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!