To RSVP for our wedding, please scroll down to the bottom of this post. Just below it, on the right side of this box you will see the word "comments," preceeded by a number. Please click "comments," click the ID bar and choose "Anonymous," (because it's the only way you can comment on this blog site without registering for a blog yourself), or choose your online ID, if you have one. Then, tell us we'll have the pleasure of your company, or leave your regrets. Because you'll be identified as "Anonymous," please remember to sign your name!
And, a big Thank you!!!! for following through on the RSVP! You're the best!
Monday, February 22, 2010
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
In lieu of gifts...
We enjoy a very full life together, complete with a full home. In lieu of gifts, please consider signing up for an item or service on our Wish List post (below).
If this is not feasible for you, please consider making a donation in our names to the organizations that feed our souls:
The Ogden Nature Center: Online, go to the "Support" tab of ogdennaturecenter.org, and click on "Donate Online." Please designate that your donation is in honor of the Herland Wedding, then use the message box to designate the funds for "Invasive Weed Control." You may also donate over the phone at 801.621.7595 or mail a check to 966 12th Street, Ogden UT 84404. Again please specify that your donation is in honor of the Herland Wedding and is to be earmarked for "Invasive Weed Control." Alternately, you can get a donation envelope from us at our reception.
The Unitarian Universalist Church of Ogden: uuco.org. Donations made in honor of the Herland Wedding will be earmarked for music, specifically the purchase of hymnals and supplemental hymnals. Please mail a check to UUCO, 705 23rd Street, Ogden UT 84401. Please specify on the "notes" line at the bottom of your check, "Herland Wedding."
Thank you in advance, for sharing your loving presence at our wedding celebration!
If this is not feasible for you, please consider making a donation in our names to the organizations that feed our souls:
The Ogden Nature Center: Online, go to the "Support" tab of ogdennaturecenter.org, and click on "Donate Online." Please designate that your donation is in honor of the Herland Wedding, then use the message box to designate the funds for "Invasive Weed Control." You may also donate over the phone at 801.621.7595 or mail a check to 966 12th Street, Ogden UT 84404. Again please specify that your donation is in honor of the Herland Wedding and is to be earmarked for "Invasive Weed Control." Alternately, you can get a donation envelope from us at our reception.
The Unitarian Universalist Church of Ogden: uuco.org. Donations made in honor of the Herland Wedding will be earmarked for music, specifically the purchase of hymnals and supplemental hymnals. Please mail a check to UUCO, 705 23rd Street, Ogden UT 84401. Please specify on the "notes" line at the bottom of your check, "Herland Wedding."
Thank you in advance, for sharing your loving presence at our wedding celebration!
Wish List: Wedding Contributions
Service is the highest form of love!
Please peruse this list and consider contributing items, resources, and/or services to the evolution of our celebration!
Needs Prior to Wedding Day:
Clean UUCO building before big day
Help set up/decorate at UUCO
Press linens & assemble cutlery bundles
Collect & donate large coffee cans for luminaries
Donate blue, green, brown or white rectangular table cloths
Needs for Wedding Day:
A box of white wine for reception (The Bota Box is nice & recyclable!)
A box of blush or white zin for reception
Videographing wedding ceremony
Record ceremony (creation of “pod cast”)
Assist clean-up crew after ceremony & reception
Lock up UUCO after reception & clean-up
Needs for After the Big Day:
Dog-sitting while on sustainable honeymoon to Rocky Mtn. Folks Fest!
Please peruse this list and consider contributing items, resources, and/or services to the evolution of our celebration!
Needs Prior to Wedding Day:
Clean UUCO building before big day
Help set up/decorate at UUCO
Press linens & assemble cutlery bundles
Collect & donate large coffee cans for luminaries
Donate blue, green, brown or white rectangular table cloths
Needs for Wedding Day:
A box of white wine for reception (The Bota Box is nice & recyclable!)
A box of blush or white zin for reception
Videographing wedding ceremony
Record ceremony (creation of “pod cast”)
Assist clean-up crew after ceremony & reception
Lock up UUCO after reception & clean-up
Needs for After the Big Day:
Dog-sitting while on sustainable honeymoon to Rocky Mtn. Folks Fest!
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
I now pronounce you sustainably wed...
Those of you that've heard us talk about our wedding have heard us describe our upcoming union as a "Sustainable Wedding."
We are being very deliberate about the planning of our wedding. It's bigger than "going green" for the big day, which we are. It is more about reflecting the very satisfying life we are proud to have created together.
Some of the things we are excited about include:
In lieu of a gift registry, we have created a wish list of resources and services (favors) - we don't need any more stuff! (*Please see Wish List - Wedding Contributions post*).
If the donation of an item or service for the big day isn't feasible, we're requesting the gifting of monetary donations in our names to Ogden Nature Center and to our church, The Unitarian Universalist Church of Ogden.
Opting to purchase partially recycled, seeded paper made from rapidly-regenerating plants and plant tissues that negate deforestation. This paper also supports rural economies and traditional lifeways in Nepal. Check it out: oftheearth.org. From these plant-dyed sheets of paper we've created our invitations and will soon start on our programs.
Recycling an antique dress into part of Chey's wedding dress: one part hippie sun dress, one part evening gown. Sound about right?
Ordering rings from a locally owned and operated jeweler. Skipping the diamonds - who needs the guilt?
Taking our Sustainably Sexy Celebration (a.k.a. "bachelorette party") on the bandwagon (it's actually a comfy bus) to support a new local health foods, deli and more store in their wonderfully creative fundraising. Check out Gina's great store at: dragonflyhealthfoods.com.
Opting for 100% reusable and compostable dishes, etc. at our wedding and related events.
Planting Utah native seeds as wedding decorations and gifts.
Saving and asking others to save coffee cans from which we will make luminaries for decorations.
Please share ideas you may have along these lines, check out the Wish List and other posts, and stay tuned for more inspired gushings.
We are being very deliberate about the planning of our wedding. It's bigger than "going green" for the big day, which we are. It is more about reflecting the very satisfying life we are proud to have created together.
Some of the things we are excited about include:
In lieu of a gift registry, we have created a wish list of resources and services (favors) - we don't need any more stuff! (*Please see Wish List - Wedding Contributions post*).
If the donation of an item or service for the big day isn't feasible, we're requesting the gifting of monetary donations in our names to Ogden Nature Center and to our church, The Unitarian Universalist Church of Ogden.
Opting to purchase partially recycled, seeded paper made from rapidly-regenerating plants and plant tissues that negate deforestation. This paper also supports rural economies and traditional lifeways in Nepal. Check it out: oftheearth.org. From these plant-dyed sheets of paper we've created our invitations and will soon start on our programs.
Recycling an antique dress into part of Chey's wedding dress: one part hippie sun dress, one part evening gown. Sound about right?
Ordering rings from a locally owned and operated jeweler. Skipping the diamonds - who needs the guilt?
Taking our Sustainably Sexy Celebration (a.k.a. "bachelorette party") on the bandwagon (it's actually a comfy bus) to support a new local health foods, deli and more store in their wonderfully creative fundraising. Check out Gina's great store at: dragonflyhealthfoods.com.
Opting for 100% reusable and compostable dishes, etc. at our wedding and related events.
Planting Utah native seeds as wedding decorations and gifts.
Saving and asking others to save coffee cans from which we will make luminaries for decorations.
Please share ideas you may have along these lines, check out the Wish List and other posts, and stay tuned for more inspired gushings.
Thank you!!!!
THANK YOU, THANK YOU to those who have gifted us already by volunteering to bless our wedding with the following resources and services!!!
Additionally, local business folks listed are here because we believe wholeheartedly that they improve life in our community and on our planet! Many of these businesses have gifted us with goods & services at fantastic rates or through barter and trade. We wish to acknowledge:
Wedding officiating - Catherine Patillo, website: www.consciousjourney.net, email: catpatillo@comcast.net
Standing with us at the altar - Forest Church, Sonya Welsh, Lance & Stephanie Howerton.
Henna/mendhi painting – Janet Gioffre-Harrington, “An Array of Art” email: gioffre1@msn.com
Flowers – Janet Gioffre-Harrington, “An Array of Art” email: gioffre1@msn.com
Fresh flowers (donation) - Jeanne Perkins (from her garden!)
Catering – Mexi-veg buffet by Sylvia M. & family, email: rusiso@aol.com
Photography – Ingrid’s Photography, email: ingrid@ingrids.org, website: www.ingrids.org
Beer - Tony Church
Champagne for wedding toast - Mike & Cindy Lund (Chey's parents)
Clean up crew/dishes at UUCO - Peggy Bon, Forest Church, Toni Aland
Creation of dresses/wedding outfits - MaryAnn Downard, email: marf29@msn.com, Esther Montoya
Unity candles (handmade!) - Tana Dupuis-McCoy
Bowl for ceremonial hand washing –
Music for ceremony - Beth Dion, email:bethdion@gmail.com, Susan Snyder
Music for reception - Beth Dion, email: bethdion@gmail.com, El Cantante gifted by Esther Montoya
Help with creation of decorations/favors - Cindy Lund, Faith Slattery
Set up before/Transport flowers & decor after wedding - Stephanie & Lance Howerton, Faith Slattery, Toni Aland
Dog sitting weekend of wedding - Stefanie Miller
Cat-sitting/bring in mail and water garden and yard while on Honeymoon (Aug. 8-16) - Emery Young
Sustainably Sexy Celebration (a.k.a. bachelorette party) - Sonya Welsh
Classroom space for Sustainably Sexy Celebration, Dragonfly Health Foods, www.dragonflyhealthfoods.com, email Gina at dragonflyenergy@gmail.com
Slumber Parties presentation - Kellie Greenhalgh, email:
kelliegreenhalgh@yahoo.com
Award-winning cookies for reception - Kristen Hebestreet
Dessert - Sabrina & Brad Foster
Wine for reception - Susan & Doug, Boz & Vicky
Native seeds for table decor and party favors - Cle Paul Ames, email: xeriseeds@yahoo.com
Videography of wedding - Van Williamson
Barkeeps (pouring of champagne & wine at reception) - Jeanne & Ernie Perkins
Compostable dishes & flatware for reception - Beth Bell, Green The World: 4171 Riverdale Rd., Ogden, greentheworldstore.com.
Additionally, local business folks listed are here because we believe wholeheartedly that they improve life in our community and on our planet! Many of these businesses have gifted us with goods & services at fantastic rates or through barter and trade. We wish to acknowledge:
Wedding officiating - Catherine Patillo, website: www.consciousjourney.net, email: catpatillo@comcast.net
Standing with us at the altar - Forest Church, Sonya Welsh, Lance & Stephanie Howerton.
Henna/mendhi painting – Janet Gioffre-Harrington, “An Array of Art” email: gioffre1@msn.com
Flowers – Janet Gioffre-Harrington, “An Array of Art” email: gioffre1@msn.com
Fresh flowers (donation) - Jeanne Perkins (from her garden!)
Catering – Mexi-veg buffet by Sylvia M. & family, email: rusiso@aol.com
Photography – Ingrid’s Photography, email: ingrid@ingrids.org, website: www.ingrids.org
Beer - Tony Church
Champagne for wedding toast - Mike & Cindy Lund (Chey's parents)
Clean up crew/dishes at UUCO - Peggy Bon, Forest Church, Toni Aland
Creation of dresses/wedding outfits - MaryAnn Downard, email: marf29@msn.com, Esther Montoya
Unity candles (handmade!) - Tana Dupuis-McCoy
Bowl for ceremonial hand washing –
Music for ceremony - Beth Dion, email:bethdion@gmail.com, Susan Snyder
Music for reception - Beth Dion, email: bethdion@gmail.com, El Cantante gifted by Esther Montoya
Help with creation of decorations/favors - Cindy Lund, Faith Slattery
Set up before/Transport flowers & decor after wedding - Stephanie & Lance Howerton, Faith Slattery, Toni Aland
Dog sitting weekend of wedding - Stefanie Miller
Cat-sitting/bring in mail and water garden and yard while on Honeymoon (Aug. 8-16) - Emery Young
Sustainably Sexy Celebration (a.k.a. bachelorette party) - Sonya Welsh
Classroom space for Sustainably Sexy Celebration, Dragonfly Health Foods, www.dragonflyhealthfoods.com, email Gina at dragonflyenergy@gmail.com
Slumber Parties presentation - Kellie Greenhalgh, email:
kelliegreenhalgh@yahoo.com
Award-winning cookies for reception - Kristen Hebestreet
Dessert - Sabrina & Brad Foster
Wine for reception - Susan & Doug, Boz & Vicky
Native seeds for table decor and party favors - Cle Paul Ames, email: xeriseeds@yahoo.com
Videography of wedding - Van Williamson
Barkeeps (pouring of champagne & wine at reception) - Jeanne & Ernie Perkins
Compostable dishes & flatware for reception - Beth Bell, Green The World: 4171 Riverdale Rd., Ogden, greentheworldstore.com.
Monday, February 15, 2010
Love, Love, Love
Happy Valentine's Day!
This year's holiday brought us an incredible event, "Reimagining Valentine's Day," in support of the Unitarian Universalist Association's "Standing on the Side of Love" campaign. Check it out: standingonthesideoflove.org
The day started with the following sweet honor: Our friend H. told us she'd used our family to teach her daughter K., about diversity in relationships. She told her that Lisa and I live together and love each other and are about to be married. At first K. was surprised and asked, "To each other?" H. said yes, to each other. K. had a few thoughtful, quiet moments, then said, "I'd pick Lisa, too." She talked about how awesome Lisa is, so my loving her makes perfect sense!
During the town-hall meeting portion of the event, Emelia chose to stand with me and hold my hand as I shared about the blessing of such a supportive church community, and the challenges for our kids when they are discriminated against because they have two moms. The event evolved into something bigger than the words and music notes that were its structure. Much like the wedding ceremony and sustainable experience we're creating, the event grew, gently and lovingly and passionately, into something so much bigger than the ideas that inspired it.
This year's holiday brought us an incredible event, "Reimagining Valentine's Day," in support of the Unitarian Universalist Association's "Standing on the Side of Love" campaign. Check it out: standingonthesideoflove.org
The day started with the following sweet honor: Our friend H. told us she'd used our family to teach her daughter K., about diversity in relationships. She told her that Lisa and I live together and love each other and are about to be married. At first K. was surprised and asked, "To each other?" H. said yes, to each other. K. had a few thoughtful, quiet moments, then said, "I'd pick Lisa, too." She talked about how awesome Lisa is, so my loving her makes perfect sense!
During the town-hall meeting portion of the event, Emelia chose to stand with me and hold my hand as I shared about the blessing of such a supportive church community, and the challenges for our kids when they are discriminated against because they have two moms. The event evolved into something bigger than the words and music notes that were its structure. Much like the wedding ceremony and sustainable experience we're creating, the event grew, gently and lovingly and passionately, into something so much bigger than the ideas that inspired it.
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