Let me begin this with a disclaimer that I do not nor have I ever considered myself particularly crafty.  However, this past weekend I was blessed to have given a bridal shower for a sweet young lady who is marrying one of the nicest young men to have ever crossed my path, ( and just happens to be the best friend of my equally as gallant son).  Anyway, I digress.  When I began the planning stages of this aforementioned shower, I had absolutely no idea where to go with it.  I didn't really know many of the ladies coming, and I just knew I wanted it to be nice and special for Ryan and Amanda.

One day while at Michael's looking for something for another shower I am giving in May, I happened to see some adorable black and white Gerber daises.  Next isle....I found some little glass bottles....and  black and white ribbon that said Happily Ever After.  I was on to something.  I continued my search in the wedding isle and picked up some wine charms which happened to be little tiny frames.  Now all I needed was to put them all together.  I reduced one of Ryan and Amanda's engagement photos for the frames.

This is what I came up with.  A cute party favor which I decided could double as a reminder to the guests to pray for this sweet couple and their journey together.

The rest of the decorations came in spurts as well.  I  made crepe paper poofs in black and white, had black and white plates and napkins and serving dishes.  For a novice in planning....I'd say it all turned out okay.

It all comes down to this....you'll never know what you can do until you try.

Stay tuned for the pink parade scheduled for May.  It proves to be another challenge in my laking skills set:)