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Remember how I went home a while back? Welllll my mom and sister threw me a bridal shower. Thought I would share all the details.

Here is what I got to see when I walked in! Love the table settings oh-so-much.

Jess decorated everything according to my style and I would say she did a pretty bang up job because I loved every detail.

She got all of the vases from a seller on etsy and they were filled with none other than wildflowers.

The favors were bracelets and also an etsy find.

This Mr & Mrs sign was yet another etsy score.

Jess even made a little ice tea and lemonade station. As you can see the cups are mason jars with paper straws.

Once I was done taking in all of the awesome decorations we ate some food.

Then we played a couple games.

One was bridal bingo which was played while I opened gifts.

I got some pretty amazing gifts, above is an engraved frame.

How about this sick little “M” book that my mom got from anthropologie.

Jess got me this pillow complete with my new last name.

Also got these cute bird bowls from my mom.

Lots of kitchen thangs.

A label maker which was one of the first things added to my registry, love me some labeling.

Justin’s mom, Sandy, got me this amazing basket of candles that came with a poem. Here is what it said…

A basket of candles that come in a pair
in all different colors, for you two to share.
The white ones burn first;
they are wrapped in white lace
to celebrate your first married night
in your new chosen place.
The green pair is taller, and also much thinner;
burn with the first company you have over for dinner.
The dark blue candles are for after your first fight;
use them to burn while making up all night.
Pink candles set the mood and pave the way
for your first married Valentine’s Day.
Now, when your first year of marriage is through,
the cream anniversary pair, will light for you two.
Red candles aflame, both your futures are bright;
celebrate promotions you’ve worked toward with all of your might.
By this time we hope, maybe, just maybe
you can light the purple ones, on the birth of your baby.
And just when you thought you’d put these away,
take the light blue ones out for your fifth anniversary day.
Now just one more pair left – for the big “two five” –
the anniversary pair that will keep your love alive.
Congratulations (Bride and Groom)
on the start of your forever.
May the two of you always be happy together.
And burn these candles just the way we said,
but please don’t forget: blow them out before bed!

The basket had every pair of candles mentioned in the poem and also some cute candle holders. I may have teared up when reading it.

I got this awesome basket full of antique goodies from my friend Christina…

She basically stalked me when I went to her moms antique shop, and picked up everything I liked from way back in September. Sneaky little Christina.

After gifts, it was time for cake.

Is that not the most amazing bridal shower cake you have ever seen? And yes those are photos of my parents and Justin’s parents on their wedding days way back when.

Oh yes, they let me cut this beautiful cake.

I had such a great time and I truly loved seeing all of my family and friends.

Big Jim(my dad) even showed up for a little while.

I may be a little biased, but this was the best bridal shower I have ever attended.

A couple weeks ago I went back to NY to see my family and have some wedding festivities. And let me tell you, I had such a great time! I not only got to have a bridal shower with all of my friends and family, but my sister also threw me a bachelorette dinner! I’ll start this off by showing you the invite…

Isn’t it super fantastic? I l-o-v-e them!

As you may have figured out by now, I live in Florida. Although, I am originally from New York. This makes it tough for me to see my friends and family often, which I am sure you can imagine. Well, on this visit home I didn’t have to travel all over from place to place trying to see everyone, this time they all came to me! Love that! Jessica threw me the most amazing bachelorette dinner at a restaurant called Good Luck in Rochester.

Since this place is newer to the area, I had not yet been there before. Jess really did a good job on picking the location because this place is beautiful. Full of antique and rustic charm, my kinda place.

Jessica reserved a room for our party, which was off to the left of the main dining area when you walk in.

Such an amazing place. I love when restaurants are open to the kitchen, I guess I like watching the preparation of the food. Love me some food!

We had a table set for all 20 of our guests. I loved that we could still be a part of the restaurant environment if we wanted, but were still able to get away from the chaos as well. Perfect set up.