Just for fun, I thought I would take a stroll down memory lane, as it was almost exactly two years ago that my amazing friends and family threw some wonderful parties in celebration of my upcoming marriage to Austin! I had always wondered why parties surrounding a wedding were called "showers", and now I know its because I felt "showered with blessings!" The generosity and excitement that was shared by my friends and family during this special time is something I truly treasure.
So, here is an official thank you to everyone who, through these showers, made me feel like such a special bride-to-be! :-)
I owe most of these photos to my mother-in-law and sister-in-law (I borrowed a bunch of them from facebook! Thanks, Carol and Arica!). If you are about to plan a bridal shower or simply like to entertain, maybe these ideas will be helpful! If not, just enjoy looking at the pictures!
Paducah Showers:
Bridal Tea
October 9, 2010
At the Home of Jean Gross (also hosted by choir ladies and dear friends, Sarah, Donna, Roxie, Karen and Brenda)
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| Isn't this gorgeous?! |
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| Beautiful table! Stunning! |
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| The hostesses even ordered these lovely napkins with our monogram! We still have some of these! |
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| Gift table! Love the umbrellas! |
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| This room belongs in a magazine! I felt so blessed to have a party here! |
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| Three generations: Grandmommy, Mom and Me. Don't we look alike? :-) |
Bridal Shower
October 10, 2010
At Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Hosted by my aunts: Aunt Sherry, Aunt Gina and Aunt Joan
Since Austin and I met at Chick-fil-A, my sweet aunts thought it would be only appropriate to give me a Chick-fil-A themed bridal shower! It was so cute and I loved it!
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| So cute! I wonder who helped them out with getting Chick fil A stuff? :-) |
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| The delicious Chick-fil-A spread! Yum! |
I love the picture on the cake (and I just noticed the two cows holding hands... awww!) Before we cut into it, the cake said, "May I refresh your beverage?", which was the first thing I ever said to Austin.
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| The gift table! Woohoo! |
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| My groom came to this shower! It was fun opening gifts together! |
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| My favorite picture of my and my mom! We didn't even plan the blue! |
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| Me with the hostesses! These women are so amazing! |
Atlanta Showers:
Bridal Shower
October 16, 2010
The Davenport Home
Hosted by: Mary Davenport, Catie Davenport (Thompson), Donna Babb and Angie Lancaster
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| Me with the lovely hostesses at the beautiful fall table! |
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| Amidst the festivities! |
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| Pretty pink bow! On the last of three cake domes I received at that party! :-) |
Bachelorette Party/Lingerie Shower
October 16, 2010
Hosted by my AMAZING college friends: Becca Sims (at her lovely home), Cassidy Jordan, Pamela Lane, Carter Chambliss (Fawcett), Emily Ray (Swader), Lelia Shipp (Wendel)
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| This basket was packed with goodies! This began the black and pink color scheme! |
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| Loved the gift display! |
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| Wonderful spread of food! |
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| Please notice the leopard plates! (and the chocolate fountain at the end of the buffet!! ) |
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| Loved the glasses! They were plastic, so no dish washing and they put a strawberry on the rim of each one! |
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| I love everyone is this picture! What a fun night! :-) |
Thanks for stopping by! I only hope that I will be as great a hostess as these ladies were for me!
