Dear Friends and Family, Our wedding invitations will be in the mail this week!
I know many of you have been inquiring about whether or not we are registered for gifts anywhere. We have an online account at www.myregistry.com. Just search for Jaime Arthur or Simon Jaynes and you will find a list of gift possibilities from many stores and alternative ideas.
Ben currently spends his summers at sea wrestling salmon and he survived the strange and difficult fate of being my younger brother. I am quite proud to have him standing in my wedding.
AARON CARSON
Carson and I spent many years hanging around just trying to look cool.
Carson has agreed to be the officiant of our ceremony. He will be marrying Jaime and I.
BRENDON PISKULA
Brendon is a man of many talents.... Apparently one of them is not aging. I sorted through pictures of him from the last 10 years and honestly he looks the same in all of them.....
......Me not so much.
LUKE RICHARDSON
For some reason I have very few pictures of Luke
But this series pretty much sums up all you need to know .
It's my honor to introduce four wonderful women in my life:
Kristin Arthur, my world traveling sister.
Sarah Westerman, my life long friend. Hilary Olson, my fire-snake soul mate. Keri Jones, my friend who knows everything (and still chose to live next door.)
(This is a picture of Sarah with Reba Eaton at our Senior Prom in 1996.)
Sarah Westerman and I met in the first grade at Grant Street Elementary School. We have been best friends ever since. Even though Sarah and I have lived apart in many cities, we've never lost touch or the bond we share. Sarah is a Head Start teacher and Family Advocate in Olympia, WA.
First Grade...
Second Grade...
Third Grade...
Fourth Grade....
Fifth Grade...
and WE MADE IT!!!
even to COLLEGE!
Kristi Arthur currently lives in Nairobi Kenya as a social worker and has explored nearly every continent (I think Antarctica and Australia are the last on her list.) As my younger sister she has put up with a lot from me (rug burn!) and I'm grateful to have such an amazing sibling who inspires me to be better in my own life.
um... what the hell am I wearing?
Hilary Olson and I met while studying art at The School at the Art Institute of Chicago. Hilary and I shared a passion for fashion, textiles, and adventurous haircolor. She is a creative force that continues to make my life and the world a more a beautiful place. Hilary currently lives in Los Angeles.
total bad asses...
These pictures are from our art school days. Just thought I'd throw in one of my own to give you a perspective of what was stylish back then (kinda.)
Keri Jones and I have lead somewhat parallel lives. We met in Chicago (her home town) because her best friend (John) was dating my best friend (Keith.) We both moved to New York to work in the Fashion Industry and ended up working for two brands by the same company. Then we both got sick of living in New York and both moved to Portland, OR to find a fresh start. She has lived next door to me twice. She and her husband, Sean, bought a house two doors down from Simon and I, on the same side of the street. I just can't shake her! Having Keri in my life is wonderful and I love her so much! I hope we get to grow old together.
Keri became a mom last December!
Port Townsend offers many different kinds of accommodations from victorian hotels and bed & breakfasts to campsites, hostels, and traditional motels. Here is a list of places to stay and their respective websites and contact information. Most places will require a credit card number to reserve the room and require 30 days notice for cancellation without penalty. We recommend doing this as soon as possible because Port Townsend is an extremely popular travel destination and it's better to cancel a room than to be without one!
Victorian Hotels within walking distance of the reception.(These are recommended and priced competitively with anything in P.T.):
Palace Hotel & Captain Tibbals. Once affectionately called "the palace of sweets" (because it used to be a brothel), the award-winning Palace Hotel is located one block from Puget Sound and right in the heart of downtown PT. This affordable hotel offers private suites and shared continental rooms. Dog friendly.
The Belmont Hotel. This is an historic 1885 hotel with only 4 rooms but does feature beautiful views of the water and one of the nicest restaurants in Port Townsend. Contact info: 360-385-3007 http://www.thebelmontpt.com/.thebelmontpt.com/
The Swan Hotel. This lovely hotel features a beautiful view of Point Hudson Marina and several beautiful rooms including a 2 story penthouse. They also have 4 studio cottages that are charming with many modern amenitites. This hotel is 4 blocks from the wedding reception. Contact info: 1-800-824-4738 http://theswanhotel.com/
The Waterstreet Hotel. Another original victorian hotel on the waterfront in Port Townsend. This one features a good surly watering hole on the first floor and is just 2 blocks from the wedding reception.
Port Townsend is considered by many to have the best collection of B&Bs on the west coast. There are too many to mention so please follow this link for more detailed informtion:
Fort Worden State Park is stunning place to camp and offers many different locations; some spots are right on the beach but they can be very windy, other spots are more sheltered up in the woods. Fort Worden is within the Port Townsend City limits and is only a few miles from the wedding reception. Due to it's popularity in the summer, Fort Worden has restrictions on it's reservation process. Please contact their office for details.
The Olympic Hostel (located in Fort Worden State Park): 360-385-0655
Private Lodging:
Port Townsend also offers a variety of summer cottages and bungalows. Please visit http://www.ptguide.com/ for more info. If you have any questions about the address, please feel free to contact us directly.
Jaime Arthur and Simon Jaynes are getting married on August 21, 2010 in Port Townsend, WA. We sincerely hope you will be able to join us for this celebration!
We encourage all guests to make hotel and camping arrangements as far in advance as possible. Port Townsend is a very popular summer destination and space is limited so please book EARLY. Through this blog you will find links, contact information and descriptions of all recommended accomadations.
