Make Each Day A Celebration
June bride, Cynthia Mosser, and groom, Ted Boudreaux, have included a special request with their wedding invitation. “No Gifts Please!” Instead, guests are invited to donate to the SW Washington Humane Society or support classrooms in need at Donors Choose.
This simple, thoughtful action can help to inspire others to give mindfully. And what a heartfelt way to start married life.
Congratulations Cynthia & Ted. And thanks for the generous gesture!
Celebrate your event with Venetian night flair! Step through the doors of this beautifully restored theater in downtown Hillsboro and you’ll be transported to the days of regal elegance … with a modern twist. A jazzy bistro and bar on the main floor is a great place to meet your bridesmaids for lunch or happy hour. Afterwards, take a tour of the facility and plan your event. 
The upstairs Piazza room seats 100 and opens up to a balcony with views of Main Street. You can even rent the theater which seats 400 (including wheelchair access). Very friendly owners, good banquet rates and delicious food – you and your guests will be very happy. Tour the Venetian Theater online now.
View this week’s mini-show for inspiration and fun.
– how to enjoy an orange
– thoughts from the Dalai Lama
– fresh look for A Clear Place
– field of inspiration
There’s a new resource in town that promises to be a hit with brides. Marry This! offers themed wedding publications with a twist. Not only do you get photos and vendor info, Marry This! actually answers the question that always comes up: “How much does it cost?” You get detailed budgets with real prices for weddings ranging from 75 to 350 guests. Nice idea.
In addition, each guidebook includes tips, trends and a timeline to keep you on track. It’s like having a personal planner at your fingertips. Plans are to publish a new book each month. The current collection includes The Perfect Vineyard Wedding and The Trendy Urban Loft Wedding. You can pick one or mix and match ideas from several. Books are available for easy purchase and download online.
I love that this business is a collaborative effort between three friends – each residing in a different city (my hometown Chicago, Boise and local PDX). Congratulations, ladies. Best wishes for many happy years with Marry This!
View this week’s Joyful Gratitude mini-slideshow for smiles and inspiration:
– Rain brings surprising gift
– Fierce Grace from Ram Dass
– Help for Japan
Click here to enjoy this week’s Joyful Gratitude mini-slideshow. Learn about:
– Women’s Day is everyday; Finding your true and better self the artsy way; Inspiring words from Dr. Northrup.
View this week’s Joyful Gratitude and find out about:
– March celebrations
– Musical Month
– Inspiring Sounds
Looking for just the right music for walking down the aisle? You can’t go wrong with Handel’s Music for the Royal Fireworks. And this recording by Neville Marriner and the Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields is one of the best. Whether you are using a DJ or playing your own CD’s – keep this one in mind. Track 1 is perfect for the processional. This recording also includes Handel’s Water Music and just about any of that suite works well for your recessional. I especially like Tracks 9 through 11. Listen to samples and enjoy!
Check out this week’s FH mini-show: learn how Shift Happens … and happens! View Joyful Gratitude now.
Find out how you can use your wheels to help neighbors in need and other options for lending a hand. View this week’s photo inspiration and more. Connecting with A Festive Heart Feb 8th.
A FESTIVE HEART 