A Bridal Shower.. For ME?!

I’d been waiting for this day for months. So much mystique surrounded this day. And way too many secrets were kept from me for me to retain my sanity. My sister and maid of honor, Lorae, worked endlessly for two months to plan the coolest bridal shower ever. Me and 50 ladies I love with all my heart spent a loverly Saturday afternoon eating AMAZING food, playing some really sweet and creative games, and opening/watching me open about a million amazingly thoughtful gifts. As promised, here are a few snapshots of that fabulous day!

Taken by yours truly, these flower arrangements were designed by the lovely Hannah Crosby, one of my bridesmaids and best friends. I can’t wait for her to work her magic at our wedding!!

These favors were perfect. :) Sweet little tea cup, organic chai, and my favorite verse: “…When I found the one my heart loves.. I held him and would not let him go…” Song of Solomon 3:4a.

Speaking of AMAZING food!! Shrimp cocktails, and gorgonzola, walnut and apple ciabatta sandwiches!! Not to mention curried chicken salad on raisin bread. O.M.GEE.

For whatever reason, I don’t look happy here. But I definitely was!! Look at my awesome new bowl from Anthropologie!! Some people know me too well!

One of my all-time faves: the countdown paper chain snake! My new family made this for me! Each loop has the date on it and a Bible verse. I absolutely LOVE it!! :)

Me and my girls! (Sorry for the out-of-focusness!!) From left to right: Lorae (sister and maid of honor); Hannah (bestest friend and bridesmaid); Kayla (cousin and flower girl); ME, hello! :); Breezy (best friend and bridesmaid); Noel (future sister-in-law and junior bridesmaid); and Nina (future sister-in-law and bridesmaid). Love you all SO much!

Me and my sweet momma!!

Cappuccino torte with whole coffee beans, anyone? I don’t think I’ll ever recover from this deliciousness.. Holy MOLY.

Some of my absolute favorite parts of the shower were the special video guests.. My former roommate from college, who is now married and lives in Pensacola, FL, recorded a short little video for me, as she couldn’t make it to NY for the shower. Then, a video was played from our dear family friend, Lizzie Adams (who moved to Florida along with her precious family last year). Talk about tears.. I can guarantee you that half the room was crying. This is the impact of Lizzie Adams and her sweetness and wisdom. :)

I’ll leave you with a silly (extremely out of focus..) little video montage, the production of which was encouraged by my sister, but was many times abandoned by me from embarrassment over my crazy facial expressions and odd mannerisms. :/ Hello blogosphere, this is me. Enjoy!! And Happy Thursday!!

(Oh, and in case you were wondering.. The reason I look like a chipmunk is due to a very cruel game involving bread balls. Thanks for that one, Rae! :P)