Honeymoon
We're still working out the logistics and such, but (at the moment) it looks like we'll be honeymooning in...Alaska.
Yes, Alaska.
Given that we're both marine biologists by trade and active scuba divers, we figure most of our future vacations will involve sunny, tropical, beachy locations. We wanted to do something for our honeymoon that we would normally never have the chance/time to do, and we've both wanted to see Alaska for years.
If all goes right, we'll be taking a cruise to Alaska and Vancouver Island in early September - we're hoping to see lots of fall colors, Alaskan wildlife (I'm praying for bears and orcas), and a chance to check out Denali National Park.
Yes, Alaska.
Given that we're both marine biologists by trade and active scuba divers, we figure most of our future vacations will involve sunny, tropical, beachy locations. We wanted to do something for our honeymoon that we would normally never have the chance/time to do, and we've both wanted to see Alaska for years.
If all goes right, we'll be taking a cruise to Alaska and Vancouver Island in early September - we're hoping to see lots of fall colors, Alaskan wildlife (I'm praying for bears and orcas), and a chance to check out Denali National Park.
Gifts Galore
In addition to our main gift to ourselves (puppy #2), we decided to each give the other person a small gift the day of the wedding. I found shark cufflinks courtesy of Amazon. Given that sharks are his and my research specialty, I figured it would make him laugh and bring a little levity to the day. I'll also be giving him a photo charm of his late brother on a chain (to wear under his tux) and a full-body massage the morning of the wedding.
Parents Gifts
We are planning to give each set of parents a three-hole picture frame - one hole for a picture of us with them as babies, one with them as adults, and leave the third hole empty for a picture from our wedding day. Our good buddy rickylee did this with her parents and we love (and promptly) stole the idea for ourselves. :)
In addition, I will be giving each parent an embroidered handkerchief as a seperate small gift. I love the idea of embroidered handkerchiefs, and I know it's something the mothers (if not the fathers) will make good use of that day.
In addition, I will be giving each parent an embroidered handkerchief as a seperate small gift. I love the idea of embroidered handkerchiefs, and I know it's something the mothers (if not the fathers) will make good use of that day.