These Photos From Rachel's First Night as The Bachelorette Will Make You Forget Nick Ever Existed

Is it May 22 yet? Filming for Rachel Lindsay’s season of The Bachelorette began Thursday, and while it doesn't necessarily make the time pass any faster, the show's boss, Mike Fleiss, live-tweeted pictures from the night’s events.  

One pic features Rachel in a limo, preparing to exit and begin her journey to find love.

Another shows Lindsay in a gorgeous full-length white gown (anyone else getting bridal vibes?) alongside host Chris Harrison and other crew members.  

We also got a glimpse at some of her suitors. They're all dapperly dressed (no outrageous costumes in sight), and it appears to be a diverse group. Is one of these guys Rachel's future husband? We’ll just have to wait for the season—and the drama—to unfold.

The Texas lawyer already met several contestants on the live After the Final Rose special that followed the Bachelor finale on Monday.

There was DeMario, who presented her with tickets to Vegas and a ring. Blake opened with “You smell good.” Dean said he’s “ready to go black, and I'm never going to go back.” And finally Eric, who showed off some of his dance moves. What winners!

“I am ready. I was a little skeptical before—I think everyone saw that,” Rachel told Chris Harrison during ATFR. “But to go through what I went through and to turn that over and become a believer, I’m so ready to get my season started and so ready for my own opportunity.”