London & Birmingham

I am back from an incredible adventure to London and Birmingham, U.K for my best friend's "wedding 2.0." Last August, Jenny got married in New Hampshire though because she married a Brit, only a few of her husband family and friends were able to attend.  Wedding 2.0 took place in Birmingham and was celebrated with over hundred guests from all over England and Scotland.  I was so honored to be included and fortunate enough to be able to make the trip!

You can read all about her wedding last year (click to view the post). It was an incredible rustic wedding at Longlook Farm in New Hampshire.  Complete with a DIY bar, photo booth, handmade flower crowns, and so many beautiful handmade details, it's a wedding you should see!  We made her a PSA Essentials personalized stamp that she then used for favor tags and favors.



The day I arrived, I took a double decker tour bus around the city to get a complete tour. I loved Covenant Gardens area, Mayfair district, and it was very interesting to see all the "major" sites (London Bridge, Tower Bridge, the financial district, theater district, Big Ben, Parliament, The London Eye...)  On Friday, Jenny and I went to the Tate Modern in London, which is truly one of my favorite modern art museums in the world. We didn't venture to the Matisse cut out exhibit, but I heard it was fabulous.

One of my favorite things to do while traveling is check out local eateries and specialty shops. I loved seeing the perfumeries and tea shops while in London.

On Friday afternoon, we made our way by train to Birmingham, where Jenny and Dan now live.  It's actually an interesting city that I enjoyed checking out! Friday night, we had fish & chips at her home. It was really lovely!  Saturday morning, I sat by myself in a cafe, had coffee and read the paper for an hour. It was glorious.

Onto the details of wedding 2.0 now! Her mom made the boutonniere and the flowers for Jenny to wear in her hair. 

The reception was held in Dan's parents garden, at the home where he grew up. Gorgeous garden!

There was a short ceremony and some speeches. I was unaware of having to say anything so I "made it up." Not really sure what came out of my mouth! 

Dan asked that all of Jenny's friend state-side make a video... He edited it and it was a complete surprise to Jenny!

Then it was time to party! Well into the night.... What incredible fun we had!

Congrats to Jenny & Dan again! 

To see more of Jenny's wedding in New Hampshire, visit this post: http://psastampcamp.blogspot.com/2013/08/rustic-barn-wedding.html and also check out the Boston Boat Party I hosted for them last August, too!  There were lots of fun PSA Essentials details in that one, too. Visit: http://psastampcamp.blogspot.com/2013/06/an-engagement-party-bridal-shower.html 

Bachelorette Party

This weekend I had the chance to celebrate my sister-in-law, Meghan, getting married. It was her Bachelorette party weekend here on Hilton Head and she came down from Boston.  We were joined by friends from New York and Chicago and it was an absolute blast!  Meghan is getting married to my husband's best friend, Jack.  Jack was our best man at our wedding and on July 12th, he'll marry my sister-in-law (my husband's sister!)  Pretty much the coolest marriage ever.

We celebrated all weekend long. Friday night we had take out, drank some wine, and sat on my in-laws deck.  Saturday we were at the pool.  Saturday night, Mr & Mrs. Green (wonderful friends of my in-laws) hosted a champagne cocktail party.  Over the weekend, we threw Meghan a lingerie shower, mini-shower, celebrated with cupcakes, a silly veil, light up rings, decorations and much more.  I made my own gift wrap with Connor's help, using my PSA Essentials Peel & Stick stamps (from the Mr. & Mrs. Peel & Stick set) and of course, I threw some stamp pictures in here. Here's a look at the weekend!

I didn't have time to make my own cards so I picked a few cards up from Papyrus! The first was her shower card -- love this one! "Here's to domestic bliss.." (We gave her a gift certificate to Bed, Bath & Beyond.)

Connor and I made some gift wrap using my PSA Essentials Peel & Stick stamps (Mr. & Mrs.) So easy to do -- just take white (or brown) kraft paper and stamp using your stamper.  Takes a few minutes to stamp over and over again.

We celebrated Friday night casually! Here's the bride to be rockin' her new T-shirt. Then there's Mary, pouring wine out of our extra special wine bottles and our cupcakes from Ronnie's Bakery...

Saturday afternoon after the pool we continued to shower Meghan -- I hung some decorations on the windows. Then we got ready for the Green's champagne cocktail party which my in-laws also attended. Meghan and Pop-pop (my father-in-law) practiced their walk down the aisle. What a beautiful celebration! 

Here we are at Santa Fe Cafe on Hilton Head.

Meghan brought the house down with the entertainment! We really had a fantastic weekend and I cannot wait for the wedding.  Congrats Meghan and Jack.  Thank you for a special weekend to Meghan and her friends.