So I get a phone call today and when I pick up I can’t hear anything on the line except buzzing — like a bad connection. When the connection didn’t improve I eventually hung up the phone. Then they called again and curiosity getting the best of me, I answered the phone in my usual professional manner, “Hello, this is Elaine”. The buzzing continued on the other end but suddenly it was paired with a man’s voice. “Hi, this is Steve” (name replaced to protect the caller’s privacy). “Hi Steve.” “Uh, you did a wedding for a friend of mine about a month ago and he said I have to call you because me and my fiance are getting married in April. I’m in South America visiting her — she’s deployed here”. “What, you are calling from South America?” “Yes, that’s right. She’s got a Majic Jack that makes it easy.” And the discussion progressed from there.
What really wow’d me about that phone call today is that Seattle Wedding Officiants became international! And it was with someone in the military which I love. I have done many military weddings and I’m getting to know the kind of young man that goes into the military. He is bright-eyed, polite, clean-cut, stands up straight — these guys are really amazing! And it’s consistent whichever part of the military they are in. For example, I had about 5 who were assigned to submarines. Facinating, huh? You bet. I was in awe of these young men.
I can’t say enough about how excited I am about my business. The call from South America, getting to know the local military — it’s a great time for Seattle Wedding Officiants and thank you to all of you who have helped!
My new Hawaiian package offers an optional ukulele player and his name is Elias Ka’uhane.
A true “island son”, Elias was born on the island of O’ahu and raised in the windward town of Kane’ohe. His musical influences, like most Hawaiian youth, began at home. His father played ukulele and sang & Elias’ grandparents were well known in the Waikiki music scene and performed with many of the greats of that golden period, such as Aunty Genoa Keawe, Marlene Sai and Sonny Chillingsworth. Read the rest of this entry »
I have done very formal weddings at big hotels and I have done small somewhat less formal weddings in the front room of my home with a fire burning in the fireplace. One of the most exciting things for me wherever I’m doing the wedding is the bride’s dress. Whether it’s a formal gown with a long train and lots of beading and lace or a beautiful short dress from a boutique in town, the bride is ALWAYS BEAUTIFUL! What’s up with that? I have never seen an unattractive bride. They always just beam and it’s always such a pleasure to be around that kind of energy. Happy, happy, happy. I love my job! Read the rest of this entry »
Did you know that in the state of Washington you can apply for your marriage license via the U.S. postal service? Here is what you do:
Go to: http://www.kingcounty.gov/courts/marriage.aspx and click on Applying For A Marriage License. Then under How to Apply click on By Mail. On this page you are instructed to download affadavits for you and your fiance, fill out, get notarized and send back to the King County Courthouse with a $64 cashier’s check. In about 4-5 days call the courthouse to make sure they have received your paperwork. The great thing about this method is that the day they receive your paperwork at the courthouse, your 3-day waiting period begins. This is a great alternative for those that are planning on flying in from out of town. Read the rest of this entry »
