The big day came and went in a flash and thank goodness the rain held off until the meal and we were all under canopies. It was my first ever beach wedding and it was amazingly beautiful. Being by the sea is one of my favourite things to do so to have it as the back drop whilst watching my cousin get married was a very surreal experience. I was so pleased with my bargain £20 dress from Topshop, it was comfortable and cool to wear and my sandals were perfect - after all that indecisiveness! I accessorised with items I already had, I love it when an outfit comes together like that. The clutch was a gift from my Sister many Christmas's ago from Faith. I spied it as it was all suede (which I love). My necklace was from Matalan and as it was fairly large I kept my rings and earrings simple and just added a pearl bracelet by Thomas Sabo.
The one thing I had completely over looked was my hair - and that heat, oh that heat! Think Monica from that episode in Friends a few hours later. No amount of hair and sea salt spray was going to sort it so I pinned a few bits back and forgot about it.
I couldn't let this post go live without sharing a few snaps of the stunning wedding party. I know as a Mummy we are all bias but my little angels looked so grown up and scattered those rose petals with such pride they made me a very proud Mum. Their dresses were found in the Summer sale at Debenhams half price at £24.50 and were by John Rocha.
(PS their Doodles did come off for the ceremony....) |
The Maid of Honour looked gorgeous in her peach gown. It looked even better in the flesh and I thought it was a designer, something from Temperley I asked? Um no, Asos - WOW! Great job Asos, really really well designed and made, it looked a million dollars.
And finally, the 'piece de resistance', my beautiful cousin. Flawless H, utterly flawless.
The necklace was hand made especially for her by a relative, how gorgeous is it cascading down her back |
Back to the UK with a bang; loads of washing, work, cold weather and a toddler that is struggling with jet lag and the time adjustment. But hell, it was worth it!
Looks stunning! Your outfit perfect.
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Wow I love your outfit. Everyone looks stunning and how sweet do your daughters look. Back to the cold Natalie brrrrrrrrrrrrr x
ReplyDeleteBack indeed, I am freezing! x
DeleteGorgeous gorgeous all of you, looks like a beautiful wedding glad you had a fab time...and your daughters looked adorable xx
ReplyDeleteThank you Frances, they did a fab job x
DeleteJust stunning and gorgeous. x
ReplyDeleteThank you Helen x
DeleteAmazing Natalie all of it! Now we've had the big white wedding I quite fancy having one of my other daughters getting married on the beach. Where was it exactly? Everyone looks gorgeous thanks so much for sharing, I love a wedding! x
ReplyDeleteBarbados Sharon. I would recommend!x
DeleteOh Natalie - those photos have cheered me up tonight on a cold dark November evening. The wedding looks amazing, you look stunning and your girls are BEAUTIFUL! What a great family occasion....hope the jet lag eases soon. Axx
ReplyDeleteThanks Avril, we had 6 hours last night so that's helped! x
DeleteNatalie - you look gorgeous in that dress - despite the heat and everything - your makeup and hair look flawless! And the wedding pics - just lovely - your girls did you proud!
ReplyDeleteThank you Sue, they are generally great little munchkins, they just reserve the naughtiness for me & Neil!x
DeleteWow to the whole lot of you - you all look absolutely STUNNING. The bride looks RADIANT!
ReplyDeleteAh thanks Fiona x
DeleteBeautiful wedding Natalie and you look gorgeous in your outfit. I've just fallen in love with your two little girls - they are sooo sweet! It's nice to look at some summery clothes and pretty dresses x
ReplyDeleteAh thanks Keri - they aren't always so sweet I can assure you!x
DeleteI've never been to a beach wedding - it looks amazing and you looked stunning, Natalie. Great sandals after all that searching! Lynne xx
ReplyDeleteAnd I can't wait to wear them again next year - that was my aim, not just buying for the one occasion! x
DeleteThe dress and sandals look perfect Natalie, you looked stunning as did your adorable girls! Looks like you had a wonderful day xx
ReplyDeleteThank you Michelle, it was a wonderful day and seems to far away now! x
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