Selma and Graham Get Married

Well, at long last, the lovely Selma Ferhatbegovic and charming Graham Craft are married. Their civil ceremony took place yesterday in Ottawa, at the home of friends Lida and Jacque, and was followed by a reception at a lovely restaurant in The Market district of downtown Ottawa. Selma was gorgeous and full of emotion in her stunning dress (how could she not be?), made in Spain, and chosen this past year with help from Meg. Graham was very handsome, with a flashy red tie, and they both faired very well in the ceremony. The ceremony included speeches in English, and Bosnian, which was very special, considering the circumstances of the war in the former Yugoslavia, and the Ferhatbegovic family's escape to Canada. At dinner, there were some great speeches, of course, and an exceptional master of ceremonies in Selma's brother in law Roger (who is married to Selma's eldest sister Amina). Meggi dug deep to find the nerve to say a few words, something she is not so comfortable doing, and everyone was very appreciative of her kind and very funny words for her "otra media naranja!" Meg and I are so happy to see Selam and Graham together and starting out as a married couple in what I am sure will be incredibly memorable and thrilling circumstances: two years in Guatamala. We wish them great health, the best of luck and much love. They have been spectacular friends to us, and I am sure our relationship with continue to grow and grow, especially when they return together to Portland!!!