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Defining Moments · 1Y ago

Delightful Chambers Bay Wedding

On Saturday July 3rd I had the opportunity to officiate at Jeff and Dawn Brundage’s wedding celebration held at Chambers Bay Golf Course in University Place (Tacoma, Wa.). The course offers a spacious tent for either the wedding (if incliment weather) or reception, featuring an excellent view of the
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Defining Moments · 2Y ago

Keeping your “eye on the ball”

The past week I was officiating a ceremony for a couple who’s interests (well, at least the groom’s anyway) was centered around the sport of softball.  With spring coming on and the weather in the Puget Sound area looking better and better by the day, thoughts are frequently turning toward ballfield
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Defining Moments · 2Y ago

Keeping your marriage “upgraded”

I was officiating a wedding at Salish Lodge in beautiful Snoqualmie Falls last night (a beautiful wedding venue!), and shared something with the bride and groom (and guests) that I believe is a key to a long, satisfying marriage relationship. The key is to keep your marriage “upgraded.”   In this da
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Defining Moments · 2Y ago

Intimate Weddings at Columns on the Park

This past weekend I officiated a wedding celebration for a wonderful couple who first met and became sweethearts during their high school years, but life took them different directions until mid-life brought them back together again.  Their wedding was held at Coumns on the Park in Bellevue. Columns
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Defining Moments · 2Y ago

Brand new wedding venue: Moon Mansion

My wife and I, along with a number of other vendors, were treated to touring a brand new wedding venue the other evening that is sure to capture the attention of many brides in the future; Moon Mansion.  Special thanks to the event orgainizer Nelliena Moetului, wedding coordinator at Snoqualimie Rid
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Defining Moments · 2Y ago

Humorous wedding moments

Since weddings are a gathering of people and schedules and equipment, there are many things that can go a little “differently” than planned.  The key is to understand the dynamics of these kinds of things and remain both calm and flexible.  Chances are these “moments” often make for the best memorie
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Defining Moments · 3Y ago

Canlis in Seattle – great wedding venue

One of the “side benefits” of doing weddings is that they take me to some great venues and locations that offer excellent food, great views, and interesting people to meet.  I really enjoy taking road trips (I love to drive and explore new places) and seeing the countryside; I’m constantly discoveri
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Defining Moments · 3Y ago

Wedding Open House

I was a vendor at a wedding open house at Maplewood Greens in Renton on Saturday.  I had a wonderful time!  It was an opportunity for me to meet quite a few brides (and their moms, fiance’s, and friends) and let them hear about what I do as a wedding celebrant.  Since I like being around [...]
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Defining Moments · 3Y ago

Best Spot in the House

As I stood in my “spot” today at a wedding I performed, it ocurred to me once again that I get the absolute best view in the house to observe all that’s going on, and I love it. When you stand in the center of the “action” on wedding game day, you get a chance to observe [...]
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Defining Moments · 3Y ago

Be sure to choose a coordinator

With the myriad of details to take care of and the decisions a bride must make, often the role of the wedding coordinator is overlooked.  I want to take a moment to emphasize the importance of this member of your wedding planning team as well as the characteristics of the one you should select, as t
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