Being a bride

This afternoon, as my hairstylist gently secured my wedding veil, emotions rushed through my mind as my heart raced. Yes, this wedding is coming true. Even more, I’m actually going to be a bride. A bride with a veil and a white (well, ivory) wedding dress and a diamond ring on my finger. I’m not [...]

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Meanwhile…

I graduated from law school! I know this isn’t wedding-related, but it was a huge accomplishment that I couldn’t be more proud of. When we get back from our trip, I’ll actually be able to work as an attorney (pending a job, of course.) And, to make things better, I graduated Magna Cum Laude.

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A little time away

Robbie and I have been under a lot of stress–I’ve been studying for the bar exam, Robbie’s preparing to leave his job, two of our close friends are leaving the country and we won’t be here when they get back, and we’ve been wedding planning. Despite all of this, last weekend we escaped for a [...]

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Our trip, Part 1

It’s final: Robbie and I leave for the Philippines on Tuesday, August 11th. We’ll be starting our trip at a small beach bungalow and then meet up with some of Robbie’s best friends from California. Whale sharks, sandy beaches, cheap beer, and great food are all on our list. I think we’ll be staying here for the [...]

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Wedding Shower

My sister, mom, and aunt threw me a wonderful wedding shower this past March. Close family and friends were able to celebrate with me, close friends and family that won’t be able to make it to the wedding out here. It meant the world to see all of you.

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Let’s Dance

Robbie and I are going to be doing an Ipod wedding with the wonderful help of my brother-in-law, Derek Thomas. We want to have your help, though! The party won’t be as great if you aren’t on the dance floor moving your feet. What songs would you like to dance to? What songs do you [...]

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Can’t wait to see you.

By now, most of you will have received your invitation, an invitation I created with the help of my neighbor. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. Robbie and I are anxiously awaiting seeing all of you and sharing this special day with you. It’s going to be our farewell party in [...]

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Directions

(You can click on the map for a larger picture!) For those of you driving and/or renting cars, here are some important addresses for the wedding: Gas Works Park: 2101 North Northlake Way, Seattle, WA. There is ample parking in the lot and IF the lot is full, street parking isn’t too hard to find. [...]

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Where to Stay?

Robbie and I are really thankful for all of the guests that will be coming from out of town. There are a couple of hotels that are near to both Gas Works Park and UW Club where you can receive a discount. The University Inn: It’s located at 4140 Roosevelt Way NE, about 17 miles [...]

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