HER STORY:
By the time I met Adrian at a four day gig, I had given up ever finding Mr. Right. And of course, that is when I found him!!! Such a cliche, but so true. After crossing paths several times, we finally chatted, and Adrian kept coming back for more!!! Several friends suggested that he was interested, but I was cautious. Finally, on the last night of the gig, we connected at the bar and it was like someone activated two magnets; it was an instantaneous connection! We looked at each other, to verify what we had felt, and we both said, "What just happened?". There was no turning back and the rest, as they say, is history. As many of you know, neither one of us has been married before; everyone always asked me, "Why haven't you gotten married?" Well, the answer became clear when I found Adrian. He was worth the wait and I am glad I am marrying my best friend!!
HIS STORY: ONCE UPON A TIME
Once upon a time in a land far, far away...actually it wasn’t that far away because it wasn’t rush hour... there lived a prince...well maybe not exactly a prince, but he was a prince of a guy... Anyway, this prince guy was in search of his fairy tale princess... you know the type you read about in all of the standard issue fairy tales... sweet, kind, intelligent, perceptive, spiritual, warm, caring, artistic, genuine, sensitive, worldly, grounded, quick to smile, loves animals and kids... Did I mention beautiful? Where was I ? Oh yeah, so this prince-type guy is out there looking, and he’s looking and looking, and every once in a while, he feels he’s getting closer, but then... no, it doesn’t seem exactly right... But, being a bit of a romantic and believing in True Love, which is part of that standard fairy tale stuff that he still buys into, even though by this time he’s 50 something, he keeps gazing at every horizon. Is that her? Is she over there? Maybe over there? Could that be her? What’s taking so long? How can I speed this process up?
Then one fine day, in a very magical setting- on the ice rink at the Arrowhead Pond- he gazes across the orchestra into the first violin section and he get’s a bit of a tingle. He’s never seen her before. He likes her look. She does seem to be smiling a lot. Here’s the break. Time for the approach. She’ s talking with someone he knows and is rubbing what appears to be a stiff neck. She’s in pain. A prince should always help out a princess in distress. That’s the opening. Here goes... “Stiff neck? Would you like me to take a stab at working that out for you?” She seems a bit hesitant, but reluctantly agrees to a semi-public neck massage. Lot’s of neck practice over the years. Gotta give this my best shot. What a mess of overworked neck muscles! I seem to be making some headway with those sore muscles. She’s moaning. That’s definitely a good sign. Breaks over. She stands up and smiles. A big warm fill-the-room-smile. I offer to follow up with those neck muscles on the next break and she likes the idea. The next few days turn into weeks and months and years and one day like a ton of bricks it hits me. She’s THE ONE!
Our wedding ceremony will take place at the Westlake Village Inn, Westlake Village, CA 91361 in the Tuscan Garden. It will be outside, so come prepared. It could get cool, or it could be a beautiful warm Fall evening!
We will be very dressed up so would love for everyone to dress up and have a great time with us!
Our reception will also be at the Westlake Village Inn, so you do not have far to walk . The room is overlooking a lovely lake. We will, of course, be having live music so bring your dancing shoes and be ready to eat, drink and party!!!
To our special musicians friends: It would be fantastic, if you are so inclined, to sit in and play a few tunes. Please be our guest! We would love it and feel honored!
If you need a place to stay while you help us celebrate, we have some rooms reserved at the Westlake Village Inn under our names. Just call them at (818) 889-0230 to make a reservation.The address of the Westlake Village Inn is 31943 Agoura Rd, Westlake Village, CA 91361.
Directions:
Coming from the South,
1) Take the Ventura Frwy North (101) to Lindero Canyon Rd exit South.
2) Turn right on Agoura Rd
3) Drive past the golf course on the right and then take the first driveway on the right into the hotel grounds.
Coming from the North,
1) Coming South on the 101, take the Wesltake Village Exit, turn right and
2) Then turn left on Agoura Rd.
3) Pass Lakeview Rd, and enter on the left into the first or second driveway. The hotel will be on your left.
Follow the signs to the Tuscan Garden
Parking is free
Thank you all for sharing this most wonderful, exciting day with both of us. We are honored and privileged to call all of you close and special friends that have watched us both go through so much to get to this day. It means the world to us to have you as part of our lives. We love you all!!!
As you can see, we are doing our registry a bit differently. We have more than enough "things" and would really like to share some quality time together in a magical place. We are going to Maui for our Honeymoon, which will be a great place to start our wonderful new life together.
Thanks again and enjoy the party!!!
Love,
Carolyn & Adrian
