Kitchens-Butler Pre-Wedding Festivities

Prentiss's wedding was not the only highlight of the weekend! The many FUN pre-wedding parties were a big hit as well! It was like a high school reunion except it included everyone - not just our class. It was so good to see everyone! Living so far away, I don't get a chance to visit everyone like I'd like to! I had more fun with my Corinth friends! It felt like not a day had gone by since then!

The wedding weekend began with a bridesmaid lunch at the Broken Spoke in Pickwick. It was so good!! I also loved getting with all the girls to catch up before the rush of the wedding started.

The Corinth girls from our table

Prentiss and her bridal party

The bride and MOB (that's what I call - Mother of the Bride)

The whole "Corinth group" (well...2002 group) from high school

Me and the bride

Now, it's time for the fun to begin! The rehearsal dinner was incredible. It was held at Wildwood, Bo's family home. We sat out at the dock. It was too cute! The attention to detail was so good! There were lanterns, fire pits, torches, and lights hung on the dock. The menu was BBQ, BBQ chicken, ribs, baked beans, a couple of salads/dips, and rolls. One of my favorite meals! I thoroughly enjoyed myself! Special thanks to Ryan Ward, my "fairy" for the night! :) The toasts were hilarious!! My cheeks were burning from laughing so hard!

Season and me in front of the dock

Our table under the dock

Waiting to grub!
Mary Elizabeth, SE, Season, me, and Lynley

Yes, Russ was around, some, this weekend!

After the rehearsal dinner, a group of women hosted an "After Party" at the Boatman's home. It was SO much fun!! This was open to all friends from school. There were graduates from 1999 (and before) to recent graduates. My brother was there actually! It was great to visit and have fun with people we haven't seen in forever! Some since high school.

Entrance to the back yard - Butler...

...and Kitchens

Having fun!

Crazy girls!

Great party, Prentiss!!

Crazy to have my baby brother partying with us! I'm getting old!!

I think Russ and I got home around 12:45 that night! Yep...went straight to sleep. We had to rise early for the race the next morning! More on that later.