Mr. H and I have been slacking – BIG TIME – on planning our wedding. The only thing we have done in the past month is approve the guest list for our couples shower. That’s it. Which, by the way, is coming up a week from Saturday. We received our invitation this weekend and its adorable!!
I tried to block out the private stuff… hopefully my paintshop skills paid off.
My future MIL and AIL (Aunt-in-law) are putting on a Jack n Jill Shower for us at the H’s home and the theme is “Stock the Bar.” I don’t know if you can read the little poem at the top but here is what it says:
The Wedding Date Is Not Too Far
So Let’s Toast the Couple
& Stock the Bar
“Cocktails” in Honor of
Mr. and Future Mrs. H
We are having a margarita machine, frou-frou vodka drinks (as Mr. H’s dad has coined them), some beach-y beer (think Red Stripe and Corona), and heavy appetizers – such as shrimp shooters, various flavors of chicken wings, spinach & artichoke dip, etc. (The menu hasn’t been finalized – and they may go the Mexican catered route). Did I tell you the greatest part of it all?? My mom, sister, and sister are coming down to GA for the weekend!
Photos: (1st is L, my sister and MOH, on her 21st bday last week, 2nd is my Mom, 3rd is T, my other sister and bridesmaid).
T, L, Me in Cape Cod last summer when Mr. H and I got engaged.
My family + T and Mr. H’s Mom, Stepdad, & Brother B @ my graduation in December 2007 from the University of Tennessee.
**Some background on T: She has been a part of our family FOREVER… she is my sister’s best friend and my other little sister. Years ago her mother became very sick and we took care of T during the rough time. After her mom passed away, T and her father, P, have always been like a sister and an uncle to me. P is the reason I met Mr. H., for he brought me, L, and T on the infamous cruise where I fould my soulmate.
As for other pre-wedding events – in three weeks Mr. H is heading to Vegas for his Bachelor weekend and some of my close friends are putting on a little Bachelorette/Girls Weekend for me here in ATL. I don’t really know the details – except there will be lingerie, happy hours, sunbathing at the pool, dancing, lots of eating, and an old fashioned sleepover with the out-of-towners. I can’t wait!!
At the end of July we are off to Destin for our engagement photo session with Brandon and Susan Cook of Addilay Photography. It is going to be so much fun!
My MOH is putting together a shower and a bachelorette party for me in New England… but it’s TOP SECRET and I don’t know any of the details!
In September I am heading to TN because Mr. H’s mom and her friends (they call themselves the Ya-Yas) are having a big Ya Ya Celebration in honor of little ole me marrying Mr. H. The next morning Mr. H’s hometown church is throwing a Bridal Shower & Brunch for Mr. H and I. The bestest part is my momma is flying in for the festivities!!
As you can tell, we have a lot of fun stuff coming up. Unfortunately we have a lot of wedding planning to do too… Most important is our invitations… and right now I have NOTHING picked out. Boo. More on that later tho…
What a fun shower idea! The next few months are going to be so much fun!
Woo hoo love!! I’m working on my vaca so I can come on down for the PAR-TAY!! Oh and you won something from Tripping Down the Aisle!! Yay!
You’re so busy, I can’t believe you had time to give me those tips! Please send me more recipes. [email protected]. Have fun at all those parties pretty lady!
It sounds like you have a bunch of fun events lined up for you!!! Can’t wait to hear the details of your b-party and showers!