Wedding Bling Cupcakes
Do I Trust You
Well OK I Trust That We Will Always Have Fun
A Heartfelt Thanks to our Friends and Family
This About Sums it Up
The End
You Can Have Your Cake and Eat it Too
September 16, 2011
Bubble Fun
Reynolds - Hanson Clan
We Aren't a Very Stable Group
Reynolds Family
Our Moms
Hanson Family
The Most Whimsical Wedding Party Ever!
The Happy Couple
This Wedding Made Possible by the Love of Carol and Linda
Flower Angels
Spreading Rose Petals
The Comfort of Mom's Arms
Rose Petals in the Air
Rockin' the Vest
Reverend LynneA
Listening to Deepak Chopra recite the Ode to Solomon
Gorgeous Day for a Wedding
The Beautiful Bride Waiting Her Turn
Iris Leading the Kazoo Band with her Flute
Kazoos Playing Here Comes the Bride
Irena Making her Entrance to the Kazoo Cacophony
Mother of the Groom Blessing Our Rings
Mother of the Groom Threatening to Steal the Rings
Irena Vowing to Let Me Win the Grands Next Time
Irena and Bill Hang Dai
Shared Vows
The Symbol of Our Love
Carrying the Blessings of our Loved Ones With Us Always
First Kiss Surprise
The Trophy Presentation
Consummate Trophy Kiss
Getting Ready
September 6, 2011
More pics from the wedding. These pics focus on getting ready.
Kirestin Getting Ready
Cherie and Gisele Getting Ready
Lavonne and Lily Getting Ready
Three Angels
There's No Place Like Home
Butterfly in D's Hair
A Glowing Ramona
Kim Helping Irena Get Ready
Ladies in Waiting
Cousin Bill Sharing a Laugh With the Ladies
One Happy Guy
All the Pretty Ladies in White
Stealing a Quiet Moment
The Best Day Ever
September 5, 2011
For all of our friends and family that made our wedding day so special, THANKS!
Over a month later and we are still riding the emotional high from that splendeferous day! Here are some pictures for your enjoyment. There is a bunch to post, so they will come in groups. Check back every so often for more.
Scenic Beach State Park Wedding Day
Emel House
Wedding Balloons
Whimsical Flowers
Trophy Wife Pale Ale - The Offical Brew of Irena and Bill's Wedding!
Sunflower
Wedding Flowers
Whimsical Colors
Red!
Flowers and Hood Canal
Dan's Magical Hat
Ring Pillow and Vow Scrolls
This Time Next Week ….
July 22, 2011
… a gathering to celebrate the good things in life: friends, family, love and thanks to your positive energy, looks like we have some awesome weather on tap too. Current forecast 69 degrees and mostly sunny!
Here is some contact info for guests to touch base if needed when they get in town.
Irena & Bill’s Home Number: 360-372-2522
Bill’s Personal Cell: 602-326-6341
Bill’s Work Cell: 206-920-3149
Irena’s Cell: 360-362-6454
Linda’s Home: 360-307-0179
Linda’s Cell: 360-981-4545
Carol: 360-990-3975
Here is a rough timeline for the weekend
Friday
AM: Gals to Pikes Market, Guys Uber Paradise (Irena and Bill’s place) & running misc errands
Afternoon: Gals @ Linda’s Arranging Flowers, Guys Uber Paradise & running misc errands
Evening: Gals & Guys Uber Paradise Dinner and final prep, will also be making a run out to Scenic Beach State Park when flower girls arrive in evening
Saturday
AM: Irena and Bill getting ready, helpers delivering and starting set up at Scenic Beach State Park
Afternoon: 2:00 pm Ceremony, then Party!
Evening: 6:00-7:00 ish, break down party, open invitation to Uber Paradise for Camp Fire hangout after
Sunday
AM: Open invitation for Brunch with the newlyweds at Uber Paradise
See all y’all next week!
Irena and Bill
Next Up – Party Time
July 18, 2011
Irena, myself and a whole bunch of good friends and family are putting the finishing touches on what will surely be a most joyous celebration. The big date, July 30th is now less than two weeks away!
We just got back from our Honeysun (not a Honeymoon, because they are done after the wedding) and we had an incredible time. For a week and a half, Irena and I explored Ireland, Northern Ireland and Scotland. We focused on ancient spiritual sites highlighted by experiencing the power of Newgrange and Calanais. Here is one of my favorite pictures from Calanais.
The Standing Stones of Calanais, Isle of Lewis, Scotland
After our cross countries exploring (if this is Tuesday this must be Oban) we wrapped up the Honeysun in grand fashion joining Jamie Kiguchi and a whole slew of friends at Dundas Castle in Edinburgh. If was the perfect way to wrap up our adventure in the lap of luxury.
- Dundas Castle, Edinburgh, Scotland
Now that we have recovered from the jet lag, we are all focused on dotting ‘I’s and crossing ‘T’s for the big day.
Flower girl dresses have been delivered and the girls all look like angels.
RSVPs continue to roll in. We are up over 110 people and so far the most Seussically awesome reply goes to our dear friends in Vancouver, B.C., Eric and Julie Startup. They not only replied (unfortunately that they can’t make it) in Seusical prose, they even printed it on velum, like the original invites and attached that to the reply card. Julie and Eric (yes for those of you keeping track their first names are ironic) despite missing the ceremony will still be part of the summer of love as we will be enjoying our Honeymoon at their B&B in Deep Cove the weekend after our wedding.
Tri-Tip and Chicken has been prepped and spiced and is sealed away in the freezer to be thawed right before the BBQ. Augmenting our own wine collection, Matty B has provided us with a case of wine from his winery, Cordon Creek. Looks like Matty dug into his own private collection as we got 2002 vintage! We also picked up some White Zin and Pinot Grigio to round out the wine options. On the beer front, we of course have the home brewed Three Bitches Brew and Trophy Wife Pale Ale. For people that enjoy a slightly lighter fare of beer, we also have some Coronas and some Coors Light. Last thing to really prep from the BBQ side is the veggie kabobs. Also on the BBQ front, we have assembeld a virtual who’s who of master BBQ talent to man the fire! Wild Bill, Slim Jim, Mike the Master and Brendan the Brave will be seeing that our Roast Beast and Veggie kabobs come out perfect.
People continue to contribute to World Vision as our gift registry. Thanks to you all that have contributed generously.
I may have misled some folks into thinking I had reserved their rooms for them, partially due to the fact that I was a bit confused on how the whole process worked. So if you haven’t booked a room for yourself, neither have I, so you better get on it. If you need help and don’t want to be misled again, I would suggest talkin to Irena 
The focus I need from all of you for the next two weeks is to put all of your positive energy into the perfect weather day.
See ya in a couple of weeks
T-Minus 47 Days!
June 13, 2011
The Uber Paradise summer of love is in full swing. Although we have been working on wedding plans since the day she said yes at 3,000 feet, last weekend was the first sorta official wedding event, with guys weekend in Vegas. Thanks to Eugene, Steve, Special Ed, AJ, Damage, Jams, Marky Mark and Bush for making the trip. An extra shout out to Troy for pulling the whole thing together! Thanks Bud! It should be noted that I returned without having to call for bail, with respect for Irena intact and no facial tattoos.
Next big event is Pre-Wedding Honeymoon which kicks off with our flight to Dublin a week from Friday, June 24th.
Here are bullet point highlights on activities since the last update.
Flower Girl dresses are coming along great and look awesome. Lily has tried hers on and wants the wedding to be today so she can wear her dress now! Gisele’s is done and will be sent down to LA for a fitting. Most of Kirestin’s is done, with the ribbons and trim left to be done. A big shout out to Carnl and Irena for all of the effort they have put into these beautiful dresses.
Invitations have been sent out and RSVPs are already coming in. Some of you have been very Seussically creative in your replies adding further joy for Irena and I beyond the fact you will be joining us at our celebration.
We have had a few people ask questions about the BBQ meal options. We will have Tri-Tip, Chicken, Beans (gotta have some Blazing Saddles entertainment for around the campfire!) and a whole slew of salads for your enjoyment. If you want vegetarian (we are going to do Veggie Kabobs) you should indicate that on your RSVP card, otherwise we will assume you are dining on ‘Roast Beast’.
We listed World Vision as our registry for people wishing to give gifts and we received our first confirmation of someone’s generous gift. Thanks!
I would like all of you to call in the powers at your disposal to start working on perfect celebration weather for July 30th. No rain and not too hot. Let’s calibrate in at about 78 degrees and sunny! We will have some canopies to optimistically handle giving people shade if needed.
We have the head BBQ chef and a volunteer lined up to help, but we could propably use a couple more Sous Flame Master volunteers. So if anyone is interested in helping out let me know. As a perk for your effort, you go to the front of the priority list when it comes to sampling the home brew!!
Speaking of the home brew, both batches earned the Tom Rigdon seal of approval, as over Memorial Day weekend, Tom served as our unbiased tester.
Hotel rooms are filling up. All of the Suites have been booked and although they originally gave us until the 30th to book, they are getting pressure to release rooms due to Whaling Days. So message here is get your rooms booked ASAP. Two posts below give you Oxford info (where our block of rooms are at) and other local options.
Special audience participation for ceremony involves 50 Kazoos and a Flautist! How much fun is that?
Stay tuned for more info to come.
2 1/2 Months and Counting
May 16, 2011
The time is drawing near for our celebration! Plans are coming together and Irena and I are getting more and more excited. Here is a few of the things we have been working on.
Invitations are printed and will be going out at the beginning of June.
Irena and Carol are making the flower girl’s (Kirestin, Lilly and Gisele) dresses.
All the travel for both of our honeymoons have been booked. Yes I said both, we are doing one before (Ireland/Scotland) our wedding and one after (Vancouver, BC)
Rings are done and they look awesome.
Guys weekend in Vegas set for June 11th/12th. (Guidelines are very clear, “Don’t call for bail money, respect me and no Mike Tyson face tattoos!”)
Met with Reverend Lynnea and reviewed the ceremony.
Our mommies are going to be our witnesses (thanks Marie and Kathie).
People are starting to check into our block of rooms in Silverdale.
Our Wedding Registry is with World Vision
March 21, 2011
We live a very blessed life in a very small space, so we really don’t need any more ‘stuff’. Instead of signing up for a wedding registry somewhere, we are requesting that instead you give to World Vision in our honor. World Vision is a charity that focuses on making a better world for children.
Peace Out
Irena and Bill
