***Photo by Red Apple Tree Photography 

and edit completed by me using Over and a beautiful mess apps.

I honestly can’t believe we are only TEN days away from the wedding day. It’s so bizarre. The time has literally faded by in the easiest way and I am thankful for that! We still have a list of things to do but I’m trying to stay calm and know in my heart everything will be completed in time. I’m trying to remember that all the work we have put in for this day isn’t for the day alone. It is for our memories and all the people that will be there to celebrate with us. We want this day to be magical and fantastic but we know it’s not just about the day. Like I have said many times, at the end of the day I will be married to my best friend and that is the most wonderful part!

A couple nights ago I was driving home and listening to our first dance song. Sitting at a red light I closed my eyes and imagined that dance. Blinking my eyes and trying to keep the tears held back I thought about how Peter will lead me around the dance floor while so many people watch us. I started to pray that our life will be that way also. That he will lead me with a gentle love and everyone will see and acknowledge that his act of leadership is done with affection and kindness. I remember the first time he played the song for me and my heart wanted to explode because of how perfect it was. I can’t wait for that moment when we are able to dance as husband and wife to such a sweet song. Ten days… that’s all I have left! I cannot believe it and I feel that I may burst! 

Bachelorette Weekend // Part Two

I had every intention on finishing the posts from my fun weekend in Beaufort last week but that just did not work out. Life definitely got in the way... the normal wedding, house and work business with a little car trouble thrown in for a twist but all is good now. Yes, I am exhausted and very ready for October but I'm trying to soak in every moment. 

On to the the Bach fun... after the fun nights in the house on Thursday and Friday we decided to venture out to the little downtown Beaufort area. I had been dreaming of cute little antique shops and all my dreams came true thanks to all the adorable stores on Bay Street. I got some amazing deals on a few awesome pieces for the future home and I can't wait to use them and remember my fun weekend. After all the shopping we all dressed up for the night out. It was such a blast! From the delicious dinner to the tasty drinks everything was absolutely perfect. 

^^^ of course we started the day right with cinnamon rolls!  

^^^ this place was so adorable and the owner was precious! 

^^^ love them so much!

^^^ super sassy and beautiful friends!!! 

^^^ the MOH made the most beautiful sash and the crown is very special to us since Katie and Jocie wore it before me! 

^^^ a toast to a great night!! 

^^^ My bridesmaids and best friends!! 

^^^ she's gorgeous. and I love her. 

^^^ a little margarita thanks to Katie!

^^^ lemon drops. Mmmmm! 

^^^ in honor of my future husband, the "Peter Dance." 

Mainly when you move your body back and forth with your hands out in front of you. 

I seriously can't believe how blessed I am for all of these women! They are so fun and loving and I know that my bachelorette weekend wouldn't have been the same if any of them were missing. It is very rare to put a group of 15 ladies in one house for a whole weekend and not have any drama but I guess it can happen when you surround yourself with awesome people so what I'm trying to say is, you all are awesome and I love you so stinkin' much!!!!! 

Bachelorette Weekend // Part One

Let's just be honest, there was just way too much fun for one post! The entire weekend was so wonderful and I'm so happy I got to spend a stress free weekend away with some of the best women around. I really am so blessed to have such special people in my life that only pour in the good. All the love and sweetness that I felt all weekend long was exactly what this bride needed to take her mind off all the plans. We started the weekend early on Thursday with just a few of us driving to Beaufort, SC and by Friday night we had a total of fifteen women in the house. I've always wanted to visit Beaufort and I knew that the weekend would be so relaxing and chill if we went to this sweet little town. It really was the perfect location and I'm so glad we all got to go!

^^^ the excited group about to embark on the weekend together!

^^^ cute mom! 

^^^ view from the rooftop deck that we didn't use that often thanks to the awesome, slightly scary, winding stairs you have to take to get to the top.

^^^ gorgeous house that I most definitely did not want to leave!

 

^^^ welcome to the casa margaritas are a must... 

and obviously I am excited about them. 

^^^ I may have sang "sittin on the dock of the bay" a few too many times. 

^^^ I made special cups for everyone to drink out of all weekend and take home as a souvenir

^^^ my friends are wonderful... I mean, look how happy they make me!

^^^ nothing better than a little manicure time and happy hour on the porch after spending Friday morning trying to get some sun on the dock which of course left me with absolutely no tan lines. 

not even one. 

^^^ that's a whole bunch of love in one picture!

^^^ beautiful lady I am so blessed to call Mom!

^^^ since I have a super crafty Matron of Honor I had to show off her wrapping skills... pretty bows and some pink lipstick with a sweet card sealed with a kiss. I just love her so much and wish constantly I was that creative! 

 I really am so blessed to not only know all of these ladies but also call them my friends. 

You all spoil me and I really do want to say a BIG thank you and let you all know how much I love you! 

Traditions!

Whenever my family has a wedding we always celebrate with a fun lingerie shower for the bride. Since it was finally my turn for this tradition I was a little nervous but really excited at the same time. We all laughed way too much while having a delicious dinner and cupcakes thanks to my Mom. 

 

 ^^^ We played a game where each guest put a new pair of panties that best represented them in a brown paper bag and then I had to guess who they were from... 

Sadie Grace wanted to be a part of the game so she gave me a pull up. It was adorable! 

 ^^^ My grandmother gave me some fun Ninja Turtles undies since I was slightly obsessed with them when I was a kid. We all died laughing when I actually picked her on the first try! 

Such a wonderful night and these little ladies made it even better!! The whole night was so much fun and I'm so thankful for the women in my family. The big day is coming up so quickly and it was so wonderful to relax and spend some time with all of them. 

I love my family and I'm so glad we can have fun together.