The clock is ticking away toward Alex and Mauricio's wedding; it will be here in less than a month! And okay...I know the day isn't about me, but here's my wedding update anyway: I have narrowed my dress decision down to two choices, I'm exercising like a woman with a mission, I decided to wear my hair half up, half down (but I will probably change my mind four times on that front), and maybe I'm in denial, but I can really only describe my current wedding state as...excited! I'm not really worried about anything, except my dress choices zipping—and, if they do zip, whether I'll be able to breathe if they do. But even then, I ain't that worried. That's why they invented duct tape, right?
Oh, and I guess I could be a little worried about Oklahoma weather since the wedding is outdoors.
And maybe I could be a little concerned about the Drummond dogs and how to keep them from finding the reception food before it makes its way out to guests? They're good, man. They have sniffers.
But honestly, not really worried! We're all having fun, and Alex had her bridal shower last weekend. It was hosted by Ladd's brother Tim's wife, Missy, her daughter, Halle, as well as my BFF Hyacinth and her daughter (and Alex's BFF) Meg, and our longtime family friend, Haley...who used to babysit my kids and who happens to work for me now! (Whew...did you get all that?)
Recent rains thwarted the shower being held outdoors at Missy and Tim's place, so they wound up pulling it off in the bakery at The Mercantile, which was lovely! I didn't do a thing except show up ready to eat. (I'm good at that!) Here are some photos from the sweet event. I think this wedding just might happen!
Cheers!
Each place setting had a sweet, small bottle of champagne commemorating the occasion. (Hiccup!)
Check Out These Cookies
Haley had ordered beautiful cookies from Surely Sweets Bakery in Tulsa. They were almost too pretty to eat! (Notice I said "almost...")
The Bakery Looked Gorgeous!
The Merc Bakery had never looked so dreamy! (We should have a mimosa bar all the time.)
Alex and Her Flower Girl
The bride arrives! Sutton, her second cousin and flower girl, greeted her with a hug. Alex lived with Sutton’s family when she did an internship the summer after her junior year in college, so they’re more like sisters than cousins!
The Bride and the Maid of Honor 😍
Sisters! Paige is taking her maid of honor role very seriously these days. (Which dress would you wear? I love ’em both.)
Alex With Her Future Mother-in-Law
Here’s Mauricio’s beautiful mom and Alex’s future mother-in-law. They’re already great friends, which makes me so happy.
Aunt Betsy Was There
My sister Betsy made the trip from Seattle! We were all so happy to see her (it’s been over a year...waahhhhh!) Best sister and best aunt!
And My Mom Made It, Too!
And my mom was there, too! It’s so nice to be able to be with family without the worry we’ve had over the past year. It’s such a good feeling.
Alex and Her BFF Meg
BFFs their whole lives! Meg’s great great grandparents were great friends with Alex’s great great grandparents...and they are fifth generation friends. Their bond is so sweet—nothing but love and support all the time.
The Girls and Me ❤️
By the way, I haven’t been posting a lot of pictures of myself in this post because I forgot my wedding shower outfit and only had jeans, which felt antithetical to the whole light, bright, wedding vibe...but I have a butterfly on my shirt so I guess it’s okay. Ha. And besides, it’s all about the memories!
Gift Time!
I guess I don’t go to wedding showers very often, because I forgot about the part where the bride opens gifts. It reminded me of the 1980’s! That was a strange thing to say, haha! (I told you I don’t go to wedding showers very often!)
Together Again
As you can see, my mom, sister, and I were glad to finally be together again! It didn’t take us long to huddle together and talk shop! I think this was the part where I was telling them I don’t get to have any cake because I need my dress for the wedding to zip.
Is This Not the Prettiest Cake?
And speaking of cakes! Have you ever seen a prettier one? Love the gold leaf, and love the cake stand. Haley procured this beauty from All Things Cake in Tulsa. A total beauty!
I Had to Have a Slice!
And okay. I might have had a little piece. I have to be my authentic self!
Thank you for letting me share some wedding shower fun! As I said, there's less than a month left before the big day, which means I have lots of things to share. You will get your wedding fix over the next few weeks!
Love,
Ree Ree
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.
Ree Crowned a Vanilla Yogurt Winner!
See All the Photos of Sofia at Paige's Wedding
Sofia Scott Joined Ree and Ladd at Church
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