Wedding countdown of Jessica Simpson started

The couple started desperately  waiting for their wedding dinner. The news in their friends really becoming the talk of the state and being liked by all over the country.

Jessica Simpson will likely turn heads as a gorgeous bride at her upcoming wedding, but meanwhile, her and fiancé Eric Johnson’s adorable kids are stealing the show this Fourth of July weekend!

As America celebrates Independence Day 2014, the two lovebirds are counting down the hours until they tie the knot. Their wedding is set to take place around the holiday, E! News has learned. The proud parents and about 70 family members and friends gathered for a rehearsal dinner on Thursday, July 3, at San Ysidro Ranch in the upscale community of Montecito, California.

Five things for thinking

1. Everyone loves the kiddies

Simpson and Johnson’s daughter Maxwell, 2, and son Ace, 1, were seen running around and the boy was the center of attention, a source told E! News. He wore a white shirt with a yellow bow tie, formal black trousers and sneakers. His sister wore a white dress adorned with a pale pink fabric rose and sat on guests’ laps.

2. Simpson was sparkling and gorgeous

The 33-year-old pop star and fashion mogul rocked a low-cut, glittering, silver, beaded mini dress that showed off her toned and tanned legs and wore her long, blonde hair down. She paired the outfit with metallic Jimmy Choo heels. Many guests complimented her on her “amazing” look, a source told E! News. Johnson looked dapper in a black suit.

3. Simpson picked the pescetarian menu

The dinner took place indoors, allowing for a romantic, intimate setting. Guests sat at two tables lined with beautiful arrangements of pink, purple, white and yellow flowers and enjoyed a meal of fish and vegetables, as selected by Simpson, plus wine, beer and cocktails.

4. Simpson got emotional

Several of the singer and Johnson’s best friends stood up and gave speeches. Simpson was spotted getting teary-eyed several times. “It was very sweet!” the source told E! News.

5. Late-night celebration

The guests continued the celebration throughout the night and were seen still partying around 10 p.m. The exact day or specific venue of Simpson’s wedding has not been made public. Another source told E! news that on Friday morning, July 4, two huge party rental trucks, several white tents and about 50 flower arrangements containing hundreds of white blossoms were seen near the ranch’s villas, which are rented to guests