Mal Weddin! - The Rehearsal, Lunch, Pedicures, Breakfast

A few days before the ceremony, we had a rehearsal that was a little... irreverent.  Got all the little details and order and kiddos and everything worked out.  We just laughed while we did it - poor wedding planner.  We had all brothers and sisters as bridesmaids and groomsmen, with Stacey as a Junior bm, 2 nephews for ring bearers and 4 cuties (incl Amie and Lisie) for flower girls.  They were delighted and played their part well.  Afterward, we went for lunch and after much debate and some interfamily drama (you know weddings,) we decided on Olive Garden.  I was glad Jeff got to snag some To-Go before he jetted off to work. It was a large group and as always, delicious, and then the ladies headed for pedicures!
It was quite a busy day at the salon, so we kinda took our turns getting helped.  I got my toes done in wedding blue, and was wanting to do my fingers for the first time ever, but I had to run some people around on deadlines.  I wanted Amie and Lisie to both get their fingers and toes done, but they ended up only getting one too.  I felt really really bad because we started Amelie on fingers, then didn't have time for toes and she was the only one who didn't get a turn in the special chair. :(  Alisa was totally terrified and screamed through her very minimalistic pedicure.  Thankfully, Aunt Melissa helped out with that, as mom was trapped.  We'll have to go back when it's a very special day.

On my birthday a few years ago, we started doing sister breakfasts, and Mal wanted to have one the morning of her wedding.  We ended up all just meeting at mom's for crepes (yum!) and a little hang out time, with a few more than just the sisters to join us.  I had Lisie with me, but had to jet in time to pick up Amelie from her first day of preschool.  I really love those informal hagout times with the fam - I have a fun one!