Friday, February 8, 2008

colors and flowers

The colors we have picked for the wedding are green and ivory. The centerpieces and bouquets are going be arranged with white hydrangeas which are simple, yet elegant. I am doing all of the floral arrangements myself a few days before the wedding, and will be hosting a flower arranging party. Let me know if you wish to be added to the invite list!

1000 cranes

we are folding one thousand paper cranes for our wedding. This tradition originates from Japan, where it represents patience and understanding. Cranes are also a symbol of honor and loyalty as they mate for life. The Japanese believe that folding a thousand paper cranes will grant a wish. Now, cranes have become an international symbol of peace. Sadako Sadaski was a little girl who was in the bombings of Hiroshima and developed leukemia from the blast. She attempted to fold a thousand cranes before her death with the hopes of world peace. People all over the world now fold a thousand cranes in her memory and for world peace. We are folding a thousand white cranes to symbolize peace, purity and loyalty for our marriage. Wish us luck!

Map!

We have set up a nifty interactive map for the wedding. There are directions to the ceremony/reception and several other spots around Portland. Check it out!

Monday, February 4, 2008

the location..

in the hiatus of posting, we have narrowed down some of our wedding plans...
we are getting married at the Hoyt Arboretum, in Portland Oregon. It is a beautiful spot and has a covered shelter with a stone floor. It is close to Washington Park and the zoo and overlooks downtown Portland. The reception will include an afternoon lunch buffet, cake, music and dancing, as well as outdoor lawn games. We are very excited and are praying for warm sunny weather!


here is a map