Justine and Jesse held their rehearsal dinner at Justine’s mom’s gorgeous house on the lake in Evanston. Her mom gladly opened her home to their friends and family, but the cats were a different matter.

Everyone was in good spirits, though, even without cats.

Guests enjoyed drinks…

…and catching up with old friends.




HummingBird Kitchen delivered a mouth-watering spread for the dinner.


The salmon and pesto was unbelievable.

Everyone lined up and got ready to chow down.



Justine and Jesse, who live in New York, were happy to see their friends and family that came out for the weekend.


I left them to enjoy their company and went home to get some rest. Up next was their wedding day!
