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Nikols/Thome Wedding Sun. Oct. 3, 2010 at 3:30-4:30 pm

Opening – Intro – Section 1

Good afternoon, family and friends. We are gathered here in beautiful Lake Tahoe, to unite Maria and John in marriage and to witness the celebration of their deep love and devotion towards one another.

The ceremony of marriage is one of the oldest ceremonies in the world, just as these ancient glaciers, mountains and the lake are given to us to be treasured, so is the gift of marriage that will unite you two as one. When you look at the characteristics of love, you see that they are very similar to those of nature: love is compared to the lake, constant but ever-changing, love is similar to the wind, rapturous and all encompassing, love is like the earth, solid and firm. Yet your love extends beyond the lake, wind and earth. It is more powerful than your past and the foundation of your future. It has brought you here today to become one in the eyes of your family and friends, for all the days to come. Your love is the essence of your life together.

Having this kind of love in your hearts for one another, you have chosen to exchange rings as the sign and seal of the promises you are making to one another today. These rings are made in a circle, and their design tells us that we must keep love continuous throughout our lives just as the circle of the ring is continuous.

Your love should be an endless melody, yet an ongoing harmony similar to the ever-changing patterns of water in this beautiful lake. Marriage is a commitment to life – to the best that two people can find and bring out in each other. It offers opportunities for sharing and growth that no other human relationship can equal. A physical and emotional joining that is promised for a lifetime. You both have dreams of your future and your tomorrows. Today as you two set out in this world to make a difference in it, cherish that you will have a partner by your side to challenge and encourage the promises that you have made today.

I would like to share with you a ceremonial wedding prayer given to us by our native Washoan Indians, the original inhabitants of this beautiful land and lake we know as Tahoe:

“Now you feel no rain…for each of you will be shelter to the other. Now you will feel no cold…for each of you will be warmth to the other. Now there is no more loneliness for you. You are still two bodies but there is only one life before you. Go now and enter into your days of togetherness, and may your days be good and long upon this earth.

Irish Unity Candle Section 2

John and Maria have chosen to Celebrate John's heritage with the “Irish Unity Candle” Ceremony. Let us begin with an Irish Wedding blessing:

“May the light of friendship guide your paths together. May you share sweetness with each other to keep you kind. May laughter grace the halls of your home. May the joy of living for one another trip a smile from your lips, a twinkle from your eye and keep your toes dancing! May the Spirit of Love find an eternal dwelling place in your hearts”

Every human being possesses a special light that burns with in them.

When two spirits, destined to be together, find each other, their streams of light flow together, and a single bright light, goes forth from their union.

Maria and John by committing to one another today, you kindle the light within each other, and promise to do your best to ALWAYS SEE THAT LIGHT WITHIN EACH OTHER, TO NURTURE AND TEND THAT FLAME IN YOUR PARTNER as best you can especially in difficult times, when this may be the hardest to do.

Maria take this candle as a symbol of your spirit and John take this candle as a symbol of your spirit. Now join your individual flames together, light the center candle which symbolizes the spirit of your union and the new grater flame of your marriage. As you do so, silently vow to TEND to the spirit of this union and never forget that just as this union is made stronger by your strength as individuals, so are YOU as individuals made stronger by this union! (silent moment)

Vow Section 3

Please turn and face one another- take each others hands …to share your written vows....

I, John offer you Maria the autumn of my life, brisk, vibrant and full of possibility, celebrating with you the dance of life! I promise to be a partner worthy of your precious friendship and loyalty.

I pledge to you compassion, patience and acceptance in good and challenging times. Offering you comfort in times of distress, encouraging you to achieve all of your goals and dreams. I will laugh with you, cry with you, grow with you in mind and spirit and always be open and honest with you!

I promise to love and respect you without reservation, forsaking all others, faithfully keeping myself unto you through all the days of our lives!

- Ring Exchange -

** Maria, I give you this ring as a symbol of my love and faithfulness. As I place it on your finger, I commit my heart and soul to you and my covenant to learn and grow with you. I ask you to wear this ring as a reminder of our vows and commitment to one another. ****

I, Maria offer you John the autumn of my life, brisk, vibrant and full of possibility, celebrating with you the “dance” of life! I promise to be a partner worthy of your precious friendship and loyalty.

I pledge to you compassion, patience and acceptance in good and challenging times. Offering you comfort in times of distress, encouraging you to achieve all of your goals and dreams. I will laugh with you, cry with you, grow with you in mind and spirit and always be open and honest with you!

I promise to love and respect you without reservation, forsaking all others, faithfully keeping myself unto you through all the days of our lives!

- Ring Exchange -

** John, I give you this ring as a symbol of my love and faithfulness. As I place it on your finger, I commit my heart and soul to you and my covenant to learn and grow with you. I ask you to wear this ring as a reminder of our vows and commitment to one another. ****

Captain:

Do you, John take Maria as your lawfully wedded wife and promise with all of your heart to love, honor and cherish her through good times and bad, forsaking all others, keeping thee only unto her for all the days of your lives? And do you, Maria take John as your wedded husband and promise with all of your heart to love, honor and cherish him through good times and bad, forsaking all others, keeping thee only unto him for all the days of your lives? 

Now, by the power vested in me by the State of California, I now pronounce you husband and wife......John,

you may kiss your bride.

I now pronounce you Mr. and Mrs. Thome. Everyone please congratulate the newly weds!!!

Happy 1 year Anniversary!!

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You and a Guest are invited.....

The Ceremony in Lake Tahoe

You and a Guest are invited to join us for a 'one hour' boat cruise on Lake Tahoe, where we will exchange our vows in a private/intimate wedding ceremony aboard the Blue Wave yacht!!! We will cruise the waters of the South east shoreline!

Date: Sunday, October 3, 2010
Time: 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Location: Lake Tahoe - Bleu Wave Wedding Charter
Street: 325 Hwy 50
City/Town: Zephyr Cove, NV

The Tahoe Bleu Wave is considered one of the most charming commercial yachts on the lake with her “old teak wood style bulk head and entertaining quarters”, outdoor fly bridge and titanic party bow. At 70’ foot long, with full indoor climate controlled main decks and middle quarters, the Bleu Wave can accommodate a medium sized group of passengers at any time of the year.

The climate controlled indoor heating is to keep us all warm and cozy! There are 2 Staterooms, Galley, “Large Ceremony” Party Bow, Sun Deck, Surround Sound Stereo System, restrooms and much, much more.

There will be a Gourmet Cheese Platter and a Champagne Toast, after the Irish Unity Candle Ceremony, offered below in the Main Salon during our cruise!!!

For those interested, in other cocktails, there is a full "cash" bar available too!

After the boat cruise and wedding ceremony, for those who would like to join us, we will be gathering at "Murphy's Irish Pub" for dinner about 5pm. dancing will begin about 7pm.


***working on arranging the Shuttle to drop everyone off at the pub instead of Harrah's. The pub is about 4 miles from the hotel. ***

This Pub is large and has an indoor/outdoor venue with large heaters- They will have a bridal party table set up for us all (30 people) and some appetizers ready for us. If you choose to order dinner and drinks, they are set up as individual checks - tip included on the tab!


There will be a live band - we are on the indoor deck and next to the large dance floor and bar. Let the Celebration - bouquet and garter toss begin!  View the Menu and the Pub Click here!!!!  They are on the summer menu till Nov.

We are excited to share this special moment in our lives, with you, our closest circle of love and support! Thank you for sharing in our journey, over the years, and for reminding us how important it is to have you all be a part of our special day!!! Your joy and genuine excitement for 'us' has touched our hearts! We Love You All!!

* Your RSVP, for the Ceremony, is appreciated for planning purposes.
* Dress Attire: Destination Wedding (Bride & Groom - Gown & Tux)
* Color Palet: Shades of Dark Purple to Fuschia, Navy and Black
* Please NO gifts, the pleasure of your company is our present.
* We have arranged for a "Blue Wave" Shuttle Bus to pick up all our guests at the back of Harrah's Casino at 3:15 pm Sunday and transport you to the boat doc. Our friend Christina Johnson will be the "point" person for a head count. Please take her number # 503-764-7102
* Going to the dock yourself? Please arrive 20 minutes before the 3:30pm  boat departure.
* You may call 1-866-413-0985 for directions to the boat doc.
* See link to Map:
Click here for Map to Lake
* Hotel info. Check out the Private Facebook Event wall posts.
Our Private Facebook invite link!        
Hotel and Shuttle info on the April section of this blog!!

Note: We are staying at Harrah's Casino in Lake Tahoe
Reservations for Harrah's Click here!!!

Events are starting to show up:
(Motown after dark, Improv, Female Impersonators)
Events Link from Harrah's Click Here!


Golden Cabaret- Horizons Details click here!


21st Annual Salmon Festival info. click here!


Hey gals, looking for a dress or something to wear and havn't found it yet?
Below are a few links for some ideas :)

Fun Dresses under $100 - Click here!!


Purple Dresses Low prices click here!!!


Party Dresses click Here!!


Nordstrom Dresses Online click here!!!


Kohls Dresses click here!!!


My fav dress, so darling in person check it out!!!


Mature Dresses Click here!!!


The Celebration in SLC
Please Save the Date for the Following Friday, Oct. 8th
Click Here for Reception Blog & Info

You and a Guest are invited to attend an Open House/ Cocktail Party being held in our honor to Celebrate our Marriage!!! We are so grateful to Scott and Stacey for opening up their beautiful home for all our family and friends to gather and share in our joy!!!!

Start Time: Friday, October 8, 2010 at 7:00pm
End Time: Saturday, October 9, 2010 at 12:00am
Location: Scott & Stacey McQuarrie's Home
Street: 4501 Hidden Lake Drive
City/Town: Bountiful, UT
Map:
Click here for Map to the McQuarrie's Home!!!

* Your RSVP would be appreciated for planning purposes.
* Dress Attire: Evening Cocktail Party
* The pleasure of your company is your gift to us. ( Please NO gifts.)
* Please check back for any updates as the date gets closer!

Please see Facebook Private Event invitation:
Click here for link!!!

We look forward to seeing you all soon ~ :)   
Much Love, John & Maria

Lake Tahoe Weddings Video

Considering Booking this House - Sleeps 20

Hi Friends ~

See what you think and let me know if you would be interested in staying with us at this Stateline Cabin. ??

I spoke to the owner and got a good feeling about the place. He is having new carpet and paint done this May and has everything professionally cleaned - including the hot tub after each booking.

After a few people we need to provide for, there would be Double/Queen beds available for 6 couples or if there are any gals who are single they could bunk together. Just a thought.... (Bedrooms 2 and 4 in the pictures and then 2 Queen Sleeper sofas are open to make your claim) 

If you think this may be something you are interested in - email me ASAP and what bed or room you want - first come first get :) I really need to know if I can fill up the house - if not, we will get one that sleeps less people. I thought it might be fun and cost savings to hang together under one roof??? What do you think???

My thought is: Fri. Sat. and Sun. nights for only $130 per person total for 3 nights, yes that includes all 3 nights. ( No tax, depo or cleaning fee) Then we would cover the balance, the depo and the cleaning fee)

This way we could hang at the house Friday night - BBQ/ hot tub/ play pool ?? Sat day/ Sat night people can all do whatever - groups or separate?? I will post some events ...this place is 1 mile - walking distance from the retail, restaurants and casinos. Then Sunday is the Ceremony on the boat at 3pm, probably lasts an hour and a half. The boat tour on the lake is an hour the ceremony its self is less then 30 min - and we will have champagne and a gourmet cheese tray.

http://www.vrbo.com/220370

Other option houses sleeps less:
http://www.vrbo.com/158639
http://www.vrbo.com/101554
http://www.vrbo.com/21164


If anyone has a suggestion or knows of a great place - please comment - we are open to ideas :)

Lake Tahoe Map:
We are staying on the South Shore by the Stateline.
http://www.tahoecam.com/tahoeinfo/tahoemap.html



Other hotel or housing options:
Embassy Suites: http://embassysuites1.hilton.com/en_US/es/hotel/TAHCAES-Embassy-Suites-Lake-Tahoe-Hotel-Ski-Resort-California/accommodations.do

South Lake Lodging: http://www.tahoesbest.com/Lodging/blue-lake-big-pines.htm
Blue Lake Lodge pricing: https://reservations.thebluelakeinn.com/iqreservations/asp/CheckAvailability.asp