They Got Me!
I was ready for this weekend to be pretty uneventful with a couple of engagements here and there to pass the time. I went home yesterday afternoon expecting to lunch with the family to celebrate dad's birthday. Then, lo and behold, who do I see when I opened the front door? About 30 of my closest friends smiling at me and yelling "surprise!" It was my bridal shower!
Although it was a surprise shower, I must admit that I did have a clue that it was happening when I got ready yesterday morning. I got up and was about to put my hair in a ponytail and change into sweats for lunch. He told me to shower. I said I was going to go to the gym after lunch so I'd shower afterwards. He insisted that I shower and said, "what if you stay at the house longer than expected?" That was my first clue. So, I hopped into the shower and spent at least 20 minutes trying to figure out what to wear "just in case" today happened to be the day. I also touched up the face with a bit of make-up to make sure I didn't look all splotchy-faced for the (possible) pictures that would be taken. As we drove home, He made a phone call and said it was to F to say that softball practice had been cancelled. I was pretty sure that he was making the secret call to say I was on my way home. I couldn't be sure though. When I opened the door and heard the "surprise" echoing through the house, I was so touched. Everyone tried to keep it a secret from me and He was so adorable for playing along. Although it wasn't 100% of a surprise, it was pretty crazy seeing all my friends in one place, and having that place be my parents' house.
There was tons of food laid out and a mountain of Crate and Barrel boxes in the living room. Mom put her creativity to use and filled the house with balloon flowers and balloon lovebirds. L, N, and C hosted the games and put me in a few embarrassing situations! It was all in good fun though. My brother was there as the videographer and I'm sure there were moments when he wished he wasn't there.
N made some badass sangria and I actually packed up what was left to take home. I mean, why waste it, right? C had no shame and gave me the most inappropriate shower gift. This one definitely belonged at the bachelorette instead. I had my mom, grandma, two aunts, and a little cousin in the room! All I'll say about the gift is "hoppity hop hop hop" since that's what she put on the gift list next to her name. If you can figure out what the gift was, then you're just as perverted as she is hahaha.
L, my big sis and maid of honor, pulled off a great shower and her anal-retentiveness is always welcome when it comes to organizing and planning things. If it wasn't for her, my wedding probably wouldn't even be half-planned right now. She did a great job with the games, food, and guests.
As I'm writing this, I can't believe my bridal shower is done and over with. It happened so fast and it was so unexpected. I had such a great time and I'm so glad so many of my friends took time out of their busy schedules to join me in the festivities. I'm a very happy bride-to-be right now:o)
Although it was a surprise shower, I must admit that I did have a clue that it was happening when I got ready yesterday morning. I got up and was about to put my hair in a ponytail and change into sweats for lunch. He told me to shower. I said I was going to go to the gym after lunch so I'd shower afterwards. He insisted that I shower and said, "what if you stay at the house longer than expected?" That was my first clue. So, I hopped into the shower and spent at least 20 minutes trying to figure out what to wear "just in case" today happened to be the day. I also touched up the face with a bit of make-up to make sure I didn't look all splotchy-faced for the (possible) pictures that would be taken. As we drove home, He made a phone call and said it was to F to say that softball practice had been cancelled. I was pretty sure that he was making the secret call to say I was on my way home. I couldn't be sure though. When I opened the door and heard the "surprise" echoing through the house, I was so touched. Everyone tried to keep it a secret from me and He was so adorable for playing along. Although it wasn't 100% of a surprise, it was pretty crazy seeing all my friends in one place, and having that place be my parents' house.
There was tons of food laid out and a mountain of Crate and Barrel boxes in the living room. Mom put her creativity to use and filled the house with balloon flowers and balloon lovebirds. L, N, and C hosted the games and put me in a few embarrassing situations! It was all in good fun though. My brother was there as the videographer and I'm sure there were moments when he wished he wasn't there.
N made some badass sangria and I actually packed up what was left to take home. I mean, why waste it, right? C had no shame and gave me the most inappropriate shower gift. This one definitely belonged at the bachelorette instead. I had my mom, grandma, two aunts, and a little cousin in the room! All I'll say about the gift is "hoppity hop hop hop" since that's what she put on the gift list next to her name. If you can figure out what the gift was, then you're just as perverted as she is hahaha.
L, my big sis and maid of honor, pulled off a great shower and her anal-retentiveness is always welcome when it comes to organizing and planning things. If it wasn't for her, my wedding probably wouldn't even be half-planned right now. She did a great job with the games, food, and guests.
As I'm writing this, I can't believe my bridal shower is done and over with. It happened so fast and it was so unexpected. I had such a great time and I'm so glad so many of my friends took time out of their busy schedules to join me in the festivities. I'm a very happy bride-to-be right now:o)
posted by Leslie @ 12:30 PM
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