Finally...........Rehearsal Dinner

O.k. I am trying it again and praying that it works. Especially since the rehearsal dinner was a week ago last night. Sorry!

If you are new to reading our blog and are a bit confused, go back and read older posts. To catch you up quickly........one of my best friends, Julia Ridgway (also Mary Peyton's God-mother), got married to Mark Becking last Saturday (March 10th) at Galloway. I was a bridesmaid; Mary Peyton was the flower girl. Mark is from South Africa, so.............yes, they are going to be living there. yada yada yada. Now you are "up to speed". If you want to go back and see previous posts, please do so. There are pictures on each of them!

So now we are at the Rehearsal Dinner/Party. This was held at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Jose Paz. They have an incredible courtyard that is perfect for entertaining! Not to mention their beautiful house! There was a Latin band playing, lots of dancing, and great food. Julia made sure to leave before midnight (can't see Mark before the wedding on their wedding day!). And you will see the "last kiss" below.

Hope you enjoy.

Julia and Mark at their last public appearance together as
Julia Tattis Ridgway
and
Mark Graham Becking

Jay and Mary Peyton discussing their roles for the wedding. If you have read the previous posts....Jay is the ring bearer.

Mary Peyton, Amanda, Chuck, Frances, and Jay. At my wedding almost 6 years ago, Frances, Chuck, and Amanda (as well as Julia and her parents) stayed until we left and danced until the band quit. Hard to believe that Amanda was all of 3 or 4 years old at the time!!!

Dad and Darlin'. These two people are without-a-doubt some of the most precious that I have ever met. I can truly say that my life is better because their family is in it. Wow. I don't know what else to say.

The last kiss before Cinderella goes home before midnight!

I promise to do a better job and try to get some more pictures up from "pre-wedding" soon!