A Religious Ceremony With Contemporary Style: Rodney & Karen's Inter-faith Wedding Ceremony...

Rodney & Karen  5.5.12

I have the privilege of designing and crafting ceremonies for all faiths and traditions.

Each year, I have couples such as Rodney and Karen who desire a religious ceremony with rituals and traditions celebrating their faith and cultures.

Such a task isn't an easy endeavor.  And it is so hugely worthwhile.

On May 5th, at a sweet church in Kirkland, Washington, Rodney and Karen participated in a ceremony that while serious and devout, was also laced with elements of humor and style.  We wove in cultural pieces and rituals to celebrate their individual paths and while this ceremony went longer than most, it "felt" right in all ways.

And that's the bottom-line of a ceremony - the "feeling" that goes with a couple and their family and friends as they leave a ceremony space.  This is truly the lifetime "take-a-way" from a wedding day.

DeLille Cellars - A Favorite Woodinville Venue for Chase and Christina's "Easy & Awesome" Day!

Chase + Christina = EASY & AWESOME!

DeLille Cellars.  Chase and Christina.  Planner Megan Keller. Lots of happy family and friends.

A commitment by a very progressive, loving and heart-centered couple to keep their wedding ceremony and day at Woodinville's DeLille Cellars "easy and awesome."

With 150+ family and friends looking on, Chase and Christina were fully in the moment in all ways during their ceremony which celebrated not only their partnership but incorporated contemporary elements of gratitude, appreciation, remembrance and a dash of the Celtic.

Like my easy and awesome couple, I love DeLille Cellars for a wedding ceremony.  From the road, you would never know this venue existed.  If you are seeking a venue that works in all ways for a wedding day, you must take a peek.

Chase and Christina - much happiness to you as you embark on your marriage adventure!

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Rick and Clare: A Sweet Morning Ceremony On The Kirkland Waterfront...

Rick and Clare - what an amazing couple!  And yes, it was about time after more than 12 years of loving relationship!

On Saturday morning, April 28th, I had the honor of officiating their wedding ceremony at the Marina Park Pavillion on Kirkland's waterfront.

While the rehearsal two days before was a very cold and windy event, the sky was clear and sunny on Saturday morning as Clare and Rick joyfully exchanged vows and rings in front of 50+ thrilled family and friends.

This ceremony had many special touches. Clare's sister, Gigi, sang a song made special by Barbra Streisand.  We paid tribute to family and friends present with many special mentions.  We also honored those family and friends - including Clare's "bestest friend" Paula, who is no longer with us.

Rick and Clare ~ I wish you a beautiful marriage adventure - lots of travel (stay out of Tukwila!), lots of new opportunities and so much love.