Hive, how’s it going!?! Hopefully you’ve picked up on my “Call Me Maybe” reference (I’m sorry, I couldn’t help myself). I just got back from Minnesota and what a whirlwind trip it was! I got a BILLION things done. Well, almost.
I was able to book two new vendors (flowers and hair/makeup), pick up my dress (sort of) and attend my very own bridal shower. Mom Sword and Sister Big Eyes and I even had to time to do some DIY’ing of boutonnieres. Well, I should say they DIY’ed and I sat close by drinking diet coke and offering moral support.
I have so much to recap from my short visit that I decided to make it into a series. I love it when Bees name their wedding recaps, but also when they do pre-wedding series on invitations, showers or anything else for that matter!
I have lots to say because this weekend was full of so many highs and also a few lows (waahhh). So, hang on and enjoy the ride!
My wedding dress doesn’t fit and I feel crazy but my shower rocked, what a weekend baby:1
You might remember my when I got my invite to this shower, it was black and white, and hinted at a similar theme. My invite specifically asked that I wear white to the shower and all of the guests were asked to wear black. I knew immediately where I wanted to go to get my outfit. Why, White House Black Market of course!
Lucky for me, I was shopping at the end of August, just when all of the summer dresses were going on sale and the fall dresses were coming out. And really lucky for me was that white was going out of style with Labor Day right around the corner! So, I found a fabulous dress on sale for $60 and I’m confident I can re-wear it again starting next summer. Here is me posing in it a few weeks before the shower.
Naturally, I HAD to buy the geometric matching jewelry set that complimented the dress so well.
(all photos personal)
Sorry, that’s all I’ve got for today! Miss Sword needs to catch up on life! But stay tuned… 
Pretty outfit.
YEAH for End of Summer Sales…
I love shopping in August (seems like ANYTHING & EVERYTHING is on sale that month)
What a cute idea for a Bridal Shower… a Black & White theme… looking forward to reading more.
I love whbm, your dress is perfect for your shower! I can’t wait to hear about the rest of your weekend!
Bahahaha you crack me up. I love the geometric pattern on the dress, and your face in the pic, not going to lie.
What a cute dress! I’m looking forward to the recaps of your weekend!
Awww my dress didn’t fit either Miss Sword so I feel your pain! I love the dress you are wearing it is gorgeous!
@Jacofblues: yay I’m not alone! I did end up getting it to fit by the end of the appt, but it is not at place where I feel comfortable getting married in it! Scary position!! And good motivation.
Thanks everyone! I do love my shower dress! 
Mrs. Sword, Chicago Age and Occupation: 28, Nanny/Actress Fiance's Age and Occupation: 28, Software Engineer Engagement Date: February 19, 2012 Wedding Date: March 2013 Venue: Embassy Suites Bloomington West in Bloomington, MN About Me: I am a true girly-girl originally from the great state of Minnesota and my fiancé hails from the beautiful country of Scotland. We met and fell in love in our favorite city, Chicago, and are having a blast blending our cultures for "A Highland Fairy Tale" wedding! We are truly a case of opposites attract in that he’s a world traveling introvert and I’m a social butterfly who is never too far from home. We both love hanging out with family and friends, fine dining, and laughing at ourselves. He drinks a lot of beer and I talk too much. We wouldn’t have it any other way!
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