Spring Soiree

My friend is getting MARRIED! This totally calls for a special party! 

{Soiree is french for Party in the Evening. If you want to know how to pronounce...google it}

I cajoled Nicole {can't believe we didn't take a picture of ourselves together} into helping me, and we set off to plan a memorable evening; not only for the bride, but for all the special family and friends in her life.

{I can't imagine how people planned parties parties without Pinterest *smile*}

Pink was the color. 

Yummy was the food. 

And fun was the planning

I have officially decided that parties are way too much fun to plan...but then actually experiencing them...that's even better!

Nicole brought/arranged the flowers. 

love.

These wonderful people showed up a little early to help!!

{friends, parties, pink, love, sweets

it's all just so happy!}

Flavored lemonade served in cute li'l jars

The Bride and her Mother.

Games.

Bridal shower games can tend toward the repetitious side of things.

So if you happen to find yourself sleepless at night, start brainstorming.

You just might come up with a winner.

How dull life would be without laughter...

In case you were wondering, the TV that has the lovely Mac screen on it...that was to show a fun video of Alan {Rachel's Boy}. I sent Alan a list of questions and his brother and sister-in-law took video of it. A friend put the clips together in a fun video...and the ladies loved it! None of us really knew Alan all that well and so it was fun to see a little bit of his personality!

It was a special treat to have Rachel's grandma from east IA up for the weekend!

I love candid smiles

Gifts.

Rachel has been such a great blessing and encouragement to me over the years! 

{and I'm sure to most of you as well}

Her joyful spirit as she served God with her family, the constant encouraging words that she would share with me, her radiant smile, the fun teasing and laughter...

Rachel, God blessed me abundantly when he gave me you as a friend.

I love you!

Pictures courtesy of Kori Wissmann

{Thank you oodles, Kori!!!}