Pre-Wedding Festivities!

The past 3 weeks have gone by and I've had my bachelorette party and bridal shower. Both were such a blast and I had so much fun. Unfortunately, one of my bridesmaids and best friends got strep throat the day before we were leaving for Nashville and couldn't go with us, but she was still there in spirit!

Anywho, I wanted to share some pictures with you all of the fun times! First up, my bachelorette party:

My best friend and I acting scared after we drove through a sketchy area in Nashville:

We did a Murder Mystery Dinner Tour and rode around Nashville on a big pink bus:

At a Mexican Restaurant getting ready to go to an 80s dance club:

Another one of my best friends and myself:

Dancing at the 80s dance club:

My sister (and Matron of Honor):

These next ones are from my bridal shower, this is my niece (and flower girl) and myself:

My sisters, myself and my niece acting goofy:

One of the games we played, I had to walk around the room in this apron with kitchen utensils pinned to it and then leave them room and everyone had to remember what was on the apron.

My nephew (and junior groomsman):

All in all in was a fabulous time, there were some ups and downs and some people couldn't be there at the last minute, but it was still a fabulous time. My BFF did a great job with Nashville and my sisters did a great job with my bridal shower! 

Bridal Shower Invite

Since I live almost 2 hours away from where the wedding will be taking place, my sister and fiance's mom are throwing me a joint bridal shower (that way I only have to make one trip home for it). I told my sister I'd help pick out the invitation since I had some spare time and she's been really busy.

So, I turned to my best friend... etsy! I came across an awesome invite and the lady sold the digital file for it (which is awesome since someone in Derrick's family owns a printing press!). I forwarded the link to my sister and she worked with the shop owner to personalize it.

Here's what they came up with (certain information blurry for privacy):

So cute, right!? I absolutely love it and she even incorporated the polka dots! LOVE!!

I can't wait for the bridal shower, it should be a blast!

Party Dress

So, I've been trying to find the perfect party dress to wear to my bachelorette party with no such luck. Yesterday, while out at the mall with my fiance I stumbled upon a clearance rack of dresses and tried one on... I was IN. LOVE.

I wish I could show you pictures of it on, but I don't have a full length mirror to take on it and it looks so much better on me than it does on the pictured model. Anyways.. here's what I got:

It's going to be perfect for a night out on the town (not to mention 80s night bc I feel with the right accessories it can have an 80s-ish vibe).  Hey.. the bride to be should stand out from everyone else, right? But, I may also be able wear it to my bridal shower as well.

Oh.. P.S. I got a shipping confirmation from Dolly Couture yesterday!! My wedding dress should be here soon!!!! WOOT!

"Most Likely To Get Married"

I came up with the most excellent bridal shower theme today. I love things that are bright and colorful and I love the 80's.. so, as long as my sister who is throwing the bridal shower approves we are going to have an 80's themed bridal shower!! How fun, right?!

Seriously.. just look at these pictures (courtesy of JolieJolie Design).

Invite Outside:

Invite inside:

Pin the glove on Michael Jackson:

Poster:

Yearbook/Slambook Station:

Slambook:

Polaroids for slambook:

Buttons:

Food:

Twinkie cake:

Candy bar:

Mixtape candy bags:

Looks totally awesome, right?! Anyone have any suggestions for superlatives and/or games to play?