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Sarah presents a beautiful dress which carries some sadness.

  • It was first worn in Australia by Sheila McNabb at her wedding in 1982.
  • Trgically she died a year later.
  • Her sister Mikala married a year later in New Zealand and wore this dress so she could feel that her sister was part of her day.
  • The dress is of a very fine lace over satin.
  • It has a high collar with an organza frill at the neckline and cuffs.
  • The bodice has ribbon and lace detailing.
  • The skirt is layered ending in a train studded with diamantes.
  • The fitted headgear has lace trim studded with the diamantes which are also sprinkled over the tulle.

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August 21, 2014

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