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While we were fielding contact crisis 2k10, everybody meandered over to the restaurant to get set up.

We finally arrived, and everybody got seated for the toasts!

Mr. Scissors’ father went first. He welcomed everyone, imparted some words of wisdom, and then somehow we all started discussing how to properly count like a German. (You know, in case there is an Inglorious Basterds situation and we don’t want to get shot.) The Americans tried to do the German hands, and the Germans tried to do our American-counting hands.

It made for some pretty fun and interesting photos, I must say.

Then, my father spoke, and like always, it was sweet and filled with sage advice.

Apparently Mom and I are both shoulder-leaners.

Then it was time for the Maid of Honor and Best Man speeches. Laura went first, and wrote it all down because she knew she’d start crying if she didn’t.

She talked about the things she’s learned from me, one of which was “less is more.” I tend to go overboard, and she’s typically the one who pulls me back to earth. Her speech was sweet, funny, and yeah, we both cried.

Then Mr. Scissors’ Best Man, Joe, got up to give his speech.

Joe started telling stories, and Mr. Scissors kept interrupting him. I had to make him stop, ’cause that Joe guy is pretty dang funny.

He also told everybody about how I faked being bad at Guitar Hero to get “lessons” from Mr. Scissors. I am a sly one.

Finally, Mr. Scissors spoke, and began with challenging my bridesmaid June to a duel. Apparently, after we first met, June gave Mr. Scissors that plastic saber while we were out at a bar. You see, she was the first “JP” in my life, and had told Mr. Scissors she’d fight for me, nd that he had to keep the plastic sword, which he did.

Then he went on to say some incredibly sweet things, and we all looked on adoringly.

After the toasts, everybody was laughing, hearts were warmed, and tummies were ready for food. However, first, a little mischief had to be made…

How did your rehearsal dinners start out? Did you go food first or toasts first? Sentimental or funny/roast-like toasts?

*All photographs by Matt Miller of Our Labor of Love.

Previously on Rock, Paper, Scissors:

• A taste of the Smilebooth
• Our wedding music video
• Some teasers
• An overly stressful day-before
• Foiled by a contact