 Seattle Art Museum and TASTE After it’s 118,000 square foot, four-floor remodel, the Seattle Art Museum has added 70% more gallery space as well as gorgeous new public spaces, a museum shop and restaurant. It’s the talk of the town, so why not check it out for yourselves? Make a night of it by visiting the museum on a Thursday or Friday evening when it’s open until 9pm and grabbing a late dinner at their new restaurant TASTE. You’ll find innovative, transparent, light-filled architecture in the museum and a menu full of organic, local, sustainable creations at TASTE. Wine and dine your sweetheart with Seattle’s best culture, art and culinary delights! Visit Junebug's Fashion Report for a peek inside the new museum!  By Christine Dearey, the bride
The day Jeff proposed, he took me on a whirlwind tour of the history of our courtship. We had breakfast at the Dish in Ballard and then he drove us to the Pacific Place movie theater in Downtown Seattle, where we had our first date four years prior. When we went into the movie theater, the ticket taker handed me a rose with a note attached. The note said, "Remember that day we went on our first date to see Bridget Jones' Diary”, and I started crying right there! After the movie he took me to Greenlake, which has been our favorite place to walk since we started dating. As we walked around the lake, roses were left sporadically around the path for me, with notes reminding me of things we’ve done together, each note always beginning with “remember that day when.”
 I want to have some fun with my wedding day outfit. Any ideas? 
Keep it simple and focus on the colors, accents and details - all great ways to put your personality into your look. One major style choice is the color of your suit. Try an alternative to black like this casual tan BOSS Black 'Rossellini Cinema' suit, or this sharp and modern shaped Navy Ermenegildo Zegna Pinstriped Suit. To add a little flair with the details, try a richly colored tie or pocket square to coordinate with your wedding colors or get some funky customized Fancy Jewels Photo Cufflinks for your whole wedding party.
 My groomsmen’s personalities are all really different; do I need to give them all the same gift?Of course not! Try following a theme with your groomsmen’s gifts but choosing something unique for each one of your friends. Watches are a classic choice, but there are lots of fun options out there for mixing it up. Your techie groomsmen will love Fossil Men's Bluetooth Watch - FX6001, while your hipster groomsmen might prefer something more retro like the Fossil Mens Fuel Watch - Anadigi - JR9121. You know your buddies; get them a gift that shows you appreciate the personality they bring to your life!
  Five Perfect Days in ParisParis is every bit the unforgettable romantic adventure that you imagine it is, and a much easier place to navigate and enjoy yourselves in than rumors may tell. To wow your new wife with a truly incomparable Parisian honeymoon, all you have to do is arrive with these 15 memorized phrases of French, your Paris museum pass and Paris Visite transit pass, a curious attitude, and an itinerary that guarantees romance from Day 1.
 Day 1: Walk, and fall in love with Paris! Start your morning with espresso and croissants from a nearby boulangerie, then head to the Luxembourg Gardens where you’ll feel right at home next to all the other couples in love. Take your time strolling through the Latin Quarter, down Rue St Michel and across the bridge to the cathedrals of Notre Dame and Sainte Chapelle. You’ll want to catch the evening concert at Sainte Chapelle, so call ahead for details. Finish off your first day in Paris with a cruise down the River Seine, an ultra romantic way to see the city of lights, or head to the oh so Parisian jazz bar La Bilboquet. First drink prices at no cover jazz clubs are stunningly priced, so be ready to splurge.
Day 2: The Louvre  Nothing can prepare you for the majesty of the Louvre. Even if you’re not that into museums you’ll be absolutely blown away. With so much to see it can be overwhelming, so choose just a few things you would both like to see before going to lunch. We suggest the sculptures in the Richlieu wing and the large wall sized paintings in the Denon Wing as good places to start. Take an afternoon break and pick up a fabulous picnic at Les Délices de Verneuil, 42 rue de Verneuil, 01/42-61-24-12, to eat on the nearby pedestrian bridge, Pont des Artes. Return to the Louvre to see the next few things on your list. Don’t try to see it all, just savor every moment. If you still have energy, go for dinner at the trendy Restaurant Georges in the Pompidou Center (call ahead for reservations) and enjoy a gorgeous view of the city.
Do be aware that the art of the pickpocket is also thriving in European tourist centers.
Day 3: Versailles Take the RER-C train to Versailles Rive Gauche, not Versailles C.H. to this utterly decadent, luxurious, and grand palace. Versailles was the envy of kings when it was built and remains the epitome of royal indulgence to this day. Only 45 minutes from Paris, it is well worth the excursion. Do visit on a weekday, take your museum pass and be sure to see the Hall of Mirrors. Don’t forget to get outside the palace to enjoy the magnificent gardens, which are as impressive as the lavish interiors.
 Day 4: Musee d'Orsay, Montmartre and Sacré Coeur
After a light breakfast head to the Orsay Museum, this is truly one of the most memorable museums in the world. Housed in a beautifully restored train station, the architecture alone is worth the trip, but it’s the stunning collection of impressionist art that makes the Orsay world-renowned. Leave the Orsay around 2pm, (14:00) for the Montmartre area and Sacré Coeur cathedral. You’ll want to go up into the dome of the cathedral before it closes to see a view of the city, unrivaled even by the Eiffel Tower. For dinner, you’re off to nearby Le Basilic Montmartre where you’ll dine on delicious French country fare. End your evening sipping wine at an open-air café on the square at Place du Tertre. Here you’ll find a vibrant art scene that has been a cornerstone of Parisian life for centuries.
Day 5: The Marais  Begin at Hotel deVille and make your way on foot to one of the most picturesque squares in Europe, the Place des Vosges. On the way you’ll find yourself surrounded by stunning medieval architecture and a million irresistible places to shop. It is easy to spend the whole day and night in the Marais, and we suggest that you do. For a beautiful musical treat you’ll want to stop in at St. Gervais Cathedral, just kiddy corner from the Hotel de Ville and find out when their music program begins. When day turns into evening, get a table for dinner at Ma Bourgogne, très romantique!
The "must have" resources to help you get around on your five perfect days:
• PRINT THIS ARTICLE AND YOUR 15 PHRASES AND TAKE THEM WITH YOU TO PARIS! Or hang onto the link so you can reference them at an internet cafe (ask your hotel concierge where to find one.) • Pick up the latest copy of Rick Steves’ Paris. His travel store is in Edmonds and it has all the info you need to travel in France. • Use Google Maps: http://maps.google.com. The directions given are not always the most efficient, but the maps are great and allow you to clearly see where you are and where you want to go. • Visit the Paris Regional Transit site: http://www.rapt.fr for great transportation information.
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