My brother is married...and I'm an old maid ;)

My brother finally tied the knot a few weeks ago and is now settled into marital bliss.  I am seriously happy for him and had a wonderful time at the wedding festivities.  The wedding weekend began with the rehearsal dinner at Public House.  The room was lovely, the couple was happy and the food was delish!

For the rehearsal dinner my mother, father and I stayed up late making chocolate truffles to use as placecards.  I think it turned out beautifully.

The wedding itself was beautiful and the party afterwards was the most fun.

Party!

I am excited...I am having a party this weekend for my 30th birthday. I love to throw a party! I think I have driven my poor mother crazy though- because I wanted to throw the party in my parents' backyard and have my mother make the cake. She is feeling the stress, but I reassured her-- I planned a wedding for 150 people by myself so I can certainly plan a party for 15-20 people.

The cake will be red velvet. The food will be delicious, fresh appetizers. There will be wine. So, hopefully I'll have a good turnout...I invited a fair amount of people so hopefully a few people will show up.

The table and cake will be decorated with peonies, which is my favorite flower. They have beautiful ruffly petals.