My engagement party was wonderful. We picked a restaurant that was equidistant for everyone. I live about 60+ miles away from my parents, so picking a place in the middle of no where Connecticut seemed like a daunting tax, but after doing a little research and asking a client about it, we settled on Grille 37. It was perfect for the size of our party, fourteen people. We had our own private room and we were able to converse amongst each other. I really enjoyed the food. We kept it small on purpose. My fiancé has a large family, while mine is much smaller. We settled on immediate family plus one of my aunts whom I am close to, and then we invited a couple who we are close with. My older sister was unable to make it. I'll let you guess how I feel about that!
Seth, me, my younger sister and her boyfriend
It was a really great night. With my weight loss and toning seeming to make a difference, I felt great in my Lulu's dress. I was worried about trying it on because I knew it was going to be a more fitted dress and when I bought the dress 2 months ago, I definitely had some work cut out for me. However, tried it on and it fit like a glove. Here is the link for the dress. It's $42 and also comes in different colors. Lulu's always has sales and you get 10% off your first order when you sign up for their emails. I have bought a bunch of dresses off of their site and I have loved each and every one of them. I also don't think I have ever paid full price!
Link to dress: http://m.lulus.com/products/lulus-exclusive-top-notch-ivory-midi-dress/139538.html
I paired my dress with a few Alex and Ani bangles and wore my anchor stud earrings. I didn't wear a necklace because I didn't think it would pop with my dress. I wore blue Enzo Angiolini pointed pumps (not pictured) and made sure to have a spare pair of flip flops in the car! I did light make up. I do not wear makeup in my every day life, mostly because I am lazy. I did eye shadow and mascara, and that was it.
Here is a little bit of my eyeshadow game, along with my kitten, Zelda.
I'm not the best with make up so my smokey eye game is not up to par. One of these days. But I would like to say, I am so glad we had a small party. It was so easy to talk to everyone. I mean, yes, we accidentally scheduled it during the Patriot's game, but we DVR'd it and stayed over at my friend's place to watch. If you're someone who wants a big engagement party, go for it. Myself, I like a more intimate gathering.
Well I am off to nurse my hip. I ran two miles this afternoon and it is pretty sore!
-Karina
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