The night before the wedding always carries a different kind of emotion — a little anticipation, a lot of excitement, and the rare chance to slow down and truly soak in the people who gathered to celebrate. Anna Grace & Clay’s rehearsal dinner at The Grove was full of exactly those kinds of moments.

With guests moving between the beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces, the evening felt welcoming, relaxed, and deeply personal. Amanda captured a blend of family portraits, candid interactions, and all the little in-between moments that often become some of the most meaningful memories from a wedding weekend.

One of our favorite parts of rehearsal dinners is getting to document the connections that happen before the wedding day timeline fully begins — hugs from out-of-town family, longtime friends meeting each other for the first time, parents quietly taking everything in, and couples genuinely getting to enjoy their guests. Anna Grace & Clay spent the evening greeting loved ones, laughing through conversations, and fully present with the people who mean the most to them.

The slideshow and toasts brought an extra layer of emotion to the evening. Stories from family and friends filled the space with laughter, tears, and the kind of memories that remind everyone exactly why these celebrations matter.

Rehearsal dinner coverage is always one of our favorite additions to a wedding weekend because it helps tell the full story — not just the wedding day itself, but the relationships, anticipation, and energy leading into it all. Anna Grace & Clay’s evening at The Grove was the perfect beginning to an incredible celebration weekend.