Photo: Courtesy Vanessa Grimaldi

Bachelor’s Vanessa Grimaldi bachelorette party

BacheloralumVanessa Grimaldiis one step closer to walking down the aisle!

The 33-year-old teacher celebrated her impending nuptials tofiancé Josh Wolfewith a fun-filled day with close friends at theRitz Carlton Montrealin her native Canada on July 29.

“What a night,” Grimaldi gushes to PEOPLE. “It was the best bachelorette party with the most loving, kind, generous group of women I am so lucky to call friends. This is what life is about — surrounding yourself with people who fuel your heart and soul. I am still smiling.”

Courtesy Vanessa Grimaldi

Bachelor’s Vanessa Grimaldi bachelorette party

Bachelor’s Vanessa Grimaldi bachelorette party

Later, anAuto Bus Limo Montrealparty bus drove the group toFish Bonerestaurant in the Old Port of Montreal, where Wolfe’s sisters, Rebecca and Mandy, also joined in on the fun.

Bachelor’s Vanessa Grimaldi bachelorette party

Now, Grimaldi says she’s focused on her big day — and beginning her life with Wolfe.

“I feel surprisingly calm,” says Grimaldi. “And I think that comes with knowing that Josh is my forever. He is home to me. It has been a challenging year and a half, so I am very excited and emotional knowing we will soon share and celebrate our love with our closest friends and family.”

source: people.com