Lucky

I have been using this blogspot to communicate with the wedding party in all of the planning and coordination of the wedding. But, I haven't mentioned how absoultely in love I am with my extremely handsome fiance, Chris. He is truly a blessing to me and Calvin. He adores us both. Sometimes, it takes hearing about other relationships in a hard spot to realize how good you got it... I know I have it good. I am very lucky to have such a magnificent man to share the rest of my life with.
Last weekend when we were picking out his wedding band, it hit me... we're getting married. I teared up a little with the overwhelming feeling of love.
Right now, Chris and Calvin are at Wal-Mart while I am at home sick from my allergies. He takes very good care of me.
If today you are thinking about someone you love, take the time to compliment that special person. Don't let the day pass by without telling him or her, "I love you".

Daelyn's "Married" clothes

In an afternoon of email communication, Dawn and I picked out Daelyn's flower girl dress... a.k.a "married clothes" as Daelyn calls them. We love the dress. Picture the big flower either off to one side or not on there at all and Daelyn in red patent leather shoes. She is going to be absolutely stunning!

Random Items Of Note

1. Any plans for topiary ball-making this weekend? I'm free. Break out some wine and we're set.

2. And I think I have some champagne-ish shoes that will go with the 'maid dress.

3. Daelyn and I will get our hair done at the French Quarter on your day. Count us in.

4. Daelyn has also asked when she and Calvin were wearing their married clothes.

5. And completely off subject, is there a pumpkin patch anymore?

6. Invitations...when will the assembly line take place?

Checking things off my list

Yesterday, Chris and I went to Chamaign. I needed to exchange some flowers at Hobby Lobby and get some shoes. They were still sold out of the flowers that we bought them out of when Tiffany, Stacy, and I went there! So, I'll order the flowers. Chris and I did get a guest book and more ribbon, my wedding shoes, and his wedding band while we were in Champaign. :-) It was a productive trip. Friday night we also ordered our cake topper - very cute.

Usherettes

Calling all usherettes... I've been looking online to give you girls some ideas of dresses. I really want to make sure that you will buy a "little black dress" that you will wear again. I thought the selection in Indianapolis was poor - especially because they didn't have the right sizes and/or color. And let's face it - the price was definitely not right! I think we'll do better in department stores.
I think I am going shopping w/ Dawn, Amanda, and Amber the Friday of Columbus Day weekend - I think we'll do better in smaller groups. Jess and Chelsea - you girls just need to let me know when you want to go shopping w/ me and mom. :-)
Here are some links for dresses that I thought you might like.
http://www2.jcpenney.com/jcp/Products.aspx?DeptID=597&CatID=35051&CatTyp=DEP&ItemTyp=G&GrpTyp=PRD&ItemID=13241b4&ProdSeq=19&Cat=little+black+dress&Dep=WOMEN&PCat=DRESSES%2bSUITS&PCatID=28247&RefPage=ProductList&Sale=&ProdCount=19&RecPtr=&ShowMenu=&TTYP=&ShopBy=0&RefPageName=CategoryAll%252Easpx&RefCatID=28247&RefDeptID=597&Page=3&CmCatId=5972824735051&mscssid=6fd06db221fb44ba9a9d021eb9756872cxMnVNoV5ayoxMnVNoV5ayW200BB9425EC187D4436E4A133D933B8DD5C50726002

http://www2.jcpenney.com/jcp/Products.aspx?DeptID=597&CatID=35051&CatTyp=DEP&ItemTyp=G&GrpTyp=PRD&ItemID=1323e94&ProdSeq=18&Cat=little+black+dress&Dep=WOMEN&PCat=DRESSES%2bSUITS&PCatID=28247&RefPage=ProductList&Sale=&ProdCount=19&RecPtr=&ShowMenu=&TTYP=&ShopBy=0&RefPageName=CategoryAll%252Easpx&RefCatID=28247&RefDeptID=597&Page=3&CmCatId=5972824735051&mscssid=6fd06db221fb44ba9a9d021eb9756872cxMnVNoV5ayoxMnVNoV5ayW200BB9425EC187D4436E4A133D933B8DD5C50726003

http://www2.jcpenney.com/jcp/Products.aspx?DeptID=597&CatID=35051&CatTyp=DEP&ItemTyp=G&GrpTyp=SIZ&ItemID=125092a&ProdSeq=1&Cat=little+black+dress&Dep=WOMEN&PCat=DRESSES%2bSUITS&PCatID=28247&RefPage=ProductList&Sale=&ProdCount=19&RecPtr=&ShowMenu=&TTYP=&ShopBy=0&RefPageName=CategoryAll%252Easpx&RefCatID=28247&RefDeptID=597&Page=1&CmCatId=5972824735051&mscssid=6fd06db221fb44ba9a9d021eb9756872cxMnVNoV5ayoxMnVNoV5ayW200BB9425EC187D4436E4A133D933B8DD5C50726003

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2956243/0~2378467~2378483~2377032~6008190?mediumthumbnail=Y&origin=category&searchtype=&pbo=6008190&P=1

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2901290/0~2378467~2378483~2377032~6008190?mediumthumbnail=Y&origin=category&searchtype=&pbo=6008190&P=1

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2956423/0~2378467~2378483~2377032~6008190?mediumthumbnail=Y&origin=category&searchtype=&pbo=6008190&P=2

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2953649/0~2378467~2378483~2377032~6008190?mediumthumbnail=Y&origin=category&searchtype=&pbo=6008190&P=4

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2885403/0~2378467~2378483~2377032~6008190?mediumthumbnail=Y&origin=category&searchtype=&pbo=6008190&P=4

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2934621/0~2378467~2378483~2377032~6008190?mediumthumbnail=Y&origin=category&searchtype=&pbo=6008190&P=5

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2912636/0~2378467~2378483~2377032~6008190?mediumthumbnail=Y&origin=category&searchtype=&pbo=6008190&P=5

http://www.kohls.com/kohlsStore/womens/dresses/PRD~265596/Simply+Vera+Vera+Wang+Belted+Tank+Dress.jsp

http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=258583&CategoryID=27227&LinkType=EverGreen

http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=256718&CategoryID=27227&LinkType=EverGreen

http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=249310&CategoryID=27227

Indy trip

I think overall we did well in Indianapolis. We ordered the bridesmaids dresses. I think they are adorable - but definitely not what we were originally thinking about. Stacy will call on Monday to place her order and then they should be here sometime in December. We did not have as much success with the usherette's dresses. But, we still have some time and their do not have to match. I would just like the usherettes to have nice black dresses - one that you will wear again. Chelsea and Jessica found some that they might order but they're still looking around, I think.
Hobby Lobby and Michael's - very productive! THANK-YOU for EVERYONE's help there! We are very close to having all of the flowers. Dawn D is headed to St. Louis next weekend and she's going to pick up the rest of the roses. Thanks Dawn!
I had a good time in Indy. It gets a little overwhelming with that many people and so much to do. But - we did it! :-) I apologize if I didn't get to talk to anyone very much. I definitely didn't want anyone to feel left out. I however felt like I was being pulled in a million different directions so I don't feel like I got much quality time with you guys. I'm sure there will be more smaller trips and maybe that will be easier.
Anyway, here is a picture of the bridesmaids top - but it will be champagne. Then, they each picked either an A-line skirt or a trumpet skirt. Very cute.

3 amazing women conquered Hobby Lobby!

Yesterday, my cousin Stacy, Tiffany P, and myself headed up to Champaign. We picked out a tentative dress at David's Bridal. Honestly, the dress looked fabulous on both girls. BUT, it doesn't come in the champagne color so I'm not 100% sure on the dress. But, it did give us some guidelines on what kind of style works for every body shape. I am CONFIDENT that we will find THE dress tomorrow.
Later that afternoon we went to Michael's and got a great deal on some thick glass candle holder thingies - too hard to explain. Then, we conquered Hobby Lobby. We decided on 2 different centerpieces. 1st one: topiary ball that will be covered w/ red roses and potted in teracata pots that I will paint black. We actually made one of these yesterday at the store so we'd know how many roses to buy. 2nd centerpiece: A large square piece of glass w/ black and white photos of us under it w/ the thick glass candle holder and a pillar candle on top. It will also be very cute. I have tons of votive cup holders that either I bought or people are letting me borrow that I will take to CandleArt to have filled, and there will also be rose petals on the tables. I hope you can get a visual. I will try to bring the stuff tomorrow so everyone can see it. WE ALSO got just about all the flowers for our bouquets - we are short 20 stems but I will try to find a hobby lobby for us to go to tomorrow to pick up the rest of them. We did sooo awesome yesterday and spent VERY little! :-)
***SHOUT OUT TO TIFFANY P AND STACY! YOU TWO SAVED ME SO MUCH TIME AND STRESS OVER THE DECORATIONS! YOU MADE IT ALMOST TOO EASY FOR ME!***
They also calmed me down when I got overwhelmed over the corsages for the moms, grandma's, and other women. Let's face it these women have to wear the corsage all day so they should look fabulous and I just couldn't figure out something good enough. I will have Ginny S come up with these. :-)

SATURDAY SHOPPING TRIP

Saturday is the big shopping trip to Indianapolis.
PLEASE be at Dawn Heuerman's by 6:45 a.m.
We have an appointment at David's Bridal at 10:30
and it's over a 2 hour drive.
Indy is also an hour ahead of us.
So, we HAVE to leave on time.
I am bringing my dress to Dawn's that morning at 6:30
to try on for anyone that wants to see it.
I will also have someone take some pics so I can show Amy
and have to buy my veil and accessories.

If you don't know where Dawn lives call me.
LEAVING BY 6:45!!!

I can't wait to see everyone.
I think we'll all have a great time shopping!

Amy - we'll meet you at David's Bridal.
If you have questions about directions let me know.

Final member of the team

Please welcome Chelsea Pontious to the CROx2 wedding team!!! Chelsea finishes up the wedding party as an usherette. I am VERY excited to have her in the wedding! I'm sure when you meet her you will love her, too. The picture is of Chelsea, Phillip, and Calvin before Prom 2007.

Invitations are picked out!

Today, I met w/ Billi and we decided on an invitation style! She's so creative! She is going to make up a sample one in the next few weeks after Aaron goes back to Afghanistan. I'm really excited about the invitations. If you were invited to Jessica Niebrugge's wedding - then you've seen the style. Kind of hard to explain. We will be setting a date in mid-late October to assemble the invitations. Any help is appreciated. I of course will work w/ Dawn D to schedule a date that works for her after her Mom and Mark's benefit. She has already offered to help. :-) THANKS!!!

Shopping on September 13th

My cousin Stacy can't make it to the September 15th shopping excursion so we are heading to Champaign on Thursday, September 13th. I think my aunt, Dawn is going, too. Anyone is welcome. We are going to David's Bridal and maybe a couple other bridal stores and then going to Michael's and Hobby Lobby for decoration stuff.
If you'd like to go on Thursday give me a call. :-)

September 15th Shopping Trip

There are literally hundreds of places to shop in Indianapolis. I'm so excited! Our first appointment is at David's Bridal at 10:30est. Let's plan on leaving at 6:45 from Dawn Heuerman's in T-Town. Amy, we can meet you at David's Bridal. Here is a list of appointments and places I'd definitely like to go while in Indy. I will have a complete list of other places on a map incase we have more time.
10:30 David's Bridal
5025 E 82nd St # 1800, Indianapolis, IN
(317) 577-2693

12:00 Bridal Superstore-Posie Patch
8418 Castleton Corner Dr, Indianapolis, IN
(317) 849-9980

1:30 Nancy Bridal Boutique
3961 E 82nd St, Indianapolis, IN
(317) 842-2080

Jane's Bridal
8025 E Washington St, Indianapolis, IN
(317) 895-4992

Bridal Outlet
6374 E 82nd St, Indianapolis, IN
(317) 842-8868

Abigail's
8702 Keystone Xing, Indianapolis, IN
(317) 844-9797

Laurels Bridal
48 N Audubon Rd, Indianapolis, IN
(317) 356-3000

Flower Market
105 S. Madison Avenue, Greenwood, IN
(317) 887-2777 *** Open until 1600

Flowerama #117
8202 E Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN
(317) 890-1375 *** Open until 2000

Shopping Trip

Just trying to piece together the rest of the details...
What time are we planning on leaving next weekend and where is the meeting point? Also, did you want me to drive? The Tahoe fits 7. And it has a DVD player. Even if we all split the gas in that, it would probably still be cheaper than 2 or more cars going.
I'm free all day and so looking forward to a day of dresses and girls.

My dress

My dress is gorgeous. HUGE thank-you to mom AGAIN for buying me such a spectacular dress! So, the place we got it out removes any name brands so that people don't try on their dresses at their shop and then get all of the brand/designer info and find a cheaper deal. It stinks. So, I'm finding a hard time finding a picture to email everyone. I have a picture in my binder that looks very similar to my dress - might be exact but I'm not 100% sure. This is a picture of a dress very similar to mine. There are some differences like the bottom and the wastline. But, this is the jist of it. No picture posted here incase Chris looks at the blogspot.
http://www.casablancabridal.com/Products/Detail.asp?ModelNo=1858&Cat=Spring+Collection&SubCat=2007

Finally figured this out!

Hey everyone! I'm Amy, and I think I'm finally getting the hang of the whole blog thing. Anyway, I'm so excited about the wedding, and soooooo happy for Christina, Chris and Calvin! I'm really looking forward to meeting everyone on the shopping trip! And I can't wait to see Christina's dress!!!!

Just incase you haven't heard...

TIFFANY P IS COMING HOME FOR THE SHOPPING TRIP!!! Recap: Tiffany is my maid of honor that lives in Georgia. :-) I'm so excited. Now, most of the girls will be going on the shopping trip. I still wish Alicia and Elizabeth could make it. You two are going to miss a great time! :-)
3 people have marked that they are not going shopping... who is the 3rd person???

I got my dress!

Mom and I went to Litchfield to a 1/2 off sale today. The last dress I tried on was perfect... absolutely perfect. So, we bought it. I think we both looked at the original price and thought to ourselves that we'd better buy it now while it's 1/2 off because the full price was pretty steep. Anyway, I'd post a picture Chris looks at this site so I can't. I'll have pics for those who don't get to see it before the 9/15 shopping trip.
Can't think of much to say right now. I'm pretty ticked off about a comment I got on my regular blogspot from an anonymous person. You'll see my reply out there for everyone. I'm sure I was pretty hard on the person but I just don't care. I didn't deserve the comment he/she left for me. Some people are just so stupid. I hate the word stupid but it really seems to apply to the commenter.