August 7, 2010

"Rehearsal" Dinner

Old Lahiana Luau

On Thursday, April 1st, the night before the BIG DAY, we gathered everyone together to celebrate family and the upcoming festivities with an authentic Hawaiian Luau.  This was our way of thanking everyone for taking the time to make the flight, spend (and pay for) a few days in paradise, and be there for us on our special day. 


During my previous visits to Hawaii, I had experienced 4 other Luaus.  The Old Lahaina Luau was by far the best in overall atmosphere.  The only thing missing was the fire dancers :(  Those are pretty cool to see.


Ready to celebrate, with good food, good drinks and great entertainment.


 Love our Amazing families...so glad that they were there to celebrate with us!  Missing out on a few important people, but we know they would have loved to have been there with us if they could.

The Dahl's
Ken, Liz, Justin, Jami, Andy, and Kaylyn

The Stowe's
Aaron, Jami, Jeff, & Susan 

The Yahn's & Seston's
Phil, Bri, Justin, Jami, Sandy, and Bill 

The McMullen's
Justin, Jami, Gram, and Jim 
 The Luau was located right on the water...with a beautiful sunset, as always!

Justin & Jami and Phil & Bri 


Once the sun had set, and our tummy's were full of delicious Hawaiian food, it was time for the entertainment!


What a great night spent with our families!

1 comment:

Sandy said...

AND it was fun - lots of fun! Thank you for thinking of such an appropriate rehearsal dinner! It was intimate enough to spend the evening intertwining "new" family with all of us! AND besides, they were captive - they couldn't leave!!! Love, MOM