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Mrs. Powder Puff, Chicago Age and Occupation: 25, Preschool Teacher Fiance's Age and Occupation: 25, Career Services Engagement Date: May, 2008 Wedding Date: July, 2009 Blogging Since: November 12, 2008 Venue: Outdoor ceremony, banquet hall reception About Me: I am your typical Midwestern girl attempting to plan a sane, budget-friendly, fun wedding to the man of my dreams. I love shoes, laughing at “Platinum Weddings”, crafts, inspiration boards, candy, and basically anything I can DIY. While weddings can certainly be all-consuming, I honestly can’t wait until the ceremony is over and I can finally call Mr. Powder Puff my husband!
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This past weekend, three of my wonderful aunts threw me my very first bridal shower. It was held at the Knollwood Country Club in Lake Forest, Illinois, and let me tell you, this was an absolutely BEAUTIFUL location!

Check it:

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Gorgeous, right?

So, two of my bridesmaids and I set off early so we would have plenty of time to get from the city up to the shower. Well, like the best laid plans, this completely fell through when we ran into terrrrrible traffic north of the city.

Boo on that! But we made it in one piece and commenced with the activities of the day.

Me with three of my adorable cousins. And my good friend, Mr. Bellini.

My aunts, who graciously hosted the shower.

The day started off with a DELISH salad and some totally yummy treats. After a couple of games, it was time to get down to the real biznaz of the day—presents!

Ooo, nifty gifties!

Who has two thumbs, but would only like to use one in a majorly lame thumbs up and looooves presents? This guy!

Two of my bridesmaids, my good friend Katie, and me at one of the lovely tables. Don’t you adore the centerpieces?! If you look closely you can see white bags that held M&Ms personalized with me and the mister’s wedding date, and our names. So cute!

Overall it was a pretty great day. The shower was fantastic, and I had a great time, but the best part was getting to spend time with the women who are closest to me. Gotta love girl time!

What was the best part of your bridal shower?

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12 Responses to “Treats and Gifts and Girls- Oh My!”

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Miss Bruschetta (message)  5,553 posts, Bee Keeper

What a gorgeous location — and, your dress is so pretty!

 
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ladybug0506 (message)  38 posts, Newbee

The centerpieces are beautiful! I think my favorite part of mine was being surrounded by all the women in my life. Knowing that they cared that much about me and my day was the best feeling in the world!

 
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Champagne Wishes (message)  485 posts, Helper bee

Amazing location! Looks like you had such a good time.

 
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Miss Labrador (message)  1,324 posts, Bumble bee

Gorgeous location! Love your dress!

 
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Yin (message)  329 posts, Helper bee

You looked like you had a great time at your shower. Btw, I LOVE your dress. It’s so cute!

 
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Mrs. Quiche (message)  2,175 posts, Buzzing bee

I LOVE Knollwood :) How great to have your shower there! Love your dress, btw!

 
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Miss Powder Puff (message)  834 posts, Busy bee

Thank you! I got the dress from my boyfriend, J.Crew.

 
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Miss French Bulldog (message)  6,063 posts, Bee Keeper

What a great shower location! and I too love your dress :)

 
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Mrs. Taffy (message)  2,598 posts, Sugar bee

I would like to meet Mr. Bellini for dinner tomorrow. Could you send him my way? ;) Looks like you had a great time!

 
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Miss Star (message)  1,277 posts, Bumble bee

You look gorg!

 
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mrspaetz (message)  1,707 posts, Bumble bee

we did a ‘beautifying’ sleep over where we did home spa stuff. the best part was…. eating chocolate chip banana pancakes at 2 in the morning after dancing around to Grease :P

 
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maneB

Ha! I’m laughing right now because I had my shower last weekend as well and for some odd reason I kept giving the thumbs up sign too! I don’t know why but it just seemed like the right thing to do! haha…

 


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