Friday, September 4, 2009

The Rehearsal Dinner

I am officially at my rehearsal dinner... but I planned this post to happen while I was there - so i could share all the details with you and not spoil the surprises for the people who are coming! :)

Let me first say... my Future MIL, Cindy, did the most incredible job planning this thing. She was so excited she could hardly handle it, and that made me feel really special. Here are some of the big details!

Here is the beautiful restaurant that it is being hosted at:
(La Perla Bistro)
We have the entire restaurant to ourselves... Cindy organized it so there are 5 different food stations: A Mediteranean Food Station, A Mexican Station, An Italian Station, An Asian Station, & An American Station. At each station, there is a different wine paired with the food for everyone to try. Cindy wanted everyone to get up and walk around to the different stations and chat with each other. (TL and I did a food tasting earlier this year... some of the most incredible food we had ever tasted!)
There is also a live band playing... they are incredible! :)

Here is the Dress:

See it bigger HERE... By Betsey Johnson

The Favors are absolutely magical. Cindy went out and got TL and I our own label of wine. There are 4 different engagement pictures on the wine - and one bottle with our names and wedding date engraved in the glass. Everyone attending gets a bottle (or two).




I also will be giving away the gifts I made for my bridesmaids, the gifts TL bought for his groomsmen, and the gifts we got for our Ushers, special attendants, ring bearer, and flower girl. That post coming soon. :)

The most special part: 60 of our closest family and friends will be with us to celebrate the night before the biggest day in our lives so far.

I am so happy and so in love...
and very happy to share it with you!

24 comments:

Brunch at Saks said...

Tracy- I'm SO happy for you!!! You have always been such a beautiful person and I am so happy that we've been able to talk after hs through our blogs! Praying and wishing only the best for you and your husband!
XOXO

Ramirez Family said...

You are sooo cute!!! I love how you planned all these posts before you left. Too cute!! xo

Iva Messy said...

oh my gosh!! that is so sweet of her!! I love it!
I am so happy for you! it's almost here!! :)

allison said...

What cool bottles of wine! I love them. I can't wait to hear more. I'm so glad you're blogging throughout! Love the Betsey Johnson dress. I'm going shopping tom (hopefully) for a rehearsal dinner dress.

Farmgirl Paints said...

Wow the details!! Your dress is adorable by the way:) Hope you are having a ball.

Maggie Elizabeth said...

Oh, it sounds just like a dream and I love the dress!! So cute! I know you are having the time of your life!! I am so happy for you!
I hope tomorrow is everything you have ever dreamed for!!
MAGGIE

Leslee said...

A.mazing.... Your MIL is the best!

Gerri Ward said...

OMG! Tracy-Girl, Congratulations!
What a Gorgeous dress, I luv it! What a Fabulous night this is going to be, once again CONGRATULATIONS!!!:)
xoxo,
Gerri

Anonymous said...

YAY! Congrats and have a fabulous day tomorrow!! I love the wine bottle idea!

Miss Jody said...

I.love.it. :)
I have seen the most beautiful weddings and arrangements looking on others blogs.
Simply stunning.

Anonymous said...

I am soooo happy for you. I hope your day is all you dreamed it would be. (In honor of your special day, I posted a tasty wedding cake martini recipe.)Congratulations!!!!

A Wedding Story said...

Congratulations!! So very exciting!

Mrs EyeCanSee said...

What a fantastic dress!! So cute and I'm not usually a bow girl. Hope you had an amazing night....today you're getting married! AHH! Hope your weather is better than ours!

Ian & Jess said...

omgosh girl that is so exciting!

And those bottles are pretty much the best idea ever! LOVE them!

Kristen said...

Such a great dress you picked out! And the rehearsal venue is Gorgeous! Enjoy your special day!

Kerree said...

I think I've said this before but I am so crazy jealous of you! How on Earth did you manage to pull this off? Everything is so perfect down to the smallest detail. Have fun and enjoy every minute of it :)

Lindsay said...

It sounds amazing..your dress is adorable..I hope you have an awesome weekend. Can't wait to hear more details!

Carol {Everyday Delights} said...

Love that outfit and that place looks awesome!

Lori said...

Loving that dress and I can only imagine the shoes you will have on with it!! The wine bottles are fabulous as well as the entire evening!

Unknown said...

sounds lovely xoxox

The Professional Bridesmaid said...

Adorable dress! Love it.

Sierra said...

Awww, that Betsey Johnson dress is so pretty and I love how your pictures on the wine bottles, what a lovely touch! I am sure you enjoyed the time with your family and friends, thanks for sharing everything with us doll! :)

Anonymous said...

Personalized wine is such a cute idea...I'll have to remember that!

Ramirez Family said...

Where did your mom or MIL go to get the wine bottle engraved for you guys? I wanna do this for my sisters bachelorette! If you can let me know the company that does it, that would be great =) Thanks babe. xo