You may remember my little sister Ash’s engagement session a few months back.   This past Sunday (February 14th)  my Mom, sister Angie, and I, threw a shower for our sweet Ashie!  :)  It was at my house, and I had so much fun (with a touch of stress involved) preparing for it.  I really have this secret love of throwing parties…..It’s an illness from my mother.

I was in charge of decor, and my mom and sister Angie were in charge of food.  I decided to make most of my decor and use lots of candles.  I did buy this paper bird garland on Etsy. I fell head over heels when I saw it.

My most time consuming decoration (yet easy as pie at the same time), were these fabric “pom-poms.”  Click HERE for the link to where I found the recipe.  :)

p.s. I love how lady-like my daughter is in that photo below.

We had a great fruit tray, meat and cheese tray, and desserts galore.  My mom made blackberry cobbler, apple pie, and her amazing German Chocolate cake, which I think I would get in a fist fight over (and win).

Priya made her “famous” pear tart too.  ;)  OHHH, the food was good.

Our favors were little boxes of Aglamesis’s chocolates.  YUM.

We recently redid our kitchen nook (aka schoolroom) with chalk board paint.  It fit Ash’s vintage vibe perfectly.

and of course flowers….

My Mom surprised Ashley with a barbershop quartet!!  They sang 3 little love diddies and made Ashley feel all good and uncomfortable.

Here’s the gift Brett and I got them….a canvas from their shoot.  I almost decided to keep it for ourselves instead.  ;)

Their wedding is in 2 weeks!!! And I still have a TON of shopping to do.  All 6 of us are in it. I can’t believe it’s almost here.  Can’t wait.

You may remember Christy and Chris from their lovely engagement session this past summer.  They are a fun and super kind couple, and we had a great day with them- meeting their friends and family, and having the honor of capturing their wedding day.

Christy’s shoes were AAA-MAZING!

gorgeous dress!

Chris with his finishing touches…

The guys!    :)

The gals!

Christy’s dress looked like it was made especially for her….It fit soooo perfect.

Loved this moment of Christy with her Mom.

Meeting up for the first look…

the groom serving sandwiches…but of course.

Christy’s brother + Chris.

made me  :)

These guys rocked it out despite the 20 degree weather that day….WOW was it cold. You all were WONDERFUL. (Big thanks!)

Heading up to the ceremony at the gorgeous St. Xavier church.

We were blown away by the inside of this church.

After the ceremony, we had to take advantage of the amazing architecture with a few portraits of the newlyweds.

Their reception was held at the Drees Pavilion overlooking downtown Cincinnati.

I just adored her two sisters, and their speech!

My most favorite winter cake I’ve ever seen!  So beautiful.

Thank you Christy and Chris for having us be a part of your day!!  Your wedding went so smoothly, and everything was just perfection.

Brett and I wish you two all the best together throughout the years.

:)

jess+brett