Will you be my bridesmaid/groomsman?
Since Marvin and I don't live close to any of our bridesmaids or groomsmen, we wanted to come up with a special way to ask them to be a part of our big day. I decided to make my ladies pretty little boxes to pop the question and Marvin used cards with an attached cigar to ask his groomsmen - Marvin obviously took the easy way out. ;)
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| Marvin's cute self before sending out his groomsmen requests. |
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| Of course, chocolate cigars for young men. |
I ordered plain cigar boxes, painted them, and stuffed them with information, bubble bath, confetti, nail polish, and a mini bottle of Rose Moet (cheers!). It was at about the 4th box that I considered cutting my bridal party in half because the painting had suddenly become less exciting. Is it just me or does painting always take 4 times longer than you predicted? The reaction for all of my bridesmaids was well worth the work! I'd do it all over again just to see those smiles and some happy tears again! Or to hear my sister scream in the middle of Granite City restaurant!
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| Finished product! |
I flew to Iowa last weekend to surprise my mom for her birthday. It was a fabulous trip and I was thrilled that I had the chance to catch up with some of my favorite ladies! It was perfect timing for me to also give some of my ladies their bridesmaids' boxes.
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| My baby sister's box :) |
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| My mom's surprise birthday dinner. |
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Now that's a birthday girl, my gorgeous momma!
So, how stoked are you all for St. Patrick's day? I wish I was in Iowa to celebrate my Irishness (just made that word up!) with my crazy Irish mom, Ms. Farrell, but I have some fun things planned for the kids! I think Marvin and I deserve a nice ice cold green beer too - yum!
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