Being a Bridesmaid: Shower time

As a bridemaid in Friend Y's wedding coming up in July, I have gotten to enjoy wedding planning from a totally different perspective. Recently, we went down to Philly for a bridal shower thrown by Y's family. It was a gorgeous shower, complete with all the guests filling out a page in a scrapbook for Y, tons of presents, and of course, more delicious food than we could possibly eat! It was also a great opportunity for all of us bridesmaids to get together since we all live far apart (from Israel to Atlanta and everywhere in between).

Mr. Hermit Crab and Mr. Y-to-be were the lucky men at the event. They were great sports about it!

The room was set up in Y's colors, blue and white, and the flower arrangements were beautiful.

There was, of course, a champagne toast



And since Y had no yet gotten her dress, one was made for her!

Y and all the bridesmaids!

It is so much fun planning a wedding with a close friend! We get to enjoy planning our own, and then being part of the planning for another. I am looking forward to her wedding in Israel in July, and sharing all the details with you! (All pictures are personal photos)

Are you able to enjoy wedding planning from more than one perspective? Have you ever been bridesmaid? I'd love to hear your advice!