We joked that our friendship was on the accelerated path, spending 40 hours a week bonding over cadavers. We spent more study time talking than studying.
When we met she was sure she did not want to get married anytime soon, but that quickly changed and she was engaged just a few months later!
When we met she was sure she did not want to get married anytime soon, but that quickly changed and she was engaged just a few months later!
My physical therapy class is full of amazing woman and two of them were getting married last summer. And we had to celebrate together!
Being in college for a million years (5 at the time) makes things tight.
Therefore, this shower was mostly DIY & pretty cost efficient!
The Location: Les Bougeouis Winery in Rocheport, MO.
They had a specific part of the winery where groups could bring their own food & drinks at no charge. There were other people around but that didn't bother us!
So we came right when they opened, grabbed some picnic tables and began setting up.
The Decor:
DIY Newspaper Flowers Coming Soon
Each table had a large mason jar with newspaper flowers on twisty willow and a small mason jar with votive candles.
Everyone signed a rock with a special message or piece of marital advice and put it in the respective brides' fish bowl. (Bag of smooth rocks & small glass bowls at Hobby Lobby.)
Both brides had their own Mad Lib, that made for pretty good laughs at the end of the day.
Dana placed them at every setting for her reception, it was so unique & fun.
The Food:
I brought a Moscato Punch that went pretty quick! I must say it is my favorite drink!
As for the pretty container, $20 at Walmart. I'm a cheapy.
Moscato Punch2 Bottles of Moscato
1 can raspberry lemonade concentrate (Hyvee!)
3 c Sprite
Raspberries
Mix & serve.
Everyone made something tasty to share.
We had the best variety of goodness.
The Gifts:
Since this gathering only included the girls, I wanted to do something to include our whole class.
Our class signed two bottles of wine from the winery.
Using some craft paper, ribbon, & leftover newspaper I made these cute tags!
Taryn, one of my wonderful classmates who had the amazing idea for the whole shindig, came up with the great idea of getting them new name tags with their new names!
Kelly & Dana have now both been married for over year.
It was such fun sending them off with this celebration!
Another must have for this fun event: a super good friend & talented photographer.
Photos courtesy of Merrell Harmon.
Check her out here!
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