I can't believe November is almost over. I'm already feeling the December rush. Family pictures on Wednesday, shopping, baking, planning, decorating... all needing to be done. YIKES! With all the holiday stress on the horizon, I'm glad I have great memories of the last two weeks in November to look back on.
We just got back from our "Wedding Week" in Florida. I was so fortunate to be asked to be a bridesmaid in my friend Mandy's wedding. It was beautiful. There were seven bridesmaids and we were lucky our bride was no Bridezilla. We were allowed to pick from any black, long gown we wanted. We were all thrilled with the dresses we got and we were able to pick dresses that looked best on us. What a bonus! Now, if I can just find somewhere to wear my beautiful gown to again.
Mandy's wedding was in Melbourne, FL. Melbourne is south of Cocoa Beach and Cape Canaveral on the east coast of Florida. We stayed right on the beach. It was a little cool to splash in the waves (even though I saw a few brave souls doing so), but a morning walk on the beach was perfect! Mandy had a block of rooms, reserved, at the hotel, for her wedding guests. She had baskets for each room. The baskets contained a map of Melbourne, bottled water, crackers, muffins, fruit snacks, trail mix, and my favorite... CHOCOLATE! There was a little note from the bride and groom attached to each basket. What a great welcome for guests!
Mandy chose to have her wedding on a Sunday afternoon. I've been told many venues offer great rates for Sunday weddings. What a great way to stretch a wedding budget! Because she had her wedding on a Sunday, one of her wedding favors was a red or black paper bag filled with goodies and a note. (see pictures) What a great economical wedding favor!
She also had her favorite, rock candy, at each place setting. This worked wonderfully to help sustain the kids, while waiting for the buffet line to open. The only thing I would change is the color of the rock candy. She chose red, an accent color to her black and white wedding. Although it was very pretty, my youngest daughter got some on her dress and as hard as I tried, I just couldn't get the stains out. I would suggest a clear rock candy wrapped in colored cellophane or with a ribbon in a coordinating wedding color.
Mandy also had the BRILLIANT idea of having a basket full of new flip flops on the edge of the dance floor. My feet were miserable before these lifesavers came along. I know Old Navy offers flip flops for $1/pair at least once a year. If you're planning a wedding, I'd say stock up when this amazing sale comes around!
There were many wonderful things about this wedding. The bride and groom wrote their own, very personal vows. So special. They played their favorite music while the wedding party walked down the aisle. So personal. They broke out into a phenomenal dance routine at the end of their traditional first dance. So fun. This wedding was their wedding. It was so personal and unforgettable. I am honored that I was asked to be a part of it.
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