Showered with Love { My Bridal Shower }

A couple weeks ago, I had my very first bridal shower!  

  It was such a special day, and I couldn't have thanked my aunts and cousin enough for putting together such a beautiful and thoughtful shower. I left that afternoon feeling so loved by not only my aunts, but by all the sweet ladies that joined me in celebrating my upcoming marriage. I realized how truly blessed I am to have the family and friends that I do.   The shower was hosted at my cousin's neighborhood clubhouse, which was beautiful in itself. They decorated the shower location with my wedding colors in mind, and put a touch of rustic charm into the favors and some of the decorations. They know me too well. :) The flowers were all done by my Aunt Esther, which is crazy because there were so many and they were so beautiful. My Aunt Jackie used her own plates and serving wear for the yummy Mexican food that they had catered (MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE). I never expected it to be the way it was - it really was a dream come true.
Here are A LOT of pictures from the day. I can't just pick a few!  I have to give all the picture credit in the world to my very preggo best friend, Ashley (you know her from A Thousand Words) for taking all of my shower pictures and doing such a wonderful job. It was definitely not something she had to do, especially with being 32 weeks pregnant, but I am so thankful that she did. THANK YOU ASHLEY!   First, the decorations...  

 

 

Like I mentioned, the flowers were done by my Aunt Esther, who always does a beautiful job. Family members were lucky enough to take home a vase at the end of the shower. They had the genius idea to go ahead and buy me thank you cards, and placed envelopes on the table at each setting for guests to write their address on the front. Saving this busy bride/teacher a lot of time! (Thank you's are going out this week!) The favors were so cute, and so practical. Who doesn't love candles? Especially peach scented candles!

  The cake was too cute, and I loved the pictures from our engagement to add a personal touch!  

  The drinks of choice were sweet tea & water, along with a white sangria (perfect with the Mexican food!) I loved the mason jars that my Aunt Jackie bought! They were so cute!    I had a good number of guests arrive for the shower, including my flower girl who came in character and showed off her flowing dropping skills she had been practicing!  

Another special guest included my high school friend, Alayna, who actually introduced Cody and me!  

   I did have one guest that was my absolute favorite. Shhh! Don't tell!

Once everybody arrived, we quickly got to eating all the yummy food, and then played some fun shower games, including 'What's In Your Purse?'

And then with a little help from my flower girl, it was time to cut the cake!

 

How stinkin' cute is this picture!?!

While everyone was enjoying dessert, I started opening gifts. We were very lucky in the gift department!  

This was the teacher in me...

Then it was time for family and friends to leave, but not before I forced them into taking tons and tons of pictures. Fault me if you will, but I just can't help myself.

Best friend & bridesmaid, Brittany & my peanut + ring bearer, Luke.

Jennifer & the girls were able to share in the day.

 

I was so glad Cody's sweet mama was able to attend!

My lovely photographer/bestie Ashley + baby Nora.

The one & only, Nannie.

 My maid of honor & sister, Whitney.  

  My wonderful mommy.  

  Elizabeth Grace & family (Mama Pat, Suzi & Darlene)  

  And last, but certainly not least... the wonderful hostesses! My aunts, Jackie & Esther, plus my cousin, Melissa.  

  Thank you again ladies for one of the best days of my life. I'll forever cherish such a special day! And of course, thank you to everybody who took the time to celebrate my upcoming special day with the man of my dreams. :) I love you all!   ---   I'm taking over the @TheBlogBaton today on Instagram! Head on over to Mason...Like The Jar to check what Blog Baton is all about & how you can sign up! Thank you Mason!