Bridal Shower

I am finally getting around to blogging about and posting pictures from the bridal shower that Megan's bridesmaids had for her on Saturday, March 7. It was intended to be a surprise and although everyone did a great job of keeping it secret, Megan was kind of expecting it the week that her Maid of Honor, Katey, was home on spring break. So when the entire week passed by and there was only one day left and Katey suggested that she pick her up and take her to hang out with friends, it was kind of hard for her not to be suspicious, especially when Katey mentioned that she needed to stop by the church to pick up some ice cream that she had left in the freezer there. One can never by absolutely positive about such things though, so until it actually happened and she was greeted by "SURPRISE!!" when she opened the church door, Megan wasn't 100% certain that it was going to take place.

The girls did a wonderful job of planning the evening. There were about 40 women and girls there and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. The decorations were beautiful, the food was delicious, the games were fun and Megan was the recipient of many useful and nice gifts. When I look at everything that Megan has received from her Tupperware and Pampered Chef parties and now the bridal shower, with wedding gifts still to come, I am amazed. It is such a blessing (and a huge savings) to be able to start married life without having to buy all these things yourselves.

 

Gift/Goodie Bags for Everyone

 

Becky Gochnauer and Katey Ebaugh did the decorating. It was beautiful!

Guests wrote on Bingo sheets what they thought Megan would receive as gifts and then played Bingo  with candy hearts as she opened her gifts. The first three to score Bingo received a prize.

 

 

Katey selected a variety of pictures of Megan throughout her life and arranged them on bulletin boards around the room.

Backdrop for Megan's seat while opening gifts.

Kristen and Megan sharing a laugh soon after Megan' arrival.

 

 

Food was first on the agenda! Ham and cheese sandwiches, fruit and veggie platters, chips and punch...

....and of course cake. From left to right: Emily Ebaugh, Kristen Gochnauer, Megan, Katey Ebaugh. Megan has one more bridesmaid, Renae Gochnauer, who was unable to attend because of being away at college.

Chatting and filling out their Bingo cards.

Alexis, who is going to be the flower girl, especially liked the Bingo game. She watched carefully as all the gifts were opened so she wouldn't miss putting a candy heart on a square.

Trying to fill out the answers to the "What do you know about Megan?"  game.

 

One of the most amazing things that Megan and Jeremy discovered after they started dating was that they both had a set of grandparents named Marlin & Elsie. How unusual is that?!?! Here is Jeremy's grandma, Elsie Kreider....

...and here is Megan's grandma, Elsie Lehman, holding Hannah.  (This is probably my favorite picture.)

Megan answers the questions to the "What do you know about Megan?" game.

 

 

 Opening her gifts.

 

 

 Apparently Kristen didn't think much of the flower bouquet she created from the tissue paper.





 

It was a fun evening and I know Megan appreciated all the hard work that her bridesmaids put into it. It's hard to believe that we are only six weeks away from the wedding. The invitations have been mailed and more and more things are getting checked off the to do list. I am pleased to report that I now have a pair of sandals to wear with my dress! I do believe I am going to be ready for this wedding!