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Mrs. Shortcake, Vancouver Age and Occupation: 24, Marketing Manager/Children's Lit Writer Fiance's Age and Occupation: 24, Master's Student/Personal Trainer Engagement Date: August 7, 2007 Wedding Date: October 2008 Blogging Since: Venue: Ceremony in a historic church, tented lawn reception at a golf and country club About Me: 1950's housewife sent to the future, reborn as crafting-obsessed, jill of all trades. I enjoy decorating, writing, baking sweet things, singing show tunes/dancing in public, wearing pearls, and knitting sweaters for my furbaby, Harvey, to chew upon. I heart pink, and believe that sparkles are the new black.
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One of the most thrilling parts of getting married, I’m sure many of you will agree, is getting dolled up. Whatever your personal style is, there is just something so special, so very magical about choosing your wedding day attire (ignoring the fact that finding those pieces can be very frustrating).

For me, a never-to-be reformed sparkle lover, a vintage-detail collector, and a bona fide girly-girl, putting my big day ensemble together was especially enjoyable.

I was heavily inspired by these following images (warning: those readers with overactive salivary glands should not proceed past this point):

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*wipes chin*

Fabulous, huh?

Here together for the first time in public, may I present, ladies and gentlebees, my bridal outfit:

DRESS:

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Jasmine haute couture T944

NECKLACE:

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pearl necklace: Ralph Lauren

EARRINGS:

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an early wedding gift from Mr. Shortcake

HAIR BROOCH AND 1950s BOUQUET BROOCH:

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from eBay

RINGS:

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VEILS:

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(70″ circle drop veil in ivory for the reception)

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(150″ oval drop veil in ivory for the ceremony)

from veil shop

EMERGENCY HOOP SKIRT POCKET:

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made by me!

CLUTCH:

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from redrubyrose on etsy.com

1908 HANDKERCHIEF PURSE + 1930s SHOE CLIPS:

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from a sweet senior friend

HANDKERCHIEF

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from the same sweet senior friend

SHOES:

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from Aldo shoes, altered by me

AWESOME SHEER SANDALFOOT PANTYHOSE:

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from the Bay

GARTER: made by dear auntie

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PETTICOAT AND HOOP SKIRT:

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From eBay. My aunt and mother re-sewed the waists of both with pink ties, and added heirloom lace from their deceased mother to the hem of the petticoat.

SPANKY PANTS:

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lace and satin panties by blush lingerie (yes, I’m showing my underwear on the internet, mom)

So, there you have it ladies! Hopefully those items so carefully listed above will imbue me with superhero powers on my wedding day (anti-rain power shield—DEFLECT!), or at least help me look as beautiful as I feel.

Oh, and P.S.—We’re getting married in three days!

WOOT! WOOT! :)

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38 Responses to “All Dolled Up and Somewhere to Go”

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Kristi

Your earrings are STUNNING! do you mind if I ask where they are from? I’m looking or similar drop earrings for myself.

Thanks!

 
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nrm41

LOVE the earrings! GORGEOUS!!

 
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mhb

I can. not. wait. to see pictures of it all together…

 
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Vic004

AHHH! how exciting!! Your bridal ensemble is absolutely beautiful!! EVERYTHING is gorgeous!

 
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Almostananderson (message)  139 posts, Blushing bee

I know! Where are the earrings from? I’ve been scouring the internet for something like that! :)

 
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Hoolie

Gorgeous! I love all your inspiration and everything you picked out. You have great taste! I’m getting married in 4 days too! You’ve inspired me to take pictures of all my stuff. Congrats!

 
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Aut

It must be so exciting to have everything come together and it looks gooorgeous! May I ask which ebay seller you got your hair clip from? I’m trying to find one that I like and yours is beautiful! Perfect size, perfect vintagey elegant look. :) Yay for 3 days!

 
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Hoolie

Oops! Three days! For some reason, I still think it is yesterday!

 
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mini

wow- i can’t wait to see you all dolled up- you have the most perfect figure!

 
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Miss Dumpling (message)  722 posts, Busy bee

OMG THOSE EARRINGS!!!!!!

 
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Becky

You were right about the salivary gland warning… :) Everything is just so beautifully put together, you are going to look just amazing.
:) Becky

 
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Linzerella

Wow - how amazing to see everything come together - Saturday will be sooooo exciting!

 
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Mrs. Cherry Pie (message)  887 posts, Busy bee

AWESOME!! How beautiful. :)

 
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Miss Champagne (message)  1,337 posts, Bumble bee

omgomgomgomgomg I am completely in love with your earrings. I see a pear diamond in them, and I must go see the beauties in person. I can’t wait to see your pictures- you will be STUNNING!!!

 
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Miss Avocado (message)  1,542 posts, Bumble bee

I think I salivated more over your actual accessories than I did over the inspirational photos. I love that you didn’t show us photos of them on you, makes me really anticipate seeing the entire ensemble all together!

 
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MrsW

I’m in awe!! I can’t wait to see your wedding pictures.

 
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nicole

i LOVE LOVE LOVE your earrings? do share who they are made by/where they came from!

 
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Rebekah at EAD

Ooo La la! Love it! Cannot wait to see the entire ensemble together!

 
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k

If you would be so kind as to spill the beans on those earrings, my lobes would forever be grateful.

Please?

Did I say please yet?

Por favor?

 
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Katie

Miss Shortcake, I cannot wait to see your pics from the wedding! I wish you all the happiness in the world!

I am honestly sad that your adventures in wedding planning are now coming to a close, and I can no longer read all about my favorite Bee. Please post as many pictures and recaps of your wedding as humanly possible!

 
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Mrs. Shortcake, Vancouver Age and Occupation: 24, Marketing Manager/Children's Lit Writer Fiance's Age and Occupation: 24, Master's Student/Personal Trainer Engagement Date: August 7, 2007 Wedding Date: October 2008 Blogging Since: Venue: Ceremony in a historic church, tented lawn reception at a golf and country club About Me: 1950's housewife sent to the future, reborn as crafting-obsessed, jill of all trades. I enjoy decorating, writing, baking sweet things, singing show tunes/dancing in public, wearing pearls, and knitting sweaters for my furbaby, Harvey, to chew upon. I heart pink, and believe that sparkles are the new black.

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