White Dress, Black Shoes

Friday, March 18, 2011

As if we needed a reason to shop...

As if we needed a reason to shop... forever 21 is donating 100% of every dollar you spend online toward earthquake and tsunami relief in Japan TODAY ONLY!

I think even Jordan will support me on this one! Right?!

Favorite Things: Spring Kitchen

My Spring Kitchen
Just a few things brightening my day during my morning coffee...

-fresh flowers from the grocery store

-sun shining through the window on our coffee mugs (recieved as a shower gift)

-brightly colored dish towels from Crate & Barrel

Happy Weekend!

Thursday, March 17, 2011

DIY: "Will you?" Cards

Thought I'd share a little project I did for our flower girl and ring bearer.

I talked to their parents last week just to make sure they were okay with the kids being in the wedding. Once I got the "go ahead" from them, I got to work on cards for each of the kids.

I wanted to send them each something personal to ask them, and isn't it just so fun to get mail?

As you can see, I had most of the things I needed from my days as a scrapbooker...

Paper, hole punch, paper cutter, glue, etc.

I picked out some blank cards and envelopes and we were good to go!

Sent them out today!

Gage and Kaia,

we are so excited for you to be a part of our day!

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

A Special Gift

This book was handed to me at my aunt's bridal shower and described as "a little something from everyone".

Not knowing what to expect, I turned the first few pages and saw some baby pictures and my mom's handwriting followed by a card signed by my grandma, and I lost it.

I tend to be quite the softy, so it was no surprise that this sentimental gift moved me to tears.

Each invitation to the bridal shower included a blank index card with instructions to fill out the card with a memory, a favorite picture or recipe for me and send it back to the hostess, who would put them all together in this beautiful album for me.

Each card was so personal and so special.

Love this one from my artistic sister:

And this funny recipe from my aunt:

Just to name a few...

I will cherish the entire book forever.

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

"Showered" with Love.

Last weekend was a blast!

It is safe to say that my shower and bachelorete party were a success!

Because some of my bridesmaids live out of state,

we wanted to have both parties on the same day while they were in town.

We started off Saturday with the shower hosted by my aunt, Jackie.

We mingled while sipping mimosas, she served a delicious lunch(with the help of my mom and grandma), played party games and opened presents!

It was an amazing afternoon with great friends and family, but the party was far from over.

That night, my bridesmaids hosted a celebration in honor of my last night being single.

The bachelorette party took place downtown Minneapolis.

We met at the hotel we were staying in for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres around 7.

Followed by a lingerie shower and great games including a mad lib about Jordan and I, a game of "he said, she said" and my personal favorite, the newlywed game complete with Jordan's answers on video.

Then we were off to Spill The Wine Restaurant, via limo, for a 5-course wine tasting. (Do they know me well, or what?!)

Once the wine was cleared it was out on the town for more drinks and dancing!