Shelly and James to be married on Sunday, May 2nd, 2010
After 10 years together Shelly and James will be husband and wife on Sunday, May 2nd, 2010. It all started when Shelly became the caretaker of James when he was diagnosed with MS. Shelly and James had always planned to be married but were waiting for their children to grow up. Their relationship has always been a special one and they are the sweetest couple you could ever meet. They’ve supported each other throughout the years and were planning their dream wedding to become husband and wife at a friend’s lakefront home on a rolling green lawn with the lake in the background. During this time Shelly became ill herself and was diagnosed with Metastatic Lymphoma.
With the focus on getting married Shelly finds her strength in the quote “death to the cocoon brings life to the butterfly”. Family and friends will be gathering at Sanders Mansion on Sunday, May 2nd to witness this memorable wedding overlooking the Mill Pond in the Green River Valley west of Kent. Shelly will be wearing a stunning white silk chiffon gown with an empire waistline with the hem embroidered with very subtle pastel flowers and butterflies with a matching veil and shoes. James will be in a casual and simple jacket to reflect the scenic setting. Family and friends will celebrate with the new couple by dining on classic comfort foods and enjoying a candy buffet in place of a wedding cake.
With the the strength and love of Shelly and James and the overwhelming support of the community this wedding will be nothing short of a fairytale.
Wish Upon a Wedding Seattle is proud to grant Shelly and James their dream wedding. We couldn’t have done this without the following wish grantors:
Officiant: Linda Purdy
Wedding Planner: Melody Davis of MGDavis Events
Florals: Jaimie Cordero with Flourish
Additional Décor: Fena Flowers (providing silk butterflies)
Linens: Pedersen’s Rentals
Tenting/Draping: AA Party Rentals
Wedding Programs: Gayle with All About Weddings
Music/DJ: Leslie Wheatley of Seattle Parties
Photography: KCB Photography
Wedding Location: Sanders Mansion
Caterer: Act 3 Catering
Hotel: Sheraton Seattle
Wedding Cake: Family to provide (candy buffet)
Makeup: Michael Bride
Hair Stylist: Desiree Cross
We Love you Jay and Shelly
Very inspiring. Much happiness to the couple on their day.
All my love andheart
am amazed at the true love you embody
a shining example of the beauty of the heart
Shelly and Jay,
you are a shining example of the best of the human heart
Congratulations on a very special day Jay and Shelly !!
I am so thankful to have found this website! My dear cousin wed her husband just months before she passed away from AIDS. I know how amazing it was for her and our families to witness their joining and fulfill their dream. May God continue to bless the works of this fabulous organization!
Congratulations to Shelly & Jay! La Votre Bridal Couture was honored to have Shelly wear one of our Gowns and Veils! A beautiful event for a beautiful couple!
Jay and Shelly have both told me that they cannot believe that so many people piched in time, donations and help to pull together the wedding of there dreams but i can believe it because both of them are just true thoughtfull people that would do anything for anybody. i believe in KARMA and jay and shelly’s wedding is a perfect example of just that, it could not have happend to a nicer couple and i am honored to know both of them.