wedding wednesday

photo via Strikes our Fancy

From my own wedding experience I've already shared the ring, the engagement shoot, and the invitation. Now for some of the pre-wedding festivities! Tay & I were lucky to have three- count 'em, THREE- bridal showers. And all three had a sweet, charming, and rustic feel. The first was a jack-and-jill shower in New York with his parent's friends and both of our families from the North.

the lovely spread

a photo from our engagement shoot

the sweet cake

opening our gifts. awkward, no?

cutting our cake together :)

looking through family pictures with Tay's momma

This day was not just fun, but was when everything started to feel REAL. Like, "Wow, we are really getting married and building a life together!" We felt so blessed to be surrounded by our loving family & friends.

The second  shower was in Athens hosted by my bridesmaids. Let's just say these girls really know how to throw a Southern soiree.

donuts from Ike & Jane

fresh fruit

The girls blew me away with their thoughtfulness and ALL the precious details. The menu, made by my MOH Erin, was incredible and I'm so wishing I could go back and enjoy it all over again!

The third (and last!) shower took place outside of Atlanta and was hosted by my mom's best friends- who are also like second-momma's to me too :)

the flower on the plate is actually a corsage- from here

the beautiful cake- from Sarah Kate's Bakery

excited about pretty plates

Granny & all her girls

The whole experience was so memorable and I feel very indebted to the love that was shown Taylor and I by our friends & family during our engagement. Oh, and just in case you were wondering- we registered here and here. We also ordered our thank you cards from here.

If you're looking for more bridal shower inspiration, enjoy these sweet ideas:

Flower arranging class

Garden party

Honey Bee themed Jack & Jill

"Geek-Chic"

A pancake breakfast

Donut themed

Pretty invitation

Colorful

Not your typical tea party

Gelato themed

Retro-inspired beach shower

Photo credits: New York Shower - George Bremer // Athens Shower - Lauren Davis // Atlanta Shower - Hillary Nielsen.