Rehearsal for Chris and Jen's Wedding

Chris and Jen celebrated their wedding this past weekend. To get into the mood and get ready for it, the girls started with a brunch and trip to the spa on Friday. Jeanine kindly treated me to a manicure and pedicure at Fancy Nails in Hilldale mall. The wedding rehearsal started at about 2:30 pm on the rooftop garden at Fresco Restaurant.
The bridal party did a quick run-through in the 90' heat.
Scott and Madra:
Shaun (Best Man) and Kerry (Maid of Honor and Jen's twin sister):
Mike, Jeanine, and Greg (usher):
Barb (Mother of the Bride) and Levi (usher):
Jen and Ken (Father of the Bride):
The rest of us tried to stay cool in the shade. Here's Scott's Grandpa Suds and Grandma Mead's sister Betty.
Betty, Grandma Suds, and Grandpa Mead:
Grandma Mead and Jeanine:
Grandpa Mead and Mike:
Chris:
Scott:

After the rehearsal, we all showered and changed. The rehearsal dinner was initially planned for Angelic Brewery, but it closed a few weeks ago. Luckily Paison's allowed Jen to reserve a large room at the last minute. Paison's has a great balcony over-looking Lake Mendota.

Scott with Grandma Mead:
Scott with Jeanine:
Jen, Chris, Brian, Nikki, and Layla (at 9 weeks old):

The three brothers:
Scott with both Grandpas:
Jeanine, both Grandmas, and Aunt Betty:
Chris and Jen gave very thoughtful gifts to their wedding party. My vase is perfect for holding fresh-cut flowers from our garden, and I look forward to the wine given to Scott. Joe's boot from the Essenhaus will make an appearance again this weekend...