THE 'DUTRO' WEDDING DOGS!

Scott and Suzi Dutro, Summer, 2007

It's Saturday, October 20th, and this evening, I am marrying the marvelous Andrew and Jackie at a candlelight ceremony at Bastyr Chapel in Kenmore. Walking down the aisle in his role as ring bearer will be "Leonard," a beloved dog (breed: boxer) who is a wonderful part of Jackie's family. We weren't sure if Leonard was going to make it to this day as he has cancer and is living life one day - and woof - at a time. So, today is a most happy day in so many ways. Congratulations, Andrew and Jackie Paffrath!

2007 Wedding Season - It's Saturday Evening, October 6th, and I'm at the "Unofficial End" of my 9-Month Season....

Casey and Suzi Axe, 2007

St. Paul's Church, Port Gamble, WA

It's Sat. evening, October 6th, and I am "marking" this day with gratitude.

Photo: The lovely Laurel McConnell, www.mcconnellphoto.com

It's my "unofficial" end of a very full and intense 9-month wedding season. I just returned from marrying the wonderful Shawn and Nicole at The Woodmark Hotel in Kirkland and my heart is full of gratitude for many things this work year....

• The wonderful couples I am so blessed to work with and marry.
• All of the amazing vendors who help make every wedding beautiful.
• Traffic - for cooperating beautifully this year.
• My husband, Greg, for all of his love and support.
• Our four dogs and my animal rescue work which keeps me grounded.
• For new friendships developed with family and friends of my couples.

Most of all, I am deeply appreciative for each opportunity to be an intimate and small part of a couple's wedding day. Here's to a quiet Fall season of rest, contemplation, fun/travel and of course, a few more weddings!