I am thinking of making the beach wedding into a mother-daughter
getaway at the coast. We shall see if it materializes.
Have a rehearsal tomorrow evening for a Mexican-American wedding,
complete with a 10 piece Mariachi band! Not at the rehearsal, but at
the wedding. The bride asked me to wear a Mexican Sombrero! I do
have a Mexican dress bought in Oaxaca and maybe Yehudah will wear the
sombrero!
Gotta an inquiry today from a woman who has already gotten the
marriage license with her fiance, and has decided to "surprise" him
by just planning a date to a spot and then having it all set up to be
married - just an officiant and two witnesses. It so happens that
the place she wants to get married is within walking distance of our
house - pretty simple and easy! Definitely easier than going by
metro to the Washington County Jail! Since that one I am realizing
that driving even 1 1/2 hrs. to the coast isn't so challenging, since
it took me that long to get to Hillsboro via public transportation.
I am rambling on about another wedding inquiry for a beach wedding in
August.
marriage license with her fiance, and has decided to "surprise" him
by just planning a date to a spot and then having it all set up to be
married - just an officiant and two witnesses. It so happens that
the place she wants to get married is within walking distance of our
house - pretty simple and easy! Definitely easier than going by
metro to the Washington County Jail! Since that one I am realizing
that driving even 1 1/2 hrs. to the coast isn't so challenging, since
it took me that long to get to Hillsboro via public transportation.
I am rambling on about another wedding inquiry for a beach wedding in
August.
The groom was roundly roasted by an old friend...the bride's sister
put together a powerpoint presentation of photos of the two of them
with words, sentiments and all....and they took it all in with great
humor and enjoyment....another shared the 10 best things about the
couple....and the bride's friends has rare stories about their
courtship......
put together a powerpoint presentation of photos of the two of them
with words, sentiments and all....and they took it all in with great
humor and enjoyment....another shared the 10 best things about the
couple....and the bride's friends has rare stories about their
courtship......
What a site at the rehearsal yesterday! Nine guys with beer bottles
in hand, after a river rafting, wine tasting day, seeing the seven
bridesmaids arrive in a golf cart for the wedding rehearsal. Who
were they to be hooked up with to walk down the aisle? The two
tallest guys graciously walked down the aisle arm in arm. Bride
dealt with the delicate subject of how to walk down the aisle with
her estranged parents - trying out all the alternatives. And I
suffered hay fever from grass newly cut on all those golf lawns....
in hand, after a river rafting, wine tasting day, seeing the seven
bridesmaids arrive in a golf cart for the wedding rehearsal. Who
were they to be hooked up with to walk down the aisle? The two
tallest guys graciously walked down the aisle arm in arm. Bride
dealt with the delicate subject of how to walk down the aisle with
her estranged parents - trying out all the alternatives. And I
suffered hay fever from grass newly cut on all those golf lawns....
Wedding this evening at Resort at the Mountain in Welches, Oregon.
Excellent wedding location - Mountain vistas beyond, great food,
excellent management of wedding party and details. Becca, one of the
wedding organizers at the resort, was superb in managing the large
wedding party, all the last minute details. And great food.
And 1 hr. from Portland very near the Salmon River.
Excellent wedding location - Mountain vistas beyond, great food,
excellent management of wedding party and details. Becca, one of the
wedding organizers at the resort, was superb in managing the large
wedding party, all the last minute details. And great food.
And 1 hr. from Portland very near the Salmon River.
Well, I thought this was going to be simple - drive to the Washington
County Jail, meet with these folks for 15 minutes, drive home. Not
so. Our car is at Brian's being fixed. So, the Max! Takes 1 1/2
hrs. to get to the end of the line in Hillsboro, home of the
Washington County Jail. And then the same to get to Brian's to pick
up the car. Tired now. The bride and groom are married. That was
15 minutes. Hopefully, making this commitment will help the groom to
change his life patterns of drug use that leads to illegal behavior.
That's what he has promised. I am happy to have been part of what
hopefully is a transformative action. We are up the mountain for a
wedding in Welches this weekend! Everyone enjoy the long weekend!
County Jail, meet with these folks for 15 minutes, drive home. Not
so. Our car is at Brian's being fixed. So, the Max! Takes 1 1/2
hrs. to get to the end of the line in Hillsboro, home of the
Washington County Jail. And then the same to get to Brian's to pick
up the car. Tired now. The bride and groom are married. That was
15 minutes. Hopefully, making this commitment will help the groom to
change his life patterns of drug use that leads to illegal behavior.
That's what he has promised. I am happy to have been part of what
hopefully is a transformative action. We are up the mountain for a
wedding in Welches this weekend! Everyone enjoy the long weekend!
Dicey weather....We have two weddings this weekend, Friday and
Saturday. A rehearsal on Friday. So much rain! But hopefully this
weekend will be just lovely - clear, bright, sunshine. Let's all
pray for sunshine! What else? People are now beginning to plan fall
and winter weddings - so, another flurry of inquiries. Blessings to
all you out there who are getting married! Joanie
Saturday. A rehearsal on Friday. So much rain! But hopefully this
weekend will be just lovely - clear, bright, sunshine. Let's all
pray for sunshine! What else? People are now beginning to plan fall
and winter weddings - so, another flurry of inquiries. Blessings to
all you out there who are getting married! Joanie
I have several weddings for couples who are already married. One is still a
secret; the others the immediate family knows. So I looked online for a
Wedding Keepsake Certificate and really couldn't find any which included
witnesses signing, until I looked at the website of an organization of which
I am a member and found just the right certificate!
Hope the rain stops by next Friday! We have a Friday wedding, Friday
rehearsal and Saturday wedding - all outside.
secret; the others the immediate family knows. So I looked online for a
Wedding Keepsake Certificate and really couldn't find any which included
witnesses signing, until I looked at the website of an organization of which
I am a member and found just the right certificate!
Hope the rain stops by next Friday! We have a Friday wedding, Friday
rehearsal and Saturday wedding - all outside.
Our family wedding was very successful! We all incorporated numerous
Russian customs - During the reception the bride and groom bit into a
large loaf of bread - whichever bit the bigger piece was announced as
the "boss" of the couple. The groom definitely had a larger mouth
than the bride in this particular couple. Oh well. Another Russian
tradition we executed was for everyone to yell out the word
"Gor'ko" (bitter) so the bride and groom kissed a long time. During
the ceremony we spoke about Russian wedding rings. They wear them on
the opposite hand. Wearing them our style in Russia means that the
person is divorced or widowed.
Curious! The bride was dressed like a fairytale bride - so
exquisite, so lovely.
Russian customs - During the reception the bride and groom bit into a
large loaf of bread - whichever bit the bigger piece was announced as
the "boss" of the couple. The groom definitely had a larger mouth
than the bride in this particular couple. Oh well. Another Russian
tradition we executed was for everyone to yell out the word
"Gor'ko" (bitter) so the bride and groom kissed a long time. During
the ceremony we spoke about Russian wedding rings. They wear them on
the opposite hand. Wearing them our style in Russia means that the
person is divorced or widowed.
Curious! The bride was dressed like a fairytale bride - so
exquisite, so lovely.
we attended fourth day of Folklife Seattle - went to some dance classes:
persian, kathak, then listened to lots of music - Iranian, French, jazz,
contemporary folk.....and the sun came out in the afternoon! immediately
people were sunning, sweating, the throngs came out....
in the evening we had a small pre-wedding family gathering at Voltera, an
Italian restaurant in Ballard....excellent food and fun to see
everyone....crossing fingers re: weather for tomorrow, especially in the
evening!
persian, kathak, then listened to lots of music - Iranian, French, jazz,
contemporary folk.....and the sun came out in the afternoon! immediately
people were sunning, sweating, the throngs came out....
in the evening we had a small pre-wedding family gathering at Voltera, an
Italian restaurant in Ballard....excellent food and fun to see
everyone....crossing fingers re: weather for tomorrow, especially in the
evening!
We are up in Seattle, preparing for my nephew's wedding. Our
nephew's bride arrived from Russia a few months ago and is intently
studying English in an immersion program. Met today with the couple
at Ray's, on the water. Given the Seattle weather, they have a
covered area right on the water and an uncovered area right next to
it. Last year this same weekend was warm and sunny. It's a Seattle
Folklife Festival weekend. This feels more like real Seattle
weather. After settling some details with the coordinator we went
over to a coffee shop to chat. We did a mini-rehearsal in the open
area right where we were sitting - then a group arrived and set up
informal chairs for a meeting in the same spot. A versatile place!
More later!
nephew's bride arrived from Russia a few months ago and is intently
studying English in an immersion program. Met today with the couple
at Ray's, on the water. Given the Seattle weather, they have a
covered area right on the water and an uncovered area right next to
it. Last year this same weekend was warm and sunny. It's a Seattle
Folklife Festival weekend. This feels more like real Seattle
weather. After settling some details with the coordinator we went
over to a coffee shop to chat. We did a mini-rehearsal in the open
area right where we were sitting - then a group arrived and set up
informal chairs for a meeting in the same spot. A versatile place!
More later!
We met with a young couple this evening who are marrying in June.
The fellow has decided to take his name as his middle name and to
take his bride's last name.
Very interesting! Anyone else know of a couple where the man has
taken his wife's last name rather than vice versa? Maybe these folks
are trendsetters!
The fellow has decided to take his name as his middle name and to
take his bride's last name.
Very interesting! Anyone else know of a couple where the man has
taken his wife's last name rather than vice versa? Maybe these folks
are trendsetters!
To Russia with Love: Last night I spoke with my nephew and his
fiance, recently arrived from Russia. Swan Lake music for her
entrance, interesting tidbits about wedding rings in the U.S. and
Russia. Did you know that Russians wear their marriage bands on the
opposite hand? So, if you are traveling in Russia and want them to
know you are married, switch the hand your ring is on! Our style
indicates to them that a person is divorced or widowed! Just a quick
travel tip!
fiance, recently arrived from Russia. Swan Lake music for her
entrance, interesting tidbits about wedding rings in the U.S. and
Russia. Did you know that Russians wear their marriage bands on the
opposite hand? So, if you are traveling in Russia and want them to
know you are married, switch the hand your ring is on! Our style
indicates to them that a person is divorced or widowed! Just a quick
travel tip!
Two weddings this past week. One very small and sweet in Beaverton and the second a backyard "Shotgun" staged wedding in Vancouver, WA - the groom was coaxed on the deck by his buddies with a lasso and (empty) shotguns! Very fun, music and all. Best food was a traditional collard greens dish. And inquiries keep coming!
Alela & Tom: Feb. 20th, 2010: elegant at-home wedding - first of the season!
Hi Joanie & Yehudah,
Everything worked out perfectly for our wedding day! We couldn't be happier!
Thank you both so much for making it so special, and of course, official.....it was a perfect (and very emotional ceremony!!)
For now, we are honeymooning at home, but we're talking about hawaii - we'll see!
I hope this finds you well - we are looking forward to the photos from Cheryl & congratulations on having her as your new daughter in law!
Best,
Alela & Tom
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