Guests Arrive, the Rehearsal Dinner and the Bonfire!

Today has been busy! First the weather continues to be spectacular! All the guests are arriving! I have spent much of the day driving back and forth from the dock to the hotel, ferrying guests to their hotels. Allison and Brian arrived with Alex and Emma and we moved into "The Barn", which has two suites - we had the 3rd floor, and Allison, Brian, Emma and Alex had the 2nd floor. We went to the beach with Emma in the afternoon while Alex napped!

We all got ready for the rehearsal dinner at the National Hotel.

Everyone looked great!

It was a lovely affair, hosted by Bill and Claudia Nolen.

We enjoyed cocktails outside,

and then a wonderful dinner inside!

Afterwards we went to the Welcome Bonfire at Ballard's Beach and started to connect with family and friends who had arrived. You surprised everyone at the rehearsal dinner with sweatshirts to wear to the bonfire! Mom and I walked to the ocean and tossed three special coins into the ocean, each accompanied by a special wish we have for you and Jared.

It was a fantastic day! Again, each beautiful day here increases the anticipation of the actual wedding! Not much longer to wait! Tomorrow is the day!