My fantastic wedding photographers, “Jen and Jody Photography” have chosen a new logo from the designs we provided!

Isn’t she lovely? Lucy and I met February 11th. We fell in love and I drove her home that night. She’s fun, sporty, and of course… adorable.

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.

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.

“Did Brett Slip and fall due to the icy conditions or does that somewhat familiar pose have other significance?? If he fell, Brett you spaz. If other…” HOLY SHIT!! Call me!!”
~Renee Petrie, Sister of the Bride
(in response to the photos we sent via text message.)

“I’m pretty sure Brett wants to be in the three musketeers!”
~Carson Petrie, Nephew of the Bride
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A perfect way to celebrate… Thank you to the Petrie’s!

Bonefish Martini’s.

2 oz Vodka
2 oz Cranberry Juice
2 oz Champagne

Combine Vodka and Cranberry Juice in shaker. Pour into martini glass, top with 2 oz Champagne. Enjoy!

Time to head back to Seattle. A week in Philly with our friends Gloria and Kevin has been more then perfect.

Personally, it’s given me time to process being a BRIDE (!) and wake up every morning to fun conversations about the possibilities of where, when, etc. The snow has stuck around, and I’ve been able to enjoy warm cups of tea in the AM with the sunshine filtering through the windows as I get used to the sparkly gem on my finger as I type! (more…)