the rehearsal dinner

The night before our wedding, we had the rehearsal dinner at Freddie's Place on South 1st in Austin, one of Matt's favorite places.  The summer after his first year at college, Matt moved back to Austin to live with his best friend (and best man!) in a house close to downtown.  They frequented Freddie's and often took me along for Velveeta Burgers and live music.  Their outdoor eating area is adorable and has such a fun vibe.  When we found out we could have the rehearsal dinner there, we were thrilled!


We were lucky that aside from the insane humidity (as you'll see my frizzed-out hair in these pictures), our November wedding weather was actually amazing.  The people at Freddie's were awesome and set up our rehearsal dinner outside.  Our greatest nemesis throughout the week was of course, Austin traffic, but we all made it there eventually.  


The food was great, the service was the best, and of course the company was my favorite.  I couldn't believe that we were getting married the next day!

We played a lot of Pass-the-Baby -- cute Vin and Emily

Last night engaged!

My grandma, mom, and brother

So much love!  Me with my MOH, Jen.

College roommates Natalie, Jasmine, me, Jen, and Sanam all together!

Best Man Nolan with Matt

My dad and sister Hannah

Julie and me

Matt had his Velveeta burger, and I tried their fish tacos for the first time -- AMAZING.  Matt gave his groomsmen pocket watches that, as men, they loved.  After dinner, we made the trek down to Houston to stay the night and have the wedding at the temple the next morning!