Chris & Beth Wed Aboard the DeAnza III

Life experiences ... memories to mark the years of life ... that is what Chris and Beth wanted for their marriage.







Both love the water and were delighted to discover the DeAnza III, a 65-foot classic motor yacht. The boat's varnished mahogany interior/exterior is spectacular -- the perfect setting for an intimate wedding.







Alexis, Beth's daughter, was the flowergirl, of course. She strewed petals to prepare for her mother's grand entrance, a radiant bride! Morning cloudiness gave way to an absolutely perfect day. Time was leisurely spent, enjoying each other's company, sampling the delicious collection of cheese, toasting the bride and groom and just relaxing and enjoying the moment.

Under the watchful eye of Captain Steve, Alexis took her turn at the wheel!

When we reached Lake Washington, we had a visitor. A heliocopter arrived to photograph us. It was great fun.

Everyone went on deck and waved, then various combinations of people assembled for photos.

"Thank you again for being a part of our awesome day! It was everything we hoped it would be and you were a big part of that! I've already recommended you to someone else. Thanks much!"

--The Novaks (I love saying that)

It was a memorable, wonderful, warm, incredible day. I'm certain Chris and Beth will always remember their wedding.

Intimate Wedding - Think of the Seymour Conservatory

If you're planning an intimate wedding soon (until February 22nd), you have a unique and amazing choice: the Chihuly exhibit at the W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory at Wright Park.












Kent and I, along with my sister and brother-in-law saw it today. Incredible! You know I love gardening ... this is such an inspiring merger of plants and art.

The conservatory, which features a 12-sided dome and over 3,000 panes of glasses, is always an affordable and totally sweet place. Its permanent collection has more than 550 plant species and changes monthly. This month it is tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, cyclamen, azaleas and cinerarias. The flower scents envelope you as you walk in. And the first sight to greet you is this "fiery" composition.




There were Niijima Floats (2005) in the koi pond and Colbalt Fiori (2007) among the permanent collection of plants.
Think this is part of the Macchia series. Loved the colors.

And, here is where most couples choose to exchange their wedding vows.

Not marrying this month? The Seymour is still a great place to bring your sweetheart! I brought mine.

For more ideas of where to exchange your wedding vows, check out the bottom of our Home page: http://www.aheavenlyceremony.com/.