Spending the day at Alderbrook Resort on the Hood Canal for Erin & Dustin's wedding was a huge treat for me.  I love Alderbrook - it is one of my most favorite wedding venues and Erin & Dustin are definitely one of my most favorite couples.  I arrived at Erin's suite to join her getting ready with her sisters and mom.  Her mother said some of the sweetest things to her - it was just the beginning of many happy tears throughout the day. Dustin was so excited to see her - his tears started even before he turned around at their first look.  We had so much fun together playing out on the grounds - they even dipped their toes off the dock for me!  The awesome Annemarie Juhlian was their officiant (and the reason I met E & D!) - she passed their rings around to all of the guests before the ceremony started so that their friends and family could put some good energy on them - so very cool.  After their beautiful ceremony, everyone gathered below the deck for a group photo and then headed in for the yummiest brunch (yes, bacon.  bacon good.)  There were touching toasts and a totally yummy cake.  A lot of couples chat during their 'first dance', but Dustin sang to Erin almost the whole time.  Erin's parents gave her a necklace right before her dad danced with her and I noticed another father dancing with his little girl over in the corner - that just about got me.  The whole day was just so sweet and I am so glad to have been part of it!