Engagement Party / Christmas Shower

On December 4, 2010, our dear friend Lynsay Shumpert was nice enough to throw us an engagement party with "Christmas flair."  We had been engaged for 6 months but never had a formal party to celebrate it.  Lynsay thought it would be perfect to celebrate our big news and incorporate Christmas at the same time.  Both of our families and our entire wedding party enjoyed celebrating with us at our home.  As it turns out, this was the same day that the Gamecocks were playing in the SEC Championship so to say it would be a party would be an understatement.  The Gamecocks did not do so well however the party was a blast.  We started around 4:00pm and did not run everyone off until about 1:00am.  We began the party right before kickoff with food and drinks for everyone!  Toward the end of the football game, we opened our Christmas shower gifts with everyone surrounding us.  Lynsay and Crystal gave beautiful toasts to celebrate our love for one another.  We don't think there was a dry eye in the house!  After opening our gifts, we mingled with everyone and shared stories of our relationship - from the day we met until now.  Everyone that attended our party is very special to us, and have been right by our sides from the very first day.  We truly appreciated spending this time with family and friends! 

Friends & Family

Dinner Spread

Danielle (Sister of the Bride & Maid of Honor) with the Bride and Groom