bridal party luncheon!

the day before erin's wedding, our sweet aunt debbie hosted an absolutely fantastic bridal party luncheon in honor of the bride-to-be!

the luncheon was held at the cardinal club downtown, and it was unbelievably amazing. the food and the company were priceless. what a special event to kick-off the wedding weekend!

(a gorgeous spread!)

(flowers by 'artfully arranged' - we love martha mazur!)

(SHEart by debbie!)

(we were each greeted with a divine french celebratory cocktail upon arrival... it's all in the details, people!)

(sisters!)

(sisters and sisters-in/out-laws!)

(nanny + jj)

(the bride with some of her maids...)

(... and more of the bridal party!)

(it wouldn't feel like paris without the macaroons!... i shoved as many of these into my face as possible... no joke... delish.)

(aunt debbie made all of these beautiful bridal party tags - each matching the dress of each individual bridesmaid - and put together a delightful bag of gifts for each of the bridesmaids. mom also put together adorable, personalized canvas bags for each of the bridesmaids and filled it with getting-ready gifts for the big day! to say we were spoiled rotten at this party would be an understatement...)

(the bride and her bag!)

(meredith giving a wonderful speech regarding the importance of the family necklace. this necklace has been worn by every woman in our family on her wedding day since the civil war... what a sentimental and meaningful item to have with us on our wedding day!)

(erin showing everyone the necklace.)

(the bride and the grandmother of the bride!)

(all of the aunts/cousins together!... we kind of love each other... a lot.)

coming up next... a sneak peak into the rehearsal/rehearsal dinner!