Engagement Party Top 10

First off I just have to say, I am sooooo beyond blessed with an amazing family and soon to be extended family (my in-laws). Our engagement party was better than I ever imagined, we did not have any casualties...except maybe a cocktail glass or two. Everyone looked beautiful & handsome, of course and it was so wonderful to see faces that I have not seen in a while!! Sawyer and I are super excited to be sharing this wonderful time of our life with the people that love us most!!! So thank you to our STELLER Family and Friends, we love y'all!!
So, after the party I got really, really sick! I was literally in bed from Saturday night (yes, I left my OWN party early) until this morning...I would not wish my illness on ANYONE!!! The only positive was I got to lie in bed and eat the leftover cupcakes and petit-fours from the party....which definitely did not help with the muffin top :-( I also got to look at pictures and such from the party!! I have so many special moments from the party, but I wanted to share my top 10 with the bloggy-world...mainly so I won’t forget them!!

1. My mother’s excitement the day before and the day of the party ( I had to remind her several times that this was not the Wedding, only the first official-post engagement gathering, and that there would be many more!)
2. Seeing all the many bright faces that endured the rain and cold to come celebrate with Sawyer and I.
3. The yummy, much anticipated "Tiffany box" petit-fours and cupcakes...they did not disappoint!!
4. The "candy station"- it looked so good and was so much fun!!
5. All of the beautifully set up tables and decor that my wonderful "Aunt Karen" and future sis-in-law Sarah worked so hard on!!
6. Receiving the beautiful Tiffany's Gondola charm from Karen and Jerry as a keepsake and reminder of how Sawyer proposed to me....It was very thoughtful and sooo meaningful!!
7. Receiving a very special heirloom- a ceramic pitcher that my Grandfather had painted in 1965, from my Granny! I will always think of my wonderful Grandpa every time I see it.
8. Listening to my Father give a speech about how Sawyer asked him for my hand in marriage! Loved hearing this story :-)
9. Having my three "in-town" Bridesmaids with me to celebrate, Love these women!!!
10. Having the LOVE OF MY LIFE by my side the entire night!!!

Below are a few of my favorite pictures from the event.



LOVE!!



The McDonald Family, minus Kris!!



Dad's Speech



Gondola Charm



soon to be MIL & my Momma!!