Going to the Chapel...

and they're gonna get married!  My cousin, Brent and his fiance, Jessica, are getting married in 2 weeks.  Today, my cousin, Brittany, and I (with some help from my aunt, uncle, mom, and aunt's sister) gave Brent and Jess a wedding shower.  We decided early on that we wanted to go with a Tiffany blue and platinum theme since those are the colors that will be incorporated in the reception.  Brittany and I spent the last couple of weeks shopping and planning.  We held the shower at my aunt and uncle's house.  Here are some pictures of the food and decorations:

We hung Tiffany blue paper lanterns and white tissue poms from the iron lantern in the entry hall.

I contacted the super talented Ashley of Ashley Elle Designs (find her on FB--http://www.facebook.com/ashleyelledesigns or Etsy--http://www.etsy.com/shop/AshleyElleDesigns?ref=ss_profile!) and told her the colors we were using for the shower and had her create this amazing monogram wreath.  She has made several wreaths for me in the past and I was so glad that she was able to squeeze us in during this busy time of year!  The wreath served it's purpose as a great decoration and also a gift for Jess to take home.  We originally intended to use the wreath on the entry doors but the weather was a little rainy today so we hung it from the cabinets of the butler's pantry instead.  

Close up of the wreath--I think this was my favorite area of the shower.

On the table with the food, we used a white tablecloth accented with some Tiffany blue satin.  My mom made some labels for the food and mounted them on platinum card stock.  We got some mason jars and spray painted them with silver spray paint to use as our vases.

This bunny lives in my aunt and uncle's kitchen and my uncle always writes a message to go along with the occasion.  Today it sat in the middle of the gift table with a very special message.

We made pretzel favors using white candy melts and blue pearlized and metallic sprinkles.  Brittany made monogrammed labels for them and we placed them in trifle bowls.

We used the sprinkles on the Oreo Balls that we made as well and they looked very festive.

Brittany's mother-in-law made these yummy petit fours for us.

Brittany, Jess, Ava and myself

Jess and Ava--Ava is going to be the flower girl!  She just loves Jess and she's super excited--fingers crossed that she will do well!

Ava and her cousin, Addison, hanging out.  I couldn't get Addison to smile for me but this cute ballerina pose is almost as good as a grin.

The guests of honor!

It looks like Brent is trying not to break any ribbons!

They got some really nice stuff!

Brent said he couldn't wait until their wedding day to give Jess her wedding gift so he gave it to her after the shower.  She got some beautiful earrings to wear with her dress that match her engagement ring.

Everyone seemed to have a nice time and there was a great turnout.  We are all getting very excited for the big day! 

I also have to include this picture of my uncle being silly while taking down the decorations.  He lives to tease me so...Ha Ha--today I have the last laugh!!