You're Invited to Erin's Virtual Bridal Shower!!

I know I've said this before - but I have to say it again. I'm part of the most amazing blogger/twitter community on all of the web. From daily inspiration to ongoing encouragement, these gaggle of girls never fail to make me smile and laugh. And in case you haven't figured it out, one of them is getting married this weekend!!!


On Saturday, Erin, from Sparkle & Hay, will be walking down the aisle to wed the man of her dreams (and a very good looking one at that :). And I couldn't be more excited for her!!!  In honor of her upcoming nuptials, the always fabulous Kate from Magnolia Rouge pulled together a virtual bridal shower in celebration of the big day that's almost here. And you're ALLLL invited:

Below is the gift that we are giving to Erin - a framed poster of quotes of love, advice and overall words of wisdom. I made sure one of my favorite sayings went on this present to one of my favorite people:

"Unless you love someone, nothing else makes any sense." 

- E.E. Cummings

Erin - congratulations! You deserve nothing but the best and I couldn't be happier for you and Dan. 


Visit the rest of my fabulous friends to see their quotes and read their good wishes. And don't forget to head over to Erin's blog to say congrats and leave your own words of wisdom:

• Magnolia Rouge
• Life in the Superburbs
• Brancoprata
• Enchanted Dream Weddings
• Luna & Chloe
• Niche White
• Forget.Me.Knot.Weddings
• Postcards & Pretties
• Glamour and Grace
• Engaged & Inspired
• Valley & Co.
• Cap Classique
• The Demoiselle

Virtual Bridal Shower for the Amazing Abby

There are many wonderful things about the bridal blogosphere - but the best part is the people I've e-met.  This includes all of the fantastic bloggers that joined together to create a wonderful quilt filled with words of wisdom for the amazingly awesome Abby over at at Life in the Superburbs - who is walking down the aisle this upcoming Saturday. And now it's your chance to take part in the festivities:

Oh, and yes, this awesome invite was created by Andrea at Gwyneth Paige (beyond talented, yes?!)

Andrea of Tapestri took all of our words and handcrafted a beautiful bridal shower quilt. Naomi of Enchanted Weddings & Dreams pulled the whole thing together... and below is a glimpse of the gift of love that was created:

I know you're dying to check out the rest of the wedding advice these great gals gave the almost newlywed. Head on over to these girls' amazing blogs to have a look.  And then scoot over to Abby's site to check out the full quilt (and leave her some of your own wise advice!)

Suzy at Dog N' Bird

Sofia at Brancoprata
Magalie at Weddings & Pretty Things
Alison at The Knotty Bride
Andrea at Gwyneth Paige
Brit at The Landlocked Bride
Angela at Swatchbook Weddings
Kate at Simply and Forever

Robyn at Meant to Be Sent
Naomi at Enchanted Dream Weddings

Notes of Thanks

We've started to receive some engagement presents, which, I'm not going to lie, is really fun.  It feels like an ongoing birthday.  And I love that other people want to give us gifts for being in love!  

But with the presents, comes the need for thank you cards.  And with that, comes the need to PICK OUT the thank you cards.  And as with everything wedding-related, what we pick is a reflection of who we are as a couple.  Which is sort of a problem, because we aren't really particular about these types of things.

Luckily, my mother-in-law to-be has been so helpful.  After I stumbled on FineStationery.com (obsessed!), we emailed back and forth about some of our favorite picks.  

If I was going to write you a thank you card for an engagement or bridal show gift (or, you know, for reading this blog :) which would you like to receive in the mail?

Vera Wang Chime Notecard

Bonnie Marcus Glittery City Notecard

SanLori Designs Sky Damask Notecard

Toccare Design London Notecards