My sister is engaged!

I received a very important phone call during our fireworks demonstration on the Fourth of July and it was my sister calling to tell me that she was engaged. I was so excited! My sister, Nicole, who is three years younger than me has been dating her now fiancee Morgan for nearly two years and met soon after she moved back to Washington from a two-year stint working in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

My whole family has fallen in love with Morgan, but especially my two boys who already consider Morgan, their uncle. He is going to be a great addition to our family!

Now, let the planning for a summer 2011 wedding begin. Our first step is wedding dress shopping this weekend.

The best thing is that I am the Maid of Honor, something I am so "honored" to have.

Mother of the Bride Review

Thank you so much for the wonderful job you did coordinating Erin and Mat’s wedding. Your calm and efficient presence allowed me to enjoy one of the most special days in a mother’s life – my daughter’s wedding! For all the brides and MOB who are wondering if hiring a “day of event” coordinator is worth the expenditure – I can only say – JUST DO IT! It is definitely money well-spent, and was the sole reason I could devote my time and attention to my daughter – instead of answering last-minute questions from caterers, florists, photographers, and guests.

Thank you again for everything, Lori. You are wonderfully sweet, knowledgeable, resourceful, organized, and the best part – totally calm. You made everything so seamless and perfect. I received many, many compliments from our guests after the event that our wedding was the most fun and enjoyable one that had ever attended – and you deserve much of the credit for those words. Best of luck to you!

~Maris Olsen, Mother of the Bride