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Stephanie & Lon Marry

2010-04-04T04:41:00Z

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!

Small Wedding with Internet Audience

2010-03-22T21:26:00Z

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..

"And They Rode Off into the Sunset"

2010-03-15T04:21:00Z

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!

Brandi and Eric to Wed at Museum of Glass

2009-12-13T21:12:00Z

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!

Thank you note from Gina & Joseph

2009-10-05T01:46:00Z

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!

Gina & Joseph Marry at the Plateau Club

2009-09-28T02:41:00Z

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!

Sonny & Carmen Marry in Beautiful Mount Vernon Ceremony

2009-08-31T04:17:00Z

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!

Jessica & Kyle Marry in Big Ceremony on Hood Canal

2009-08-31T03:52:00Z

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!

Jerry & DeAnne Wed in Family Ceremony

2009-08-24T23:02:33Z

Jerry & DeAnne After the Wedding:
Uploaded on 8/24/2009 3:06:32 PM

Jerry and DeAnne contacted me a few months ago about doing their ceremony on August 22, 2009. We met at a Starbucks in Edmonds. In July, they moved into a house north of Edmonds; the ceremony was held in their back yard. Proof that a great wedding doesn't need to be expensive, the couple had the house decorated with beautiful ribbons and their back deck with a great arbor. The brief ceremony included vows which Jerry and DeAnne had selected and the meaningfulness of having a lot of family around. Best to you, Jerry & DeAnne!

Brenda and Robert Marry on Anderson Island

2009-08-17T04:30:00Z

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!

Ji Hyun and Tom marry at Blaine

2009-08-17T03:54:00Z

On Saturday, August 15, 2009 Wendy and I traveled to Blaine near the Canadian border. There's a beautiful golf course there headquartered at the Loomis Trail Mansion. Tom and Ji Hyun (center) both share Korean heritage. Their families and friends were a very warm and delightful group. The brief wedding ceremony took place outside under an arbor. In honoring their parents and keeping with Korean tradition, after the bride's father escorted Ji Hyun down the aisle, the couple and their parents all respectfully bowed in honor of each other.

This was a great place for a wedding; Ji Hyun and Tom set the atmosphere for a wonderful and positive wedding celebration.

I met with Jessica & Kyle to confirm their wedding plans on Hood Canal

2009-08-10T01:38:00Z

I met with Jessica & Kyle at the reception for Jessica's cousin Heath's wedding with Nichole. This picture was taken on an inlet off of Puget Sound near Kingston. They were taking notes for their wedding coming up on the south shores of Hood Canal later this month.

Jessica & Kyle are a delightful couple and a terrific enthusiasm for life. I am looking forward to their wedding on August 29th near Shelton.

Heath & Nichole marry on Hood Canal

2009-08-10T01:30:00Z

We had a great wedding this past Saturday afternoon at Hood Point on the east shore of Hood Canal, south of Seabeck. The wedding was for my brother-in-law's nephew, Heath, and his partner in this life, Nichole. The wedding was held at a cabin that I spent my summer's at a few decades ago. Nichole and Heath have a delightful young daughter, Elise, who was part of the ceremony.

I had a terrific time making new aquaintances and renewing acquaintance with some people that I hadn't seen in years. Heath and Nichole are a delightful couple with a glowing future. One interesting point: Heath and his six groomsmen were dressed in sharp tuxedos -- and wore flip-flops! After the conclusion of the ceremony, a Cessna on floats picked the couple up and flew them to the reception on an inlet near Kingston, WA.

Bill & Rosalie renew their vows after 55 years!

2009-07-31T00:01:00Z

Meet Bill and Rosalie Wheat. They were married in 1954 at Saint Brendan Church in Bothell. The first picture is on the first page of their wedding memory album.
The next picture was taken 55 years later. Bill and Rosalie were the featured guests when the Creekside Merrill Gardens of Woodinville hosted a recognition for people in the community who have been married more than 50 years. The Wheats volunteered to participate in a vow-renewal ceremony led by Chaplain Dale.
Congratulations to Bill & Rosalie -- still going strong!

Brenda and Robert to Wed

2009-07-27T03:33:00Z

One of my greatest blessings is to be of service to people in my church family. Anderson Island Community Church is located in South Puget Sound. At a recent Sunday service, Robert Gamble announced that he would soon marry Brenda Thompson. The congregation erupted in enthusiastic applause for this warm and gracious couple.

I'll have more on their story in a future blog, but suffice it to say that we have a very warm place in our heart for Brenda whom we've known for several years. Robert came into her life in a way that shows the hand of God. He's a great cook, too!

Their wedding will take place on an upcoming weekend in August. Stay tuned.

Aubree & Troy Marry in Mount Vernon

2009-07-27T03:13:00Z

Troy and Aubree were married on a sunny Friday afternoon on July 24, 2009 at the Grand Willow Inn in Mount Vernon. Proprietor Connie Weech saw to it that every detail was perfect in this great location. The wedding was held outdoors in a delightful gazebo. An added treat was that Troy's four sons served as groomsmen and a ring-bearer.

The Grand Willow also catered a wonderful dinner for the many guests. The couple enjoys wonderful and supportive family and friends. After the wedding, they were on their way to Kuai for a week of honeymoon, after which they would be united on Oahu with Troy's boys for nearly another week.

This picture was taken in the bridal party's ready room immediately after the wedding. Moments before this photo the couple signed the marriage certificate with their two mothers as witnesses.

View Aubree & Troy's photo gallery.

Crystal Starr & DJ Perez Wedding

2009-07-20T00:05:00Z

Saturday, July 18th was a wonderful day for an outdoor wedding in Bothell.

Daniel "DJ" Perez and Crystal Starr met ten years ago online. Crystal has been a Bothell, WA resident all her life while DJ has lived in Garden Grove, CA. Crystal's parents, David and Mona are well connected in the Bo\thell community. Photographer Kerri Kirshner of Acclaimed Photography was a student of David's at Shoreline Community College. Kerri, a member of the Greater Bothell Chamber of Commerce, recommended fellow-member Chaplain Dale to Crystal as the officiant for their wedding.

Catering was done by Roberto, the former owner of the Gallo de Oro restaurant in Bothell. The food was incredible. The wedding was held in the backyard of a beautiful home in Bothell. There were two large ponds, two waterfalls and some wonderful people. Crystal left the day after the wedding with her new husband as they move to Southern California where DJ is in the stucco and drywall business with his father.

Best wishes to Crytal and DJ, an entirely delightful couple!

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Katherine & Joe

2009-07-13T22:33:00Z

It was a gorgeous and hot July afternoon when Katherine Sather and Joe Basirico were married on Saturday, July 11, 2009. The wedding was held at the DeLille Cellars Winery just south of Woodinville. The winery made for a wonderful place for both the reception and the ceremony on the upper lawn. Fortunately, there was plenty shade to help keep the wedding party and guests comfortable! The grounds are delightful. Catering was provided by Veraci Pizza in Ballard.

Small Wedding for DeAnne and Jerry

2009-06-11T21:12:00Z

Today I had the pleasure of meeting DeAnne and Jerry. They were engaged on March 10th of this year, a day that marked their two-year anniversary as a couple. Jerry is a local boy while DeAnne has relatives in California and Nevada. They've set a date of August 22nd at their home in Edmonds. Family will be here, including children who will be included in the wedding. We met at a Starbucks in Edmonds and I am very much looking forward to crafting a warm and personal ceremony for these two delightful people.

The couple met at the place that they both still work.

They are expecting maybe 20 people at a ceremony which, weather permitting, will be held on the deck of their home.

Ji & Tom

2009-06-04T03:03:04Z

Ji & Tom at The Lyons' Den: Their ceremony will take place on August 15th.

I had the great pleasure of meeting two wonderful people this afternoon. Ji & Tom will have their ceremony on Saturday, August 15th in Blaine. We met at The Lyons' Den, my favorite coffee house in Bothell. We talked about their plans for the wedding and how to include some Korean customs during the ceremony. I'm looking forward to working with Ji & Tom for this glad event. I also look forward to learning from them as, together, we craft a meaningful ceremony.