{ Showered with Love }
It’s a typical bridal shower game. The groom is asked a series of questions prior to the shower, then the bride is asked the same questions in the hopes that they answer in sync. This bridal shower had a tech-savvy version, complete with the groom’s answers on video. The final question: “what phrase do you use the most between you two?” There were a few misaligned answers to some of the earlier questions, but for this one, the bride and the groom answered in perfect harmony.
“I love you.”
Joyce’s bridal shower was held a couple weekends ago and as a bridesmaid I got to assist in the planning. After throwing around a few themes we decided on a tea party because the idea of cute teapots, dainty snacks, and colorful summer dresses was just too alluring to pass up! Although I contributed a bit (like purchasing 18 tons of toilet paper for the infamous TP bride game), I was amazed by the work of the other bridesmaids and mainly her sister, the maid of honor. They all came up with such cute ideas and exquisite touches that really made the bridal shower something memorable and oh-so-Joyce – classy, girly, and unique. Joyce contributed a lot of her own personal touches as well (like amazing dipped shortbread cookies for favors… did I mention she’s in culinary school? Lucky us!!) I was so glad I brought my camera because I could not get enough of the detail shots!
Joyce, like always, was all smiles:
The preparations:
Lots of details… the gorgeous floral arrangements were created by the groom’s mother:
I thought it was awesome how the decor of the clubhouse matched our theme. Everything sans what’s on the tables was already there!
Meet Gloria – Joyce’s sister, MOH, and miracle worker :)
The goodies!
These were my contributions:
Fun and games:
Present time! Thought these were adorable: 
I’ll let your imagination go wild for this one…
Lastly, a shot with Joyce and Christine, two of my very best friends. We’ve all known each other since junior high – seems we were just passing notes (folded into hearts and other creative shapes, of course) between classes to each other and now one of us is getting MARRIED. Where oh where has the time gone??
Tags: bridal, bridal shower, bride
July 20th, 2008 at
oh, i love all the detail shots…
question: where did you get the tea cups?!?
did you guys buy them all, rent them?!?
and did they all match?!?
July 20th, 2008 at
i love the second to last picture of joyce opening the present. oh and i love us! haha. your pictures are always fun to look at. :)
July 20th, 2008 at
awesome pics adrienne!!!! love the toilet paper veil!!! haha!! and ooooo those cupcakes!!
July 20th, 2008 at
Really great shots. Crisp and clear. I know it’s mostly the area, but the use of white is really great for the bridal shower. My favorite shots though were the cupcakes. I love cupcakes…. I’m craving those now…
July 21st, 2008 at
man…once again i have to live life through your pictures. i’m so sad i had to miss it, but i can’t wait to see everyone next week!
July 21st, 2008 at
whoa small world.. how do you know joyce?
July 21st, 2008 at
aw the bridal showered looked just perfect for joyce. i can see all the time and effort. so sorry i missed it.
July 21st, 2008 at
@kanipark –
thanks! the cups were actually brought by the bride’s sister and a couple of the bridesmaids… they were just tea sets that they had at home and did not all match. they all had sort of the same color theme going on though so it worked :)
@Christine –
thanks!! *mah* see you tonight!!
@sdohana –
thanks!!
@survive_style_five –
thanks! i was going for a fresh, crisp look to the photos so your comment means a lot! :) i love cupcakes too… and i love that they’re so easy to make. haha.
@akamaichan –
yeah where were you anyway? haha. see you saturday!
@gonchoi –
i went to junior high and high school with her. how do YOU know her??
@flamingdust7 –
we missed having you there! see you this weekend?
July 21st, 2008 at
Friend of a Friend.. oh wow that’s cool! =)
so you’re from the 310 also.. I grew up in West Torrance and went to West High.
July 22nd, 2008 at
your bridal shower setup thing was so cute. tea party. when i did my sister’s, we had tons and tons of mexican food.
dood, my bf is so obsessed with online-Risk (warfish). it’s annoying because he made it sound like some elitist club (you can only play if you’re invited) so i tried and HATED it! hahaha
July 22nd, 2008 at
great pics of joyce’s shower…she must be so happy!
July 25th, 2008 at
This looked like a lot of fun! Those cupcakes you made looks yummy..and I especially like the perspective on the toilet paper dress shot! :)