Bridal Shower (part 2 and 2 months late)

I'm not quite sure what happened here and why I it's been so long since I posted, but here we are. Nearly a month after my wedding and I'm just now posting the remaining photos from my bridal shower. Oh dear. Well, here they are! It was indeed a lovely shower and my sister did an amazing job putting everything together. Love you sis!

Cupcakes! Made by my MIL.

Loved the table decorations!

Jesse + I. My sister read about an old tradition of bridal showers where the fiance would stop by to meet all the ladies and give his fiancee a gift. Jesse brought me an adorable hand-picked bouquet of ranunculus. :)

Me, Jenae (sister) and my mom

Family!

Linda, me, Olivia (SIL) and Renee (MIL)

Renee was in charge of my ribbon bouquet!

One Month!

I can't believe we're just one month away from the wedding! I can not wait to be this man's Mrs. :)

Fireflies

Last week my fiance, Jesse, traveled to the great state of Iowa with the University of Oregon track and field team for the NCAA Track and Field Finals. He went as the team videographer, capturing all the great moments on film. 

When I found out he was going on the trip, I was so excited. First, because I am so proud of him for being able to do what he loves and being so darn good at it. Second, because I used to live in Iowa and regardless of how blah it is there I will always have good memories. One of my favorite memories of Iowa is catching fireflies with my brother and sister at night in the summers. We would have so much fun running around the neighborhood after the cute little bugs and carefully put them in a jar once they were caught. 

As Jesse was preparing for his trip I joked, 'bring me back some fireflies'! I was so bummed when he told me that he didn't even see any. Then, he gave me this shirt:

Amazing right? I love my new t-shirt and my man for the thoughtful gift! 

Bridal Shower (part 1)

This weekend my sister threw me the most wonderful bridal shower! It was cooking themed, so guests were asked to share their favorite recipe with me. Jenae also used an apron and other kitchen items as decorations that all tied back to theme. Here are just a few photos that I managed to get. I'll share more as soon as I get them!

Old + new kitchen items on display for a fun game.

Loved all the flowers!

Jenae put together a pot of basil a gift to the guests.

Me and Jenae

Me and Jane

Wedding Goodness

No excuses for my absence as of late other than lots of work and wedding projects mixed with weekend adventures and relaxing when I can. We've been spending our weekends out at the wedding location cleaning up and getting the area prepped. You may remember that we have decided to get married on private property. The family just recently moved there and so there's lots to do to get it cleaned up and ready for our wedding. Lots of fun, but also lots of work. The other wedding projects I've been working on are the invites, designing the tablescapes, etching for the favors and lots of other little details. Here are some photos!

Prepping the dance floor

Working on tablescapes with ranunculus

Etching glass for the favors

Hunting for vintage goods at flea markets & thrift stores

Now I'm off to enjoy the last few hours of the weekend!