Phase One-The Shower/Engagement Party

So on Saturday I rolled out to NJ with Mr. Ross to attend a surprise wedding shower/engagement party for my sister and her fiance, Matt. A good time was had by all, the wedding is highly anticipated.


The setting of the surprise and party.


Those who arrived early enjoying the nice weather out on the deck.


Managed to get the goofy pictures out of the way.


Mr. Ross meet Mr. Smith


"David"


So after standing with the camera up and ready for like 15 minutes, she finally arrived. We had been under the impression that she would be walking through the door at any second. It's a weird sensation thinking someone is going to appear for an extended duration of time.


Once the initial shock wore off it was smiles all day long.


Big hug from Mr. Ross. "Congratulations!" "Oh Brad thanks for coming."


"Hi, I'm Matt. I mean Doug, and I'm friends with Doug, I mean Matt."


A little mingling before lunch, don't mind if we all do. Marty, Matt's father in the yellow blazer, and Catherine, Matt's mother in the pink scarf.


Lunch begins, and it was quite good too.


The sisters.


2/3 of the Bridal Party.


"Carla whatever are you talking about?"


"Why don't we head out to the deck for drinks and give them their gifts."


"Dave are you sure you know how to use that thing?"




"You know back in my day..."


Everyone looks ready for the gift session.


"Bring on the gifts!"


"Here ya go, I hope you like them"


"Oh how sweet."


The Organizers, who did a knock out job, truly.


Quick shot of the bling.


"Still haven't put down the camera yet, have we Dave?"


Father and Son.


Matt making the rounds, thank you, thank you, thank you.


Matt grabbing a quick kiss from my mother.

--Stay tuned there could be a part two if I get more pictures from Carla, otherwise, the Wedding will make for an epic entry. Don't forget to send in your smiley faces for tomorrow, Brad.