Wedding Day Master Schedule

9 am – Bridesmaids
Wake up, go for breakfast

9 am – Whitney Arrives Jen’s House
Pick up all decorating items, head to court in the square.

1 pm – Rachael Picks up Flowers

12:45 pm – Debi drops off Flowergirls & mom
Whitney, Dar, Debi, Summer, Pete, Jeremy

12:30 pm – Girls: Munchies Time

1 pm – Decorators Arrive at Court in the Square
Whitney, Dar, Debi, Summer, Pete, Jeremy

1:00 pm – Guys Meet at Jen’s for Pizza
Brett, Scott, Dave, Larry, Keagan, Carson

2:00 pm – Jen/Bridesmaids Begin Makeup & Hair

2:15 pm – Guys leave for Hotel Andra

2:45 pm – Guys at Hotel Andra for check in.

3:15 pm – Photographers Arrive
3:30 pm – Photos of Jen getting dress, Guys begin photos in Petrie Room

3:50 pm – Taxi’s / Mini (Jen)
4:00 pm – First Sight, Bride & Groom (Post Ally)

4:05 pm – Bride Groom Portraits (Post Ally, Pike Place, RailRoad Tracks, etc)

5:00 pm – Bridal Party Portraits (Post Ally, Pike Place, RailRoad Tracks, etc)

6:00 pm – Whitney, Heather, Dave to Court In Square, Check in on last minute details

6:00 pm – Immediate Family Portraits (Pioneer Square)
Rose, Shatos Fam, Petrie Fam, Woolley Fam, Karyn/Dan, Bob, Griffin Fam

6:30 pm – Done w/ Photos, head back to venue

7:07 pm – Wedding begins

7:30 pm –Transformation to Reception (Summer, Debi, Heather, Gloria check all is in place)
7:30 pm – Cocktail Hour (Passed Hors’ devours)
7:30 pm – Sign Marriage Certificate

8:00 pm – Announce Bride and Groom (Scott & Renee) / Toasts
8:10 pm – First Dance, Parent/Bridal Party Dance
Brett & Rose, Jen and Larry start, Chris cuts in ½ through, Brett trades to his mom, bridal party comes out

8:20 pm – Noodle Chef Begins

8:50 pm – Bouquet/Garter/Candy Toss
9:00 pm – Kid Dance
9:05 pm – Dancing Starts (Bridal party needs to help get people on their feet! ?)
9:10 pm – Sunset Photos (?)

10:15 pm – Cake

11:10 pm – Bridesmaids pass out sparklers, Get Mini Park/Linger in loading zone

11:20 pm – Last Dance “Have I told you lately that I love you” ~Van Morrison

11:25 pm – Sparkler Lighting (Bridal party help with lighting)
“Come on Baby Light my Fire” ~Stevie Wonder

11:30 pm – Sparkler Farewell
“Fire” ~ Etta James

11:45 pm – Hotel Andra/Lola Bar, 4000 4th Avenue

If you reserved a parking spot… Here is the info.

KING STREET CENTER GARAGE
201 South Jackson Street

** entrance on king street ** See our custom map.

$10 garage parking for those who requested a spot in advance. There may be extra parking available, not sure of price.

If you are still looking for a place to stay, we’ve set up a room block at Hotel Andra. If you book before June 27th and mention the Shatos-Griffin Wedding upon booking (call 206.448.8600), the following rates will be honored:

Andra Rooms: $196 + 15.6% lodging tax
Andra Suites: $226 + 15.6% lodging tax
Andra Lux Suites: $276 + 15.6% lodging tax

If you prefer to stay somewhere else, see our other suggestions and recommendations. Or, simply email us with what you’re looking for and we’d be happy to help!

You guessed it… I’m putting together our song list for the wedding!

I’m hoping for some serious bootie shakin’!! So here’s your chance! Any music requests? If so, put your ideas in the comment section here on the blog!

This will be under constant update as we get closer to the wedding, so please continue to check back.

Wednesday, July 4th

Gasworks Park
Join us anytime after 3 pm! (We may be switching this to our house and fireworks in Kirkland. Check back to find out more info)

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After many weeks of tedious composing (and a few straglers left)… invites should be arriving in our guests mailbox next week.

I think it will be a few years before I get another insane idea to do really complicated designs and assembly!

Overall, I had a lot of fun with the invites, and am very pleased with the final result!

Of course, there is a ton of hotel options in the area. Here are just a select few for our guests looking for hotel options: (Of course, feel free to email or call us and tell us what you are looking for—we’ll help you find just the right room!) (more…)