Our Newly Redesigned Site

Hope you like the new digs! After many years, we decided it was time for a major overhaul. So we're still in the Beta testing process, you might encounter some bugs (like the crazy graphic on the wedding packages page, we're working on it.) So be patient, and if you see anything that links the wrong way or doesn't go where it needs to go, shoot us an e-mail.

Also, we will be adding several dozen new photos this weekend. So check back as we make updates during the month of March.

Georgetown

I had so much fun running around Georgetown with Sharon. Graffiti, railroad tracks, old buildings and a beautiful day!

The Ultimate Bride Resource Guides

Anti-Bride Guide: Tying the Knot Outside of the Box
by Carolyn Gerin and Stephanie Rosenbaum

Yeah, you know the whole idea stresses you out. So here's a good little book about doing things your way. It's a handy planner and resource guide that will keep you on track with tabbed chapters and pockets for stuffing brochures and clippings. I used it, and it was a real gem. There's also lots of tips that you wouldn't even think about until it's too late. Carolyn and Stephanie have additional titles as well...

Anti-Bride Wedding Planner: Hip Tools and Tips for Getting Hitched
Anti-Bride Etiquette Guide: The Rules - And How to Bend Them

A must have for anybody planning a wedding.

Grab The Anti-Bride Guide on Amazon

RAINN continues to help victims.

We were happy to have RAINN utilize our photography talents for their recent on-line campaigns, especially for their myspace account. The photograph of a woman holding an umbrella, sheltering herself from harsh words, has made a huge impact on some people.

View the RAINN Myspace Page by clicking here. Be sure to send them a donation.

Some of the comments posted about our photograph...

"wonderful. this has the power to open up people's eyes and let them become aware to what's going on"

"These words should be made into an umbrella for your gift store... and in the CIRCLE in the center of it, should be the words "HOPE, STRENGTH, COURAGE= SURVIVOR... BECAUSE OF RAINN.ORG" .............. just a thought.... as I NEED a new umbrella, but wanted one that made an IMPACT and had HOPED you all had one listed in your RAINN store!!! =)"

"I just read this in its entirety..and..wow. Thank you for all that you do."

"I had seen this picture on all the RAINN sites (website, Myspace, Facebook), but I just now actually read all the words on it. I like this a lot."

-we are very honored to be a small part of such a wonderful organization.

The Perfect Day by Rebecca Mead

For those of you Seattle and Portland brides-to-be that feel a bit overwhelmed by planning your wedding, you're not alone. Rebecca Mead's book, One Perfect Day: The Selling of the American Wedding, discusses the wedding industry and the rise of the "bridezilla." It's a decent read, cynical, sometimes witty, and best of all, available at a bargain rate for $5.99 at amazon.com.

View Rebecca Mead's Site

Grab the book!