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APRIL 2021 PUBLISHER

Caitlin Agnew | caitlin.agnew@lifestylepubs.com MANAGING EDITOR

Heija Nunn | bellevue@lifestylepubs.com

EVENTS AND WEDDINGS HAVE CHANGED SIGNIFICANTLY IN THE LAST YEAR, BUT THE SHOW DOES GO ON…EVEN IF NOT AS PLANNED. Just like with almost everything this past year, we have found ways to adapt. This month we asked event planners to share their experience and what to expect and plan for this year. We also share a few special wedding stories (mine included!) that adapted to the challenges, yet still were just as special and memorable as ever. This month we also had the chance to interview Pepper Schwartz Ph.D., sociologist, sexologist and tenured professor at the University of Washington, and also one of the “experts” on Lifetime’s Critic’s Choice Award winning series, Married at First Sight. Schwartz gives us her insight into relationship success on page 18. Her authenticity shines through in our interview, just as it does on her show.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE APRIL 2021

FEATURES 22 Big Love, Tiny Ceremony 28 Event Planners Tell All 38 2021 Wedding Trends

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42 Cocktail Club Carmine’s Bellevue

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Lifestyle Letter

Good Times

Around Town

Hometown Hero

20 Healthy Lifestyle 28 Local Limelight 34 Times Past 38 Trend Setter 40 Lifestyle Calendar 42 Parting Thoughts

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ARTICLE HEIJA NUNN

Love in Captivity WE ARE A NOSY BUNCH. Whether we admit it, or not, most of us crave at least an occasional peek into the lives of others. Our motivations vary; base curiosity, a chance to discover and ponder our own relative normalcy or freak factor, and sometimes our deep dive into the business of other people represents pure escapism; a guilty pleasure we keep hidden from the world. And as we enter year two of constant togetherness, who can blame us for having a wandering eye...for reality tv! Luckily, most of us have access to a steady stream of unscripted television giving us a front row seat to the homes, habits, and relationship dramas of imperfect strangers, all without leaving the house...because we can’t. Lifetime’s Critic’s Choice Award winning series, Married at First Sight is in its twelfth season and features ten not-so-lucky-in-love singles who agree to enter a legally binding marriage when they first meet their “match” as selected by dating and relationship professionals. It seems like a wild idea, but it is not without success that stems from the earnest and true desire of the participants who are described as “Good people, struggling to get what they want” by Dr. Pepper Schwartz, one of the featured relationship experts. Speaking from her home outside Seattle, Pepper

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they genuinely “want a happy ending,” and the audi-

One way to do so is to consider things closed until

ence is rooting for the same thing. The show’s best rat-

opened: desks, individual walks, etc. Everyone needs

ings happen when participants, fans and professionals

alone time to read or breathe. Finding new ways to

get what they want in the end, a successful marriage

spend time together, (endless, tedious, infinite time),

and an authentic love story.

can make it more fun; subscribe to a meal kit service

As Schwartz sees it, some people struggle with

and commit to cooking together, create a Netflix rou-

relationships because they haven’t committed to

tine with wine and/or popcorn. Be intentional about

being reasonable. When people start dating very

being together — or apart.

early, by the time they are twenty five they may have

Dr. Schwartz says we need to be ready to take

been hurt so many times that the experience makes

responsibility and accept accountability for our

them overprotective of their heart. More people

behavior, while acknowledging the outside forces of

would get what they want, shes says, if they work to

this pandemic influencing our actions. “Don’t think

be more open and flexible. “If you have more than 3

of this as the real you. Normal behavior doesn’t exist

main desires in a partner, you’ll be disappointed or

in abnormal times. Yes, we are under pressure, so we

lonely.” While she believes couples can be very dif-

have to recognize, apologize and do better.” Schwartz

ferent and still very good together, she explains the

says a good apology happens quickly and has the

importance of deciding if a difference is a desire, or

most impact.”I was out of line, I’m sorry.” For really big

a dealbreaker. A desire may be a loss that is resolved

deals it’s best to take a break, make an appointment

with compromise or overlooked, while a dealbreaker

to discuss it, don’t stuff it. It’s okay to go to bed mad,

can lead to a hard stop.

it might be better, just not all the time. As long as you

When it comes to love and relationships in this

commit to having the discussion, issues won’t be

time of COVID, Dr. Schwartz urges people to remem-

swept under the rug. Think of it like waiting for your

ber that we have never had this much of each other.

therapists appointment.

“Everything does better with more space”, she says. It’s crucial to find ways to create space for each other.

“If you really want a successful life, you might want to be a grown up—compromise.”

“ I f y o u r e a l ly wa n t a successful life, you m i g h t wa n t t o b e a g r o w n u p — c o m p r o m i s e .” CityLifestyle.com/BellevueWA

HEALTHY LIFESTYLE 4 TIPS FOR A PICTURE PERFECT SMILE YOU’LL LOVE LOOKING BACK ON FOREVER

Wedding Ready Smile Come in for a consultation as soon as you get engaged After you’ve popped the champagne and celebrated your heart out, a visit to the orthodontist should be one of your first pre-wedding appointments. Since some treatment plans can take up to a year to complete, it’s best to get started as early as possible to ensure the best results. Learning about all your options sooner rather than later will prevent unnecessary stress as the big day approaches.

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ciality, including clear aligners, lingual braces, teeth whitening, and BOTOX. Dr. Rooz, a Board Certified Orthodontist, is a leading expert in digital orthodontics and one of the few orthodontists in the greater Seattle area that specializes in adult cosmetic treatments. For the one day you’ll be photographed more than any other,

Avoid teeth-staining food and drinks Food and drinks with dark pigments, tannins, or high acidic content can open the pores within the enamel and cause color compounds to stick to your teeth, leading to discoloration over time. To keep your smile bright and white in the weeks leading up to your big day, avoid things like coffee, tea, red wine, balsamic vinegar, tomato-based sauces, and dark-colored fruit juices. They’ll be waiting for you on your honeymoon!

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here are 4 tips to get your smile camera ready:

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ARTICLE HEIJA NUNN

Big Love, Tiny Ceremony Jeff and Mai Cirillo MARRIED IN 2020, INDIAN WELLS, CALIFORNIA

HOW DID YOU MEET? Jeff and I met in our community. We both belonged to Overlake Golf and Country Club and the Bellevue Club. Jeff courted me through our shared love for golf, fitness and our mutual friendships. THE PROPOSAL: Our relationship blossomed very organically; we are “a very good fit” as my husband would say. Our proposal happened after a long month of Jeff’s strenuous work schedule and my travels. We both arrived happily home and I prepared dinner for us per usual, exhausted from our trips and absolutely elated to finally be reunited. My future husband turned to me and asked with a spark in his eye “Do you want to get married?” After a moment of silence and a sip of wine, I asked “Did you just propose to me?” He smiled. And just like that we were on our way to becoming Husband and wife. It was a very intimate, special moment for us both.

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WHAT WAS YOUR BIGGEST CHALLENGE OR MOST INGENIOUS SOLUTION WHILE PLANNING AN EVENT DURING THE PANDEMIC? We originally decided on a small wedding ceremony in Kona, Hawaii, however that would not work due to COVID. We definitely modified our original plans as the pandemic was filled with uncertainty. Travel restrictions kept changing and this affected our ability to plan. We then thought of eloping and having our celebration at Overlake Golf & Country Club, however this did not happen due to COVID scheduling and gathering restrictions. The world seemed to be shutting down. Finally, Jeff suggested we get married in the desert, right at our very own home. DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE MOMENT OR TWO? Our favorite: Saying our wedding vows to each other with family and friends zooming in, and our immediate family in attendance was incredibly heart warming and special. That very significant momentous day reminded us both even more so, just how important it is having loved ones close. TELL US ABOUT THE DETAILS; FOOD, FASHION, PHOTOS! Our families videotaped, snapped photos and screenshots. They captured very fun memories for us. We hired Katie Geiberger, an amazing photographer and Chef and team leader Anthony of Il Corso in El Paseo, Palm Desert prepared our custom Italian dinner. Chae Collette of Toscana Country Club helped create our intimate setting with flowers by Flower Patch.

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BIG LOVE, TINY CEREMONY (CONTINUED)

Bryan and Ruth Ann Otis MARRIED IN 2020, WOODINVILLE, WASHINGTON

THE PROPOSAL: I proposed to Ruth Ann on March 1st, 2020 at Dance Church, which is a mixture dance party and millennial Jazzercize class. The founder, Kate Wallich, carved out a special moment at the end of the class for me to propose. Thankfully, I had asked a friend to video tape the moment. That was the last class that was held, as the next week it was canceled due to the emerging pandemic. We watch the video all the time, and both laugh and reflect on what a year it’s been. DID YOU MODIFY YOUR ORIGINAL PLANS OR WAS THIS EVENT TAILORED FOR THIS VERY WEIRD YEAR? Ha, yes very much. I often tell people that my wedding was my fourth. Not fourth marriage, mind you. No, the fourth wedding we planned in the space of six months. Right after our proposal, we celebrated at one of our favorite lunch spots, called Juicebox. We immediately got out the UW Football calendar, as we needed to plan around the home and away games. Pretty much every person in my family has had to plan their wedding around the UW Football schedule. WHAT WAS YOUR BIGGEST CHALLENGE OR MOST INGENIOUS SOLUTION? The biggest challenge was the need to continuously communicate to family and friends about the changes in all our plans. So many things were changing in the news every day, it felt like we were redesigning our entire wedding every couple of weeks. Thankfully, both our family’s are very flexible, and my brother and his wife have a beautiful open air backyard in Woodinville, so we decided to shift our wedding plans to become a small, family dinner in their backyard. It was the perfect place.

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DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE MOMENT OR TWO? The whole thing was my favorite moment. The entire process of planning a wedding, amidst a pandemic, illuminated to both of us little things we both cared about, and how to communicate those things to each other. PLEASE SHARE ALL THE JUICY DETAILS! TELL US ABOUT THE FOOD, FASHION, DECOR! We designed a farm-to-table dinner that was a mixture of both Pacific Northwest ingredients and traditional Korean dishes. The meal was magic, and helped anchor the family around a shared experience we could all look back on and recreate in the future. Chloe Csadenyi-Benson helped plan the wedding, Teressa Johnson did all the florals, Micah Mowery and JJ Proville did the food, Andrew Means spun vinyl records, and Kara Mercer photographed the entire thing. It was a dream team. WHAT WILL YOU REMEMBER MOST? My wife smiling, a lot. CONTINUED >

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BIG LOVE, TINY CEREMONY (CONTINUED)

Max and Caitlin (Agnew) Baker MARRIED EARLY 2021, LEAVENWORTH, WASHINGTON

HOW DID YOU MEET? We originally met, unromantically, 9 years ago. Max won his first round of funding for his company, ILLUMAGEAR, at an Angel Investing event that was held at Caitlin’s business (at the time), Makers Coworking. Years later, we reconnected over coffee, this time romantically. DID YOU MODIFY ORIGINAL PLANS OR WAS THIS EVENT TAILORED FOR THIS VERY WEIRD YEAR? We got engaged in September 2020, so as we discussed plans for the wedding, we knew either we’d have to wait 1-2 years to have a big celebration, or we could do something soon that was small and intimate. We chose the latter, and tailored our ceremony to this very weird time in history. Although we missed having a big party, we loved the intimacy of our small wedding. WEDDING LOCATION? Sleeping Lady Chapel in Leavenworth, Washington WHAT WAS YOUR BIGGEST CHALLENGE OR MOST INGENIOUS SOLUTION? Last minute, Caitlin’s parents encouraged us to incorporate Zoom so we could invite friends and family to “attend.” With a lot of family and friends on the list, Zoom actually couldn’t accommodate our wedding as easily as expected, so the day before we switched to a live YouTube link.

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DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE MOMENT OR TWO? Sleeping Lady Resort used to be a CYO camp for many years, and Caitlin’s parents worked there for many summers, and eventually eloped in the same chapel that is there today (45 years ago). Caitlin also wore a vail that has been worn by nearly 50 Agnew women over 3 generations. Max and Nolan, Max’s four year old son and adorable ring bearer, felt very welcomed into the “clan” by all the Agnew traditions. PLEASE SHARE ALL THE JUICY DETAILS! TELL US ABOUT THE FOOD, FASHION, DECOR: We decided to have a micro-wedding just after New Years 2021 and set our wedding date for 2/21/21. With just about a month to plan, we couldn’t spend much time on details. Sleeping Lady Resort was very accommodating with helping set up the chapel, and flowers. We brought a coconut cake from Deru Market, and toasted after Photography by Kara Mercer

the ceremony with Trevari Cellars sparkling wine. It was simple, sweet, and special.

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT ARTICLE HEIJA NUNN

Event Planners Tell All 3 e l e v e n e v e n t s O w ner/ M a n a ger : L i sh a L e e We b s i t e : w w w. 3 e l e v e n e v e n t s . c o m

WHAT IS THE COOLEST THING THAT HAS HAPPENED IN YOUR INDUSTRY OR PERSONAL BUSINESS LATELY? Creating micro-wedding packages. It’s an all inclusive onestop shop. Think Vegas wedding, but with the beauty of the PNW and all the beautiful trimmings of your dream wedding. DO YOU PREDICT ANY LASTING TRENDS MOTIVATED BY COVID? TELL US ABOUT YOUR BUSINESS: 3eleven events is primarily a wedding planning com-

Yes! I think hand sanitizer is here to stay, at weddings. Even as favors.

pany, however we also produce corporate events, bridal showers, baby showers and elegant dinner parties.

WHY IS IT A GOOD IDEA TO GET PROFESSIONAL EVENT HELP?

2020 WAS A VERY WEIRD YEAR, IS THERE A SILVER LINING? The silver lining for most of our couples has been the intimacy of a smaller event and saving money. We’ve

Professionals anticipate the unexpected and they prepare for it. There’s cool insider tips and tricks and they totally have your back. Work with your planner to create a backup plan. It’s the best thing we have done to prepare clients.

seen couples extending honeymoons due to savings and being able to work remotely.

DO YOU HAVE A SIGNATURE STYLE?

DESCRIBE A BIG CHALLENGE THAT

and modern bohemian.

I would say somewhere between timeless romance REQUIRED A CREATIVE SOLUTION: We were scheduled for a 125 person wedding, with just weeks to pivot due to new restrictions. A week before the wedding, the soon to be groom asked me to come up

WHAT OR WHO IS ON YOUR EVENT BUCKET LIST? It is to own a new wedding venue and host a holiday party for Russell and Ciara :)

with something creative. They were able to get married in a family friends backyard, with just their officiant, while

IF YOU COULD SPLURGE ON JUST ONE EVENT

their witnesses (their parents) watched from inside.

ELEMENT, WHAT WOULD IT BE? This is hard because I say both florals and photography are the most important.

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DESCRIBE YOUR BUSINESS: Social and corporate event planning

WHY IS IT A GOOD IDEA TO GET PROFESSIONAL EVENT HELP? These are unprecedented times with unknown chal-

2020 WAS A VERY WEIRD YEAR, HAVE YOU BECOME

lenges, now more than ever people need professional

ACCUSTOMED TO A NEW WAY OF WORKING?

planners with long term industry relationships.

2020 has been a year of reimagining expectations, this has a year spent not worrying about being overserved, but instead being overexposed to the virus.

DO YOU HAVE A SIGNATURE STYLE? Enduring high touch with a classic flair! Timeless never goes out of style and if I choose one word, elegance.

WHAT IS THE BIGGEST CHANGE YOU HAVE MADE TO YOUR BUSINESS?

WHAT OR WHO IS ON YOUR EVENT BUCKET LIST?

Managing expectations, because clients either

Of all the events I have done, I am most nervous about

needed to create space to re-envision their event if

the next one, it is my own wedding! I know the client well

they wanted to proceed given the limited conditions, or

and she is very hard to please.

they had to find the patience to dream and visualize the celebration they could have post Covid.

IF YOU COULD SPLURGE ON JUST ONE EVENT ELEMENT, WHAT WOULD IT BE?

DESCRIBE A BIG CHALLENGE THAT REQUIRED A CREATIVE SOLUTION.

In all seriousness, marry the right person and the rest falls into place.

The challenge right now is that people still want to come together and celebrate, and the solution is to come up with creative ways for people to express their feelings. We may not be able to get together, but you can always tell someone you love them. DO YOU PREDICT ANY LASTING TRENDS MOTIVATED BY COVID? Safety precautions are here to stay and standards are rising to an even higher level. DO YOU HAVE ANY CREATIVE TIPS OR CAUTIONARY ADVICE FOR READERS WHO MAY BE PLANNING AN EVENT SOON? Be mindful and have Plan A and Plan B. Embrace technology and include everyone.

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E l i t e E v e n t s / We d d i n g & E v e n t P l a n n i n g O w ner/ M a n a ger Na me(s): H a n n a h M itc hel l & C i ndy B enez r a We b s i t e : w w w. e l i t e s e a t t l e . c o m Instagram @eliteseattle.com

DESCRIBE YOUR BUSINESS: Elite Events is an award-winning, luxury wedding & event planning company based in

like our initial design meetings where we really need to gauge the client’s reactions in order to make the perfect design proposal for them.

the Seattle area. IS THERE A SILVER LINING? 2020 WAS A VERY WEIRD YEAR, HAVE

Where people used to normally only want

YOU BECOME ACCUSTOMED TO A NEW

larger celebrations, now we see that intimate cel-

WAY OF WORKING?

ebrations of about 10 people are becoming more

In this industry, it is all about adapting and being

popular. People are really appreciating the posi-

flexible in crazy situations. At the end of the day

tives in their lives and are very grateful for what

it is just another challenge to overcome creatively. they have. People are also getting a bit more formal with their attire, which we just think is fun! WHAT IS THE BIGGEST CHANGE YOU HAVE MADE TO YOUR BUSINESS? We now make it a priority to talk clearly

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DESCRIBE A BIG CHALLENGE THAT REQUIRED A CREATIVE SOLUTION.

about COVID planning implications in our ini-

One of the larger challenges during this time

tial interviews with clients. We have also been

is ensuring that guests are both being safe and

doing a majority of our client meetings over

feeling happy and comfortable at events. Many

Zoom. You just can’t get that same feeling over

of our clients are very invested in this aspect

the phone, especially when working on things

of the event planning process and want to go

even further than the standard government regulations in order to offer a higher level of safety. For example, at one of our upcoming weddings we are doing all of the following in addition to normal state regulations: on-site rapid COVID tests, 5% venue capacity, having HEPA filters in the ceremony & reception spaces, using UV light treatments on high-touch areas, implementing sanitizing stations, and asking guests to wear color-coded wristbands to indicate their comfort level regarding proximity to others. DO YOU HAVE ANY CREATIVE TIPS OR CAUTIONARY ADVICE FOR READERS WHO MAY BE PLANNING AN EVENT SOON? We would encourage people to really evaluate the food & beverage plan so you can make sure there aren’t many high-touch items. The easiest way to enjoy your party while abiding by restrictions is to have a professional caterer manage the food so you and your guests can relax and enjoy yourselves while knowing you are taking the necessary precautions. WHY IS IT A GOOD IDEA TO GET PROFESSIONAL EVENT HELP? For wedding & event planning, we not only save you time and emotional stress, but we normally end up saving you a solid chunk of money. Planners have access to lots of special discounts and they also know the best ways to spend your money so you get the most “bang for your buck”. DO YOU HAVE A SIGNATURE STYLE? While we can design events for any theme, our signature style is chic, glam and playful. We love the glamorous events of LA, NY and Miami – that is what really speaks to us — so we try to exemplify that vibe through our events. WHAT OR WHO IS ON YOUR EVENT BUCKET LIST? Any/all of the Kardashians are on our event planning bucket list. We love their taste in events and their love of doing the unexpected. IF YOU COULD SPLURGE ON JUST ONE EVENT ELEMENT, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Ambiance – hands down! We believe that guests should leave a wedding feeling like they got to know the couple better and like it was still an intimate affair, even if 200 people were there. CONTINUED >

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B A H T O H - f l o r i s t / h a i r s a l o n O w n e r / M a n a g e r N a m e ( s ) : B o b b i e Ya n o u p e t h a n d M i c h a e l S i n g , c o - o w n e r s We b s i t e : w w w. B A H T O H . c o m Instagram @ba htoh

WHY IS IT A GOOD IDEA TO GET PROFESSIONAL EVENT HELP? We have spent years honing our crafts and being able to handle last minute emergencies. Having professionals there to handle the all the logistics and any issues, is the best way to avoid any added stress. DESCRIBE YOUR BUSINESS: We are a full service hair salon and floral shop. We specialize in weddings and events. We also offer retail floral arrangements.

DO YOU HAVE A SIGNATURE STYLE? We gravitate towards very modern, lush florals. We like to push our client’s outside of the box when thinking about floral design. Adding in an unusual flower, that they

2020 WAS A VERY WEIRD YEAR, HAVE YOU BECOME

may have not thought of or a style of installation they may

ACCUSTOMED TO A NEW WAY OF WORKING?

initially imagined.

As weddings are a huge focus and source of income, we definitely suffered financially. As we are primarily

DESCRIBE AN EVENT (OR TWO)

an event florist, we opted to add in floral arrangement

FROM THIS PAST YEAR:

deliveries to our clients. This was a way for us to bring in income and stay busy flowering.

We’ve done a few small in home weddings including a beautiful outdoor wedding overlooking the water in Hunts Point. They had a great back yard and the deck was cov-

WHAT IS THE COOLEST THING THAT HAS

ered, so it protected the guests from rain and wind.

HAPPENED IN YOUR INDUSTRY OR PERSONAL BUSINESS LATELY? Our clients have been spending more time and money

DO YOU HAVE ANY HOT INSIDER TIPS FOR ENTERTAINING THAT WON’T BREAK THE BANK?

on the things that they most value. With a smaller guest

Small details that lets your guest know that you thought

count, our client’s have been emphasizing wanting to

of them. Maybe an end of night snack; cookie, pizza, hot

have their dream flowers.

dogs. The list is endless.

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TIMES PAST

heirlooms and traditions ARTICLE HEIJA NUNN

Mike and Shelley Carlson I met Mike at the old Keg in Kirkland on December 30, 1987 when I was here visiting my mom from Maryland. He asked me out for lunch and then again for dinner the next day, New Year’s Eve. We had five dates that week and then didn’t see each other again for a year and a half. We finally got married on September 11, 1992. I planned our traditional wedding with my mom’s help. I knew I wanted to wear pearls with my wedding dress. So, for my “something old” on my wedding day, my Mom suggested I wear her pearls. They were given to her by my father when I was a little girl. She thought they would be the perfect length, and they were. Wearing something of hers was very special for us both. I forgot Mike’s wedding ring at home that day, but I brought the pearls!

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Kristen and Dan Newell I must have been just six or seven when Grandma Russell put the silver dime in my hand and told me the story about our family wedding tradition. She began with the old English rhyme for brides seeking various types of good luck, complete with the final and lesser known fifth line: “Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, a silver sixpence in her shoe.” My grandmother had had a silver coin in her shoe, and most likely it was a silver sixpence. That coin is now gone, so perhaps it went to one of her sisters and was handed down in their families. In any case, when it came time for my aunt to marry, a silver dime was selected to be the new heirloom. I was told that the coin must be solid silver, to bring pure luck, not cut with an alloy as that may diminish the luck it brings or perhaps might make it impure. The English favor putting the coin in the left shoe, Irish prefer the right. We were mostly a Scottish family and perhaps it had to do with political feelings that my grandmother felt the right shoe was the correct placement. Some say the coin must be given by a relative with a good longstanding marriage. Others say it must be given by someone with good fortune. Mine was given to me by my aunt who’d had both. At my wedding with every step I felt the dime in my right shoe and my grandmother in my heart.

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Doug and Diane (Lundeen) Smith MODERN

I wouldn’t necessarily call this a tradition, but we did have a few special circumstances to contend with when we got married many years ago. My dad had recently passed away and it was important to me to have his presence felt at the wedding. We had several photos of him near the guestbook, a reference to him in our wedding program, and I wore a gold chain with a fish charm that had belonged to

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