We’re skipping the showers and bachelor/bachelorette parties

— and hosting one joyful, slightly cheeky gathering instead.

In very good spirits, consider this the pre-game pour-down to the big day. Think of it as our very own great bar build. A little liquid assets launch party, if you will. 😏

In lieu of traditional gifts, we’d love your help stocking the love and sipporting the big celebration. Whether it’s something sweet, something bubbly, or something that can lead to questionable dance moves — pour decisions are welcome. Bring a favorite bottle of wine to share, a craft beer we should try, or something that says “love rocks”… but maybe won’t have our families befriending local law enforcement. (which means, beer and wine preferred.)

Mailed contributions and gift cards to local wineries and breweries are welcome! If you feel compelled to give beyond that, cash app, venmo, or a lowe’s gift card helps us toward a few big home upgrades. (Venmo: @John-Bass-6 CashApp: $Mo33Money33)

Come raise a glass with us as we toast our generous hosts — Holly, Annie, Lane, and Rio — helping us raise the bar as we, well, build the bar and build our life. If you’re building your life, just like the potluck, there is no obligation to bring something to join us! Bar none, it’ll be a bash.

And one more small, meaningful thing…

The charming part ✨ 🍷

At the celebration in September, I want to incorporate charms — small symbols gathered from the people who have shaped my life.

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If you feel called, bring a charm or a piece of jewelry.

For example, it can represent something that holds a memory, a season, a shared story, a trip we took together, or a value we share. Something that feels like nature, romance, balance, chaos, growth, mischief, music — because friendship is all of those things!

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Each charm will be carried into the celebration as a lovely reminder that a marriage is not built alone. It is held by community, shared experiences, and the many hands that have held us up along the way.

I can’t wait to see what you choose!

Love, Morgan

RSVP to Holly by July 8 to get the address. Cheers!

Text Holly to RSVP (501) 647-5708.