Friday night, I headed to College Station and went to the rehearsal.
A couple of the guys including my escort failed to show up, so I tried to pay attention.
My mom called during the rehearsal which was a good reminder for all of us to turn off our phones during the wedding.

Afterwards, we all headed to Papa Perez in Bryan for dinner. It was very yummy. Then several of us headed over to a Pub for a little while. After that, on to the haunted hotel (aka La Salle Hotel). The elevator looked very similar to the one from Twilight Zone Tower of Terror and J was a little freaked out by it. A & her hubby had a room with a clawfoot tub. A, J and I all got in this awesome bathtub for some pics! I kept trying to convince them to go tour the aTm ponds with me, but there were no takers.


Then, being the pun-lover that I am, I convinced J to stand on the toilet for a pic so I can say that she was high on pot.


Saturday, we went to the location to get our hair and makeup done and while we were waiting on each other to get our hair and makeup finished, I managed to finish up my monkeys (I also helped with programs and centerpieces lest you think I’m a slacking bridesmaid)! I was very excited to finish them on Sarah’s wedding day. I’ll always have them to remember her special day AND I could now wear them to the reception with my new boots.

The wedding was beautiful and the reception was a lot of fun at Rock Lake Ranch.


The wedding party – I’m on the far right.


The happy couple


TH and yours truly (thanks, Mom!)


Sarah and my parents (special thanks to TH for snapping this one – I LOVE it!)


and they all lived happily ever after!

Saturday, I met Miss Sarah at 290 and I-35 and we headed down to the San Marcos outlets where we met up with A & B. We checked out the Coach Store and then got some ice cream and water (I was parched after the crazy crowd in Coach). It was very warm out and there were scads of people there. We left the shops and headed to our hotel to change for dinner and the concert.

We had dinner at the Gristmill. When we arrived, we asked for first available thinking the choices were smoking or non. We were seated at a table and the fans reminded us of a wind tunnel, so we asked to move one table over to avoid the breeze. The waitress said she’d have to ask someone and it continued like this until we’d asked 3 people and no one would answer us. Finally two people came back and one said yes and one said no, so they let us move. We still did not understand what the big deal was all about, but we were happy to move. Five minutes later, a manager-like fellow comes over and says, “did ya’ll ask someone if you could move?” to which we said “yes” and then he said, “because people have been waiting for a river view so if ya’ll just moved…..” in a hand-slapping manner and walked away. Not one person prior to that mentioned the river view! We stared out into the darkness and decided yes, there might be a river down there. Hmmm. Not crazy impressed with the handling of this situation, but we tried to enjoy our meal anyway.
Truly, we were just glad to get away from the fans.


After dinner, we went to Gruene Hall to the Roger Creager Concert. I rather enjoyed this introduction to Texas Country. There was some great people watching to be had.


B headed home after the show. Back in the hotel, I expected we’d stay up late and chat. Turns out the other two ladies were done and both drifted off to sleep while I was chatting, each thinking the other was talking to me.

Sunday, the remaining three of us got breakfast tacos at Rudy’s and then did a little bit of shopping in Gruene. Then we headed to Sheplers in San Marcos where the guy in boots was really nice and helpful to shop for boots for us to wear at Sarah’s reception. Sarah and I did some more boot shopping and then got Panda Express for lunch. Once in Austin, we grabbed Starbuck’s and then parted ways. Good times!

Ps. I ended up getting my boots at endless.com (love this site!).

Last night, along with five other lovely ladies, I hosted a couples shower for my bff and her husband-to-be. It was really pretty and a lot of fun! The location was Downtown Uncorked in Bryan, TX. This wine bar is too charming for words and I look forward to visiting again next time I’m in Aggieland.
Alicia brought most of the decorations and I was truly impressed with all her talent. She brought a photo grouping of the happy couple after she took their engagement pics.

I made the puffballs that we hung from the ceiling after some tips from her.
Sadly, I took leave of my senses and didn’t get a pic of the really awesome banner with the couple’s name on it. You’ll have to take my word for how cool and pretty it was. These cute mini succulants out of fabric and a boutonniere out of panties for the man of the hour were also courtesy of Alicia.

and what’s a party without cupcakes?………Beth brought them. (check out the cool door table!!)

Overall, a very fun night and I enjoyed being a part of it! CONGRATS to the happy couple!!! :-)

ps. thanks to TH for driving me. it was a LATE night! :)