Three Rings to Celebrate Love

This idea is absolutely fabulous!

When Steve and Janice wed, Steve placed three rings on Janice's left hand.

Here are the words from the ceremony about them.

The ring, a circle, is one of nature's simplest forms. A circle is the symbol of the sun and the earth and the universe. The stones reflect the beauty and stability of the world and tell a story of your entwined lives.  They are a symbol of perfection and of peace. In these rings is the symbol of unity, so that wherever you go, you will always return to our togetherness. May these rings remind you both of your love, your fidelity, and the vows you have taken here today. 

Then Steve said:

Accept these rings as a symbol of my love and faithfulness. 

They represent each of us as individuals

  and us together as a partnership,

  green is your birthstone,

  purple is my birthstone,

  and aquamarine is the stone for the month of March,

  the anniversary of our togetherness. 

I offer you my hand, and my heart

 as I know they will be safe with you. 

All that I am I give to you and all that I have I share with you.

Isn't this wonderful?

Wishing Janice and Steve many more anniversaries together! 

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Travis and Victoria to Wed in a Garden Ceremony

This photo was taken during the Seattle Snowstorm of 2012 in Travis's parent's yard, which is where the wedding will take place in August.  Much sunnier photos will follow at that time.

Now, Victoria is a woman with passions dear to my heart -- Voodoo doughnuts.

OK ... what does that have to do with anything?  Well, Victoria and Travis along with three other couples traveled to Tumalo Falls, Oregon, over Labor Day weekend 2012.  They stopped for doughnuts in Portland along the way, naturally.  What is amazing about the story is that those three couples had all married on Labor Day weekend.  Can you believe that?  So it was an anniversary weekend for six of the eight people on the trip.  It was about to become a very special anniversary for Victoria and Travis as well.

With the help of all the others (their friends really know how to keep a secret), Travis got a ring,bought a bottle of Prosecco and enlisted one of their friends to bring along a camera.  The perfect spot was found. Travis guided Victoria to a scenic viewpoint, got down on one knee, held her hand and asked her to marry him. 

The response was sealed with a kiss.  As described on their wedding website: Mission accomplished, Operation Proposal complete! 


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Wedding After Party - Food and Fun at Golden Gardens

I like how Todd and Elan planned their wedding day.  The ceremony took place about noon, the reception was right after. Next up, photos at Golden Gardens, followed by an After Party.  Now isn't that a great wedding day.

 

There was time to wade in the water and walk on the beach and take photos in the grove.

Everyone was ready to get into comfortable clothes and enjoy the beach.  

The ladies were jumping for joy!

 

Do you think they were cheerleaders in an earlier life? 






 


Meanwhile, the guys were showing off their brawn and the lovely bride ...

  while others got into volleyball! 

Everywhere you looked, people were having fun.

And, of course, don't forget the food!

Isn't this a great way to celebrate a marriage?

Hats off to Elan and Todd.  I think the two are going to have a lot of fun together for years to come.

Photos by Mike Kane.

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Guest Book Idea That's Just Too Cute for Words

Photo by Mike Kane

Love this idea!  Todd and Elan had this at their wedding on the Skansonia Ferry.

Bride and groom (they look like Elan and Tood) are hugging each other as they stand next to the Space Needle.  (You can see the Space Needle from the Skansonia.)  They are holding onto lines attached to balloons.  The balloons are of different colors and sizes.  Guests wrote messages to the couple and attached them to the canvas.

It is all ready to frame and will be a wonderful reminder of their wedding day!

This can be DIY project and be purchased online from sites like Etsy.


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Vintage Bridal Happy Hour at The Kelley Farm on April 3rd

This is going to be fun!  The Kelly Farm on April 3rd from 4:00pm to 8:00pm.  You have the opportunity to enjoy espresso and drinks and food and music and meet a lot of wonderful wedding professionals. 

See you there!!


Paisley Petals
The Meaningful Details
Hello Cupcakes
White Stole
Celebrity Cake Studio
Shutterspeed Photo Booth
Varietypack Band
Fleur de Lace
Country Wagon
Black Tie Espresso
Valerie's Invites
Shafer's Bar and Grill
Absolute Music
Alicia Clifford Photo Art
Kimmi Designs
Bella by Amber
Vintage Dish Company
Plus Just In Time Events and us - A Heavenly Ceremony

Insights and Words from Friends are a Gift during Todd and Elan's Wedding Ceremony

Guests traveled from every corner of the United States, as well as from Canada and as far away as China, to witness Todd and Elan marry and to celebrate with the bride and groom at the Skansonia Ferry!
 
 

Elan descended the stairs to meet her stepfather, James.  The two walked arm in arm down the aisle.

 The view from the ferry is spectacular!

You can see all the way down Lake Union to the Space Needle.

Elan and Todd asked me to interview several of their friends and present their stories and reflections as a surprise to them during the ceremony.  It was a wonderful experience and all the guests loved it.

 
 

Everyone was totally happy for the newlyweds!

A very happy Todd and Elan!

When I see this picture of their wedding rings, the words Todd and Elan spoke as they exchanged rings came to mind:

"Let this ring remind you of the connection between us and the love we share."

 

Wishing Elan and Todd the very best in their life together ... I'm sure it will be an interesting adventure!

Thanks to Mike Kane for the photographs, Karaoke Kurt Entertainment Company for music to dance to and sing with, and the staff at the Skansonia Ferry.

To plan a wedding ceremony that brings together your community of family and friends from near and from far, please give us a call at 206-789-9788 or contact us through our website.

Relationship Tip - One Thing You Can Do Today!

This is such an important concept.  We all want our needs met.  Sometimes our partner can help us out, sometimes not.  

As you may have guessed, I'm a fan of Harville Hendrix and his wife, Helen.  They say that behind every frustration we have with our partner is a "wish." So the one thing you can do today is to pick a frustration and figure out what your "wish" is behind it, before you try to talk to your partner.

For instance, Harville described how Helen is always running late.  In this case, his "wish" was that she will let him know when she is going to be late. Then he knows how to handle his time AND he also asks her that when she does finally arrive . . . to throw her arms around him and give him a big hug and a kiss!

So rather than criticize his wife for being late, he expresses it as a wish.  Isn't that a great idea?

I've been going around all week, thinking about wishes.  Some I've shared with Kent.  Somehow it feels like I have a Fairy God Mother.  (Having a sense of humor also helps!)

Try it out ... and let me know what you think.

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Where To Have a Beach Wedding in Seattle? Golden Gardens!!

Alisha and Drew are a couple with creative natures.  They live near Golden Gardens and wanted a relaxed wedding ceremony on the beach. 

Drew looked dapper in his linen suit and hat.  Alisha was beautiful in her wedding dress and bouquet of stargazer lilies.






It was a spectacular September day ... perfect for spending on the sand and near the Sound.








Alisha selected colors of the sea and shore for the ladies' gowns.  I love these hues.

Drew and his attendants were relaxed and having fun.  All were confident it would be a memorable wedding ceremony ... and it was!





The entire wedding party entered from along the shore.  The guests could see the couples approach from quite a distance.  It was a beautiful setting.

It was very important that everyone was included in the ceremony so Drew and Alisha decided to have their wedding rings "warmed" by the love of their family and friends.

As you can see, there was quite a breeze that day so although we were in the midday sun, everyone was quite comfortable.  Alisha and Drew are dedicated to sharing a life in a conscious and loving way.  Their commitment shone through.



There were so many touching moments.  Love was shared -- it radiated from the two!

All was done with care and mindfulness.  It is apparent in the simplicity and gentleness of each gesture.






Words were felt in a profound way.  Here is just one snippet:

If just being in the presence of the other you feel suddenly happy, just being together you feel ecstatic, just the very presence of the other fulfills something deep in your heart…

And so Drew and Alisha became Mr. and Mrs!

All the thinking and dreaming and planning lead to this moment ... and it was time to walk the path of husband and wife, the path of a married couple.

Wishing Alisha and Drew a lifetime of harmony and bliss.










Thanks to Drew's brother, Jeff Baker, for sharing his photographs; to Madre's Catering and all the family and friends who helped make the couple's wedding day one to remember.


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