Time for Tea with the Bride to Be

Over the weekend, my mom and sister hosted a beautiful bridal shower for me. We had Olive Garden cater the event, and the food was delicious. We had salad, breadsticks, baked ziti, alfredo, chicken parmesan, lasagna, and a delicious raspberry sweet tea. My mom, Aunt Michelle, and Kelly put up beautiful decorations. Every table had a pink tablecloth, colorful flower arrangements, and adorable floral plates. Kelly picked out all of the decorations, and she did an awesome job! She got each guest a tea cup shaped sucker as a favor, and she hung gorgeous decorations by my gift table. My mom arranged to have adorable Lilly Pulitzer themed desserts for the shower, and they were a big hit! The cookies, cupcakes, and cake pops matched everything perfectly, and they were very tasty! I had a perfect day, and I owe it all to my sweet mom and sister! Thank you both for everything!

Tyler's law firm's logo is "Get Me Adkins," so it is only fitting that our wedding hashtag is #gotmeadkins.

I can't thank these three enough for everything! Love you all!

Kelly organized a few fun games for us to play at the shower. My favorite was a game where Tyler and I both answered questions about me. If we got the same answer, I was safe; however, if the answers were different, I had to put a piece of double bubble bubble gum in my mouth. After about 7 pieces of bubble gum, I started to not like the game very much LOL It was fun, and everyone got a lot of laughs out of it (including me)! 

Putting in the first piece of gum...

Kelly forcing me to put more gum in my mouth. I looked at her and told her I couldn't put another piece in, and she leaned down to my ear and whispered, "YOU PUT THIS PIECE OF GUM IN YOUR MOUTH NOW!" LOL

As many of you know, I am having a very small wedding with just my immediate family. Tyler and I have large families, and we have so many friends that we have made through the years in undergrad, professional school, and work. Also, we are both from small towns where everybody knows everybody. We decided it was just best for us to have the wedding in a very intimate setting. I am planning the wedding all on my own while in pharmacy school, and at times, it has been a daunting task. By having a small wedding, I was able to plan everything how I wanted it without all the stress. Our families have been very understanding, which I am so grateful for! We are very blessed to be surrounded by such loving, caring family and friends! 

This is my grand-little and bridesmaid Taylor. She is so sweet, and she is like a little sister to me!

This is my sweet friend Jill. She and I lived together in college, and she is a wonderful friend. We have shared so many milestones in each other's lives, and I couldn't imagine getting married without her by my side!

This is Kandice, my childhood friend. We have been friends since I can remember. She has such a good heart, and I am so thankful that we have remained close throughout the years. Life gets in the way sometimes with school, work, etc., but she has remained a constant person in my life that I can always count on. I am so grateful for her friendship, and I am excited to have her be a part of my special day!

This is my cousin, Taylor, who is also my matron of honor. She is seriously the best. We were raised just like sisters, so it is only fitting to have her by my side on my wedding day. Taylor is a wonderful example of the kind of wife I hope to be to Tyler soon! 

This is my soon to be sis-in-law! I owe it all to her! She is the one that introduced me to Tyler, and I am so thankful for that! 

Yes, Kelly did a wardrobe change LOL This sweet thing has gone above and beyond any duties expected of her. I can sometimes be hard to deal with, but she has been there throughout this entire process without complaining once. I am not kidding when I say this wedding would not be possible without her and all that she has done. I can't thank you enough Kel! You are the best maid of honor ever! 

This is my best friend Lauren. She and I have been friends for forever. We cheered together in high school, lived together in college, and now we will be beside each other on our wedding days! Lauren's special day is coming up soon, and I am so honored to be a part of it!

My beautiful sister in outfit numero uno. 

I am the luckiest girl in the world to have these two in my life. I love them more than anything. They mean everything to me. 

My two beautiful, sweet mommas! With their love, guidance, and advice, I have no other choice but to be an amazing wife and (eventually) mother because they are perfect examples of the two.

All of my beautiful aunts. Robin (Kip's sister), my aunt Becky and aunt Michelle, and Ty's aunt Michelle. I am so lucky to have them!

All of my sweet grandmas. My JuJu, my maw maw Ellen, Barbara (Kip's mom), and Mo (Rhonda's mom). They are so precious to me! 

I'm ending this post on these two beauties. They are such wonderful women. Tyler and I are truly blessed with amazing mothers! Love you both so much, and thank you for everything you do for us!