Rehearsal Dinner

The rehearsal dinner - being the Groom's family's responsibility - was our shindig. It was a little challenging planning it out of town, but the people at the Boxwood Inn B&B really DID make it effortless. I was sure some huge element was missing because it was so darn easy.

The place was charming.

I had gotten pin back buttons for everyone to wear showing their relationship to the Bride & Groom, which I hope were helpful.

Sara with her Grandma C

Father & Sons

Father & Son

T&S

The food was pretty tasty. The menu was fried chicken, macaroni & cheese, green beans, salad, & rolls. (Apple crisp for dessert.)

Starting the food line

Grampie at the "children's table" (although they are almost, mostly not childrens any more!)

Groomsmen & their dates

Rehearsing being bride & groom

There were speeches & toasts and it was fun to meet some of the extended family and have them all meet each other.

Father of the Groom & Host toast

Father of the Bride toast

Best Man toast

Best friend toast

Baker sibs

In-laws-to-be

In-laws-to-be

Last night as a Bachelor - with Uncle Todd

J&S Wedding Rehearsal

The rehearsal got off to a slow start, but once it got moving, it went quick. Everyone slipped into their roles effortlessly and it was already clear that it would be a loving & personal ceremony. Lando was going to be singing, Sara's brother and sister were reading from the Bible, Miss M made their "growing up" video, and Harald performed the ceremony!

Rachel, Sara, Hannah

The men

The Ladies

Rachel, taking her job very seriously.

Practicing "Here comes the bride"

Eek! It's real... tomorrow will be the real thing! (But first on to the rehearsal dinner).