Scott Petrie, Best Man

May I please have your attention. As the best man I get the honor of toasting the bride and groom. Jennifer and Brett, thank you for including all of us in this special day. It has been a beautiful wedding that is fitting and appropriate for a beautiful couple.

Any of you who have been reading the brides blog on www.griffinwedding.com or have seen the bride’s running “to-do” list over the past few months know and appreciate all of the hard work, creativity, and thoughtfulness that Jen and Brett have put into this day. (more…)

Brett and I wrote our ceremony from start to finish. We had many long and meaningful conversations about marriage, love, and our future. Finally, with less than a week left, we completed the ceremony for Miss. Whitney to read. A few late nights for the 3 of us to read through and edit (first read through took us 1.5 hours!), after all was done, the hard work paid off!

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Yes, Brett and I saw each other for the first time on our wedding day on a stair case leading down to Post Ally. There were torn posters behind us—very Urban and fun! (more…)

We once again stuff into the Mini, but this time, Brett and Gloria are lucky enough to be stuffed into the back seat. With our car stuffed to the rim, we flew down Western Ave to Pioneer Square. Almost everyone was there already waiting for us. The Tully’s at the corner offered me a slice of caramel apple, which I thoughtlessly popped into my mouth. As my mouth started to itch and gums started to swell, I remembered I am allergic to apples! One of the kids saved the day with some peppermint gum!

Family photos began in the center of Pioneer Square, and I had to dodge the strange assortment of mystery liquids on the ground with my dress. We even had to kick a few beer cans out of the way. Ohhh, getting married in the city is fun! ? Everyone made it (even if late!) and photos were completed on time.

Of to get M-A-R-R-I-E-D!!!

Today, I woke up in Hotel Andra’s King size bed next to my sister and Matron of Honor Renee. I was lucky enough to be joined by my bridesmaids Heather and Gloria, and we chatted and lounged for about an hour. I felt so lucky to start my day surrounded by these 3 fantastic ladies!

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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

What we accomplished today:

Grocery List
Idea for food boxes
Grocery Shop (Gloria)
Several vendor phone calls (Heather)
Seattle to attempt to get fire permit (Heather)
Drop off cake plate (Heather)
Stickers off rest of decorations
Signs Designed & Printed
Noodle box labels done
Drop Dress off (Heather)
Bridal Outing at Cactus
Frames for centerpieces – Finish designing flowers, print, assemble
Whit Ironed my rehearsal dress, did buttons
Tried out hair with veil

Too much to list!!! Thank you to Gloria, Heather, Renee, Summer, and Debi for all their hard work today!