Tuesday, July 27, 2021

Wedding Season Again - Backyard Bridal Shower

After a long hiatus, weddings and other similar celebrations are back again! Two good friends’ children kick off the next phase in our mid-life journey - by being the first offspring to get married! We kicked things off with Katie’s bridal shower a couple weekends ago.

 

 
The Bride, Katie and her family moved away several years ago, but this friendship endures the miles apart. Originally dubbed “The Book Club Group”, we morphed into the “Fine Lake Ladies” after years of gathering at friend Heather’s lake house on (you guessed it) Fine Lake in Michigan. Heather and her family still retain ties to our area so the shower was held locally and allowed the family to re-visit familiar haunts over the weekend. Hostesses Nancy and Jill pulled together a lovely Bridal Brunch and even ordered perfect weather!

 

 
Table settings:

 
Katie's Bridal Shower

 
Brunch goodies:

 
Katie's Bridal Shower

 
The Bride to Be:

 
Katie's Bridal Shower

 

 
With sister Isabel:

 
Katie's Bridal Shower

 

 
And sister Charlotte (plus friend Kelly):

 
Katie's Bridal Shower

 
The weather was perfect - not too hot and no rain, which allowed us to enjoy time outside in Nancy’s backyard.

 

 
Heather, Mary and Isabel

 
Katie's Bridal Shower

 
Seated at the table with the Bride at the head:

 
Katie's Bridal Shower

 
The young at heart side of the table!

 
Katie's Bridal Shower

 
Next up will be the wedding ceremony and reception - in Michigan. We are looking forward to a grand party and celebration!