Ray Thorkildsen & Val Scalzo

Ray & Val

June 4, 2011

Ray Thorkildsen & Val Scalzo

Ray & Val

June 4, 2011

Dear Family and Friends,

We would like to thank each and every one of you for being a part of our lives and we look forward to spending even more time with you all - as an official "married" couple! It has been a wonderful journey these past 6 years and we are equally excited about what adventures the future holds! We deeply appreciate and treasure your love, support, and friendship - and they are truly the best gifts you could ever give us. And we also appreciate in advance, the time, effort, and expense of traveling to our wedding to share in our special day!

As our wedding day approaches, many of you have asked about our gift registries, and to be honest, the gift of your love and friendship are more than enough!! But after some encouragement from a few of you (and the thought of a dozen new toasters!) we came upon traveler's joy as a great fit for us!

So, combining our love to travel with the fact that our little home is already bursting at the seams with all the "stuff" we have accumulated over the years, we thought it would be fun to plan a local adventure, a mini honeymoon, or maybe even a little get away with Kelli and Tyler! Whether it's dining out, hiking, being by the water (poolside counts!) or exploring somewhere new, we love it all! Here at Traveler's Joy you'll find some fun ideas, from a nice bottle of wine at a local restaurant, to hiking Red Rock Canyon or seeing a show in Las Vegas! The best part of all - making new memories!!

It is truly our blessing to know all of you and we look forward to seeing you at the wedding - if not before!

Love & Hugs,
The Future Mr. and Mrs. Ray Thorkildsen

We're going to Las Vegas, NV!

What better way to celebrate our marrige then to enjoy a couple of "relaxing" days in Las Vegas!!! As one of our favorite destinations, Las Vegas always provides lots of good food, great shows, world-class shopping.... did we foget to mention some sunshine!!!! Viva Las Vegas. Of course we can't forget about beautiful Seattle in the summer. Lots of great options to enjoy everything that the Northwest has to offer. Destinations near or far, we will enjoy the company of eachother!

Our Registry

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Being Amazed by Cirque du Soleil's O, Kà, or Mystère - We haven't really seen Cirque du Soleil until we've seen it performed in a showroom equipped with state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems.
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A Night on the Town! Maybe visit The Foundation Room on the 45th Floor of Mandalay Bay Resort or see what's happening at PURE nightclub and dance the night away!
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Red Rock Canyon and Valley of Fire State Park - No money-grubbing businessperson caused these awe-inspiring desert rock formations to be built, and they will be standing long after Vegas.
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DIY Gift - Perhaps you've thought of an idea that we didn't? Create your own gift and we will make it happen. Who knows, we just might have a funny story for you when we return!
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Couples Massage - The spa at the ARIA is rated top notch so nothing like a deep tissue massage and some hot stones on our back to lull us into relaxation.
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Of course a honeymoon wouldn't be a honeymoon without some splurging. Your gift will contribute to a little extra rest, relaxation, and of course, good champagne!
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Poolside cabana- well equiped with mojitos, mai tai's, and plenty of sutan lotion. A nice break from the poker tables and endless slot machines.
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3 romantic nights at the new Aria Hotel and Spa located in the Las Vegas City Center. The heart and soul of the city that never sleeps.
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Breakfast in Bed - What could be better? A chance to relax after a hard days night. (Mimosas required)
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I guess we have to get there first- right?!
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Dinner and a show @ Jazz Alley- Every week, this premier west coast club brings the greatest names in jazz to Seattle. Swanky and Sultry, just a couple of ways to describe a night at Dimitriou's.
$4000
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Imagine yourself standing on a platform with a bird's eye view of the forest floor. Prepare to soar through the trees of a beautiful piece of West coast forest. Adrena Line Zipline Adventure Tours offers seven picturesque zipline crossings.
$3000
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A night at Teatro ZinZanni- A big night out unlike any other, a three-hour whirlwind of cirque, comedy and cabaret all served up with a five-course feast designed by celebrated Northwest chef Tom Douglas.
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Movie Night! The Big Picture in Redmond was part of our first date- and we would love to re-live that day!
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2 nights at the Lopez Farm Cottages. MSNBC has rated this spot as one of the nations 10 best places to woo. Well I don't know about you, but I like to woo!
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As the warm spring sun melts the mountain snow, the rivers swell and provide the perfect playground for riding the Northwest rapids!
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