Wedding Reception Wisconsin-style

I don't know how many of you spent the 4th with an Elvis impersonator, bluegrass band, Indian dancing, and Jagermeister, but Abe and I did and it was awesome. 

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DIY: Fauxtobooth Backdrop

I really wanted a photobooth at my wedding, but we just couldn't afford to have the real deal.  Instead, I built a backdrop from PVC pipes, vinyl and metallic tissue paper (these supplies cost about $50).  We bought 10 disposable cameras ($3 each when using a Michael's 40% coupon) and set it all up on an easel I got from Ikea ($15).  My dad made white board speech bubbles out of plywood and white board paint ($30). 

We asked everyone to write us a note and take their picture.  I'm going to compile all the photos together so in the end it doubled as a photobooth and a guest book!

 

Girls Gone Wild

This weekend was my bachelorette party!  We rented a house in the Berkshires for 3 days of debauchary.  It was pretty much the best time ever. 

I hope everyone has friends you love as much as I love my friends and my sister, but I don't know if it's possible.  I am so lucky to have these people in my life, and I appreciate every laugh, every made-up game, every costume contest and every amazing meal we make together.

Below are just a few of the weekend highlights, but most of our memories will be taken to the grave.

Love Birds: My Bridal Shower!!

On Saturday, my wonderful sister/maid of honor, Jaime, and my wonderful BFF/matron of honor, Allyson, along with my mom and family friend Pam, threw me the most gorgeous bridal shower in the world!

In my head this photo was going to look like an Anthropologie catalog. Meredith and Piper arrive after a long drive from NYC! The bridal shower games begin! My strong little friend held this present for a good 10 minutes. Abe arrives with beautiful flowers from Danielson Flowers!

and the food!!! Cutting the beautiful and delicious cake Carolyn made for me!

So many people helped make this a special day besides Jaime, Allyson, Pam and my mom.  My NYC friends who traveled to Massachusetts and sent flowers and presents, Bonnie - who brought all the booze, and Carolyn - who helped Allyson and Jaime with everything - including making the gorgeous cake!  Not to mention my dad, Abe, Ezra, Richard and Allyson's husband, Mike, and her mom and dad!  I can't say thank you enough, or even find the words to express how appreciative I am and how loved I feel.