On April 10th, we officially kicked off our wedding festivities with a bridal shower given in Brandi's honor! Planned by some of the most fabulous party planners from across the U.S. - the fabulous bridesmaids and Brandi's awesome mom - the lunch at Ditka's included Bradytini's and Brandi Jo Cosmo's. Brady said, "It was a dream come true to have a cocktail named in my honor."
We selected Ditka's because the restaurant is located in Brandi's hometown and she and Iron Mike are both from Pittsburgh, but have spent some time living in Chicago. The menu included a selection of comfort food favorites like Iron Mike Meatloaf and Lake Michigan Tilapia.
No Brandi party is complete with out cupcakes! Guest were also able to mix a sweet treat from "Brandi's Candy Bar."
We were both left speechless at the amount of gifts from our guests. We can't express how thankful we are for the generosity of our family and friends. It really means a lot to us! Thank you all!
After the shower, all of the ladies met up for a serious girl's night out on the Double Dutch party bus. With an army of women ranging in age from 17 to 70, our bus driving didn't know what he was getting himself into! In true Bonkowski form, Big Joe packed coolers full of wine, beer, Jager Bombs and of course...JELLO SHOTS!
The first stop was Mt. Washington for some party pictures on a beautiful Pittsburgh night.
Brandi's wonderful party planners were full of surprises throughout the night and the Bachelorette Party was no exception. At Charlie Murdoch's, a piano bar in Pittsburgh, the VIP skybox was reserved for the ladies.
In one of the best ideas ever, each guest was asked to bring a wine or martini glass with a recipe. Let me just say, we now have one of the most AMAZING collections of glasses EVER! We will seriously save these for the rest of our lives. And not one was a duplicate! Don't worry - I'll be posting the recipes on my other blog soon!
After a crazy dance party on the bus ride home, complete with Miley & Madonna, the party met at the Cadillac Ranch where the Bonkowski sisters did take a spin on the mechanical bull!
We seriously cannot thank you all enough for traveling in for the weekend, for attending the parties and for your way too generous gifts!
Next Wedding Festivity? Look out - it's Brady's Bachelor Party!
(Special thanks to Miss Lauren Sprys & Miss Dana for being the group's resident photographer - even with some competition! I stole your photos!)
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