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I am very fortunate to have three amazing men in my life—Mr. Husky, my father, and my stepfather. Mama Husky married Step-Husky during my middle school years, and over time we have grown very close. Daddy Husky and I have stayed close throughout my lifetime, despite living many hundreds of miles away from one another. So when it came time for their little girl to get married, I wanted to find a way to honor them both.

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When I was in high school, I had to create a sort-of scrapbook for my senior psychology class. Each week, we were asked a different question (where do you see yourself in five years, what’s your biggest fear, etc.), and we had to write an essay response. At the end of the year, all of the questions were collected in a book, and it became a representation of who and what we all were at that time in our lives. As an addition to that assignment, we had to request letters from various friends & family members. The outlines were non-specific; it simply needed to be a letter directed to the student. Some included advice, some nostalgia, and some humor. Step-Husky’s included a little bit of it all. Even now, many years later, I cannot read the letter in its entirety without tearing up. He is quite adept at eloquently arranging his words to be heartfelt and meaningful.

I didn’t want to take anything away from my dad, but I needed a way to show my love and appreciation for Step-Husky as well. So, we asked him to officiate. Colorado is one of only two states (the other is Pennsylvania) that allow couples to “self solemnize”—meaning, we can sign our marriage certificate ourselves, without needing an ordained minister or judge. Step-Husky will speak at the ceremony, and lead us through our vows. We will self-solemnize the certificate, and he will sign as a witness. Perfect!

Did you have to get creative with ways to honor members of your family? How are you including people in your wedding without stepping on others’ toes?