party, party, party

We’ve officially entered the throws of wedding party central. We had a couple of engagement parties and showers that spanned 5 or 6 months, but we’re into every weekend now and it’s so much fun!

Last Friday, a couple of Todd’s coworkers and one spouse hosted a really fun engagement cocktail party at their beautiful home. It was fun to catch up with all of Todd’s colleagues and eat great food. I also got hooked on Guitar Hero because of the children in the house. This weekend, Todd’s mom and I are headed to Dallas and staying with my parents. I’ll pick up my dress, get my hair styled, make a bouquet, and head to Shreveport to meet Kelly Moore for my portraits. We’ve got a shower in Ruston on Saturday morning and I really can’t wait. Three of my bridesmaids will be there and it will be so nice to hang out with them on Saturday afternoon and Saturday night– and get some crawfish, finally!

This shower is being hosted by the ladies that worked in the Louisiana Tech Admissions office with me and a lot of my college friends will be there.

It’s fun celebrating with friends every weekend and it definitely keeps the stresses of the actual wedding at bay.

I didn’t take any pictures at last weekend’s fete, but promise to this weekend.

welcome to Greenville!

My mom and I have had a lot of fun planning out the welcome packages to leave at the front desk of the two hotels. One of the items that is going in the bags that we’re most excited about is the Shrimp and Grits mix from Gullah Gourmet.

We wanted to include something to represent all of the places that I’ve lived and represents the different areas that the guests are traveling from. We’re including tiny bottles of Tabasco for Louisiana and a yummy, spicy trailmix that is made is Texas.

We’re including weekend itineraries for everyone that will be customized for the different events that they all need to attend; the bridesmaid luncheon, the dessert and champagne party, the golf outing, the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner, the farewell brunch, and of course the wedding ceremony and reception.

Is anyone else doing anything to welcome their guests? Any suggestions for other items to include in the bags besides water and candy?

it's that time of year again

Daylight savings time is in effect, white dresses (and white shoes, if you approve of that kind of thing) are just around the corner, and Reese’s eggs are on the shelves!

The Reese’s eggs are the highlight of my spring season. They are better than regular Reese’s cups because of the adorable yellow packaging, of course, but also because they’re bigger and can hold so much more peanut butter. I know I’m not the only one that feels this way. It’s such a shame that my bridal portraits are this weekend and I can’t indulge in an entire bag for a while. I’m tempted to buy a bag, freeze them, and take them on the honeymoon.

our version of Sideways

So, my maid and matron of honor got the bachelorette party invitations out last week, and I must say that they may be the cutest things I’ve ever seen. My maid of honor, Catherine, designed and created them by hand and I’m so proud of her! I know she was thankful that I only wanted to invite the bridesmaids and myself to the bachelorette party and that there were only 6 invitations to make.

She really surprised me with everything– and we all know how much I love (not!) surprises. But it was so worth it. She put so much thought into these. I will post pictures tomorrow after I actually take some.

I wanted the bachelorette party to be pretty low key, but tons of fun with my favorite ladies. Because my maid and matron of honor live in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area and one of the bridesmaids is within reasonable driving distance from DFW, we decided to have it there. Every year in April, there is a walking wine tour of the vineyards in Grapevine, TX. We decided to have that event be the focus of the bachelorette party and I’m so excited! Sundresses, wine, and great girls. The trip is coming up on April 18-20– just before the wedding.

Catherine took the lyrics to some of my favorite songs to create four adorable cards that she slipped into a hand-sewn pocket made out of bandana card stock. Everything is Texas centered and cowgirl style. She used the lyrics to Sangria Wine and Heads Carolina, Tails California, but changed it to “Heads Carolina, tails Ft. Worth, Texas!”

I promise to post pictures tomorrow.

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