Excitement, Drama, Treasures: A Bridal Shower

By Kristin McGrath

Getting married is such an exciting time in a girl’s life. These days, there’s much more than just a wedding that goes on. Now there is an engagement party, bridal shower, bachelorette party, followed by the wedding. This past weekend I attended my cousin's bridal shower, about 40 women all waiting in a restaurant for her to walk in.

We were all sitting around talking, drinking wine and sangria, enjoying each others' company. My cousin's fiance told her they were going to his friend’s birthday party, to throw her off. When she walked in she was so surprised: white balloons filled the room, the pile of presents, the color themes of silver and pink. Her sister brought a dress for her to change into and beautiful minlo heels.

As we all enjoyed lunch, we sat around her as she opened her gifts. She got tons of stuff for her new life as a wife. A china set, knife set, coffee pot, pots and pans, towels, everything you could imagine for your home. Following this was dessert. A cake with a picture of her and her fiance on it! The waiters gave us all a piece, than out came a plate filled with Italian desserts Yumm! Cannolis, sfogliatelle, cream puffs, you name it.

The day was so much fun, this time in her life is special. Her father passed away when she was just a little girl, and the fact that he won’t be able to walk her down the aisle is heartbreaking. Her big day, coming up in June, is going to be bittersweet for her.  The fact that she has a loving family to support her and bring her happiness and joy is a beautiful thing.