My Aunt Nilda, who will be standing in our wedding as a godparent/primary sponsor, approached me about a bridal shower.

To be honest, I hadn’t even thought about it simply because the prospect of planning a wedding was overwhelming enough!

She was insistent, however, claiming that having a bridal shower was a tradition, and that she was willing to host it if necessary. I explained that Nick and I had everything we needed to begin a comfortable life together, and it’s true – we do. Like I previously mentioned, I’ve been on a couple shopping excursions in the States, picking up random things from Ikea and Target, but for the most part we’ve got everything we need. Anything else would only be for convenience.

But just for fun I started browsing the Ikea and Target websites. The one thing I am really looking forward to is getting to go shopping with Nick for furniture and small appliances – things that’ll make our already comfortable home a little more home-y.

Here is a sample of my wishlist!

KitchenAid Mixer (for the mashed potatoes I’m going to need to learn how to make!)

Oster Beehive Chrome Blender (for our breakfast protein shakes)

KitchenAid Food Processor

George Foreman grill (which I plan to use as a panini grill too!)

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Besides that, our “to be purchased” list also includes a dining room table, maybe a new mattress. I am trying to convince him to splurge on a Tempurpedic mattress, and I’m hoping that the Art Van Clearance Center will have some on sale if we ever get a chance to go.