Oh, this weekend sure was a great one. Lots of good things happening as you can tell from the title of this post so let’s jump right in! Ps. Sorry if this post gets a little long winded or picture-heavy… you have been warned!
Friday was a busy day. I sat in our kitchen from 9:30am to about 4pm addressing our save-the-dates. It was a lot of work but I gotta say… I LOVE how they turned out. Luckily my gold ink came in the mail that morning and I went to town on those envelopes. After only a few breaks, a skipped lunch, and a cramping right hand, they were finally complete! And yes, I did them all in one sitting (mostly because we had our engagement pictures pushed back so I was in a time crunch). Luckily we’re having a small wedding so I only addressed about 60 envelopes. I can’t wait for all the guests to receive them and will be sharing them with all of you in a few weeks!!
In much more exciting news… one of my very best friends got engaged this weekend!! Logan also happens to be my MOH and I’m so excited for her and Kevin to tie the knot. I still remember when we all went to trivia and they were “set up” by one of her friends in law school… which happens to be Kevin’s now sister-in-law. We’re all just growing up so fast! She thought we were having a girls night out but after he proposed, they came at 5Church to find all of us waiting. So then we popped some champagne and celebrated all night long!
The current brides-to-be!!
Saturday was spent mailing the save-the-dates, napping, and getting prepared for our 2nd annual friendsgiving feast. One thing that I’m very thankful for is friends that can cook… and cook well! I’m not the best in the kitchen but I can make a mean cranberry sauce haha. I know it’s super easy but oh-so delicious. We also had to get some shots of the couples… maybe these will convince them to send out Christmas cards this year!
How sweet is this family photo??
We had quite the spread of turkey, ham, stuffing, brussel sprouts, broccoli & corn casseroles, bacon-wrapped green beans, and mashed potatoes. Complete with hot apple cider and apple crisp for dessert. I’m getting hungry just thinking about it again! We ended the night with some card games and a showing of Step Brothers. I love this time with friends and I’m glad that we have this tradition… which can hopefully take place at our new place next year!
So as you can see, there was lots of love going around this weekend. Nothing beats QT with the besties. Like I keep saying, 2016 is going to be one exciting year! I hope everyone had a great weekend as well (and hopefully y’all scored some goodies at the Sephora sale– and in case you didn’t, the sale ends tonight)!
I love a Friendsgiving gathering…sounds like a wonderful feast with lots to celebrate!
How exciting for your friends!! So fun that you guys get to celebrate this together, too 🙂
Friendsgiving is always awesome! We didn't get to do one this year but hopefully next year. Loving those family photos–so cute!
Friendsgiving is such a great time, always good food with wonderful friends.
Can I say how much I LOVE that you hand addressed your envelopes. We did too and I think it lends more than just printing them out on a comp. SO FUN!
Y'all look like you had such a fun weekend! I have friendsgiving this coming weekend and can't wait to try out some new recipes as well as be surrounded by friends. Have a great week love!
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Love your comment, "we're all growing up." Yes, you are, but enjoy these moments! Love your Friendsgiving idea!
What a wonderful friend filled weekend! I can't wait to see how the Save the Dates turned out!! xo, Biana –BlovedBoston
Such a love-filled weekend for you! It must feel awesome to get your beautiful save-the-dates out, and congrats to your friend! So exciting <3
Cheers to a fabulous week!
Green Fashionista
What a fun weekend – you got in so many exiting things. Getting the save the dates done is huge, what's better than being brides to be with your best friend and Friendsgiving is my favorite! We did a brunch one with our friends this weekend.
You had such a great weekend girl, I don't know how you did it all in 3 days!! It was a relief when I finally sent out my save-the-dates so I feel ya on that one! Yay for your MOH getting engaged, 2016 really is gonna be a fab year! Friendsgiving is always my fave and you guys looked like you had a great spread!
What a fun weekend! Congrats to your friend on her engagement and good job getting all of those save the dates addressed!! I can't imagine what your hand felt like after lol
great time with friends…
Loving your outfit for the Friendsgiving! Such a great weekend and even though it's time consuming that's awesome you were able to get your save the dates done! <3, Pamela Sequins & Sea Breezes
what an awesome weekend- your 'friendsgiving' looks fabulous!
Love this! These are the cutest and aren't Friendsgivings seriously the best?!
Zelle
Southern Style
Wish I had been there for the couples pictures 🙁 such a fun weekend!!!
What a fun weekend, friend! The Friendsgiving spread looks like it was freakin' delicious! x
What a fun weekend!! We used to do a friendsgiving before we all had kids and it was so much fun!! Way to go with the save the dates.
Congratulations to your friend! Such an exciting time!!
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Your friendsgiving sounds amazing with a yummy spread! I can wait for Thanksgiving dinner. Love the Fall photos of all the couples.
What an awesome weekend!! I'm thinking Friendsgiving is going to be a must-do next year, now that we finally have friends in our new town, ha! Congrats to your MOH, so exciting to all be engaged at the same time!!!
great post about the weekend!! It was one for the books thats for sure.
Lindsay | Selleatlove.blogspot.com
I love all of this ENTIRELY too much!!! Such a wonderful weekend!
Such a fun weekend!! Congrats to your friend on her engagement!!
Is there anything better than a friendsgiving? I really don't thinks so! That sounds perfect!! I love the dog in that picture haha I am cracking up.
xo,
Sara Kate Styling
So so fun!
Where did you get your plaid/cream sweater combo?? It's so cute!
It's by Treasure & Bond at Nordstrom… but I don't think they sell it anymore 🙁
Yes- I want to know too!