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Our rehearsal dinner, to put it mildly, kicked a$$. You may think I’m biased, but that statement was repeated over and over by our guests, not me. For me, the night of the rehearsal dinner was a big blur. Luckily, I have all of these amazing pictures from Ashley Colhouer to remind me what a great time I actually had!
My sister started off the night in typical Quiche family tradition - making everyone cry! She slaved over this amazing scrapbook that documented our engagement and wedding planning process leading up to the big day. We LOVE this book. Plus, it helps that she is like a scrapbooking goddess, so it is very creative & pretty. 
Thanks sis!
Then it was time to hit the bar for cocktails and listen to the awesome steel drum band that we hired for the evening. I’ve said it 100 times, and I’ll probably say it 100 more - the staff at Coyaba is incredible! They just made everything so easy!
Guest picture
Our favorite bartender, Gladstone - love him!!
After we finished mingling, it was time to head down to the beach for our Jamaican BBQ.
The setup was perfect - bright, tropical linens topped with centerpieces of galvanized buckets full of Red Stripe and pineapples. This *may* have been my favorite part, but we only have one picture of it!
Guest picture
While we were eating, I handed out my bridesmaids’ gifts - Navy flip flops (to change into after dancing the night away), Pink Pashminas (in case the nights were chilly - they weren’t) & I bought each of them a necklace (not for the wedding) while on my pre-wedding getaway trip to Paris. It took my mom and I hours to pick out these necklaces, they are all different… and I didn’t take a picture of them, either. 
SO SAD!
Guest picture
Then, it was time for bonfire with Jamaican s’mores - essentially, a s’more with bananas. I am sad to report that I didn’t have one s’more the entire night! Again, it was just a big blur.
Carefully selecting the goodies…
Time to fire up the marshmallows!
The smart big kids even got in on the action!
The rest of the night was full of Red Stripe & Reggae - my kind of party!
Guest Picture
Mr. Quiche & I even snuck away for a quick photo shoot to take advantage of the lighting!
Our coordinator was worried that the rehearsal dinner would steal the thunder (so to speak) from our wedding reception, but we weren’t worried. We loved having a big beach bash!
What are you doing for your rehearsal dinner?
Unless noted, all pictures by the super-fab Ashley Colhouer.
Previously in the Quiche Jamaican Extravaganza:
Ya Mon! Back to Reality
Ya Mon! “Goin’ to Jamaica & We’re, Gonna Get Maaa-arried”!
Ya Mon! Who Zip Lines Before Their Wedding?
Ya Mon! Reggae Sailing
Ya Mon! Practice Makes Perfect
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Wow, your RD looks like an awesome party! The perfect Jamaican beach party.
Your dress is really cute. Is that JCrew?
WOW! What a fun rehearsal dinner… i love red stripe! I am definitely going to suggest Coyaba to my cousin & his FI who want to get married in JA next winter. Looks amazing!
Looks so fun! I love that your sister made you a scrapbook, I’m making one for my sister now. It has everything from the proposal leading up to the wedding. I’m having so much fun making it. I was planning on just one book, but it looks like it will take 2 or 3 to cover everything!
What a fun rehearsal dinner!! Red stripe & Reggae, my favorite things! =)
@Jessie516: Yes! JCrew - then I sewed little loops to the sides and added a grosgrain ribbon belt
ohmagaw quiche - you look like a goddess in the 2nd to last photo!!
I was just going to ask that! Such a cute dress. I (think) I bought that same dress in dark pacific for my bachelorette weekend…minus the crafty belt loops and sash.
You guys look like you’re having a ton of fun. I’m with MaPo, I want a Jamaican S’more!!!
looks so fun! I think I need someone to invite me to a destination wedding…
MMMMMM s’mores w/ banana! Where do I sign up!?!
Oh man, your RD looks so fun! I’m totally jealous.
We’re having ours at a “raceway.” It’s a casino/race track (the town is known from horse racing. We wanted to keep it fun and light, and the restaurant overlooks the track, so you can place bets while you eat. We thought it definitely fit the c asual,light-hearted feel we were going for.
Looks like a blast! Glad you guys got to enjoy it and relax a bit!
Ohh that looks so fun! Everytime I read one of your recaps I really want a red stripe..
Aw! I’m jealous of your scrapbook! I’ve been working on the one I meant to give my FSIL for her Dec. ‘07 wedding since the beginning of that year. Yeah, I should probably get back on that!
That def. looks like my kind of party
And love your outfit (although I may have already mentioned that once or twice :))
That looks so fun! I hope ours is as fun. We’re having it at an outdoor bar (The Barefoot Bar - gotta love the name) on the lake with lots of drinks, food and music.
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Mrs. Quiche, Chicago/Montego Bay
Age and Occupation: 28, Interior Designer
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 42, Telecom Guru
Engagement Date: July 2, 2008
Wedding Date: May, 2009
Venue: Coyaba Resort, Montego Bay
About Me: I love Chicago and can’t imagine living anywhere else (Well, except Paris. Or anywhere in France, for that matter!). I’m a full-time worker, part-time student, soon-to-be-step-mom, indie music lovin’, architecture and design fanatic, macaroni and cheese addict, vegetarian, Francophile, Ohio State football obsessed, wedding planning girl. Mr. Quiche and I are “Partners-in-Crime” and cannot wait to celebrate our marriage surrounded by our family and closest friends. I plan on DIYing my little heart out (or as much as a suitcase to Jamaica will hold).
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