Today Mom, Renee, and I went to the Bridal show. I wasn’t super impressed with the vendors (or lack there of), but none the less—it was fun quality time. I tried on a couple of dresses (blah), and we attended the fashion show which was entertaining.

Today, Brett and I went to West Seattle to work on our ceremony plan and start our vows. We checked out a book from the library which had about 12 questions to go through before starting our vows. We had a great conversation and have a good foundation for our ceremony and what marriage means to us.

We’ve been together a long time. But as we reflected on our relationship… it’s now crystal clear that we
are both ready for marriage. I am so thankful we can step into it with confidence and really talk about what we do and do not want out of marriage.

Our Officiant is official. Miss. Whitney McConnell, my darling friend of many years has offered to be our wedding officiant. She will be ordained, and will be marrying us on July 7, 2007.

Tonight Brett and I met for drinks (to discuss the wedding of course!). We started coming up with ideas for the ceremony, how it would flow, and confirmed our choice of music was good. Whitney was packed full of great ideas and I am quite excited to have her marry us!

We traveled over to Clarkston this weekend for several parties—Shower, Bachelor, Bachelorette.

Friday night was the shower, which was nice. After, everyone was invited to meet up with the men at Heather and Jeremy’s House. Alchohol came out, and things got fun and interesting to say the least!

Jeremy loves the camera! (more…)

This weekend we are out camping at Fort Casey. Renee, Scott, Tyler & Carson were exploring the beach and finding rocks for the big day while Brett went scuba diving. Carson worked very hard, asking me, “Jenni is this one approvable?” and Scott dug with a stick looking for the perfect gem. Soon my vest pockets were PACKED full and I looked like I was going to have many rock babies! Cold… but fun, we have a nice collection!

bamboo

* Three stalks – brings Fu (Happiness), Lu (Health) and Soh (longevity)
* Five stalks – Represents the five different parts of life from which wealth comes.
* Six stalks – Brings Six stalks – Brings prosperity and favorable conditions.
* Seven stalks – Bring good health
* Eight stalks – brings growth and prosperity
* Ten stalks – Implies completeness and perfection
* Twenty-one stalks – offers a very powerful all-embracing blessing.

I like this idea for bouquets: