Rehearsal & Rehearsal Dinner

So, rehearsal began at 5:30 and we had exactly one hour to figure out who went where when. It wasn't like we had a huge wedding party or anything but it's always nice to know how it's going to work beforehand. It was really good for Harper, Dakota and the other flower girl, Peyton to know what they were supposed to do since it was their first time being in a wedding.

I only got a few pictures while we were out there, most of them while we were waiting on people to arrive. The three kids made fast friends and before we left Dakota had declared Peyton her new BFF.

I don't know if Landon was nervous or just saw a tree that needed climbing, but here he is, up a tree.

Here's part of the group hanging around waiting on direction.

And, here comes the bride with her (very) proud dad:

We ran through the process twice and then everyone just stood around chatting about what was coming up the next day. Before heading to dinner, Zoe and Brandon gave their bridesmaids and groomsmen their gifts.

 

Landon absolutely LOVED the pocket watch Brandon gave him! 

Dinner was at Nick's Fish House in Baltimore. I'd never been but Brandon works nearby and just loves it so that's where they chose. I have to say that they place looks a little seedy when you pull up but once you're in, it's a nice restaurant with great water views. The food was really good and I liked that the atmosphere was so relaxed and laid back. 

We all had our dinner and we ended up being back at home around 9. I was glad it wasn't any later because I knew that we all needed to get a good sleep before Zoe and Brandon's big day the next day.