Wedding season is getting closer! This past weekend, Paige and David (and lots of friends and family!) were in town for a party and a shower, and now that the weekend is over, I feel hungover—not from alcoholic beverages, but from the sheer love and romance of it all. I'm starting to get so excited about the wedding! At the same time, I'm glad the wedding is still two months away, haha. I've gotta get on that rowing machine, man. I know Paige has a few details going on, but at this point my main goal is to be able to zip my dress. 😂 Kidding not kidding.

I wanted to share photos from Saturday night's party, which was hosted by three of my closest friends, Hyacinth, Beccus, and Connell. The food was amazing, the company was fun, and Baby Sofia was there to celebrate her aunt...even though she didn't quite know it yet.

More photos to come this week. Meanwhile, please enjoy these!

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The happy (and tall!) couple

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David and Paige with one of David’s groomsmen

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And David’s mom! She’s the best.

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My two sisters, Betsy and Hyacinth

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My dad, Patsy, Justin (Betsy’s FRIEND!!!) and Bets

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This was the first time my dad got to meet Sofia 🥹 Happiness!

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Paige, David, and a few of the 94 bridesmaids 😊

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Some more bridesmaids. (And there are more!)

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Bryce, Mauricio, Alex, David, Paige, me, and Ladd

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My mom and her husband, Doug (and Sofia!)

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Four generations of friendship! It started with our moms.

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Cowboy Josh, his wife Kyla, and their cute cowboy

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Tim and Missy were there and ready to party!

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A print by artist Mark Maggiori ❤️ A gift from Ladd and me.

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Mauricio, David, Sofia, Paige, and Alex. The fun they will have together!

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Rancher Central. These four are ranching neighbors, and our kids all grew up together

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Alex and Meg, Hyacinth’s daughter. Lifelong best friends ❤️

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Paige and David have great friends. It's a gift.

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David and Paige with Anna, her maid of honor. ❤️

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David’s sister, Ellie, with David’s mom, aunt, and grandmother!

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The cute couple had a great night. We are all excited!

Again, such a great weekend. I'm grateful for all the love Paige and David have in their lives. It's all we can hope for, that our kids are supported and buoyed as they start this grand adventure. And it will definitely be an adventure!

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Ree Drummond
The Pioneer Woman

Ree Drummond is the founder of The Pioneer Woman and a lover of butter, basset hounds and life on the ranch! Ree started her blog in 2006, and now millions visit ThePioneerWoman.com every month for her trusted recipes and fun family stories. Here’s what she has been up to since it all began:

New York Times Bestselling Author
Ree has written two memoirs (Black Heels to Tractor Wheels, and Frontier Follies) plus nine bestselling cookbooks:
The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Recipes from an Accidental Country Girl (2009)
The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Food from My Frontier (2012)
The Pioneer Woman Cooks: A Year of Holidays (2013)
The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Dinnertime (2015)
The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Come and Get It! (2017)
The Pioneer Woman Cooks: The New Frontier (2019)
The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Super Easy (2021)
The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Dinner’s Ready! (2023)
The Pioneer Woman Cooks: The Essential Recipes (2025)


Food Network Host
Since 2011, Ree has been sharing simple, family-friendly recipes—and the occasional kitchen prank!—on her award-winning show The Pioneer Woman, filmed right on Drummond Ranch. Ree is also a regular judge on Food Network competitions, including Christmas Cookie Challenge.

Founder, The Pioneer Woman Collection
Ree has been creating and selling kitchen and home products at Walmart since 2015 and she’s involved in designing every piece and pattern. The line now includes best-selling appliances (you have to see the floral blender!), plus hundreds of pieces of cookware, tableware, and more. Ree doesn’t like to play favorites but the Agatha print has a special place in her heart.  

Restaurant and Hotel Owner
Together with her husband Ladd, Ree has opened several bustling businesses in Pawhuska, Oklahoma, including The Pioneer Woman Mercantile—a bakery, restaurant, and general store that draws visitors from across the country (many come for the biscuits alone!), P-Town Pizza, Charlie’s Ice Cream Shop, and The Boarding House, a charming hotel with eight different rooms decorated by Ree and Ladd.

Media Personality
Ree appears regularly on national TV shows like Today, Good Morning America and more—all while managing to keep flour off her shirt.


Wife, Mom and…Grandma!
Ree’s kids (daughters Alex and Paige and sons Bryce and Todd) are all grown up, and as of December 2024, Ree is the proud grandma of the cutest baby ever, Sofia Scott, born to Alex and her husband Mauricio. Ree still cooks for Ladd (and the kids when they’re home), and she also looks after a few mischievous ranch dogs.