Allison and Richard kicked off their wedding weekend in seaside style at the Woodway Beach Club in Stamford CT with a rehearsal dinner hosted by Richard’s parents, Ann Marie and Dick!   The night included islandy touches–a steel drum band, dark and stormy’s, long tables decorated with nautical stripes and a burst of sunflowers by Winston Flowers, all capped with a lobster bake under a sailcloth tent on Woodway’s beach on Long Island Sound.  All with a relaxed, reunion feel punctuated by extremely funny and touching toasts by Richard’s father and their close friends.

The slideshow of Allison and Richard growing up sure made me think of that not-so-distant day when we’ll be watching Sebbie and Jude’s lives flash on the screen at their weddings.  Such a great party…with much more to come…their wedding at Allison’s parents’ home in Darien..stay tuned!  Congratulations Allison and Richard (and Debbie, Jack, Ann Marie and Dick!)  Here are some highlights of the evening, and click here to view lots more photos!