We recently traveled to Cincinnati for my sister-in-law Alli's bridal shower. Most of the Ruble and Demko clans descended on Mickey and Mary Ann's house for the weekend. In addition to the bridal shower itself, the Siscos hosted about 17 people for dinner, twice! It was a jam-packed weekend, full of preparation, food, and fun! We had a great time and can't wait for Alli's wedding in May.
Alli models her mom's veil. After careful consideration, she decided not to wear it for her own wedding.
Alli and the shower hostesses: me, Aunt Mary Ann, Mary Beth, and Aunt Peggy. We're all wearing hats because the shower was Kentucky-themed: derby hats, mint juleps, chocolate horse favors, Kentucky delicacies, and grass centerpieces (more on that debacle later).
Mary Beth planned a delicious brunch-y menu for us: quiche, strata, fruit salad, scones, muffins, cheesy potatoes...yum!
Check out all the presents!
The little girls decorated their derby hats before the shower. Notice Thomas, who did not stick around for the shower itself, crawling on a table while the girls all play so nicely. It's no wonder no one questioned the "girls and ladies only" shower policy!
Alli received an afghan made by Nana, Alice's mom.
The shower centerpieces were supposed to be "Kentucky bluegrass." However, the seeds didn't grow as fast as promised, so the aunts cleverly augmented the pots with blue daisies to "save" the centerpieces. And check out the chocolate horse favors frolicking on a merry-go-round base. They were delicious!
I included this photo to show everyone what the grass should have looked like on shower day. Oh well...
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