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Proud bride turns grandmother’s 1948 wedding dress into slinky modern gown but is slammed for completely ‘ruining’ it

SHE inherited a piece of history after being given her late grandmother’s wedding dress.

So when it came to her own nuptials, Katie decided to pay tribute to her relative by wearing the 1948 gown once again – with a modern spin.

Bride in a 1948 wedding dress.
Katie inherited her grandmother’s wedding dress, which she’d worn for her nuptials in 1948
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Woman in a modern off-white satin gown sitting on steps in front of a red door.
She turned to a tailor to transform the dress into a gown to wear for her wedding rehearsal dinner
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She took to Instagram to share a look at the “ivory slipper satin gown with a basque waist” dress, which she’d been given by her aunt when she got engaged.

The dress had also been worn by two of her aunts for their weddings – the most recent of which was in 1988.

And it had been updated for that occasion by having the satin sleeves replaced with mesh, and lace details being added throughout.

While Katie decided to go in a different direction for her actual wedding dress, she had the “absolute honour” of wearing it for her rehearsal dinner.

When she was given the dress, she “immediately envisioned the transformation”, and added that she knew she was only going to be able to make a “few adjustments to preserve its integrity”.

But that was enough for a tailor to turn the dress into the “elegant, timeless, ethereal” one Katie wanted in what ended up being a lengthy 12-month transformation.

For the makeover, the sleeves, lace and bow on the lower back were removed, while the back was changed to a scoop and the neckline was made a square cut.

The train was shortened, with the excess material used to make a “removal neck drape”, which Katie said “completed the look perfectly”.

“I prayed for my Gran to show up in the sunshine on my wedding weekend, and that’s exactly what she did,” Katie concluded.

“She shined so much light down on me in this dress, and I have never felt so beautiful.”

Despite Katie’s happy video, the comments section was immediately filled with people slamming her for the transformation – after she’d removed so many of the vintage elements of it.

“It hurts seeing a dress like this losing all its charm and character,” one wrote.

“It’s a part of history. There are endless dresses like the result out there.”

“You literally made it unrecognisable,” another added.

“You should have just had a dress made. Instead, you ripped everything unique and special out that dress!”

“Looks so simple and boring now,” a third sighed.

How to pick the perfect wedding dress

Wedding season is in full swing, but when it comes to picking your perfect dress, most new brides-to-be probably feel a bit clueless.

As someone who’s tying the knot in August 2024, Josie Griffiths, deputy digital Fabulous editor and bride-to-be, has shared her top tips…

  1. Give yourself time – unless you’re a sample size, dresses can take months to even arrive. Don’t stress yourself out by looking too late, in my opinion dress shopping should be the second thing on your list, right after finding a venue.
  2. Visit multiple shops – you don’t want to be buying on your first visit.
  3. But not too many – like a f***boy who can’t stop swiping on Tinder, having too much choice isn’t going to help you find The One.
  4. Take people with you – women who will be honest but also hype you up, unlike the mean relatives on Say Yes To The Dress, and ideally people from different areas of your life who won’t automatically say the same thing. I shopped with my mum and two best friends, who didn’t know each other and had different styles.
  5. Think it over – I returned to the shop before making my final decision on the dress I chose, re-trying it with my second favourite to make sure I was certain. It’s an expensive purchase, and you can’t send it back like you might your next Asos order, so take time to mull it over.

“Oh my goodness it was ruined,” someone else agreed.

“Why did you destroy something so special? Now it’s the most basic dress of all time,” another wrote.

“They butchered it,” someone else said, while another insisted it ended up looking “like a dress from Temu”.

However, others insisted Katie looked “stunning” in the re-envisioned gown.

“Everyone saying she butchered it, but this was her day and her dress and it’s literally stunning!” one wrote.

“She modernised it and still paid homage to her grandmother,” another added.

“I absolutely love it!”

“So many have missed that the dress was already modified in the 80s and the sleeves weren’t the originals,” a third said.

“Would it be better for the dress to rot away to nothing or be reinvented for a new use?

“It still has the essence of the original dress and is just stunning.”

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Family-friendly Spanish resort that mums are raving about has rooftop pool, lobby slides and ice cream parlours

A HOTEL in Majorca is being raved about by mums on TikTok for being one of the best family-friendly resorts.

The Iberostar Selection Albufera Park Hotel in Majorca has everything from huge pool areas for all ages of kids as well as loads of activities at the resort.

Girl going down a yellow slide in a hotel lobby while a family looks on.
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One of the biggest attractions in the hotel is the slide down to the reception[/caption]
Children's pool and water play area at a resort.
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There are seven swimming pools across the resort for kids of all ages and even a rooftop pool[/caption]

The family-friendly resort has it’s Star Camp children’s programme, with activities such as paddleboarding in the pool, play beach volleyball, even DJ classes.

Along with a kid’s playground , trampoline area and ball pit, the children’s activities finish with a live evening show and sunset cinema too.

There’s a huge selection of food for everyone too, including the fussy eaters, with buffets, pop up snack bars, and an ice cream parlour which is all part of the all-inclusive.

One TikTok travel mum raved about it on social media, praising the self-serve rooftop bar serving drinks and slushies.

She also praised the quirky retro ice cream parlour that looks like something from the 1950s.

Another big feature of the hotel is the slide down to the lobby which some parents believe to be a game changer.

In the comments, one said they would be adding the resort to their list “purely for the slide” at the reception.

Another explained how the slide had “saved so many parents from being interrupted” at the check out desk.

Outside of the kids activities there are seven pools to choose from – including an indoor heated one in case of bad weather.

Adults can head to the spa for a massage, or try their hand at tennis with on-site courts.

In the hotel there’s also a Mexican restaurant, Greek restaurant, and a café that’s open 24 hours a day.

The hotel even offers free child places with certain trips for kids up to 14 years old.

Even better is it is right on the beach, with Playa de Muro said to be one of the best in Spain.

Rooms start from as little as £98 a night for the most basic rate.

Sunrise over rooftop infinity pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas.
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The rooftop pool is one of the best places for a dip and to see the sunrise[/caption]
Iberostar Selection Albufera Park hotel pool with children's water features.
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The inflatables and slides in the pool provide hours of fun[/caption]
Family enjoying ice cream at an ice cream parlor.
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The ice cream parlour would no doubt be a hit with the kids[/caption]

The Albufera Park is across from its sister hotel Albufera Playa – which is more suited to adults.

It’s still a great place for adults from fitness sessions to other activities like cocktail making, spin classes and a spa.

For anyone who wants to venture outside of the resort, the hotel is close to the Albufera Natural Park.

You can hire bikes from the hotel (at an extra cost), and take a stroll around the wetlands.

Here are more hotels like Iberostar Selection Albufera with waterpark pools.

And some of the best family friendly hotels in Majorca.

Two boys playing on a yellow slide in a children's play area.
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Designed with families in mind there’s a slide for kids next to the stairs at reception[/caption]
Aerial view of a resort with a large pool and surrounding buildings.
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The beach hotel has 260 rooms, seven pools, six restaurants and three bars[/caption]

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‘There’s two things I’d like to say’ – Piers Morgan leaves voicenote for ‘Mr Humble’ Erling Haaland after Arsenal win

PIERS MORGAN rubbed salt into Erling Haaland and Manchester City’s wounds.

SunSport columnist Morgan left Haaland a cheeky voicenote following Arsenal‘s brutal 5-1 drubbing of City at the Emirates on Sunday.

Erling Haaland and William Saliba during an Arsenal vs Manchester City match.
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Erling Haaland was on target at the Emirates, but struggled for the majority of the match[/caption]

Morgan, like the tens of thousands of Arsenal fans inside the stadium, revelled in Haaland’s misfortunes.

It comes after the Norwegian memorably clashed with the Gunners in a fierce post-match melee in the reverse fixture at the Etihad in September.

Following John Stones‘ dramatic injury time equaliser in the 2-2 draw, Haaland was seen throwing the ball at Gabriel Magalhaes‘ head.

And tempers flared after the full-time whistle, where he asked Hale End graduate Myles Lewis-Skelly, “Who the f*** are you?'” after the debtuant got in his face.

Haaland then proceeded to tell Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta to, “Stay humble”, before labelling ex-Citizens forward Gabriel Jesus as a “f****** clown”.

His words were firmly in the minds of the Arsenal squad and fanbase, including Morgan, who sent a voicenote to talkSPORT.

He said: “This is Piers Morgan for talkSPORT, I’ve just got back from the stadium after watching Arsenal demolish Manchester City 5-1.

“The last time we played City, Erling Haaland had a lot to say for himself at the end of the game.

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“Well, there are two things I’d like to say after today’s game Erling.

“One is, I think you know who Mr Lewis-Skelly is now. And secondly, stay humble.

“The way you lot are playing, you’re going to have a lot to be humble about.”

Reacting to Morgan’s message, talkSPORT co-host Jeff Stelling joked: “Ah, the most humble man on the planet, Piers Morgan, having his say.”

Ally McCoist then added: “The man who put the ‘H’ in humble.”

And like Morgan, most of Arsenal‘s starting XI taunted the Norway international all game.

Gabriel screamed in the 24-year-old’s face for their opener before Lewis-Skelly mimicked Haaland’s meditation celebration.

Haaland walked over to the away end at full-time his golden Prem badge on his shirt sleeve that indicates they are reigning champions.

Told of Arsenal’s mocking celebrations, Guardiola smiled and said: “That’s good… that’s good.”

Meanwhile, Arteta’s men are working to overturn a 2-0 deficit in the second-leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final away at Newcastle on Wednesday.

Arsenal player ratings vs Man City

ARSENAL stunned Man City 5-1 at the Emirates on Sunday evening.

It was an incredible result against their rivals of recent years.

Here, we take a look at how the Gunners rated…

David Raya – 7/10
Had very little to do in the first half but made a brilliant save in the 22nd minute to deny a goalbound header from Josko Gvardiol. Made another stunning save two minutes from the half-time interval, stopping a deflected Savinho shot from close range. Powerless to stop Erling Haaland’s 55th-minute header from briefly levelling the scores.

Jurrien Timber – 6
Didn’t offer his usual attacking threat going forward but was solid defensively. Picked up a pointless yellow breaking up a harmless counter-attack in the 24th minute. Almost scored late in the second half.

William Saliba – 5
Didn’t have much to do in the first half but won all his aerial battles in the first 45 minutes. Marshalled the defence well early in the second period but was embarrassingly outjumped and outmuscled by Haaland for City’s equaliser – a major flaw of his that continues to be exposed.

Gabriel Magalhaes – 6
Like his defensive partner, he was seldom called into action in the first half. Dominant in the air in his battles with Haaland, who he trolled after Odegaard’s goal.

Myles Lewis-Skelly – 8
Continues to endear himself to the Emirates faithful with composure and tenacity beyond his years as he brilliantly floated between left back and midfield. Put real daylight between the two sides with a thumping finish just after the hour mark. This young lad is a real bright prospect for both the Gunners and England.
His trolling of Haaland by copying the Norwegian’s ‘Lotus’ celebration went down a storm with fans.

Thomas Partey – 7
Steady in the heart of midfield and broke up play well when required. Fired the Gunners back into the lead in the 57th minute with a deflected shot from outside the box.

Martin Odegaard – 7
Was in the right place at the right time to benefit from the aftermath of an uncharacteristic Manuel Akanji error and break the deadlock. Was at the heart of everything good the north Londoners did going forward.

Declan Rice – 6
Combative, as always, in the middle of the park and played a role in the home side taking the lead, teeing up Havertz who squared the ball to Odegaard.

Leandro Trossard – 6
Was particularly lively on the left in the first half, giving Matheus Nunes a real run for his money. His end product, however, wasn’t the best.

Gabriel Martinelli – 6
Lively on the right wing in the early goings. Found the back of the net in the fifth minute after some beautiful play from Odegaard but was needlessly offside. Forced a good save out of Ortega with a rasping effort in the 68th minute.

Kai Havertz – 6
Lively early doors, testing Stefan Ortega with a tame shot in the first minute. Teed up Odegaard for a tap in a few moments later. Missed a golden opportunity to double the lead in the 25th minute, dragging the ball wide with the goal at his absolute mercy. Made amends for his howler by finishing an even harder chance in the 76th minute. He well and truly needed that as he looked absolutely devoid of confidence.

SUBS

Ethan Nwaneri – 83 (on for Trossard) – 7
Put the cherry on top of the cake with an outrageous effort in second-half stoppage time.

Mikel Merino – 83 (on for Odegaard) – 5

Raheem Sterling – 89 (on for Kai Havertz ) – N/A

Riccardo Calafiori 89 (on for Lewis-Skelly) – N/A

Read more on all the latest Arsenal news.

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