Kristina's Surprise Shower

Last week the girls at the office threw our co-worker, Kristina, a surprise Bridal Shower. The plan was to have her drive into work that morning with her sister and then we would stall her with extra work that needed to be finished up after 5:00, so the rest of the office could sneak over to her condo in Tustin.

However, as luck would have it, plans were thwarted that morning when Kristina accidentally over slept. Oops! She had to skip her shower, leave without her make-up on, and worse, drive without her sister. Fortunately, her sister quickly thought of an alternative plan and the tension eased as we all got a good laugh everytime Kristina would say, "All I want is to go home and have a shower!" LOL! Little did she know, she would get her shower...a bridal shower!

The surprise was a success! Her mom was able to stall her with some story about needing to meet her after work to alter her veil, which gave us all enough time to set up the food, presents, and get ready for the surprise. Everything went perfectly! When she walked in the door she was so shocked and excited to see all of her friends and co-workers there to celebrate with her. We all laughed again as we told her how funny it was everytime at work she said "All I want is to go home and have a shower!" So glad you got your shower Kristina!

The Reception...

Cutting the cake.

Father daughter dance.

Ryan, the ladies man!

Nathan, the crazy man!

Me and Allie goofing off on the dance floor.

The money dance...lucky Stephen!


Stephen and Lauren's reception was so beautiful. They had it at the Talega Golf Club. The food was so good and the decor was amazing! But as always, my favorite part of the night was the dancing. Lauren was so cute. She said "All week I've been looking forward to my dance party!" And it was a great little dance party. Thanks for a fun evening Lauren!

Hitched!

The newlywed's Mr. and Mrs. Bennett

I've never seen Lauren and Steve so happy.

They could not stop smiling at each other. It was the cutest!

Blushing Bridesmaids!

Allie and Lauren

Jessica, Allie, Tristen, and me

Today Lauren and Stephen tied the knot on my lunch break in the Newport Beach Temple! My boss thinks we Mormon's are totally crazy for getting married on random days of the week and right in the middle of the day. I heard some of my colleagues say "It must be cheaper to rent the temple on a weekday." Haha! Don't worry, I quickly corrected them. They couldn't believe we get to go in the temple for free. But regardless, they still thought it was weird that two of my friends now have gotten married during my lunch hour. Hey, I think its cool!

Despite the monsoonal rain storm going on outside, the sealing was so beautiful. It was performed my President Oveson, the Newport Beach Temple President. Pretty cool! When he was sealing them, I was shocked because Lauren actually cried. Lauren NEVER cries! She tells people she doesn't know how. (Kinda like Cameron Diaz's character on "The Holiday"). She had us all in tears. She must really be in love!!!

Lauren looked so amazing! Like a 1920's barbie doll. She's so stinkin cute. And of course Steve looked like her Ken doll. And they were such good sports with all the rain pouring down. I just love these two!