doing it, but I counted as I took them out!

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  7. Lovely to see the outfit being worn and it looks fabulous.
    Your hairdo is also gorgeous- lovely to have it done by someone else for a special occasion!!

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    1. Thanks Winnie. Yes, it was great to see the outfit fully accessorised and worn as it was intended, rather than in my spare bedroom!

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