My New York Mini-Shower

I had such a fantastic time at my "New York Mini-Bridal Shower" last Thursday with friends Kate, Kristen and Christina. You may remember this post, where the girls planned an awesome dinner out at Robert in New York City's Columbus Circle because they couldn't make it to my Bridal Shower in Pennsylvania. I arrived a bit early with Kate and we were promptly seated at our table that had this view:

Pretty awesome, huh? Kate ordered a Green Apple Martini and I ordered "The Isabell" which was Prosecco and elderflower liqueur. It was ah-mazing.

Each of us were suffering some sort of ailment or another, Christina even had to leave a little early to go pick up a prescription at the pharmacy that her doctor phoned in for her! But we were troopers for the sake of good food, drink and company:

We caught up over drinks and an appetizer of Grilled Flatbread with Cannellini Beans, portobello mushroom and Ricottta Salata. For dinner, I had the Blue Crab Risotto: Blue Crab, Avocado and Red Pepper Coulis:

Kate and Kristin has the Spring Pea Ravioli - Mint and Lemon:

and Christina had the Ricotta Gnocchi: Asparagus and Prosciutto de Parma:

All were fantastic! After dinner the girls showered me with gifts, (which I can't even believe because they were already treating me to such a nice and fancy dinner!) I got two sets of these awesome riedel wine tumblers:

A Vintage Chianti from Italy that I can't WAIT to try, a little undergarment set that shall remain off the blog for obvious reasons ;) and an adorable "d" initial necklace that I can't wait to wear once I'm officially a "D"

So cute!!

I'm so mad that I didn't get a picture of our donut dessert...(I definitely was too concerned with eating it to realize). For dessert we split the Bomboloni: Cinnamon Dusted Ricotta Fritters, with a Trio of Dipping Sauces. It was incredible! Here's a google image search of what it looked like:

www.foodista.com

I can't thank these three enough for such an awesome night out. It was a classy, fun, exciting way to officially kick off all the wedding madness! Thank you and much love to Christina, Kristin and Kate!

I'm a Lucky Girl

 Two weeks ago, I received this email from 3 dear friends of mine from my former job.

Dearest Little Bride-to-Be,

As your wedding approaches and the festivities start,
The three of us would love to be there, but are so many miles apart.

Instead of a road trip to Pennsylvania for the shower that is planned,
We’d like to treat you to a New York shower which is closer at hand.

We are sorry to miss what is sure to be a perfect day,
But are certain that you will enjoy what we’ve planned in our own way.

Please say that the date of March 31st is free,
And stay tuned for the wonderful treat that will be.

Love,

Kate, Kristin, and Christina

How lucky am I? This seriously made me smile all day long. A week later, this little gem arrived in my inbox:

Dearest Little Bride-to-Be,

As the date approaches, we thought you should know,

We’d like to take you to place with shine and glow.

To drink, and dine in the utmost class,

And surround yourself with lovely ladies of fun and sass.

On March 31^st, please join us at Robert at the 

Museum of Arts and Design,

For drinks and treats and especially, for a fabulous time.

Love,

Kate, Kristin, and Christina

Ahh!! This restaurant looks amaazing!! I'm sad that they can't make it to Pennsylvania for my shower, but I understand it's not the easiest of places to get to. Plus, I can't wait to spend time with them tonight! It's amazing how much these three ladies have come to mean to me in the short time that I've known them. They are incredibly loyal, thoughtful, classy, sweet friends and I am truly blessed to have them in my life. We don't get a chance to get together too often anymore, but when we do, it is always a fabulous time! Needless to say, I can't wait to tell you all about our night!

This is us at Christina's wedding last October!

Sans the bride...

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