The Brides' Shower

We enjoyed a festive bridal shower for Emily and Abbie where even the weather co-operated with a dusting of snow! The Hunsaker home was warm and welcoming with the glow of the Christmas tree emanating from the front window.
The scene was even more inviting on the inside, where the gifts under the tree were Henrietta's Turkey Casserole with festive homemade Cranberry sauce, orange rolls, and Kathryn's colorful salad with grapefruit, avocado, bananas, pomegranate, raspberries, bowtie pasta, etc. etc. The drinks were ice water or Cranberry Wassail.

A plethora of desserts awaited us, including a delicious berry covered cheese cake, eclairs, and Katie's Christmas collection of Fudge, English Toffee, and Christmas Wreaths made from corn flakes and marshmallows with red hot berries. Mixed nuts were found in random serving dishes.

We enjoyed meeting Abbie's in-laws: Jon's sisters-in-law, Becky and Jill, his mother, Pat, and his only sister, Heidi.

One of the lovely brides, Emily, will enjoy a new family including Pat, Brad's mother, with her lovely granddaughter, who was a great helper when it came time for opening gifts.

Darling Bella will be another of Emily's nieces.

The second lovely bride, Abbie, opens her group gift, which was fortuitously delivered just that morning! It included a place setting of china in the Mikasa Venetian Lace pattern, along with a serving platter and serving dish. Abbie also received a set of cookware. Emily received a KitchenAid mixer, an appliance she has a good deal of experience using, for her group gift.

The highlight of the evening was the unveiling of the beautiful quilts; Abbie's made by Aunt Mary Eggertsen and Emily's made by cousin Katie. Pictured are Abbie, Katie holding Sammy (Amy's daughter), Emily and Laura.

Much thanks to our unsurpassed hostess, Carolyn, and to all who sent love and group gift contributions ~ who wished they could have been there ~ and to those who were able to come. It was a lovely, memorable evening.