invites are out :)

Invitations are out.  We spent the entire weekend (almost) making these beauties.

As always, and in particular with the invitation madness, our living room was in utmost chaos throughout the process.

But the final result is quite good, I think. 

Yes they look very similar to those we sent in the states.  I reused the idea and the stamps.  I nixed the ribbon as making bows proved to be ridiculously meticulous last time.  We used scrapbooking pins this time.

The invites are in Danish.  Any grammatical errors you can blame on me.  Christian wasn’t confident about how it was all written so I just said well… we can just say I wrote them and then no one can have such high expectations, haha.

Can’t wait to see you there!

The Best Shower Ever.

What makes pre-wedding festivities complete more than a shower and bachelorette party? Well, my absolutely wonderful MOH put together a beautiful shower and fabulous bachelorette. Words can't start to describe all the time, thought and love she put into this, of course with help from my other girls, but still! These events had Ms Stephanie Walsh written all over them!

With all the detail she put into the two parties I thought the least I can do is describe it all to you as a memento. I'm sure you'll find some inspiration for any future planning you may be involved with. :)

Two or three weeks ago I was told to clear Aug 15th in my calendar and up until roughly 6pm on Saturday the 15th I had no idea what was to ensue. I was pretty confident a bachelorette was involved and maybe dinner beforehand.

I couldn't have been more surprised and touched to see that there was a proper shower waiting for me upon arrival. The party was hosted on a beautiful deck at Steph's best friend Jeana's house. I welled up in tears as everything sank in.

Tables were draped in pink tablecloths with homemade vases (check out the idea from the knot - so cute) with colorful daisies in the center. Lady Gaga was playing in the background and butterfly lights were strung along the wall of the deck. Plates, napkins utensils were lime green. Scattered were pink and green balloons, as well. Perfect color combination!

At each seat there was a gift bag with a name tag indicating who should sit where.Steph demanded I open mine first so we could start drinking – oh man, I thought. :DInside each bag was an impeccably hand-decorated wine glass saying “Love is in Bloom” with flowers and butterflies.Can only imagine how long it took her to make these.So gorgeous.Mine also said “Bride to be” on it.Wish we got better pictures of these glasses!

Out came homemade sangria (absolutely delicious) and trays of cheese and crackers and hummus. Does this girl know her bride or what?!?! Then came dinner!!! Homemade meatballs, ziti, salad and lettuce wraps. YUM YUM YUM! Such good food. Steph is going to be quite the homemaker!

After eating everyone gave me presents – PRESENTS?! I was so pleasantly surprised and happy! My college girls gave me a themed gift of something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue. I may have said “something used” which got a laugh. My other girls treated me to pampering gifts and jokes, a perfect combination in each gift. I am so grateful!

After presents we went inside for Jill & Christian trivia. Three teams of two got competitive while I ate a massive amount of dessert in the background. Butterfly shaped iced sugar cookies, brownies, and a trifle – to.die.for. Sarah Root & Deanna Olenczuk ended up winning the game, I believe. Way to go girls. :D

We then left for the secret undisclosed location of my bachelorette which will have a separate post on O-M-G.

The shower was such a surprise and really better than I could have ever imagined having. My friends are the best there are and I can thank you all enough for your love, support, time, gifts and more. Stephanie Walsh, I love you!

September 12th, 2009

We have a (new) date! Good news for our US family and friends because it will be in Downingtown, PA. It is very short notice but we've got an amazingly supportive network of family and friends. It will be done!

Many details are to be confirmed and my priority right now is getting the actual ceremony details sorted. We have confirmed our reception venue will by at my aunt and uncle's beautiful home in Downingtown, PA.

By the end of this week (by 7/31) I hope to:

• Confirm the location of the ceremony
• Have invitations out in the mail with all confirmed details
• Book a wedding block at a local hotel for a good rate

I will let you know that we are not registering for our wedding as I am moving to Denmark and can't bring much with me! However, we would love it if you could contribute to the wedding by bringing an hors dourves or a dish. I don't know what exactly we need yet, but if you know this is something you would be interested in helping with, definitely let us know!

If you have any thing specific you want to help us with for planning the big day that is completely welcome. My sanity is likely to dwindle throughout August. But what's most important is that WE'RE GETTING MARRIED and we simply couldn't be happier.

Keeping you posted...