Yes I know, I’m a bad blogger- how could I miss RAF Friday
last week I hear you cry…or is that my imagination again?…. I thought so!
Well ducks, I was just being grumpier than usual and it was
one of those days/ weekends where everything seemed to be going wrong. Well
after my week long blog vacation, I’m back, and I’m ready to start shoving more
of my beloved treasures into the window of your computer screens! (It’s a sign
of happier times in the house of Tupney)
I gave the option of snaps on general RAF, or wedding pics
for this/last weeks RAF Friday and the majority ruled for the wedding ones, so
weddings it will be.
I still can’t believe you turned your nose up at the first
option- just think of all the lovely airmen, but I suppose you do get the best
of both worlds with the wedding shots.
Wedding snaps = dashing RAF chap + lovely bride wearing
pretty outfits.
General RAF snaps = dashing RAF chap(s) + aircraft + camel
or cactus
(See for me, the choice is too difficult, but I must say I’m
veering towards the aircraft and camel option myself, but don’t you worry, I’ll
show them off in the many Fridays to come!)
So to the joyous wedding photos
here are two of my very first adopted photos- they were pence to buy!
This couple makes me just go “bless” – they look so young. I love
her sweet outfit and snappy hat. And what about Mr and his waves- Mr Whippy or
what! (Nice studio shot- great painted backdrop)
Her legs also make me giggle- they are just like mine, but shorter!
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The second shows more lovely outfits, in particular the
brides fab hat and the lovely pleated detail on her dress. Like the hat in the
first picture, it’s not a hat that’s easily worn. I do rather like the outfit on
the left (standing)- I would wear something like that myself!
Also what’s the lighter coloured uniform belt about- it’s
not totally foreign to me as I have seen it before, but I’m not sure
on what it is and why he is wearing it? (As most of you already know I’m not
clued up on my uniforms! Haha wouldn’t it be awful in none of these were RAF!) Any
info would be great on this- I should really ask my grandpapa! The bridegroom
really reminds me of someone too, but I just can’t think who : (
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What a handsome couple these two make eh!
I love the fact she is wearing a pair of wings at her neck
too, though her bouquet annoys me because I can’t see her outfit properly. Is it
a dress, a coat or a costume of some kind? I like what I can see, and what about that
hat!
They had quite a large wedding party too. The happiness in the snap is lovely- I wonder what amused the Groom?
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For a girl who loves her vintage and her wedding dress
collection, these photos are invaluable for researching fashions of the time. Strangely,
I’m more taken with the brides that have chosen not to wear the floor length
gowns (I have far too many wedding dresses in my collection and I’m saying
this- doesn’t make sense to me either!). Maybe it’s because I like the
potential reasoning for their choice in outfit or maybe I just like my hats
more?! I don’t know, but one thing I do know is how much I enjoy looking upon
the happy and hopeful faces of the bride and groom. Does lead you to question of what became of them though, which soon depresses me, so we won't dwell on that.
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And here are two wedding snaps with the lovely gowns....
Another very beautiful Bride- lovely veil I thought, but what about him? Mr man doesn't look too chipper does he- cheer up fella....
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Well you can't say this chap isn't happy- what lovely smiles. The dresses are lovely, the bouquets are frothy and dreamy, and Little Miss Bride has the loveliest dress with the most wonderful padded shoulders! This is a great snap for hairstyles too- I shall be trying them all!
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And as we are on the subject of weddings, I thought I would add this in too.....
Isn't it lovely- I can't believe I'm jealous of an illustration!
Don't you think he looks like a young Roger Moore?
Don't ask me whats on page 11 either- as it's not there. I'm not a happy bunny- just look at the price I paid for the incomplete magazine! What am I going to do if I ever get married now eh? (unlikely as no man in the world is mad enough) Well I s'pose I will never know the secrets of being a beautiful bride- ah well ; )
I'm sorry that I cannot give you any information about the couples, they are all unknown and dateless I'm afraid.
So which is your favourite Bride, Groom or outfit?
Here's to the weekend...
Tupney xxx
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RAF Friday so
far....
