Wedding Update #37 - NJ Bridal Shower
The shower couldn’t really be a secret, since my family and bridesmaids had to plan everything around when I would actually be in NJ. But when I walked down the stairs into the banquet room at the restuarant where the shower was held, I was still surprised! All three of my bridesmaids were right there, ready to snaps pictures - even if some of the shots were in “posed” surprise. 
I had a great time! Everyone who helped with the planning did a great job! My mom and aunts made a thousand cookies, and they looked great in every shade from pink to blue, with purple and periwinkle in between. The butter cookies were so cute - hearts and umbrellas - as well as other star “wand” cookies on sticks, which made great decorations! We played some of the traditional games, which Valerie was in charge of, and she did a great job. I just feel bad that I had to steal her clothespin almost right away during that game when she said “wedding!” We played a fun ice-breaker game where you had to find people that matched you - I’ve never played one like that before. We also had the toilet-paper wedding dress thing, with the other two engaged girls - Jerilyn and Valerie - as the model brides-to-be. Valerie had the better dress, but Jerilyn had better accessories, including but not limited to: a veil, necklace, and bouquet. I don’t think I’ve laughed so hard as when this was going on! During this game, my aunts were trying to wrap my cousin, Jerilyn, up like a mummy, while Val was missing a bouquet for quite a while.
The food and cake were great. Jerilyn did an awesome job putting together my bridal hat/rehearsal bouquet, while Laura was super-helpful with a list for the thank you’s. Valerie worked on the “Wedding Night Preview,” while I opened the gifts - which turned out a few VERY funny quotes. I got many compliments about the invitations to the wedding, too, which I hope everyone passed along to Donna, who was so wonderful to come down and spend the whole weekend with us. Thanks for everything!
