Me lucky charms!
Thoughts on marriage from one of my bridesmaids…Jacque Baker.
Surviving planning a wedding requires 3 basis things:
1. Love
2. Organization
3. A bit of luck!
She goes on to say a few more things about how we already have love in our relationship and that I am pretty organized, so she wanted to give me a gift of luck….lucky charms to be exact! This little one-month count down gift included five little “charms” (similar to a charm bracelet).
Gourd, the Chinese symbol for luck
Four-leaf clover, for faith, hope, love and and luck
Shooting star, to make a wish
Horseshoe, to ward off evil spirits
Dice for luck in the game
How clever! I was honored to be in her wedding and now she is in mine. That said, I’d have to say the #4 basic to planning a wedding is the support from family and friends….not really luck! :o) Many thanks to all of you!
Filed under friends | Comment (0)One month count down!
Yes, 30 some days now!
Yesterday I was having a slightly stressful day at work and in the mist of a stressful conversation … a beautiful bouquet of flowers were delivered to my desk from my friend, loyal blog reader and bridesmaid…Liz. It was a one-month count down present…much unexpected but very much appreciated!
Notice how it is strategically placed next to my New Kids on the Block button / frame.
Everyone has been so thoughtful and extremely generous recently with their time and support to help put on this event. I’m getting pretty excited to see things start to fall into place.
Filed under friends | Comment (0)Presidential Suite
The Prenger family would like to cordially invite our extended families and hotel guests to the Presidential Suite at the hotel…before the ceremony AND after the reception. It’s a large hospitality room up on the top (14th) floor of the Sheraton… with a bar, kitchenette, living room space and a great view. (This photo does not do it justice - it is much bigger in person).
It’ll be a great place to visit, grab a refreshment and arrange carpools to the ceremony. Come on back after the reception for some adult beverages, snacks and good conversation. (Since it is a private space, you are also welcome to bring in your own food and drink if you so wish…I know a few of you crave Skyline and White Castles around midnight!)
We are thinking the bridesmaids and I will gather there around noon to dress, and then open the suite up to family and groomsmen around 2:00 PM or so. Hotel check-in is at 3:00 PM for most hotel guests, which is about the same time the wedding party and I will be leaving the hotel for pre-ceremony photos.
If I run into a few of you at the hotel before the ceremony, that’s okay. I’d rather spend some quality time with family and friends who traveled such a distance…and talk to a few that haven’t seen in a long time!
Just a reminder, the hotel is located directly across the street from the reception hall (walking distance) but about a 25 minute drive to the church.
Meet our wedding party
Bachelorette Party
A couple weeks ago I enjoyed a night out with my best gal pals here in Cincinnati. Roughly 25 lovely ladies met up at Justine’s downtown apartment for appetizers and drinks, and then we headed out on a “Tour de Mitch” bus pub crawl …strategically going to areas of town that have significant meaning to Alex and me.
Examples include:
* Clifton (University of Cincinnati’s campus)
* Mt. Adams (where I used to live)
* Newport (where Alex always makes me go)
* and the “Lodge Bar” because my first house at UC was called “The Lodge” because it had a wood cabin feel to it. “The Lodge” (house) is not only where I met Alex, but also where I met most of the girls in my wedding party…a little over 10 years ago. How thoughtful!
Throughout the night the bridesmaids continued on with cute games and presented me with very creative, thoughtful and personal gifts. All of our friends even wore feather boas…as they know that is my favorite party accessory!
Thanks Team Bridesmaid!
(pictured above)
Girl bonding
This weekend I received a much needed break from wedding planning. I was whisked away to Chicago to see the New Kids on the Block reunion concert. So, while Alex was out of town for his bachelor party, I was in Chicago reliving my pre-teen years with 5 of the cutest boys I have ever met (well…until I met Alex of course!). We had a blast!
Over the past month, I have throrougly enjoyed “my girl time” with some amazing ladies. The bridesmaids threw me a very thoughtful and creative home organization/home improvement bridal shower in July, an over the top bachelorette party last weekend, and four of us traveled to Chicago for a girls weekend. Even though I’m getting married, my friends will always be an important part of my life and I “vow” to still make time for them. I know Alex feels the same way about his “dudes”. We both value our friendships and respect each others time apart…and I think that I key to our relationship and what keeps us strong.
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