This weekend, Mr. Seashell and I are Providence-bound for my bridal shower. In addition to the usual shoes, clothing, and toiletries our suitcases are going to be crammed full of wedding stuff. Ah, yes, the joys of
long-distance wedding planning.
Here's the run down:
Pearls
Remember my "let's add these to our center pieces" inspiration?
No? Well, these lovelies have to get to Providence (and more specifically to our florist) at some point. Best part? They're heavy.
Guest Book
I haven't shown it to you yet, so I'll save that for another post. But, here it is all boxed up. It will survive a hot and humid New England summer, right?
Monogram(s)
Mr. Seashell and I started working on one similar this after we picked out our wedding bands on Saturday. Since I haven't mentioned this yet, no sneak peeks! I will say that they're kind of huge so they'll have to be hand carried on the plane. Fun, fun.
Handkerchief
My FMIL presented this to me at Thanksgiving. It's a family heirloom that I'm extremely touched to have. The note reads: "Dear Miss Seashell - My Grandmother, Mr. Seashell's Great Grandmother, made this for me to carry on my wedding day! I want you to have it and pass on to your children. You and Mr. Seashell make us very happy! As Jacki (her niece) said, 'we are going to have the time of our lives!' This will be a great year. Love, FMIL and FFIL"
Wedding Reception Shoes
I ordered these puppies a few months back and they've been sitting in my closet anxiously awaiting their debut. They won't do much good in Chicago, so I may as well get them on their way to Providence as well.
Ultimately, all of these items could hang out in Chicago a few more months, but as the wedding gets closer and closer I'm sure I'll have a lot more on my mind. So, while I'm feeling somewhat organized, I may as well get these things situated at my parent's house and know that they're safe and sound until September!
If you're a long-distance bride, do you feel like you're schlepping every time you're in the same town as your wedding?
