Wedding Wednesday: The Engagement Party

The reason Joel and I were back home in Chicago last weekend was because my God Parents were hosting an engagement party in our honor.

A lot of people were surprised that we had our engagement party so close to the wedding - but with timing, it just worked out that way. And, quite frankly, I'm so glad it did. All of our families got to be reacquainted only six weeks before the big day, our bridal parties are now fully versed with one another, and it got everyone really excited for the big day.

My Aunt and Uncle held the party at their gorgeous house in Lincoln Park - and besides the basically  freezing temperatures (it was May 11th, mind you), the night was pure perfection.  

 

 

Everything was so well done, we honestly should have just gotten married that night.

 

There were passed appetizers, a pianist playing in the front room, a divine dinner and almost all of our favorite people in the world.

 

My God Father gave a sincere and touching toast , and it pretty much solidified the fact that I'll be a crying baby on my actual wedding day.

 

It also happened to be my Dad's birthday, so after dinner was served, all three of us girls were able to bring him his cake and have the entire party sing happy birthday to him.

 

After our tasks were done, it was time to close down hit the bar and crank up the Top 40.

 

The night was beyond spectacular - everyone had the most amazing time and it was a party I'll never forget. It's an amazing feeling to be in a room filled to the brim of people that love you.

 The entire wedding process has been such a lesson in humility and generosity and everyone - especially my God Parents - have played a huge role in bettering Joel and I for the future.

And, most of all, I can't wait for these families to merge on June 22nd.