So, I really wanted to do something extra-ordinary for Carv – he’s always been so sweet to me…it was my turn to knock his socks off.

I’ve been planning this for at least a month and it just kept getting bigger and bigger.  With my dad’s help, I was abl to get a limo to pick us up and take us to Seattle where we saw “Teatro Zinzanni,” which is like a cirque, vaudeville-type show, along with a four star, 5 course dinner by Chef Tom Douglas.

We didn’t slack when it came to our outfits, either.  When I told his mom what I was going to do, she got very excited, and promptly ushered him out to buy a tux.  A little extreme, I thought at the time, but I knew he would look good…and he did.  He came completely fitted with top hat, cane, and white gloves.  (I wore a black dress with a red belly dancing scarf tied around my waist, and snappy red shoes!)

He had a special corsage & boutennire made by his sister.  They were absolutely ginormous.  You can see the Christmas tree on Carv’s lapel in the photo.  (We took them off before the actual event. No offense, sis!)

Carv saw the limo outside and goes “Who’s riding in a LIMO?!!!”  Hehe…yes, he was surprised.  And how perfect is that? He hates to drive.  I really don’t like to drive….so we ride in style!

It was a good thing that the wait staff were all in fancy garb, and the men in top hats as well, because most of the crowd was NOT dressed up for the occasion.  (Hey, it’s Seattle.  These people don’t dress up for ANYTHING!)  We were, of course, the best dressed couple there!

My favorite part of the evening was at a certain point in the show they had all the couples share a dance to the song “Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me.”  The lights were spinning, and it was probably the most magical, movie moment of my life.

The show was good.  There was juggling, a contortionist, a trapeze artist, and a magician.  And in between they served a decent dinner, but the dessert was the highlight! 

This was definitely an unforgettable experience, and if you are in Seattle or San Francisco, you should check out Teatro Zinzanni.  It’s a COOL THING!