The One with the Rehearsal Lunch at Tom Ham's Lighthouse

We had the pleasure of joining the rehearsal lunch at Tom Ham's Lighthouse. The weather was absolutely superb - the kind that makes you feel bad that you're enjoying high 70 degree weather while the rest of the country is in a winter freeze. The view of San Diego is spectacular from Harbor Island and reminds me of how blessed I am to call myself a, "San Diegan."

It was such a beautiful gathering of both families and friends. Vaness and Daniel both wore their wedding colors - her in shimmering gold, him in bold red. Too cute!






The two families together.


I somehow managed to not be in any other photo but this one with my big ol' mouth. :)


I love Vaness' smile and how just lights up her whole face.


The bride and groom's welcome speech.




Vaness looks even smaller with such a huge camera! :)


Silly faces!


10 shots later...


Proof that neither Daniel nor Vaness' dad could stay away from the camera... and I completely understand. :)


Tristan's (Daniel's younger brother) speech.


Cheers!


Daniel's tie even has gold in it! :)


Eliza's (Vaness' younger sister) speech



The food was super yummy and very well displayed! I loved how every dish came with an orchid. :)


Spinach & artichoke dip with house-made potato chips


Calamari strips with pineapple jalapeno dipping sauce


California Gold Salad


Adam (and most of the other guests) had the shrimp basket.


I had the club sandwich. YUM!


And what Vaness & Daniel celebration would it be without a delicacy from Hans & Harry?! Adam and I are hooked!


Intense!


Practicing for the wedding day!












Vaness and siblings.



And of course, boys being boys. LOL!




Coming up next! Bridal slumber party!