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“But Weeeees!” She squealed, a humored blend of irritation and laughter.  “I can’t stop laughing! Quit with the compliments!” He had been pouring them on, lavishly heaping her with all the compliments she deserved.  Oh yes, she deserved them.   Between the perfectly styled hair, the elegantly flowing white gown, and the sparkle of gladness in…

Ten years ago, Michelle put on her custom-made white dress, grabbed her Dad’s arm, walked down a grassy aisle as a backyard bride in her parents yard, and said “I do” as she started life with the peanut-butter-to-her-jelly, the macaroni-to-her-cheese, her best-friend-and-husband. In case you’re curious, ten years is a very long time. Ten years ago,…

She sat calmly in the three-sided tent, temporarily restricted by the plastic walls while he roamed the grounds of the Clermont Historic Mansion. He greeted guests, welcomed relatives, and excitedly paced the lawn. Her dress swirled around her, the flower girl giving her kisses and the ringbearer showing off his vest and tie while the…

I call myself a history nerd, so a Fort Langley National Historic Site Wedding has been on my bucket list both for the charm of a Really Unique Venue and the richness of a historically significant corner of earth.  But when you add in two adorably-in-love people, a surprise cap gun salute during the reception,…

What is love? No, seriously. What IS it?Is it what a girl feels when a boy asks her to study group with him and their friends after class on Thursday?  Is it what the boy knows when he finally asks the girl out for ice cream — just the two of them — and plans…

Lori and Kamil’s Morgan Creek Golf Wedding was an autumn miracle. After the rainiest September I can remember (“more than twice the average rainfall” according to Vancouver is Awesome), their wedding day dawned with severe clear blue skies, a twinge of cool, and the happiest sun I can imagine.  As much as I love a…