Hamade and Elisha's International Love Story: From Egypt With Love...

On Saturday, February 18th, I had the sweet pleasure of officiating Hamade and Elisha's wedding ceremony at a non-denominational church in Kirkland, Washington.

With 60+ family and friends looking on, Hamade and Elisha celebrated their relationship which started in Egypt and brought them all the way back to Elisha's hometown of Kirkland.

This is a young couple who has fought for their love and opportunity to be together. And it was such a joy to see the happiness of family and friends who fully support this relationship and marriage. Some things are just meant to be.

Photo: http://www.photoelan.com/

Annemarie Juhlian: http://www.marriedbyannemarie.com/

Bernel and Gloria's Magnificent Persian & Jewish Celebration - So Much Fun!

I had so much fun last night!

And I walked away from Bernel and Gloria's wedding ceremony doing a happy dance in my heart, so thrilled for this remarkable couple.

Over these past weeks, I had been working closely with Bernel and Gloria to write, craft and stage their intricate Persian/Jewish wedding ceremony.

With 150+ family and friends at Russell's Loft in Woodinville, I officiated a ceremony with many rituals and traditions from the Persian tradition and a few from the Jewish faith.

Between the gorgeous Sofreh (marriage spread), the asking (3 times), the sharing of honey and signing of documents, gratitude to the six children of this marriage, heartfelt sharing with parents, readings from Rumi, the breaking of the glass and so much more, we celebrated Bernel and Gloria and the road that brought them to this moment.

Bernel and Gloria - thank for the opportunity to be a part of your wedding day. Your ceremony was sweet, romantic, heartfelt, meaningful and so much fun!

David and Keri's "Snowy & Winter White" Wedding Week in Seattle!

As I write this, David and Keri are putting the finishing touches on their honeymoon in Hawaii - sun, sand, ocean - perfect!

And what a Winter week they had for their January 21st wedding at The Canal in Seattle.

Yes, it was the "snowmageddon" week!

With flurry of phone calls and emails, their ceremony and rehearsal dinner was flipped around.

I was concerned about getting to the event and was so happy and pleased to make it. Stopped by snow? Not for a wedding!

And best of all, on their wedding day, January 21st, the sun was peaking through, the snow and ice were melting and 100+ family and friends joined this fun, gracious and very inspiring couple for a beautiful celebration of their partnership (i.e., ceremony!) and reception.

Mahalo to you, David and Keri!