True Love
Two words to which Nicole's response was a most definite affirmative, and which has set in motion that whirlwind chain of events that will culminate in Nathan and Nicole's marriage on the 28th of next month. Congratulations, Nicole and Nathan!
In the meantime, preparations are still underway, and this is where I come into the picture (haha, no pun intended, HONEST...) Nicole's friends, family, and family-to-be gathered together last Saturday to throw her a wedding shower, and yours truly was hanging out behind the camera, and taking pictures of all the glorious chaos that a room full of gifts and well-wishers can produce.
This was indeed an awesome event - we're talking all out, ultimate pre-wedding girl-fest!
Check out some of the decorations:
The blue and white color theme was inspired by Tiffany and Co. - can't go wrong with that! Who doesn't love to receive one of their blue and white wrapped gift boxes...?
There were presents galore:
A fun, crazy little game involving ribbon "garters" - the object of the game being to accumulate the most garters. Here's one guest who was definitely well on her way to winning the coveted prize:
There was such a flurry of unwrapping that sometimes I lost the bride amidst the packaging! Nicole? Are you in there somewhere???
Ahhh - found her! Next to her is one of her bridesmaids, Brynne, who is creating the beribboned bouquet that Nicole will use for her wedding rehearsal.
Meanwhile, champagne was being poured, and cake was being served to all the guests. Nicole's Maid of Honor, Anna, was quietly taking care of all the little details...:
There were so many people at Nicole's shower who I could see were just such an important part of her life. This blog would be about twelve miles long if I were to put up photos of all them! There is, however, one other person I definitely want to include in this entry:
Noreen is Nathan's Great, GREAT Grandmother, and today is her 103rd (yes, you read that right - 103) birthday. A Valentine's baby! How cool is that?
Two final photos: One of Nicole as her sparkly-eyed vibrant self:
And one of Nicole with her Mom, who so happily allowed her house to be transformed for the event:
So there you have it - True Love as it is celebrated by the time-honored event of the Bridal Shower! Nicole, best of luck to you and Nathan - always!
By the way, make sure you check out the imagery of Breck Sargent, of Sargent Photoworks. He'll be photographing Nicole and Nathan's upcoming nuptials.