queenB Prepares to Become queenD

Last weekend was all about me. And I'll admit, I loved it.

A short engagement is very practical for purity reasons, but doesn't give one enough time to really relish the amount of attention you get when you're the Bride. I think I am handling it well though to my credit.

The weekend began with all my JMU girls -- aka "The Wine-Price Girls" as we are known, arriving. Sue made us a lovely lasagna dinner and unbelievable homemade chocolate cake. Check out the bride and groom. Why don't they make Asian bride cake toppers?

Saturday we all dressed up and put on our proper sheeshy selves for a bridal luncheon Karen (Sue's mom) threw for me. It was lovely. My favorite chicken salad, blueberry bananna bread, fresh fruit, deviled eggs, yummy little cookies. Delightful!

During gift time, the girls gave me a combined gift of "clues" to open to figure out what my gift was. It took me awhile and it wasn't until the end that it was revealed that the various "clues" were parts of my wedding dress. The gift was a substantial amount in a check toward my gown. Of course there was a card that made everyone cry when I read it and the depth of how touched I was is indescribable.

Saturday night we all crashed at Sue's and let our hair down, and let loose. Well, as much as you can for being old farts like us. Beth's sangria was fine accompaniment and gifts for the honeymoon solicited giggles and ooohs, and ahhs, and woahs.

There was dancing (Susan attempting some head cracking break dancing), silliness, and a general attitude of enjoying oneself except for the part of serving me when I demanded. Afterall, this weekend was about me. And to remind everyone, I was sure to wear the tiara Sue got me.

Naturally we stayed up way too late but all the gabbing was great. There was a new mix to our group this time. Lauren --- the maid of Honor. Despite being scarred by her mother's lingerie fashion show, she was just like one of the girls (sans sangria of course).

How blessed am I to have these women in my life for the past 20 years?

Here are the rest of the JA-zillion pix from the weekend!