Things I Learned Today

(Bridal Shower Edition)


1. No matter how old I get, funfetti will always be my favorite cake flavor.
2. Having the groom come for "present opening" (i.e. opening presents in front of people while everyone stares at you [yes, I know I'm being dramatic... but sometimes it feels this way!]) makes the time slightly less awkward.
3. It is possible to have a bridal shower without any of those cheesy/typical bridal shower games.
4. It is apparently possible to get married to someone without knowing basic things about their life. [e.g. "If he could go anywhere in the world, where would he go?"]
5. Bridal showers, while sometimes awkward, are so totally worth it. Especially when they are with my friends. :)

Explanation: I'm the type of person that gets awkward when there's lots of attention on me, and so an entire party devoted to talking about me, encouraging me, praying for me, giving me presents, opening presents in front of people, being the only one playing a game, etc. always intimidated me. BUT -- not saying today wasn't awkward at times, or that I was totally comfortable with all of the attention -- but, I feel loved. I feel cherished and ushered towards marriage with love and prayer and a body of women who care about me. I totally get why bridal showers exist, and it is so totally worth it to be sent off into marriage with a group of women spending a day lifting you up to the Lord and just loving you. I am so blessed.