A Few Pre-wedding pics!

Personal Shower/Bachelorette Party

My bridesmaids treated me to dinner at Vinny Vannuchi's in Galena a few days before the wedding, complete with a personal shower at Grace's home afterwards. I am so spoiled! We had a great time.

In the car on the way to Galena - I never laughed so hard in my life!
Wait! We aren't ready for pictures yet.

Okay. Everyone smile!
Kim, Shannon, Linda
Linda Kati

Me and Steph

The group!

There's a story behind this picture - this robe was my mom's - she wore it for YEARS! Linda found it among Goodwill items at our house a few years ago and saved it for my personal shower! Imagine my shock when I opened it!

A gift from Becky Kraus - let's just leave it at that!

Is it hot in here? This is the last picture I am posting from this night!

Wedding Prep!
I had a great group of helpers - my mom, Jeanne Williams (Kim's mom), my bridesmaids, and many others worked so hard - we did all the flowers for the reception, corsages, boutonnières, and bouquets. We also helped prepare a lot of the food for the reception.

Flower prep!500 roses and 440 stems of alstromeriaA few centerpieces finished

Kati and Linda

Grandpa and his girls

Shannon, Jeff, and Linda in the kitchen - discussing something very serious, apparently!

Jan Murray working on meatballs!

Addie getting a manicure and pedicure from Joy Stratman

Reese's turn!

More to come, I promise!