THURSDAY!

RAINING. Will and I met Bill at his office bright and early and did a walk-through of our ceremony (which is 99% complete). We are thrilled to have Bill officiating our marriage! I enjoyed showing Will Bill's office and neighborhood - man are the people of Tallahassee friendly! Will took off for the golf course for "MAN DAY" with Ryan, Stan and Matt (who has just arrived from Cali), and I headed out to Lisa's with mom to set up decorations for the Welcome to the South dinner.

Man have the Stricklands been busy. Syd has already preped the meat, Dallas had cleared the yard, and Lisa had the white beans already bubbling in a pot on the stove. Plants had been bought, the house looked amazing, and the drive down the long driveway was enchanting as ever. Burlap, greenery, tables, airboat rides and a deliciously thought out menu... fabulous. We wiped off chairs and tables and moved them all inside to avoid the rain. Covered them in cloth and wrapped the plants. Everything was set for a wonderful evening with family and friends.

I ran home and showered as Will met Darren, Charles, Inga and Svenni at the airport and led the convoy out to the Stricklands.