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engagment party

So you all probably know by now that I love to throw parties…or maybe I should say I love to decorate for parties. The food part of parties I will gladly hand over any day. Cooking is not my gift. That just might be why this particular party was so great.

My brother-in-law got engaged a few months ago and he and his new fiance are back in the United States for the summer. (Levi always says…they live in China and China is VERY far away). I have been praying for the perfect girl for James for a long time. I was beginning to think it was hopeless (Sorry James, I was!)…then all of a sudden he started talking about his friend, Liz. I knew she was special just by the way he talked about her. And now they are engaged! Liz is so great and I am thrilled for them. What a blessing to have another sweet sister-in-law!

This was definitely a good reason to throw a party. Joel’s parents hosted, Joel’s sisters took care of all the food, and I got to just show up and decorate. It was awesome.

The engagement party was the weekend after July Fourth so we went with an Americana theme. It seemed fitting since they were back in the United States for the summer. So here is a peek into the night of the engagement party.

Aren’t they cute??

It was great night of celebrating a very special couple. Now we are counting down the days until the wedding!!

Invitation, food signs, chalkboard poster & sparkler favor tags all designed by Lauren of Lauren Haddox Designs. Thanks so much, Lauren!!

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  • Mallory - Congrats to them!

    I have a kind of weird question. You and Joel seem to have so many siblings a piece that I forget who is whose actual blood sibling. Could you do a family tree type of post or something or just write that out about the people you talk about on here? It’s okay if you don’t want to, I just thought it couldn’t hurt to ask.ReplyCancel

    Jess Reply:

    Mallory-I probably won’t write about it, but Joel has one brother and three sisters and I have one sister and two brothers. Joel’s siblings all have dark hair like him…they are pretty easy to recognize! 🙂

    • Jess - Mallory-I probably won’t write about it, but Joel has one brother and three sisters and I have one sister and two brothers. Joel’s siblings all have dark hair like him…they are pretty easy to recognize! 🙂ReplyCancel

  • Heidi - My kids had so much fun at the party and I am glad I had the chance to meet Liz that morning! She will be so blessed to be a part of your family!ReplyCancel

    Jess Reply:

    Heidi-I loved meeting your kids…so glad they could come. They were so sweet!

    • Jess - Heidi-I loved meeting your kids…so glad they could come. They were so sweet!ReplyCancel

  • Cara Levasseur - I love the drinks dispensers! Where are they from and what is in them??’!!ReplyCancel

    Jess Reply:

    Cara-The barrel looking ones are from Dillons (our local grocery store) and the other one is from TJMaxx. They were filled with water, cherry limeade (Pioneer Woman recipe) and iced coffee (Pioneer Woman recipe).

    • Jess - Cara-The barrel looking ones are from Dillons (our local grocery store) and the other one is from TJMaxx. They were filled with water, cherry limeade (Pioneer Woman recipe) and iced coffee (Pioneer Woman recipe).ReplyCancel

  • Amanda - I think need something big and important to happen in my life so you can throw ME a party 😉 You’re the best at it! Looks like such a fun night!ReplyCancel

    Jess Reply:

    Amanda-Well…you can’t get engaged or married again. Thirty has passed and forty is a long ways off. So…maybe another baby?? 😉

    • Jess - Amanda-Well…you can’t get engaged or married again. Thirty has passed and forty is a long ways off. So…maybe another baby?? 😉ReplyCancel

  • Sue - Well done on pulling off another successful party! They are a gorgeous couple and I wish them a lifetime of happily ever afters!

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    Jess Reply:

    Sue-Thank you! Yes, they are a perfect couple!

  • Jennifer - Your home and backyard are so precious! Makes me want to just jump right into your life. Very inviting! 🙂ReplyCancel

    Jess Reply:

    Jennifer-This was actually my in-law’s backyard…but thank you!!

    • Jess - Jennifer-This was actually my in-law’s backyard…but thank you!!ReplyCancel

  • creole wisdom - You do such a good job with every party you post about, Jess! I love the way you decorate… it’s so chic and homespun at the same time 🙂 Congrats to them, I’m glad you never gave up praying! I think God’s timing is always perfect when it comes to marriage (or so I like to tell myself… ha!) I know what you mean about food (I don’t love that part either). I think my favorite detail is the American flags in mason jars… perfect!ReplyCancel

    Jess Reply:

    Creole-Thanks so much! Yes, God’s timing is always the best. Keep waiting on Him!

    • Jess - Creole-Thanks so much! Yes, God’s timing is always the best. Keep waiting on Him!ReplyCancel

  • Jody - Love it, Jess! Now maybe since you don’t have to pray for James’ spouse anymore, you could pray for mine. 🙂ReplyCancel