Groom's Bath for Thomas
November 1999, in San Jose
Hosted by Chris Allen (groomsman) at our basement flat. The guys watched football and ate BBQ. A good time was had by all!

Bridal Shower for Trystan
Sunday, February 6, in San Jose
Hosted by Carolyn Demler (Thomas' aunt) at Deb Dowrie's house (Thomas' step-mom). It was a delightful afternoon, and a full review is in the journal.

Favour and Bow Making Party
Sunday, February 20, in San Jose
Florence Bass (Trystan's mom) started making mini-takeout boxes for favours, but we needed 100 total. So Mary Lord (Thomas' mom) graciously offered her house and help, and our mothers, Florence's friend Penny, Trystan, and even Thomas spent a long afternoon in this crafty endeavor.

Bachelor Party for Thomas
Saturday, February 26, in San Jose
This was actually a combined bachelor party for Thomas and his best man Mike Snyder, who's wedding is March 11. The lads went on a raucous scavenger hunt around downtown San Jose and chased down at least one VTA bus!

The Blair Trystan Project
March 3-5
Irina Ozernoy (best woman), Kelly Lo Giudicce and Elisa Jensen (brideswomen) kidnapped Trystan for a weekend of female bonding. Activities included getting lost in the woods, making spooky stick figures, and filming tearful confessions. Complete review is in the journal.

Bachelorette Party for Trystan
Thursday, March 23, in San Francisco
Hostess was Irina Ozernoy (best woman), and the party took place at her mom's house in San Francisco. There was much karaoke, vodka, and dirty pictures involved!

Friendly Get Together
Friday, March 24, evening, in San Jose
We wanted to spend some time with our friends, especially those who had traveled from out of town to be at our wedding. Just a chance to hang-out before the wedding.