» Marriage Announcement!
(14)This past weekend on August 6th, Jakki and I officially tied the knot. While at Ohanapecosh campground at the base of Mt. Rainier, with many friends and family members present, we enacted a Celtic handfasting ceremony under the guidance of the Capt. and Rev. Gary Kelfner.
Here is how the blessed event happened:
 The flower crew assembled bouquets and boutonnieres... |
 The wedding party was gathered... |
 Witnesses were in attendance... |
 Vows and rings were exchanged... |
 Hands were made fast... |
 A table was laid... |
 Glasses were charged in honor... |
 Much smooching was in effect... |
 And finally, groove thangs were shaken. |
With just thirteen days from inception to fruition, this wedding was planned and executed with military efficiency thanks to Jakki, my mom, and many other people. Special thanks are in order to Jakki's aunt Sharon for flying Jakki's mom Joyce out for the event, and also to my aunt and uncle Linda & Bob, for their most gracious gift of a hired car to drive my grandmother Flo and Jakki's mother Joyce down from Seattle in their absence. The wedding would not have been as special without your generosity.
After the ceremony, we enjoyed cake and champagne followed by a tasty potluck. I cooked up twin batches of pressure-cooker chili which I'm sure put a strain on the local ecology. Jakki looked radiant in her simple wedding garb, and everyone mingled and chatted while the meals were prepared by the campers.
After eating, Jakki's mom and my grandmother returned to Seattle, and we were visited by two grumpy rangers who proceeded to tell us that we needed a "Special Use Permit" to have a wedding and that we needed to rent the amphitheater (which seats 300) to have it in. But a verbal warning only was given, and the rangers left. Everyone was in such good spirits that their presence did not mar the event, and if we do get a citation after the fact, it will make it into the wedding scrapbook.
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WOW! I don’t know what to say except CONGRATULATIONS! It looks like you guys had a beautiful ceremony and a wonderful time. I wish you both the very best. Lots of love, Jules
I am very happy for you both. What a wonderful thing! as we say here back east- wicked cool. love, Carrie
Congrats you guys! We are so happy for you! It looks like a good time was had by all and everyone looks happy. We wish you both much joy. Bayly and Emily
I wish nothing but happiness for you both. Thanks for letting us share (in an electronic way) in your happy day.
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From my mom: “Wow, doesn’t seem possible that cow tipping Kell is married….we look forward to meeting his wife and send our very best love and wishes.” (Carrie again)
Dear Jakki & Kelly, Congratulations! We are sorry that we were not able to attend your Mt. Rainier wedding, but from the great photos you’ve posted, it looks like the event was absolutely wonderful! Best Wishes and Love, Kristi & Paul, on board S/V Shearwater X.
Jakki & Kelly, I can smell the pines out here in the prairie! Wunnerful, wunnerful, wunnerful. Thank you for posting the pictures, the Dugout awaits you both. Let us know when you’re up for a combine demolitian derby! I’m so happy for you all. Love & hugs, Beth
CONGRATULATIONS!! That’s fantastic. It looks like you had a BLAST! We wish you many years of happiness! Lovin’ ya here in LR - Lora, Rocky and Reagan
Congratulations Jakki & Kelly!!! We would love to see you Kelly,and have the honor of meeting your bride. Your pictures showed your happiness and it was fun to see pictures of Pat, Randi, Flo and Em. Love and Best Wishes to you both. Gail& Bryant
Kell & Jakki - we wish you the very best. We enjoy keeping track of you guys through you postings but it would be fun to see you in person if you ever head out to California. Just think, you can see us all in one single visit! Best Wishes and Congratulation from Pam, Maya and Jeff
Congratulations Kel and Jakki!! Wishing you both a blessed life filled with happiness and laughter! Love, Phyllis
Hey you guys! Love the pics… Wish I could have been there, but I’ll visit soon. Looks like it was a wonderful ceremony. CONGRATULATIONS! I wish you the happiness and prosperity of the universe. Know that I miss you terribly and LOVE you abundantly! t & Alex
I am so happy for you both. I love the spot you picked for your wedding. Love you Jakki, Kelly I look forward to meeting you. Lots of love your way, Risa
Hey you two, Congratulations!! Looking forward to our next visit. Love and miss you both very much, Sheila & Joe