Engagement Party Inspiration

We are throwing together an engagement party for early summer (before things get super hectic) which means I have like NO time to do this thing.

I really just want it to be a casual, fun day where all of our family and friends can come together and meet each other.  We rented a picnic grove and plan on grilling out, playing yard games (maybe some croquet?), and enjoying a few adult beverages.  Here are some initial food and decoration ideas that I found, but you can check out the rest on Pinterest!

And everyone is invited!!!

This is the life...

I love Chicago...I really do. I grew up just outside the city in the suburbs, but it really doesn't compare. Moving here after graduating is probably one of the best things I could have done and I'm so glad that I resisted the urge to move home in order to save money. I love not having to drive, I love all the things to do and I love feeling like I'm in the middle of everything.

I could probably be happy somewhere else, especially if I had Erik, Penny and T. Rex with me, but maybe not as happy. I would for sure miss a lot about this city.

On a less sappy note...Erik and I realized that we may have nothing scheduled on our DVR for tonight. This is a travesty. So You Think You Can Dance ending has left us with nothing important to watch on Wednesday nights. We may have to...not watch TV?! Gasp! I think we're going to have to find a new Wed. night show...I'll keep you posted.