KELSEY & PETER

July 21, 2007, Tarboo Bay, Washington

I was so delighted to bea part of Kelsey and Peter's wedding ceremony this summer at Tarboo Bay on the Olympic Peninsula. It was a rainy weekend and the drops didn't diminish the joy of the 200 people present to surround this wonderful couple with love, support and wonderful memories. Kelsey and Peter planted a beautiful tree at the place they were married as a wonderful and living memento of their day. Congratulations, Kelsey & Peter!

Handsome Henry (Rescued Blind & Sight Restored in One Eye) Needs Loving & Forever Home...

HANDSOME HENRY SEEKS LOVING GUARDIAN(S)!

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While my wedding work is wonderful and fulfilling, I am also involved in rescuing neglected and abandoned dogs throughout the Puget Sound area.

One of my rescue groups recently rescued 3-year-old cocker spaniel Henry from a kill shelter, the day before he was to be killed. Henry was blind since birth and we found out that one of his eyes was a candidate for surgery.

So, this wonderful rescue group (http://www.vipp.org/) raised the funds for this very important surgery (not cheap!) and Henry's eyesight was restored in one of his eyes. And this little guy's life has changed dramatically. He plays, he trys to catch cookies, he loves sleeping on the bed and being close, he thinks car rides are very fun and he's a wonderful companion.

Because of Henry's special needs (needs eye drops every day for the rest of his life) and because so many volunteer hours and funds went into this dog, our rescue group is seeking a most fabulous and life-long home for Handsome Henry.

If you or somebody you know would like to consider adding Henry to your family as a full-fledged family member, please email me at anne@annemariejuhlian.com. Henry is healthy overall, neutered and up-to-date on all his shots. A $200 re-homing fee to the non-profit rescue group, application and home visit are requested.

Isn't Henry so very handsome?!

OH DEAR! I-5 Lane Closures Start Tomorrow - Send A Special Note To Guests...

Edward & Nichole Thornton

July 19, 2007, Chinese Room/Smith Tower, Seattle

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If you are having your wedding between August 11th and August 30th, and if you are in the area particularly affected by the I-5 lane closures (I-5 North from Spokane Street to I-90), let your guests know what is going on - ASAP!

Send a group email, send a written note or create a phone tree and let guests know about I-5 and to plan on creating extra travel time to reach your wedding ceremony on time.

I always allow plenty of time between two weddings on a day and what may take 10 minutes from South Seattle to downtown Seattle may now take over an hour or more. Talk about getting to the chapel on time!