Weddingbee Blog

As you can probably guess from the title of my post, I had my Chicago shower this past weekend. Although I mean it both figuratively and literally, because we had a whole day of rains showers to match my event! It was a wonderful afternoon and I’m so grateful to all of the beautiful ladies who came to celebrate with me!

When I first got engaged early last year, Boss Lady told me she wanted to throw me a LLLL shower here in Chicago for all my Chicago peeps, and I was so touched! I know bridal showers are a bonus as not everyone gets one, and I was thrilled when she made the generous offer.

Boss Lady is also Mom to my flower girl, Littlest C. Littlest C was so adorable at the shower. I heard she helped set up, I saw her greet and talk to guests, and when she wasn’t bonding with Sister/MOH Big Eyes she was being the cutest, most adorable and mature six-year-old ever!

Miss Sword, Littlest C, and Boss Lady

The LLLL stands for Ladies Linen and Lingerie Luncheon. Like the name implies, you aren’t limited to buying off registry because sexy late night outfits and panties are encouraged as well! I received lots of beautiful and clever gifts, and some awesome pieces of lingerie. I think the raciest one was given to me by my mother! AWKWARD.

Boss Lady had the luncheon catered and the food was amazing!

Boss Lady decorated the space with gorgeous purple and white flowers, and made the sweetest treat bags for everyone. They included a nail polish from Victoria’s Secret, scented drawer fresheners, and adorable hankies. All in different colors. So clever!

She really put together a classy event and I’m so lucky so many of my friends could make it. Mom Sword and Sister Big Eyes were also in attendance, having flown in from MN for the weekend.

This was taken at my church the morning of the shower, apparently it’s the only pic I have of the three of us!

NOW LET’S TALK ABOUT CAKE. I have to give a shout-out to my friends S and A for bringing the most amazing cake I’ve ever seen!!!

S and A are the sisters on the left. Can’t you tell?

Isn’t this thing adorable??? It’s got a tartan sash and a little sword. I mean, COME ON. I’m in love.

The tartan sash definitely looked more purple in person than it showed in photos!

Another shout-out goes to my girl, M, for coming up with the most unique shower game I’ve ever played!

She actually printed out status’ from Facebook and had everyone guess if Mr. Sword or myself had written them. Hilarious, smart, and perfect for our social media crazed era! Of course, most of the longer posts belonged to yours truly, but I think I was the only person who got 100%, go figure!

Mr. Sword showed up at the end of the shower so he could carry gifts to the car and help me thank everyone for coming. I mean, most of the lingerie is a present for him anyway, right!?!

Finally, my favorite photos have to be from my sneaky Sister Big Eyes. She was in charge of taking pictures during the shower and she decided to surprise me with an abundance of my famous “Miss Sword” poses using her own mug. I definitely laughed out loud when I saw them on my camera later that night!

Did you just have a bridal shower? Has anyone played the Facebook status game before? Isn’t the cake just perfect??