Thursday, September 2, 2010

Thursday Thirteen - 174 - 13 Ways to Enjoy Two Wedding Showers














1 - Last weekend was a bridal shower double bill for my sister.

The first was a city shower hosted by my mom and my cousin, and was held at my cousin's house.


























2 - Above, Julianne MacLean and her cousin/bestest friend/critique partner, the bride-to-be, Michelle.

My sister with our mom, Paulette.



























3 - Tasty shower delectables.



























4 - Catching up with friends and family.































5 - Time to open prezzies. Including lovely confections like this lingerie.














6 - And this collection of recipes from my sister's friends at the office.


















7 - A new day, a new shower! This time at the cottage.



























8 - This shower was hosted by Michelle's new family-in-law-to-be. Above, her fiance's mother Joan chats with her lifelong friend.

My sister's new family-in-law has sisters, step-daughters, cousins, nieces and a step-granddaughter.































9 - More delish dishes of yumminess.












































10 - More fun - above, my mom nabs her gift back during a Yankee gift exchange.

The photographer informs Michelle what she'll be saying to Newt on the wedding night. These are taken from all of the bride-to-be's remarks as she opens her gifts. Hilarious!












































11 - More frothy confections!














12 - Newt's sister bestows a handmade cooking apron to Michelle. Now she's in like Flynn.

















13 - A lifetime of happiness is wished for Michelle and Newt!

Join me next week to hear what my sister's shower predicted would be her wedding night words.

Janet says I can't wait to read the 'wedding night vows' next week - I've been to showers that have played that game and it always turns out to be hilarious :)

Anne MacFarlane says Julia, it looks like so much fun. Hope Michelle's big day is just as wonderful.

Kelly Boyce says Congratulations to Michelle and Newt! I'm so happy for them.

6 comments:

Janet said...

Thanks for sharing that with us, Julia! Looked like everyone had a marvelous time - gotta love showers.

And I can't wait to read the 'wedding night vows' next week - I've been to showers that have played that game and it always turns out to be hilarious :)

Congrats to your sister, Michelle!

Unknown said...

Julia, it looks like so much fun. Hope Michelle's big day is just as wonderful.

Kelly Boyce said...

Congratulations to Michelle and Newt! I'm so happy for them.

Naquillity said...

Michelle looks so happy. i wish her and Newt all the happiness. looks like everyone had a great time. the food alone was worth the party. and those gifts were really nice. thanks for sharing. have a great day.

Akelamalu said...

Looks like a great time was had by all but where are you? I don't see you on the photos.

Julia Phillips Smith said...

Akelamalu - There's one shot of me at the first shower, and it's currently on my Facebook profile picture. I think Newt's cousin got a lot of shots of me at the second shower. But I was busy roaming and clicking away.