Julie and Jeff's Rehearsal Dinner

So many times in the last couple of weeks I have said, "seriously, it was the best time I have ever had at a wedding!" and you know, I meant it! Trust me, I have been to some amazing weddings (including all of my loyal blog readers so don't be worried that I would forget YOUR wedding!) but this wedding had a little special flair! I think I figured out why... First, I wasn't pregnant! haha, I feel like I was pregnant at so many fun weddings! Second, I gained another "Mrs. Grace" in the process. And third, it was the destination wedding part that made it all come full circle. The reason I say this is because we arrived on Thursday night and from that moment we hung out with old friends and new in the casino, at the pool, the rehearsal, everywhere... it felt like all the guests at the wedding had lots of time to become friends BEFORE the actual wedding! So, by the time the actual wedding and reception came around, we were all "old buddies" by this time! Here are some pictures from the rehearsal... a very important time for bonding as you can see :-)

Here we are, bonding over tequila shots (whoa, that was a common theme for the weekend, hee-hee)...

Bonding with our new auntie...


Bonding while losing money...


Bonding while finding our way out of the casino (I was always so, so confused)...

Bonding on the bus ride to Spanish Trail...

Bonding with our future spouse...

Bonding with "Hey Babysitter"...

Bonding with my man...

Bonding with my sister...

Bonding with new friends...

Lots of bonding happening here!

Bonding between sisters...

Bonding on the way home on the bus (much different "feel" than the ride there) to the famous RFer rendition of "God Bless America" led strongly and proudly by Erin Clougherty!

Some bonding at the black jack tables quickly followed this picture but I didn't get any pictures from the rest of the night! A little too much fun had by all! Whoa, Saturday morning was rough!

Great rehearsal night Julie and Jeff! You planned a spectacular night for us! I can't wait for the wedding post coming up soon!