Just wanted to wish a very happy 68th birthday to my mom, Chau Nguyen! She and my dad have been extremely supportive during all of the wedding buzz, and I am so grateful for their love and support to me and Tom. (Side note: “Me” is mom in Vietnamese – I just can’t type the accent signs to reflect this. I’m not wishing myself a happy birthday ;) )
This past Easter weekend was a perfect example of both of our parents’ love – my parents flew from Louisiana to D.C./ Vienna, VA to visit the White family. Tom Sr. and Kathy hosted us to an amazing weekend – including an entertaining family dinner out, Easter mass and brunch, and, my favorite part, a fabulous bridal brunch/shower, which was co-hosted by Karina Fasullo and Robin Williams (2 dear friends of Elizabeth, Tom’s sister).
Thank you to the hostesses and Tom Sr. and Kathy for their hard prep work! Everything was beautiful, and it was the ultimate ladies day of mimosas and giggling over how precious a Starbucks coffee can be ;). It was terrific to see all the ladies together again in spring colors and under Elizabeth’s shining, smiling sun. Thank you Vienna family for welcoming me with such warmth and love.
Also, is it normal to have your shower cakes surpass your wedding cake? This time, it was a delicious homemade cake baked and decorated by our own Kathy White. The cake fit the Cherry Blossom theme of the day, which was (kind of) where Tom and I were engaged exactly one Easter ago.
The cute decor around the house! |
Super Hostesses (left to right: Karina Fasullo, Kathy White, and Robin Williams) |
Cherry Blossom cake – homemade by Kathy |
Happy birthday Me! |
Monogrammed aprons from Judi Kenney |
Cutting the cake |
Hat of bows to be worn during the rehearsal – crafted by Terry Gascgoine. Technically, I did not cut any ribbons while opening gifts. |
Some of the ladies (left to right: Karina Fasullo, Rosalie Schnittker, Chau Nguyen, Christina Nguyen, Teri Delgado, Kathy White, and Anne Rutherford) |
The Whites and Nguyens at dinner |
Great photos! thanks for posting and keeping us all updated…cant wait to see you guys! its coming up SO SOON!!!!