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:

 

 
Brunch goodies:

 

 
The Bride to Be:

 

 

 
With sister Isabel:

 

 

 
And sister Charlotte (plus friend Kelly):

 

 
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

 

 
Seated at the table with the Bride at the head:

 

 
The young at heart side of the table!

 

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