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alyj66
alyj66

United Kingdom · From October 2012

Happily married 🎉

16 August, 2014

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Lace off the shoulder jacket
alyj66 of Wanted, 4 May, 2014 at 18:54

Hi, has anyone got a lace off the shoulder jacket in a size 12. I'm looking for one like this;

Lemon Violet, monday 9-Jun-14 454
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Bridal Garters
alyj66 of For Sale, 7 June, 2014 at 13:42

Hi I've made these garters with the material that I had left over from making mine and a friends, I'm not a business, I just enjoy hand sewing. The garter is made from stretch lace with silicone...

alyj66, saturday 7-Jun-14 353
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Otters vin-dalism
alyj66 of Off Topic Posts, 4 June, 2014 at 20:01

Anything to confess ladies? And who are the wild otters here?

AuntieBJ, friday 6-Jun-14 16 1,754
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Roller derby
alyj66 of Off Topic Posts, 24 May, 2014 at 09:50

Anyone else love this sport? I play goalie in field hockey, eldest plays rugby and youngest does this; Making a break as lead jammer (she's in the orange shirt), made 4 passes and jumped the apex all...

SillyWrong, monday 2-Jun-14 15 1,598
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My something old..
alyj66 of Planning, 31 May, 2014 at 14:56

Today I bought my something old This is my borrowed and new And this is my blue

Ohwhatatuesday, sunday 1-Jun-14 14 1,584
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Evening entertainment
alyj66 of Planning, 17 May, 2014 at 14:55

I now have less than 3 months to go! The replies are trickling in, the guest chosen play list is eclectic and wonderful and I'm pretty content with where the planning is at. Today I had the best news...

MrsW2b2016, saturday 17-May-14 3 751
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Sample Dress
alyj66 of For Sale, 9 May, 2014 at 16:09

I bought a spare dress to take apart but thought that the dress was too pretty and have decided to sell it instead. It is a size 12 but as it's a lace up it could fit one size either way. It is a...

alyj66, friday 9-May-14 355
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Youngest daughter flying the nest.
alyj66 of Off Topic Posts, 30 April, 2014 at 19:05

From now until August I'm going to be on an emotional roller coaster. Eldest daughter completes her LPC in June and starts a training contract in September, it's been an expensive and hard 4 years for...

alyj66, tuesday 6-May-14 9 1,605
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Wedding Blessing - responses in Church
alyj66 of Planning, 2 May, 2014 at 19:13

We've now decided on which prayers and readings we will have for the Prayer and Dedication service but my Mum would like a printed copy of the responses during the service. How would you lay it out?...

alyj66, saturday 3-May-14 15 1,528
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Handmade Garters
alyj66 of For Sale, 12 March, 2014 at 09:16

Hi I've made a few garters from left over material that I had from making mine and some friends. I'm re listing just one on here but I have about 10 in varying sizes so PM if you're interested. I'm...

alyj66, thursday 24-Apr-14 2 661
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Going back to work!
alyj66 of Off Topic Posts, 22 April, 2014 at 12:07

After 8 weeks post op recovery I'm finally fed up! It's been a slow recovery as the left hand side of my diaphragm sustained some damage (we don't know how yet!) and I've been struggling to talk and...

Helenia, tuesday 22-Apr-14 8 939
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Just a little dress and jewellery flash
alyj66 of Planning, 13 April, 2014 at 11:52

I thought that I would try my dress on for the last time before the blessing as I've just got the belt and choker back from the jewellers. I had the belt taken in and the choker restrung, these are my...

yorkshirekiwi, wednesday 16-Apr-14 19 1,751
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Wish tree tag box
alyj66 of Planning, 14 April, 2014 at 15:23

The box arrived this morning and I'm more than thrilled with it, best thing was no import tax I'm going back to work in 2 weeks so I've got to get all the flashes in! Just the cake topper, bowquet and...

AuntieBJ, monday 14-Apr-14 477
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secretsales
alyj66 of Planning, 2 April, 2014 at 12:35

The wedding shop is now open; http://secretsales.com/wedding

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I'm so going to have this pose....
alyj66 of Planning, 21 March, 2014 at 18:15

I've been thinking about our wedding photos, so why didn't I even think of this one? Seems so natural....

Benjaminsmum, friday 21-Mar-14 19 1,787
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Icons to download
alyj66 of Planning, 19 March, 2014 at 16:49

I can't remember who wanted icons for their stationary but here's a link;...

alyj66, wednesday 19-Mar-14 226
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Daily Fail...Brides with Tattoos
alyj66 of Planning, 15 March, 2014 at 14:43

I know we have had the tattoo debate but I quite like these photos; http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2581199/Something-old-new-tattooed-Brides-embrace-bold-inkings-badass-wedding-photos.html ...

FHB, sunday 16-Mar-14 13 1,540
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Blue Bunting
alyj66 of Wanted, 5 March, 2014 at 13:21

I'm looking for blue bunting that is long enough to do the same as below; Many thanks

alyj66, saturday 15-Mar-14 3 418
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(Another) Wish Tree
alyj66 of Planning, 6 March, 2014 at 15:07

I decided that I was going to buy an artificial manzanita tree just in case I decided not to take the super posh one to the venue, transporting it may be a bit of a nightmare. I bought a distressed...

alyj66, thursday 6-Mar-14 515
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Garters are finished *flash*
alyj66 of Planning, 6 March, 2014 at 10:30

I've finished making 12 garters from all the bits and pieces that I had left over. I've listed them in the For Sale forum so if anyone is interested please pop over and have a look at them. Here's one...

alyj66, thursday 6-Mar-14 1 306
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5.5 month flash
alyj66 of Planning, 1 March, 2014 at 07:55

I missed my 6 month flash so I thought that I would flash as far as I've got. I've got the names to stamp on the key tags and the pew ends to finish off sewing. Venue My dress, different belt; Shoes;...

alyj66, sunday 2-Mar-14 16 1,882
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Phahahaha! Toasters
alyj66 of Planning, 1 March, 2014 at 16:12

Please excuse it this has already been posted; http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2570263/Bride-groom-didnt-make-wedding-list-said-didnt-want-ANY-toasters-end-big-day-yes-27-toasters.html I...

miss pickle, saturday 1-Mar-14 1 538
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Lots of stuff made :)
alyj66 of Planning, 25 February, 2014 at 16:25

I'm off sick at the minute so I stacked up all the things that I had to make for our Blessing. My mum and I put together half of the favours and the name place thingies, these will be finished on...

suzannelewington, wednesday 26-Feb-14 12 1,378
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I'm back and thank you
alyj66 of Off Topic Posts, 23 February, 2014 at 13:15

Hello ladies Just a quick note to say thank you and I got home on Thursday. I feel like this; but so glad that I'm home and it's all over. Unfortunately H had a rough time of it as he had to take our...

SallyLou, tuesday 25-Feb-14 16 1,938
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Wish Tree and Pew Ends
alyj66 of For Sale, 14 February, 2014 at 15:49

Hi These are all brand new as I've changed my mind on both; Wish Tree, can be painted to your colours £8.00 not inc. p&p x 10 pew ends with 'S' hooks £10 not inc p&p Pew ends now sold. I also...

alyj66, tuesday 25-Feb-14 10 1,951
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What to do.....
alyj66 of Off Topic Posts, 6 February, 2014 at 18:44

I don't often post personal issues but I'm downhearted and in a muddle. I was due to go in hospital for a long awaited major op next week but it's been cancelled as there are no intensive care beds...

Red Kite, monday 10-Feb-14 20 1,547
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White Manzanita Tree
alyj66 of Wanted, 1 February, 2014 at 21:01

Hi I'm looking for a white manzanita tree to buy for my Blessing in August. Please contact me if you have one that you would like to sell. Many thanks

alyj66, saturday 8-Feb-14 1 453
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Etsy is my downfall.............
alyj66 of Planning, 2 February, 2014 at 16:29

I've just found this beautiful manzanita tree and now just figuring out shipping charges and I bought this last week for my wish tree tags, the lid is going to be personalised and the inside of the...

Eskimo329, monday 3-Feb-14 14 1,861
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Frownies
alyj66 of Off Topic Posts, 26 January, 2014 at 12:38

I've just watched Show Me Your Wardrobe and they were discussing Frownies. They seem to have a good review and so I've bought some. Anyone used them and have a proper Hitched no holds barred review? ...

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mini kilner or any mini jars
alyj66 of Wanted, 19 January, 2014 at 13:12

Hi I might be changing my mind on the men's favours. Has anyone got about 15 mini jars for sale, I'm thinking mini chutneys? Thanks

mooshy, wednesday 22-Jan-14 3 509
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Buttons or Brooches
alyj66 of Wanted, 15 January, 2014 at 20:27

Hi I just need a couple of diamante/crystal and pearl buttons or brooches about 4cm or 1.5" in width. I'm making bridal garters and need some cheap embellishments to finish them off, like the photos...

alyj66, thursday 16-Jan-14 1 268
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Bridesmaids complete
alyj66 of Planning, 14 January, 2014 at 20:14

I have now got everything for the BM's. The latest purchase was the bracelet and ear rings, the bracelets are bespoke and a little bit different. Dresses; or take 2 Shoes; Freshwater pearl ear rings;...

alyj66, wednesday 15-Jan-14 10 941

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