letter to my bridal party -

Isn't it the most adorable thing you have ever seen!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16695591
too bad its such a ridiculous price but she makes them herself so I guess she has to make money off of them,,,

anyways I wanted to say hello -
Thank you so much for all you have done so far for the wedding. We are coming into the home stretch and things will be winding down, and winding up, all at the same time. I know from my experience as a bridesmaid that it seems like there is so much to do but really I think we are doing just fine. The Disneyland trip is going to be wonderful. I know a few more of you paid the deposit and I think we are waiting on just a couple more at this point. So thank you for taking care of this. Thanks.

The bridal shower, while we are still working on a location is going to be so much fun. It should be relaxing for all of you too. Even though it is my shower I want each and every one of you to be able to enjoy the day of happiness with me. That is why I have chosen you to be a bridesmaid. It is so much more than just standing beside me as I marry Luca. It is a symbol of the relationship that I share with you. It is a very special time that I get to share with only you. Yes the wedding is only one day... BUT it is one of the most important and significant days of my entire life. I have waited patiently (and sometimes not so patiently LOL) for this day. I am so thankful and I feel so blessed that our friendship gets to embrace this time of my life.

I hope that I have resisted the urge to BRIDEZILLA out. I know that there are certain things that I may just want my own way and I guess that is what happens when it is "your wedding" I know that those who have been married remember what that is like. I know this has been a wedding in the works for some time and I appreciate you all taking so much time to dedicate yourselves to me. I will never forget that.

I wish that Sabrina was here and I know she will be in spirit right here beside us with her black gown on too. Smiling and giggling. With her hands up to her cheeks wiggling her little hips all over the place. And Troyce too. with her cackling lauhgter. I know she would have enjoyed watching these events unfold. Joey would have been so shy walking into that church, but would have stood there with Luca looking handsome and then would have busted a move on the dancefloor (only after several cocktails) . They will surely be missed.

Thank you for letting me vent about that. I am emo. I know. Shanna through and through. Thank you for loving me this way. Thank you for being YOU!
Sincerely,
~Shanna


Bride ~ to ~ be
February 28, 2009