Ocean City, MD

Well Precious is just about six weeks out from her big day and we celebrated her bachelorette weekend a couple weeks ago in Ocean City, MD. 

The weekend was actually pretty low-key as far as bachelorette weekends go, but everyone had a great time. Especially the bride which is the most important part!! There were 13 girls there, and no drama, which is always an amazing accomplishment as well. We danced, laid out on the beach, danced some more and ate some delicious NY bagels. I am breathing a little easier now that a successful weekend is in the book. 

Wednesday Ramblings

I am having an AMAZING hair day today. I mean, I look hot.

I have 9 more days of work at my temporary job. That's crazy.

Today is our Gala run-through with the venue. Our florist could be one of the most full-of-himself man I have ever met. Hopefully I don't say anything rude.

Pinterest sent me a summary e-mail the other day. Under Pins I Might Like - have the pins were cupcakes.

My first dress fitting is Saturday. Considering the first and only time I put on my wedding dress was for two minutes in the middle of Filene's Basement, I am both excited and terrified.

I mean, I'm not kidding ... my hair looks amazing today.

WOW

Awesome.

Team Precious: Bachlorette Weekend!

I am off in a few hours to drive out to my sister's bachlorette weekend. She knows she's going to the beach, she just doesn't know which one. This weekend will surely be entertaining, with lot of good people watching. I'll be sure to report back.

Happy weekend everyone!

Cranky Pants Tuesday

So this week is our "recovery" week in Insanity. I still leave sweating like a pig and completely exhausted. It's pouring down rain for the second day in a row, and today a man sat next to me on the train who had no regard for personal space. You sit on your seat cushion, I'll sit on mine.

Yes, I'm a cranky pants today.

Fort Worth Wedding

So a little over a year ago ... May 1, 2011 my future brother-in-law proposed to my sister. Within the next four months my future sister-in-law, close friend from college and myself all got engaged as well. So needless to say, this past year has been consumed with planing for all these 2012 weddings!

The first lady up was my future sis, Becky. She married her college sweetheart, Rankin, in Fort Worth, TX this past weekend. As most of Zach's family gatherings are, it was a really beautiful weekend full of wonderful people!

We kicked off the festivities on Friday with a Bridesmaids shower in downtown Fort Worth, thrown by the Mother of the Groom's best friends. They are from a SMALL town in Texas, and could NOT be nice nicer people. Seriously ... I could sit and talk with Rankin's mother for hours on end. Becky was sweet to not get upset when our little nephew James David totally stole the show. This is the first time most of Zach's family met the little guy so he was getting passed around and adored the entire weekend.

Friday night I met up with Zach at the church. After a successful rehearsal we picked up my mom at the hotel and headed to the Fort Worth Zoo for their rehearsal dinner. The Starkey rented a beautiful room and had several animals make appearances throughout cocktail hour. A penguin in Texas, who knew? The decor was stunning. Rankin's mom had collected dozens of different cowboy boots and they were filled with gorgeous flowers. Got to love that Texas decor. Both families love themselves some speeches, so the end of the night was capped off with a general love fest.

Saturday the ladies all got our hair done did at the hotel and headed to the church. We waited a fairly long time to get Becky into her dress, so we were only 15 minutes till game time when the rest of us got dressed. Then it happened ... a bridesmaid's dress was ordered too small and we had about 6 hands trying to help a girl into her dress (I mean these dresses left no room for error). Five minutes until we had to walk down the aisle the zipper broke and were at a loss. This experience has definitely taught me - those emergency kits are necessary!! After a little bit of thinking I took out my black running leggings I had worn to the shirt. We cut them up and safety pinned a patch to go along the broken part of the dress. With her arm by her side you couldn't tell anything was wrong!! To Becky's credit, she did not freak out, and we got her down the aisle just fine.

The ceremony was lovely, and the groom cried as she walked down the aisle. Their reception was in the hotel ballroom of the hotel where everyone was staying, so that was nice. Becky had done a lot of DIY projects (flowers, napkins, favors, etc...) and it came together beautifully. Keeping true to their Cinqo da Mayo wedding date, they served margaritas and had a Texas Tech pinata.

Wedding 1 of 4 - check!

Derby Time!

Last weekend was Janet’s big Derby themed wedding shower. I’m not going to lie, I was pretty stressed to pull the whole thing off, but it really was a great afternoon.

Janet’s bridesmaids were full of ideas and super on board to help where ever necessary. We through the shower in Janet’s old community room, and every pitched in with one or two delicious dishes. When we got to the room to set-up we realized that not only did none of us know how to make a mint julep, but we hadn’t even tasted one before! So that process was totally winged. We purchased really cute mint julep cups, but I think we only had about 3 takers. Oops.

Luckily we had more success was the fashion theme. Everyone looked marvelous in their hats, even though it was hard for everyone to gather in close to take pictures! One of Janet’s friends showed up in full on riding gear, so she was quickly awarded the prize for the best dressed costume.

Janet opened presents, including a wine fridge with custom wine bottles from her bridesmaids (if you like what you see, let me make them for you – shameless self promotion!). Her sister-in-law created this gorgeous cake with white frosting roses. It looked straight out of a magazine. We had the guests fill out “Bet Cards” to predict what Janet and Mitch would be doing at each year of marriage. They are supposed to open each card on each anniversary, but we will see how long the bride can hold out.

All in all it was a success. Now I just have to make it through the bachelorette party! Being a MOH is hard work!!

wonderful people

I have such wonderful people in my life.

Saturday morning Zach woke up insanely early with me so we could do Insanity together before I had to start my busy day. 5:00 a.m. on a Saturday ... he deserves a medal!

After our workout I headed to Red Door Salon to cash in a gift certificate for a pedicure that my amazing friend and bridesmaid Shelby gave me. I thought I was getting more of a Tiffany blue but I ended up getting something more in the green family. Oh well, I will rock it.

Once my nails were looking pretty I picked up my stunning cousin Drew so we could set up for my sister's bridal shower. She lives in North Carolina and surprised me with two orders of Cook Out hush puppies!!! Oh my goodness, heaven in my mouth. How wonderful is she.

My busy Saturday was capped off by a very successful wedding shower for my sister (more on that later). Her bridesmaids are very drama free, so how can you not appreciate that?

In summary - I've got some wonderful people in my life :)

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