Hi everyone, well on Saturdaynight I went out with about 18 Ladies all younger than myself and had a fantastic time. We all celebrated my daughter Renee, Hens night. It started out with a
pedicure and manicure and while waiting we
had each others company and enjoyed some
lovely champagne and some beautiful
nibbles. After 5 hours and everyone was
relaxed and looking lovely we headed off
for dinner where some more Ladies joined
us. Dinner was at an Italian Restaurant,
some there were pizzas and pasta to enjoy.
Everyone put in for a beautiful pair of
earrings for Renee to wear on her day, and
then while she was in the
"Ladies"room we all wrote a
special message on cards and sealed them in
envelopes, these were then put into a box
and left on her doorstep for Renee to get a
little teary. These will be such a
keepsake for her. And at the moment I am
in the middle of making a Wedding Dress for
Renee, as the one she ordered hasn't
arrived yet, and she and Chris leave for
Tuscany in 3 Days, so do you think I willl
be burning the candle at both ends, good
fun though.
Sheryl
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Hi Ladies, it was lovely to read your
comments and memories. The dress went well
the first day, along with a bottle of wine,
to relax me as I was stressing out a
little, I then moved ahead and the dress
went together well. Then the fittings,
well now after 2 fittings and today the
last day before they leave, I sort of have
to alter the dress!!!! Yes, burning the
candle at both ends, but the adjustments
actually look alot better.
Love , Sheryl
14084 Ahhh! Those were the days. That's what you will say some day to yourself. Thanks Sheryl for reminding me of yester years. I don't envy u making the wedding dress. You will definitely b burning the candle at both ends. *4U
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63858 Sounds like the ladies night was great fun. You will be busy the next few days but I am sure you are loving every minute of it. Take some photos of Renee and her dress and post it for us to see. Hugs Mary
7528 Dear Sheryl, you must be very busy!
I'm glad you and Renee had a beautiful
time on Saturday! I'm sure you and
your daughter is very excited about the
wedding! Best of wishes for the next
days!
Love and blessings,
Yoriko
53158 I made our daughters wedding dress and she picked out three different patterns, sleeves from one etc. I sewed 3000 pearls and 1500 sequins on the bodice. She so much loved the dress, it was worth all the hours of work. Always said I was glad we only had one girl, because I don't know if I could do it all over. That was 20 yrs. ago, and they are still very happy. Also did her cake and flowers. Was young back then!! God Bless, Judy
1195 You GO GIRL...I am sure you will do it,
even if you don't get any sleep for a
few days...
And you know we want to see the beautiful
dress when finished....hugs Kerry
11145 I would be panicky. Making a wedding dress 3 days before it is neede? WOW.
8675 Sounds like your hands are full right now but you are probably enjoying every minute. I made (1) wedding dress in my life for my best friend many years ago. I had not been married too long myself. She was older that I was and had 3 children and simply could not afford to buy a dress. I bought the pattern, material and made it for her. She would not even pick it out. She told me to do it and it would be more special than ever. She was very pleased with it and it fit perfect! It was a very pale ,pale green and she had firey red hair. It was not a long flowing dress but it was a very pretty wedding dress. I do think I surprised her because she was expecting just a nice dress or a suit. I'm not so sure she appreciated it years later. I could never tell and she would not tell but he changed after they got married. I lost touch with her a long time ago. The last I heard she was in the orange groves in Fl. The last time I saw her she was living in Macon, Ga. That has been almost 40 years ago. I have no idea if she is still alive. I am 62 and she was about 15 yrs older than me. She had some hard times after her 1st husband just up and left not to be seen again. He was gone for a long time and I finally talked her into getting a divorce. She had no idea if he was even alive until she started divorce proceedings. I met her when I got my first job and we became friends the day we met. Good luck with the dress and the wedding. I hope everything goes just perfect. The dress will probably show up as soon as you finish the one you are making. That would be my luck! No matter, it will give her something to tell her grandchildren about. It will be a day of joy no matter how many little things do not go as planned. My son's and his wife's was planned on a prayer, a dime, a couple of weeks and my catering and everything went just wonderful! I could not move for a week but it was worth it. I did everything but the Wedding Cake and I chickened out on it! I did do the Groom's Cake because he would have nothing but my Red Velvet Cake. I had more compliments on that catering than any I did in my 25 yrs of managing a restaurant and being told what the party wanted!. If I could have walked, I would have been strutting! They went on their honeymoon and I went to bed for three days. Tell Renee that I hope the wedding is beautiful and that she will be happy for the rest of her life!
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