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Little Bo Peep bride marries in stunning dress made of wool from her own flock of sheep
DailyMail online (UK) ^ | 7 August 2009 | David Wilkes

Posted on 08/07/2009 5:05:33 PM PDT by Albion Wilde

And the bride wore white - long, curly white strands of wool.

Louise Fairburn, who is an award-winning sheep breeder, decided to get married in a fleece from her own flock.

She designed the gown and took wool from her favourite rare Lincoln Longwool, Olivia.

And she extended the theme to the rest of her big day, putting her groom Ian, 42, in a waistcoat made from wool.

Mrs Fairburn even carried a Bo Peep-style crook and the ring bearer's cushion was made from a fleece....

(Excerpt) Read more at dailymail.co.uk ...


TOPICS: Arts/Photography; Outdoors; Pets/Animals; Society
KEYWORDS: ewelightupmylife; littlebopeep; napl; sheep; weddingbells; weddingdress; woolweddingdress
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To: Albion Wilde

Best wishes to them.

Much nicer than Michelle Obama’s inauguration ball gown ;-)


21 posted on 08/07/2009 5:32:25 PM PDT by Cloverfarm (Where are we going, and why are we in a hand-basket?)
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To: martin_fierro

Oh, Golly!

But...if it’ll make me look a foot taller and/or 20 lbs. slimmer, I’ll consider it, LOL!


22 posted on 08/07/2009 5:34:18 PM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (Save The Earth. It's The Only Planet With Chocolate.)
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To: Albion Wilde

And lamb was on the wedding menu.


23 posted on 08/07/2009 5:35:01 PM PDT by kalee (01/20/13 The end of an error.... Obama even worse than Carter.)
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To: MediaMole

“No, but chicken feathers and some fresh, home-made tar would be a great accent for any divorce.”

The hens ARE currently molting; I’ll tell Husband to be on his BEST behavior, LOL!


24 posted on 08/07/2009 5:35:20 PM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (Save The Earth. It's The Only Planet With Chocolate.)
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To: Albion Wilde

Fashion-wise, I hate it; primarily for the bottom. I agree with the poster who thinks it looks like dredlocks. I love the top portion though.

Philosophically, however, I love the uniqueness of it. The sheep are just adorable too.


25 posted on 08/07/2009 5:42:38 PM PDT by Paved Paradise
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To: Albion Wilde

wow.. love it.. how clever! she is lovely as is the countryside. thanks AW.. great post


26 posted on 08/07/2009 5:44:10 PM PDT by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!you)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin
I raise laying hens. If I ever get married again, I just don’t think a chicken feather wedding dress would look as nice, LOL!

LOL -- but it's possible! Add a little ostrich around the edges...

27 posted on 08/07/2009 5:45:11 PM PDT by Albion Wilde ("Media: quit making things up." --Sarah Palin)
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To: La Lydia
And there will always be a bad rash, too.

Since she raises them, I guess she's used to them. It looks like there is a silk lining to the dress...

28 posted on 08/07/2009 5:46:25 PM PDT by Albion Wilde ("Media: quit making things up." --Sarah Palin)
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To: Albion Wilde

Coulda been worse, I guess. But it’s a shame the wool she raised wasn’t woven into some of the amazing fabrics English wool can become—feather-light, even semi-transparent yardgoods comfortable in the warmest summer. People think of wool as being only suitable for cold weather and don’t know how versatile it is.


29 posted on 08/07/2009 5:47:34 PM PDT by ottbmare (Ein Reich, ein Volk, ein Obama!)
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To: netmilsmom
To each her own, though.

Yep -- it's not for everyone; but it's perfect for her and her way of life as a sheep raiser. Your plans for your daughters' weddings sound nice!

30 posted on 08/07/2009 5:47:51 PM PDT by Albion Wilde ("Media: quit making things up." --Sarah Palin)
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To: Cloverfarm
Much nicer than Michelle Obama’s inauguration ball gown ;-)

I have to say, I much prefer dreadlocks to chenille bedspread!

31 posted on 08/07/2009 5:49:15 PM PDT by Albion Wilde ("Media: quit making things up." --Sarah Palin)
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To: Albion Wilde

Thanks for sharing. I think it’s lovely.


32 posted on 08/07/2009 5:49:45 PM PDT by mass55th (Courage is being scared to death - but saddling up anyway...John Wayne)
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To: Albion Wilde

Really stunning and no doubt a wee bit warm!


33 posted on 08/07/2009 5:49:51 PM PDT by GoldwaterChick (We Snowflakes will always remember our beloved Snowman with the incandescent smile.)
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To: DollyCali
wow.. love it.. how clever! she is lovely as is the countryside.

I thought you would, ms animal lover!!

34 posted on 08/07/2009 5:50:34 PM PDT by Albion Wilde ("Media: quit making things up." --Sarah Palin)
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To: 3D-JOY; Alamo-Girl; AnAmericanMother; appleseed; AprilfromTexas; armymarinemom; basil; B-Chan; ...

Ping!


35 posted on 08/07/2009 5:51:46 PM PDT by Albion Wilde ("Media: quit making things up." --Sarah Palin)
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To: steveo
that’s not too baaaaad

LOL!! Good one!

36 posted on 08/07/2009 5:53:36 PM PDT by Albion Wilde ("Media: quit making things up." --Sarah Palin)
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To: La Lydia
The bridesmaids aren’t all that, either.

LOL!!!

37 posted on 08/07/2009 5:55:12 PM PDT by Albion Wilde ("Media: quit making things up." --Sarah Palin)
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To: Albion Wilde

I love it! Especially the sheep and the countryside...beautiful!


38 posted on 08/07/2009 5:57:15 PM PDT by lonestar (Obama is turning Bush's "mess" into a catastrophe.)
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To: Albion Wilde

Could someone tell me why I got here? I’m not clear on why I got pinged for this thread.


39 posted on 08/07/2009 5:58:33 PM PDT by MagnoliaB
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To: Diana in Wisconsin
If I ever get married again, I just don’t think a chicken feather wedding dress would look as nice,

Should the need arise, I will personally drive to WI with my glue gun and glue each feather onto a lovely sheath just for you. (Because, I think it could be just as awesome as the wool)

40 posted on 08/07/2009 5:59:36 PM PDT by Iowa Granny (A Penny Saved, is a Penny TAXED)
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