This adorable couple is ready to wed in less than a month.................

And so Sisi's Garden of Earthly Delights has been opened to them today for a SHOWER.........

We have our contributions to the menu all prepared.............

And it looks like Dwight is wearing a big hat to shade his delicate skin.........

The flamboyant Hostess with the Ultimate Mostest!!..........

The entire garden is highlighted with interesting and colorful plantings........

The tables all have take-home begonias for the guests--that will soon be arriving................

It's nice to have a sweet Mama to help the bride-to-be.......................

Especially when that Mama looks as pretty and young as a sister, not a mother..............

And to have a Daddy that can keep the crowd enthralled with his "tall tales"...................

The mother of the groom--Suzanne, is all smiles...................

Denise is here too........

As is Antonio--the father of the groom..............

Soon the guests start arriving...................

Some are members of the wedding party.........

Some are lovebirds themselves...........

And all are very happy for Maizie and Angelo...............

This is a modern co-ed shower, not an old fashioned "women-only" affair............

And soon everyone is enjoying the sumptuous eats.........

And the bride mingles with her guests...............

Carlos is one of the groomsmen...............

And this is the Maid of Honor....................

Big Sister is also part of the wedding party....................

And she has supplied Maisie with the most adorable flower girls ever! Here they snuggle with Grandpa...................

Sisi's Cabana Bar is now open for business.................

There is lots of love in the air today.........................

And a warm family embrace..................

Santa Fe's most vitriolic food critic was also in attendance................

The groom and his groomsmen.......................

Uncle Lou proves that even the most fashionable of gents can still have a bad-hair day! (I tried to fix it in Photoshop, but it was too difficult without making Louie look like Elvis.)..........

Passing the fabulou fare provided by Miss Moon............

Sisi and Maizie enjoy each other's company.................

A charming planting in an old wheelbarrow.....................

A complete charmer, for sure...............................

And baby sister, Hazel, a living doll!..................

The bartenders are drinking up all the libations.................

Flower girls in training--a pair of adorable sisters..................

A pair of slightly older sisters....................

The soon-to-be-weds truly appreciate all the well wishes and gifts...............

So, lets open them...................

This gift gets a stellar reception...........................

Now THAT'S a cheesecake!....................................

And the opening continues...........................

The morning glories are truly glorying in this beautiful Sunday morning...................

And the presents continue.....................

I love the closeness in this photo.................

Mama is having a good time................

And Maisie has the best helpers.......................

Everyone is truly enjoying the ambiance of the affair..................

I love the way Angelo looks at his soon-to-be-wife................this is a good match................

Keep the presents coming..................

What Grandma wouldn't love to have these two grandchildren?....................

This gift brought bright smiles!--I'm happy because it's from us!................................

Thank you, Aunt Sylvia, for all your generousity.......................

Everyone is enjoying this card...........................

And a hearty "Thank You!" to everyone!....................................

Now it's time to RELAX! With an armfull of love.............................

And to laugh yourself silly at Sylvia's hilarious jokes............................

And rest in the dappled sunlight.......................................

And remenisce over childhood albumns provided by Aunt Sylvia..................

It's been a lovely shower................................

And a good time was had by all! Best wishes to a happy couple for a lifetime of love.