**He says: I first met Natalie at a party with mutual friends in Moraga. There was no instant connection. We left the party as friends. Then I didn’t see her for more than a month (unbeknownst to me she went on a trip cross-country with her grandma, Ironically she made a stop in Wisconsin). Anyway, we she got back I met her at a bar, again with friends, and started to look at her as a potential girlfriend. That night I asked her for her digits, which she gladly gave me. We talked a couple times on the phone. Then, when my mom and her friends were here, we met up again at Joe’s of Lafayette. After my mom went to hotel at 8:30, Natalie and I danced several times. My mom’s friends Jeanette and Jean told Natalie what a great guy I was, so I didn’t have to brag about myself later. That night was our first kiss. Later I learned that was the night Natalie fell in love with me. We went on a group trip to Napa and had a blast. Then we went on our first official date together at Bing Crosby’s and talked the whole night until closing. Natalie resisted being my girlfriend this whole time, She kept saying,”you’re too nice, you’re too nice.” After several month of dating, I met her at a bar for drink. I asked if she would be my girlfriend and she said “I don’t know.” I said “It’s just a word.” She finally agreed. We’ve been a couple ever since. We went on trips to Disneyland, Hawaii (for Valentine’s Day), and the Dominican together. We got engaged on February 13th 2007.
**She says: My story begins when I was not looking for a husband!! I was a little over a year away from completing my doctorate and focused on my future career and then…BAM! Here comes Peter into my life! He was amazing, generous, caring, fun, and romantic. I tried real hard to fight him off telling him I didn’t want a boyfriend, commitment and yes, I told him he was too nice for me. But all failed because Peter truly swept me off my feet. After 3 months of dating we spent Valentines Day in Hawaii and I told Peter I thought he was the one and he agreed J We talked about marriage and I told him it would be too cheesy if he proposed on Valentines day…so he proposed the day before and shocked me completely. I came home and there were rose petals everywhere and flowers, balloons, champagne and of course a ring. He got down on one knee and asked me to marry him and I said “Well sure I will”. I can’t believe that was my response! Lets all hope I get it right when it’s time to say “I do
Our wedding ceremony will be held at Carmel River State Beach in Carmel, CA on the golden sand looking out at the endless ocean. The ceremony will begin at 2:00 in the afternoon and the attire is not formal, no ties or suits necessary and sandals welcomed, dress as if you are going to the outdoor party of the year, prepare for it to be as warm as 90 degree and don't forget a jacket or sweater because we will be partying into the night!
The reception will take place in the beautiful Carmel Valley at Holman Ranch approximately 14 miles from Carmel River State Beach. The reception will begin at 3:00pm with Hors d'oeuvres and cocktails followed by a buffet style dinner fit for a king (designed by Peter himself). Dinner will be followed by booty shaking music provided by DJ Sugar Ray who will get the partay started and keep it groovin' and movin' until 9pm. However, Running Iron Saloon down the road will be serving drinks all night for those who want to have a few more sarsparillas.
**Hotels**
we recommend guest arrange lodging soon as there are many events this weekend
**Best Western Bay View Inn
10% discount with Linse-Bousfield wedding
Junipero St between 5th and 6th
Carmel, CA
(831)624-1831
**Dolphin Inn
4th and San Carlos St
Carmel, CA
(831)624-5356
www.innsbythesea.com
**Svendsgaard’s Inn
4th and San Carlos St
Carmel, CA
(831) 624-1511
www.innsbythesea.com
**For other options and information please visit:
www.stayincarmel.org
**Air Travel**
Nearest airports:
San Jose International Airport (SJC)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
*Peter’s mother has made special arrangements with Frontier Airlines for special group rates. Anyone who is part of the "Linse Meeting" and flies Frontier Airlines between the dates of 08/03/2008 and 08/16/2008, no matter which airport they fly from, will get a 10% discount if 1) they fly into an airport which qualifies for the rate, 2) they purchases the ticket from Frontier online, and 3) they identify themselves belonging to the Linse Meeting by putting in the Meeting ID Box the code FBZXEL, and 4) They fly between the dates of 08/03/2008 and 08/16/2008. Flying into San Francisco qualifies for the discount rate from Mps. Flying into Sacramento or San Jose are not qualifying airports.
We can't wait to spend our special day with you!
