Time For A Tailgate

About a month ago Smith wedding festivities officially began with our first wedding shower. It is absolutely mind-boggling to think that it has already been a month since it happened. Time just seems to be flying by. We know that we are ready to have the big day here, but at the same time we are trying to cherish every moment we have together in this wonderful period of engagement. The love that has been shown to us during these months has filled our hearts with anticipation for what married life will bring.

ANYWAYS…back to the party. I met my college roommate Michele when I first moved to the mountains in middle school. She thought I was weird at first, and I am pretty sure those feelings haven't changed much over the years, but we have a great relationship with one another. Her family were the ones who introduced me to NC State when I was in high school and I credit them with guiding me down the right path to picking NC State as my college home. Our group of friends and Chase's group of friends get along good together and my time spent with her in college was a season of life that I will forever cherish. I miss her as my roommate and I am glad that we are still buddies and that she agreed to be one of my bridesmaids in the wedding. When her family offered to host a wedding shower for Chase and I we were very excited.

They decided to throw us a tailgate wedding shower since the fondest memories of their family and us were during football game tailgates. Boy was it a wonderful party. From tailgate games, to a crisp fall day that was perfect football weather, to football on the TV, to delicious food, and one of a kind fellowship, Chase and I were so thankful for their generosity and love. It was the perfect way to start off our wedding festivities.

Tailgate Games

NC State Themed Corn-hole 

Michele and I 

Michele and her beau Zach

NC State cupcakes with our wedding initials on them

NC State game attire 

Us…so happy and so in love

81 days and counting until "I Do". There is so much more to get done before that day arrives. However looking back on things, we are glad that this tailgate was the beginning of the crazy. We wouldn't have wanted it any other way. Surrounded by friends and family and the college that continued our love story. We feel so loved and so thankful. Thanks be to God.

- S & C