Congratulations to Lon & Stephanie.  They were married in my living room this evening under my lighted wedding arch.  The couple, from Granite Falls, will actually have a public ceremony after Lon completes Marine Corps basic training.  He'll be off to 29 Palms in a couple weeks.  Best to you both, Lon & Stephanie!

They look happy, don't they?  Stefano Biundo, who recently moved here from Italy, and his bride Cristina Caioli were married in this Sunday afternoon ceremony in North Seattle.  I so enjoy these informal ceremonies at unique locations.  We were in a living room and there were about ten people in attendance.

The unique feature, though, was possible thanks to a live Internet connection.  The groom's mother, living in Italy, was able to watch the entire ceremony as it happened.  Everyone in attendance, too, was able to see her on the screen of the laptop and spoke words of greeting to her before and after the ceremony..

Dan Stombaugh and Angel Jackson rode in from Oregon aboard his Kawasaki and her Yamaha Road Star, respectively, for this afternoon wedding at the park at Mossyrock Dam, about four miles east of the town of Mossyrock in Lewis County.  The bride wore a pink baseball cap with a white veil and the groom wore a cap reading "Groom," both supplied by surprise by an attending friend from a riding group they both belong to.  An enjoyable wedding with about 30 motorcycling guests who came from all over the region.  Though I didn't stay for the entire reception, I am certain it can be said that they rode off into the sunset.  Congratulations, Dan and Angel!

Yesterday I had the pleasure of meeting Brandi and Eric at a Starbucks in Kent.  The Auburn couple has been an item for a few years now.  They're making preparations for their wedding at Tacoma's Museum of Glass on Saturday, June 5, 2010.

I've driven past the museum maybe a hundred times, but I've never been in there.  This happy couple visited the museum and knew that it was just the right place for their special event.  The festivities will be all the more enjoyable since one of their family is a member of a 1928-1931 Model "A" club.  Some of these antique classics will be on hand for Brandi and Eric's wedding!

The couple and I have been corresponding for a few weeks.  It was great to be able to meet them, share my personalized Wedding Ceremony Planning Booklet with them, and to hear their thoughts for what they're looking for in their wedding.

Best of everything, Brandi and Eric!

I'm so pleased when my couples write to thank me for their wedding ceremony.  With her permission, I share a note from Gina concerning her and Joseph's wedding ceremony last weekend:

"Dale, We would like to thank you somuch for performing our marriage.  I had a wonderful time and appreciate you coming.  My father-in-law also told me how wonderful your wording was and thought that you did a wonderful job!  =) "

Thanks, Gina, for the kind words!

Joseph and Gina, surrounded by family members, kiss during a photography session before the wedding at The Plateau Club in Sammamish.  Joseph, who operates a pizza establish married medical monitoring technician Gina in this beautiful and fun ceremon on Saturday, September 26th.  The weather was perfect.  One fun feature was the couple's dog, Pepe, a longhaired Chihuahua.  Joseph got the dog for Gina on Valentine's Day a few years ago after they had been dating for about six months.  Pepe was part of the ceremony and, thanks to Joseph's persistence on e-bay, was wearing a small dog-style tuxedo for the formal occasion.

The wedding was held on a deck overlooking one of the greens at this well-manicured golf course.  The facility, the food and the occasion were all just perfect.  Joseph and Gina enjoy many wonderful family and friends.  Congratulations to a great couple on a terrific occasion!

This happy couple got married in the back yard of the bride's parents' beautiful home east of Mount Vernon.  The groom manages a restaurant and the bride is the activities director for a nursing facility.  I'm always fascinated at how couples meet and the meeting is "just right."  Sonny was born in California and Carmen from Alaska.  They met in Washington and the result was this Sunday afternoon wedding on August 30th. 

The very best wishes to Carmen and Sonny in their life together!

On Saturday, August 29, Jessica and Kyle were married on the same spot that Kyle proposed to Jessica many months ago.  On the south shore of Hood Canal, near the Potlatch State Park several miles from Shelton, nearly 250 friends and family gathered for this festive occasion.  The bride is my brother-in-law's niece.  It was a joy for me to meet Kyle's family (which owns the newly renovated cabin) and to see many of my own extended family, as well.

The reception included a roast pig, salmon, and wonderful salads.  The bridal party marched in to a rendition of "What a Wonderful World" and Jessica and her father came in while "Clair de Lune" was played.  It was a majestic and touching moment.

Congratulations to Jessica and Kyle on the beginning of their married life together!

Congratulations to Brenda and Robert!  They were married today in the Anderson Island Community Church after the morning service.  It is a special pleasure for me to conduct a ceremony for friends; Brenda and Robert worship at the church where I am a co-pastor.  The wedding was a special celebration with a solo by Kerry Hughes and a duet by Duane and Cindy Anders.  At the piano was Dorothy Waltz who played at my own wedding several years ago.  The church was packed.

Here pictured about a half hour after the wedding concluded are the happy couple arriving at the reception location which has been Brenda's home on the island.  Her car is a 1965 Ford Mustang convertible in excellent shape and it was a great ride on a beautiful day to take the couple to their waiting guests.  It was a joy to see so many people truly excited for this loving pair.

Again, congratulations Brenda and Robert!