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Pinkarsedfly’s ‘Wedding dresses are like buses’ thread - you wait ages and then three come along at once.

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Pinkarsedfly · 18/04/2019 14:54

Hello,

I’m starting a new thread because you lovely lot filled the old one with pics suggesting gorgeous dresses for- ahem- older or less-confident brides.

Thanks to you all I’m now in a position of having to choose between three I love!

Let’s hope the pics work this time!

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NW2SW · 29/04/2019 19:36

Toenail idea is super cute!

ItsAHardKn0ckLife1 · 29/04/2019 22:10

Just marking my place, ready for the pics Grin

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Pinkarsedfly · 01/05/2019 18:45

Hello!

I finally found time for a full dress rehearsal! I had my hair cut and coloured today so I’m going to ask my hairdresser to replicate this, and I bought some swanky new Chanel makeup.

Now if it’s shit, it’s too late!

Here goes...

Pinkarsedfly’s ‘Wedding dresses are like buses’ thread - you wait ages and then three come along at once.
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Pinkarsedfly · 01/05/2019 18:47

This is with a Shetland wedding shawl my sister has bought me for a wedding present.

Pinkarsedfly’s ‘Wedding dresses are like buses’ thread - you wait ages and then three come along at once.
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foreverhanging · 01/05/2019 18:50

You look breathtaking op Thanks

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Pinkarsedfly · 01/05/2019 18:52

Really? Will I do?

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CharlyAngelic · 01/05/2019 18:52

Very nice!
Hope you have a great day @Pink

VanillaCoconutDove · 01/05/2019 18:56

You do look wonderful op, hope you have a lovely day and a happy marriage.

JoyceDivision · 01/05/2019 18:58

Pink you look beautiful and you are glowing with joy,even at a dress rehearsal!

Have a brilliant day and a wonderful marriage Flowers

TheSassyAssassin · 01/05/2019 19:00

@Pinkarsedfly I have just walked in from a hellish day at work and am not in the best of moods and your pics have just made me beam and exclaim out loud! You look fabulous! You honestly do! And you are going to have the best day ever and your DP is a very lucky guy! I will be raising a glass to you both on Sunday my lovely. So pleased for you Smile xx

blardyfeck · 01/05/2019 19:01

You look fabulous. Have a wonderful dayThanks

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Pinkarsedfly · 01/05/2019 19:02

You guys...what a lovely supportive team of virtual bridesmaids.

Flowers FlowersFlowers

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MyGastIsFlabbered · 01/05/2019 19:14

You look lovely OP. Your DP is a lucky man!

onalongsabbatical · 01/05/2019 19:33

Pink you look bloody gorgeous, and what a lovely present from your sister!

Have a brilliant day you and your DP and everyone else involved. Smile

champagnebrain · 01/05/2019 20:00

You look fantastic! Have a wonderful day! ThanksThanksThanksThanksThanks

Honeyroar · 01/05/2019 20:12

Absolutely gorgeous, looks even lovelier than in the previous photos and the shoes and shawl work perfectly.

Wishing you a wonderful day. May that smile stay on your face all day.

SpeckledyHen · 01/05/2019 20:19

Absolutely perfect . You look radiant. Have a wonderful day and happy life together. I’ve loved this tread OP .

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Pinkarsedfly · 01/05/2019 22:26

Thank you all. Really, from the bottom of my heart. You’ve turned my wedding preparations from a nightmare to a pleasure and boosted my self-esteem no end.

I’ll be raising a glass to all of you from The Ivy xx

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ShutTheFridgeUp · 02/05/2019 07:15

You will most definitely do! You look amazing!

MrsT4 · 02/05/2019 08:09

You look so beautiful! I'm so glad you found your dress and are feeling good about it! As well you should.

Blooming Gorgeous. X

BlueTongueSkink · 02/05/2019 08:46

Delurking to say you look fab OP. Have a wonderful wedding day! I've so enjoyed reading this thread!

BreakfastAtSquiffanys · 02/05/2019 08:50

I wasn't sure about the cream shoes but when you added the shawl it all worked together perfectly
Lovely hair by the way

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Pinkarsedfly · 02/05/2019 09:40

BreakfastatSquiffanys I know what you mean about the first pic with the cream shoes, but I’ll be carrying white peonies on the day too, so hopefully it’ll all co-ordinate.

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NoTheresa · 02/05/2019 13:31

You look fantastic - and love your hair too.
Best wishes! Smile

GrumbleBumble · 02/05/2019 13:39

Have a wonderful day, you look fabulous. I hope you have the perfect start to a long & happy marriage.