Perfect Day, Perfect Ceremony

We can't say enough about how Pat helped make our ceremony special. From the writing and development of the actual ceremony to providing a calming and reassuring helpful hand, Pat's knowledge and experience was the glue that kept the ceremony running smoothly. 

The words she spoke and the calm, peaceful and loving way in which she spoke them gave extra special meaning to them. 

Pat introduced us to the idea of a 'ring warming', which provided an extra special meaning to the exchange of rings for me, my husband, and all of our guests. One of our friends from the east coast is hoping to include it as part of his ceremony as well. Thanks you so much Pat [and Kent!] for you all your help and guidance on such a memorable day. 

~ Mike and Mark 

The couple wed in August at the Hall in Fauntleroy.  It was a beautiful day.  Their sisters, Melissa and Allison, stood up with them.  It was a very significant moment and I don't think there was a dry eye among us.

At times, the serious implications of the moment were experienced.

  



At times, the joy of the moment shone through.








At long last ... married!!!!

It was a true delight to be selected to officiate for Mark and Mike!

 Wishing the two decades of happiness in their marriage

and in their family life!

Photographs provided by Malcolm Smith.
Ceremony music performed by Puget Sound Strings
Catering by Tuxedos and Tennis Shoes
Wedding hosted at the Hall at Fauntleroy

Have you found your partner for life and would like to enjoy a ceremony that truly celebrates your love?  If so, give us a call at 206-789-9788 or through our website.

Beagles and Wedding -- the Best of Puppy Love!

What a fun wedding!  

Dede and Leah planned a quick elopement ... and when their family and friends heard about it, about 15 or so made their way to the ceremony.

Including their children ... and three adorable Beagle puppies!

Just weeks old, the puppies were irresistible.  Everyone wanted to pick them up and cuddle them.

Some coos were certainly in order.

And, of course, they inspired human kisses!!!!

Wishing Leah and Dede the very best in their marriage.

Planning a "sweet and simple" wedding (that might organically grow bigger), give us a call at 206.789.9788 or contact us through our website.

What's the Best Way to Celebrate Your 17th Anniversary? Get Married, of course!

"Dear family and friends, we have gathered together to celebrate love.  It is with thoughtfulness and a deep realization of their commitment to each other that Kathy and Carin have chosen to stand before you today and make this declaration of love and loyalty on their 17th anniversary of their commitment to each other."

And so their wedding ceremony began.

I truly enjoyed meeting Carin and Kathy ... and their family and friends.

The two crafted beautiful wording and two of Carin's nieces, who traveled from California to be in Monroe, song a medley of four love songs.

Kathy and Carin exchanged their wedding vows at the home of Travis, a close mutual friend.  They are standing in front of some amazing 35-year-old blueberry bushes that would be the envy of any gardener.

And check out these cake toppers.  A relative of Carin's brought them from her native country, The Netherlands.  They are so cute!!!!

The "brides" are sitting atop an almond cake, another Netherlands tradition. 

Wishing the two another 17 sweet, sweet years together ... and then another .... and another!

If you've been together with your sweetheart for awhile and would love to exchange your vows, give us a call at 206.789.9788 or through our website.

Jill and Chris are legally married! Woohoo!!!

This was a most wonderful day!  Jill and Chris traveled from Michigan to wed in Seattle.  We had talked on the phone and created their ceremony long distance so it was a true pleasure to actual meet these two great ladies.

Jill's brother lives in Ballard, which is where the wedding took place.




The two along with family members went to Pike Place Market to buy some flowers for their wedding and to take in the sights and sounds and tastes.

In preparation for the big moment, Chris connected via Skype with her 91-year-old mother and other family members.  Technology can be so useful at times ... and this is one of them.

While that connection was being made, I was filling out the marriage documents which would be signed after the ceremony.

We all gathered in the living room.  Generations of family.  It was a sweet moment.

The nieces, Madeleine and Gillian presented this reading, which I love.  Here are a few lines:

You are not the air that I breathe,
You are the sweet scent that drifts upon it
You are not the sounds that I hear,
You are the music of my life ... 

... It is your friendship that guides me as I learn and grow
It is your patience and wisdom that calms my restless nature

It is through you that I know my true self

Jill and Chris shared their vows, then read a poem written by Richard W. Weber.  They have read it to each other on every Christmas they have been together.

Chris:     I give to you my heart and soul

Jill:         I give to you

               Life within my hand

               And all happiness that I can

Chris:     I give to you

               Part of me

               And all for what I stand

Jill:         I give to you

               The moment shared

               When two people touch hand in hand

Chris:     I give to you

               The sunset

               And the fallen night

               With its stars so bright

Chris and Jill:

               I give to you

  The life we can share

  And all the love that I can. 

Todd and Barbara presented the rings. Jill gave Chris a ring of silver and gold on their first Christmas together in 1984 – the silver a symbol of the newness of their friendship and the gold, a symbol that they would become old friends together.  

On their 16^th Christmas together, they had matching rings of woven silver and gold made.  Those rings were then been wrapped in bands of gold melted from rings given by Jill and Chris’s mothers to created their wedding bands.

Then, Emily and Jeanne, performed Grow Old Along With Me.  Chris and Jill love music and this song was so perfect.












The happy couple were officially married!  Time to celebrate their legal union ...

and enjoy the great food.

Wishing Jill and Chris a future filled with love and happiness.

To plan your wedding ceremony from near or far, to include long-standing traditions and to connect with those across the county, give us a call at 206-789-9788 or contact us at our website.

Dramatic Space for a Remarkable Wedding!

Meet Noelle and Lisa.  They traveled from Arizona to wed at the EMP in front of the Guitar Tower.  Music is an important part of their lives and it was their dream to exchange their wedding vows there.


The 20' instrument sculpture constructed mainly of guitars is backdropped by the Sky Chuch.  What an awesome place to marry!  And, the staff at the EMP were incredible in helping arrange everything.  (For more information about the Tower, check out this short video.

Marriage is a commitment to life...to the best that two people can find and bring out of each other. It offers sharing and growth no other human relationship can equal, a physical and emotional joining that is promised for a lifetime...

So their ceremony began.

 

Lisa and Noelle decided to include a hand ceremony in their celebration.  This is an excerpt:

These are the hands of your best friend, young and strong and full of love for you, that are holding yours on your wedding day as you promise to love each other today, tomorrow and forever. 

This was followed by personal vows, some of the best I've ever heard!













Then, it was time to make it LEGAL!  Wow ... what can you say.  It was a moment filled with emotion.












And so Noelle and Lisa begin their lives as wife and wife.  Wishing the two many, many years of happiness together.


Thanks to Shawn Anderson for the photos.

And check out this news clip for more on this ceremony!



To help create your wedding ceremony at your dream location, give us a call at 206-789-9788 or contact us through our website:  www.aheavenlyceremony.com.