The shower in Raleigh was thrown by my good friend (and one of my bridesmaids), Rebecca Watson. It was one of the nicest thing anyone has ever done for me. She planned the whole thing, sent out beautiful invitations to anyone I wanted, and paid for the whole thing. It was amazing!

It was held at the Second Empire on Hillsborough Street on August 28, 1999. The whole place was ours for lunch that day and it was just perfect.

Attendees included - Rebecca Watson, Estelle Mann (My Grandfather's Girlfriend & Good Family Friend), Anne Young (My Mom), Nancy Young (My Aunt), Cindy Young (My Cousin's Wife), Marti Matanzo (My Aunt), Joan Chandler (My Aunt), Emma Biggs (Marty's Grandmother), Kathy Biggs (Marty's Mom), Tiffany Younce (My College Roommate & Best Friend), Donna Beard (Co-worker & Family Friend), Kim Beard (Donna's Daughter), and of course, Me