On Saturday, I met up with Brooke and a few of her bridesmaids to try on dresses. Thank goodness for GPS, because the roads of New Jersey are not my friends.
Despite some very different body-types and skin colorings, I think we managed to find some fantastic gowns and come to a consensus on our top picks. No pictures here… it’s got to be a surprise, people!
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While I was involved with my taffeta and satin, David spent time with his parents and picked up a few things for our upcoming ski trip. Thanks Fran and Dov!
Later that afternoon, David and I drove to Long Island and set up mom’s new wine fridge before meeting Hayley and Shawn for an engagement celebration dinner.
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Judy and her birthday present
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It was so great to see Hay and Shawn. They’ve set a date for their wedding, November 1st, and I can’t wait. It’s going to be so beautiful. Only 278 days to go!
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The waiter brought them a whole platter of desserts!
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It was a great weekend and we look forward to celebrating with Brooke and Brian & Hayley and Shawn this fall.
With zero traffic and lots of good luck on Sunday, we made it back to Maryland in record time…four hours and ten minutes.